She enjoys the diversity, challenge and connection of her rural practice on Salt Spring. Outside of medicine, she is a coloratura soprano, and enjoys singing classical repertoire (sometimes in the shower, sometimes for real audiences).
Outside her life as a physician, Clare is also an accomplished athlete who played soccer on Canada’s National and Olympic teams.
She is passionate about promoting personal health, and has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Outside of medicine she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, walking her dog, and gardening.
Having raised her family with husband Michael in the community, she has deep ties with the island. She has a particular interest in dermoscopy and spends time working in northern rural communities and travelling overseas.
He has a strong clinical interest in musculoskeletal medicine and pain management. Outside of medicine, he is an outdoor enthusiast and martial artist participating in brazilian juijitsu and outdoor pursuits from sea kayaking to fly fishing.
doctorate in Medicine, and an executive Master of Business Administration. Originally from the UK, David was raised in northern Alberta and the BC lower mainland. His career in medicine has followed a similar arc with many years practicing in the Northwest Territories and other rural and remote settings, as well as working nationally and internationally as a consultant. The common thread has been an enduring interest in rural medicine and the connection it brings with his patients.
Outside of medicine, David continues to aspire to be a classical musician by playing in local ensembles as well as the occasional foray into orchestral performances.
When not practicing, Catherine is an avid cyclist and recently completed the Cape Town Cycle Tour.