Our Team

Family Physician

Dr. Carolyn A Jones

After studying Biochemistry and Physiology at the University of Wales, Cardiff, Dr Carolyn Jones spent a brief time in the British Army where, unfortunately, injury cut short her service.

She studied Medicine in Bristol and on graduation in 2006 went on to undergo numerous hospital and family practice placements throughout the UK and then further post graduate examinations to become a Family physician. In 2013, after 5 years of training, she became a Family physician having gained experience in Remote Medicine; Emergency Medicine; Care of the Elderly; Stroke Medicine; Trauma and Orthopaedics; Ear, Nose and Throat; Paediatrics; Acute Care; Sexual Health Medicine; General and Vascular Surgery.

Carolyn is a Clinical Instructor for the University of British Columbia Medical School and regularly teaches medical students as well as supports the department with an examining role.

Carolyn is also a master injector in 'botox' injections for treating pain and for cosmetic purposes through the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine.

Carolyn and her family decided to move to Canada in 2014. ‘We love the outdoor lifestyle and the opportunities that Canada provides'. Out of work Carolyn enjoys skiing, sailing and spending time with her family.

Family Physician

Dr. Helen Imolele

We are delighted to welcome Dr Helen Imolele and her family to the beautiful Shuswap.

Helen has moved here to start a new family practice at Bastion Medical Centre. A general background in Family Medicine, she has a keen interest in Care of the Elderly in the community setting and enjoys caring for patients in all our long term care facilities

in town.

Receptionist

ashley petkau

We welcome Ashley to our team as our new receptionist.

Ashley is a Shuswap gal through and through. A busy mom of 2, when she is not in the office she can be found at dance classes with her girls and looking after her livestock, including some lively cows on her acreage!

Family Physician

Join the Team - Locums or Permanent Roles

If you would like to join the team we would love to hear from you.

If you are a physician who puts the patient first, who uses evidence to drive decision making, who doesn't want the hassle of office/physician politics and wants a good work-life balance we want to speak to you!