Reviews of Garuda Centre™ (Doctor)

Sydney Punt

I just finished my prenatal classes with Dr.Layton and I can’t say enough good things! She was so informative and full of knowledge related to pregnancy, labor and birth. I feel more confident now going into labor and birthing my baby in less than 3 weeks (hopefully)! She is always open to answering any questions no matter how small and never makes you feel embarrassed or silly for asking. Highly recommend these classes through Garuda Centre! Dr.Layton and this facility do an amazing job with education and providing classes for new and soon to be moms! Thank you so much again Dr.Layton!

Tamara Brown

I attended Garuda's prenatal class. It was excellently done. The class had really great in-depth, practical information for us. I really loved the opportunity to get to know other new parent's over a period of several weeks. The environment was always respectful, inclusive, and encouraging. So thankful for this course.

Shelby Brown

I absolutely love the Garuda Centre and try to attend every event they put on! It has such a nourishing, juicy and authentic vibe every time I go there, you feel safe to let go and let in.. Plus Ren is absolutely incredible and clearly walks her talk! Love love love.

Stephanie Kawahara

I attended the Pregnancy class with Dr. Layton and not only did I learn a lot, I also got to connect with other moms to be. I highly recommend attending Dr. Layton’s class!

Nicole Soby

The Garuda Centre is an absolute gift to the Nanaimo and surrounding communities. Ren and John’s passion project coming to life has quite literally sparked my own. Through Ren’s events, classes, and one on one work I have begun to see my patterns for what they are- fear and deep rooted traumas that have been keeping me stuck. The technology is impactful, the music is epic, and the teachers embody their teachings. The teachers are skilled in creating a safe and welcoming environment. HIGHLY recommend.

Renee Lamoureux Davis

What an amazing space this crew has created! Safe, inclusive, healing and sacred. The team is helping so many heal, grow and transform their lives. So grateful for their many offerings and the amazing work they're doing!

Pauline Campbell

I found the Restart Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout Group super helpful. Taking away some practical knowledge and skills. Also, felt understood, not judged. Great course for these times.

Meghan Weir

I feel so incredibly fortunate, blessed and grateful to have these teachers & healers in my own backyard..seriously, we are SO lucky! It’s hard to put into words the profound impact Ren, John & Patty have made in my life. Their healing, teaching and guidance have allowed me to awaken to my soul aligned, authentic truth. As a result of their classes, workshops and retreats, I am fulfilling my souls purpose. Thank you from the bottom of my heart; thank you for healing the healers....together, we will heal our world around us; creating a domino effect of love & light and a world filled with healed, healthy & happy hearts.

Don MacFadgen

Highly recommend Dr. Chornell's Food as Medicine course - informative and supportive of healthy lifestyles. Group instruction/support is a useful format for learning and applying concepts covered in the course.

Kristina Crowson

I really enjoyed Kundalini yoga here and the Monday boxings classes are super awesome too. This centre has a great vibe. Highly recommend.

B Dm

I just completed the class Re-start group for stress (covered 100 percent by msp) and it was fantastic! It definitely exceeded my expectations. The group is small (8 to 10 people), which is great to encourage everyone's participation. Breathing techniques and understanding stress are the main topics. Respectful environment. Love it! Thank you very much.

craig hamilton

Shout Out to Nanaimo Recovery Community...We are blessed to have in our city, a Centre to help those of us who struggle with life after putting down the drug or drugs of choice, to take Recovery to another level. We can't think our way into contentment or an abundant life, we need to commit our body mind and spirit and we need to do that with the help of community and with teachers. John and Ren and their staff overflow with compassion and wisdom and the training to help you make that happen. Kundalini Yoga was made for Recovery! Combine that with top notch clinical therapy and you will experience a profound shift in your life and consequently the lives of people that share your life. Sat Nam...Grateful....

Gillian Mckay

I attended the restart group for stress/anxiety 8 week program, it was excellent. Far exceeded my expectations!!! Dr Lorenzano is fantastic, kind, caring and so knowledgeable. I learned so much about stress and anxiety. For the first time I feel I can manage my stress. I highly recommend the Garuda center to anyone struggling. The best part of the restart group was that it was covered by msp!!! No charge to me at all!

Ash Horner

I don't appreciate the woman with the baby hollering at me not to park in a 2 hr parking zone on a PUBLIC street. Taking pictures of a legally parked vehicle? You need to find your zen... or better.. find something to do other than harass strangers. Garuda Centre clearly needs to do some grounding themselves. Chill out.

Bill Wilson

Took the Food is Medicine medical group led by Dr Chornell. An excellent and effective concept for a new way of doing medicine with Dr. Chornell's competent leadership. Highly recommend.

Ralph Motzek

Food as Medicine Group...brilliant concept utilizing proactive approach to health and healing, masterfully guided by Dr. Carmen Chornell. There was a physical/biological abundance of eating more "whole-ly" - plus - an emotional/spiritual abundance of loving and respecting Self through a heightened awareness and acceptance of Who I Am in Truth in relation to food. Blessings to all involved...thank you...thank you!!