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Our Staff
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Amy
Amy is back from University! Amy is always smiling and has a contagious cheerful attitude. She is helpful and knowledgeable with products in our store. She is always available to answer any of your questions and assist you in finding the product you are looking for.
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Annie Recently Retired! And missed dearly!!
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Caitriona
Currently off getting educated but will be back this spring!
Caitriona constantly wears a smile and can get you the information or the products that you need! She loves to talk about and show our many different care products and makeup lines.
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Catherine
Catherine is Dave's sister and comes and helps out in the store. She loves to put stuff away and keep Darlene on her toes!
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Cyndi - Registered Acupuncturist
Cyndi shares her knowledge of both eastern and western methods of healing when she can tear herself away from her flourishing acupuncture practice, Dragonfly Acupuncture. Cyndi can often be found in our herb and vitamin aisles. Cyndi's favourite product is GlucoSmart, and if you come in she would love to tell you more about it.
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Dave Managing Partner Chartered Herbalist
Dave loves to have fun, but has to work sometimes. Dave therefore hires people who are better at their jobs than he is. Dave helped start the store in 1988 with Louis and Rolande Matte. He attributes the success of the store to the great people who have worked in the stores over the years and to the fantastic customers many of whom have become friends.
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Deirdre
Deirdre is energetic, interested and provides great
customer service! She is always polite, smiling and very helpful. You will find her helping out at both of our stores.
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Diane Fuller: D.hom. (UK)
Diane, Dave's mother, is one of our newer assets to the team! She is an experienced homeopath and can be found on Thursdays. She will muscle test you and find the right product for your body. Diane also loves to teach about the different aspects of homeopathic remedies and self-muscle testing methods.
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Emy
Emy is one of those people who is the backbone of our store. Emy keeps our shelves full and our coffeepot empty. You will always find Emy smiling and cheerful and always ensuring that those special orders are filled.
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Gary
Recently retired and enjoying life and grandchildren!
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Jody
Jody is a great help around the store, and is learning much to be able to help you find what you are looking for. Jody especially loves opening boxes to see what is in them, and she'll let you know when the phone is ringing (in case you didn't hear it).
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Joey
Joey is our very helpful employee who is always doing back stock, restocking our coolers, and making sure that the store stays in top-tip shape. Joey is willing to help with any questions you may have, or find someone that can.
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Josephine Chartered Herbalist, Aromatherapist, Bach Flower Remedy Expert, Teacher, and Grocery Manager.
Josephine is our Grocery Manager and runs our health and beauty department. Her pleasant demeanor makes her fun to work with and she can also be seen around town performing Celtic music with her band.
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Kathy Store Manager, Chartered Herbalist
Kathy is the backbone of our operation and can be found helping customers, solving problems, and making sure that everything is running smoothly. Kathy is a fantastic herbalist and we regularly get customers coming back and telling us the great results she has helped them achieve.
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Louis and Rolande Matte
Louis is a legend in his own time for his business ventures. He and his wife Rolande founded the store with Dave and persevered through the years to help build the stores to what they are today.
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Madeleine
Madeleine is one of our young, enthusiastic, hard working staff! She is back from travelling the world..if you speak Spanish she would love to speak with you!
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Maggie Religious Book and Gift Department Manager, Chartered Herbalist
Maggie knows her stuff and is not afraid to tell you about it. Maggie keeps Dave in his place. Maggie is also the expert in where to find religious books, gifts or supplies and will go to the end of the earth to help her customers.
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Maureen T Accounts Payable
If you want your bills paid quickly you don't make Maureen mad. Maureen is in charge of our accounts payable as well as being a force to reckon with on the floor. Maureen is currently standing in as Produce and Dairy Manager too! Watch out or she'll be running the whole store on her own soon!
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Melanie Chartered Herbalist
Mel is a chartered herbalist who knows her stuff well. Mel is fantastic at customer service and is always ready to help make your experience in our stores informative, fun and interesting!
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Marie O - Chartered Herbalist
Marie was part of the original team that opened Ave Maria . Marie is always cheerful and looking to help whoever needs it. She is a Chartered Herbalist giving excellent customer service in both stores.
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Rachael
Rachael started working at the store before the doors were even opened and has been a blessing ever since. Rachael knows the ins and outs of the store better even than Dave and currently operates as our bookkeeper!
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Sinead is our smiliest member, she knows the ropes and love Guayaki (and that's not her boyfriends' name). You might find her strumming her guitar and singing Taylor Swift in the local coffee shops, or jumping hurdles at track meets.
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Theresa - Chartered herbalist
Theresa is a herbalist and loves to help customers get better and hear what has worked for them. Theresa is the singing star in our store and will be soon on the record charts.
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Pauline- Chartered Herbalist
Pauline is a chartered herbalist and is our Mama Bear who looks after the younger staff and is full of information about the products in the store. Come in and ask Pauline to chat about your health concerns today!
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Reg
Reg is often heard hosting many of the local radio shows, and when he's not then he graces the store with his light heartedness and great work ethic.
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Irene
Irene is ready to help you get the information you need to get your health back on track. She is found down the aisles with a smile on her face and a happy heart!
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Shelley chartered herbalist
Shelley can be found at Mother Marias, keeping the store on the cutting edge. She has knowledge about animal health care too, so bring her your questions!
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Deanna is a Certified Nutritional Counsellor. Come in a chat with Deanna and learn more about nutrition! she is full of information to help you stay well.
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Ramir has arrived from the Phillipines and is always smiling and so willing to help everyone out! He is working with the organic produce and milk but is excited to give you excellent customer service too!
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Fran is one of our newest members here to help out and very eager to give you great customer service!
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