Don Vergara, RN

I am the Clinical Director at Oceanside Hyperbaric, overseeing operations and designing clinical programs for clients.

Starting as an RN at Royal Columbian Hospital in Acute Care, Emergency and General Medicine.  And with experience at Dr. Peter's Centre in the downtown eastside for clients suffering from drug addiction.

I've always been interested in health, specifically upstream and preventative measures that holistically supports the body's natural healing capabilities.  I was blessed to meet the founder, Terry Carpenter, RIP, who introduced me to hyperbaric oxygen.  I tried it for myself and was blown away by the mental clarity and energy it gave me.  I did the research on how it works and knew it was a fundamental piece for supporting the body and mind to reach its optimal abilities.  Since then, my interest has only grown on how to support health, healing and longevity.  

My approach to care is patient centered first.  Meeting a patient where they are in this very moment and not to be weighed down by the past or anxious for the future.  Taking small, consistent steps to regain confidence, resilience and self-integrity.  Encouraging clients to ultimately take responsibility for their own outcomes and navigating all the options available to them.

My fundamental philosophy to health and healing is that the human body is one of God's greatest miracles.  Our mind and bodies are the pinnacle of creation which carries our spirit while we are on earth.  There is a tremendous capacity for lifelong health and healing and my goal is to provide the environment for the body to thrive.

My goal has always been to have a health facility that provides multi-modal care that can address foundational needs for the body.  I have been blessed to have a clinic that is continually growing and evolving and able to offer a more comprehensive program.