Established in 2006, we are a small multidisciplinary adult preventative and lifestyle medicine health clinic located at the historic Woolen Mill in Kingston, Ontario.
PLEASE NOTE: We currently have a waiting list for our services, and due to the intensive nature of our program, can only admit a few new clients each month. We encourage potential new clients should contact the clinic to enquire about being added to the waiting list.
MEDICAL STAFF
Our dedicated medical team ensures you receive comprehensive medical guidance, evidence-based care and collaborative support in navigating health issues and achieving lifelong Optimal health.
Dr Katherine Kilpatrick, BA, BNSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Diploma (Care of the Elderly)
PHYSICIAN & MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr Katherine Kilpatrick is a Family Physician with additional training and over 25 years of experience in healthy aging and Lifestyle Medicine. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Queen’s University, and is a local expert in healthy aging and preventative health.
Dr Kilpatrick opened Health for Life in 2006 with a goal to assist patients to achieve their Optimal health via team-based comprehensive health and wellness care. She believes in a proactive, preventative and lifestyle approach to optimizing health status and preventing future diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes, osteoporosis, cancer, falls and disability. “Information is Power” is her motto.
Her approach to client Wellness is collaborative, multi-disciplinary and client-centered, with an emphasis on quality of life and optimization of lifestyle choices.
In her spare time, Dr Kilpatrick enjoys staying fit by running, rucking, swimming, nature walks and working-out, cooking plant-based dinners with friends and family, and unwinding at the cottage with her partner Rick (who is known to assist at HFL from time to time in various capacities) and Tigger the cat. She is an environmentalist, music-lover and avid reader.
Jessie Warren, NP-PHC, RN(ED), MN
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Jessie obtained her Bachelor of Nursing Science from Queen’s University in 2010. She worked in the Kingston Health Sciences Centre Emergency department for 5 years while completing her Master’s of Nursing and the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program.
Upon graduation she worked as a Nurse Practitioner in long term care before settling into a primary care role in Westport for the past 7 years. Jessie joined HFLMC in December of 2022. Jessie is a passionate outdoors enthusiast, snowboarder, sailor and traveller.
NURSING & NUTRITION
Health for Life has a highly experienced and very engaged Registered Nurse (RN-Nutritionist) providing excellent nursing and comprehensive nutrition assessments and recommendations. She prefers not to have her name/details online, but we promise that when you meet her, you will love her!
Read our Registered Nurse’s full bio (must be a client of HFLMC)
HEALTH COACHES
Coaching plays a pivotal role in a health transformation by providing guidance, motivation, and personalized support to help patients adopt sustainable lifestyle changes, and achieve their wellness goals.
Jo-Ann Howell MSW, RSW, CPCC, PCC
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH
Jo-Ann’s purpose is to impact our world one meaningful conversation at a time. Jo-Ann is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach through the accredited Co-Active Training Institute(CTI) as well as obtained her Leadership Training through CTI’s epic and rigorous 10 month Leadership Program. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) focused in clinical work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has provided Coaching services to Health for Life since 2016.
She has a demonstrated ability in engaging people in the corporate, education, and health care industries. She is skilled in identifying values within her clients narrative and acknowledges their strengths in order to assist them in identifying next steps in their work and personal life. Jo- Ann is known for having attentive listening skills and a warm and engaging personality. Her experience in Career Transitions, Family Dynamics, Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Work, and Relationship and Community Building are just a few of her areas of expertise. Jo-Ann often comes with an element of playful energy to her coaching calls and encourages all of us to have self-compassion as we navigate our own personal journeys.
FITNESS TRAINERS
Our fitness trainers will serve as a motivational guide providing personalized excercise routines while promoting accountability in order to empower patients to build a more active lifestyle.
Diane Frizzell, Fitness Trainer
Courtney Hamilton, BAH Health Studies, RHEP Ontario Fitness Council
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/CLIENT COORDINATOR/FITNESS ASSISTANT
Courtney has provided a variety of client services to Health for Life since 2019. She is one of the first points of contact for new clients, does a great job of coordinating our client newsletters and special events, and provides very flexible fitness training services.
Courtney obtained her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Health Studies from Queen’s University while playing on the Queen’s Varsity Fastpitch team. Prior to attending Queen’s, Courtney received her diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from St. Lawrence College. During this time, she also became a certified Personal Trainer with Ontario Fitness Council.
Courtney is passionate about health, fitness, and all sports, but has always had a love for fastpitch. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors in the country, going on new adventures and spending time with her friends and family.
Read Courtney Hamilton’s full bio (must be a client of HFLMC)
OFFICE STAFF
Our office administrator ensures efficient communication, and a streamlined processes that contributes to a patient-centered evironment.
Megan R., Diploma Medical Office Administration
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT/CLIENT COORDINATOR
Megan joined our team in 2024 bringing experience from several other medical clinics. She is a healthcare administration professional with dedication to her role as a medical office assistant, and enjoys the small clinic environment at Health for Life. She combines her strong organizational skills with a genuine passion for helping others.
Outside the office, you'll often find her exploring new outdoor adventures, pushing her limits in the gym and spending time with her family.
Amna Akhlaq
NURSING ASSISTANT
Amna is a trained physician from Pakistan who is currently working on her qualifications to practise in Canada. She brings valuable skills and a positive attitude and is pleased to obtain Canadian healthcare experience at HFL.
