Kim Calder-Stegemann
PhD, MSc, MA, BEd.
TRU Professor Emerita
Director Neurotherapy Services Stable Roots Therapy
Educator, Therapist, Author & Researcher
Kim (or Dr. Kim as some of her clients call her) has spent her professional career helping others to make positive changes in their lives. As a neurotherapist and clinical counsellor, she does this through a wholistic approach, looking at brain activity, body functioning, external behaviour, social context, and emotional wellbeing. Kim is also a mentor of those who also want
to incorporate neurotherapy into their professional practices.
Tracy Christianson
RN, PhD, Interim Associate Dean BScN and Graduate Programs
School of Nursing, TRU
Dr. Christianson, Associate Dean, TRU School of
Nursing, is a founding member of the Brain Health
Coalition. Her research and teaching focus on
supporting vulnerable populations, including family
caregivers, long-term care residents, and rural youth.
She combines evidence-based practice, community
engagement, and graduate mentorship to advance brain
health and wellbeing
Florriann Fehr
(she/her/hers)
RN, PhD, Associate Professor
School of Nursing, TRU
Dr. Florriann Fehr’s research focuses on medical
cannabis as a harm reduction and adjunct therapy for
substance use recovery and neurodivergent
populations. She co-leads the Maverick Project,
investigates pediatric CBD access, and has previously
led public forums on concussions and addictions. She
develops educational tools, contributes to national
discussions through the Canadian Collaborative for
Childhood Cannabinoid Therapeutics, and advances
client-centred nursing practice.