Our Team

We care to improve the look and feel of your legs.

Dr. Janet Chow
MD, FCFP
Dr. Chow is a family physician and Fellow of the Canadian Society of Phlebology. She has specialized training in Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy with over 17 years of experience. Dr. Janet Chow is a founder of The Willow Vein Clinic in Ottawa and Petawawa. She loves treating veins and cares deeply for every patient.
Dr. Celeste Collins
MD, MSc, CCFP
Dr. Celeste Collins completed her medical degree at McMaster University in 2017, as well as her Family Medicine residency at the UOttawa, graduating in 2019. Dr. Collins received training in Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy and is a valuable part of The Willow Vein Clinic. She also continues to practice family medicine in the Ottawa area.
Dr. Stéphanie Malherbe
MD, FCFP-EM
Dr Stéphanie Malherbe obtained her Medical Degree and her specialization in Family Medicine from the University of Montreal. Dr. Malherbe also has a certification in Emergency Medicine with the University of Sherbrooke, and works at Montfort Academic Hospital in Ottawa. She is trained in Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy, and has over 10 years of experience in phlebology.
Tina Deschenes (RN)
Registered Nurse
Tina Deschenes is a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience treating patients with chronic venous insufficiency and spider veins using sclerotherapy. She has practiced at several clinics across Canada, and is very excited to be a part of The Willow Vein Clinic.
Sarah Schinnour (RPN)
Registered Practical Nurse
Sarah graduated from La Cite Collegiale in nursing, and a bachelor in general social sciences from UOttawa. She has been working in a primary care setting since 2008 in different doctor's offices around Ottawa. Sarah is thrilled to be able to offer sclerotherapy services to Petawawa and surroundings.
Julie Regier (RPN)
Registered Practical Nurse
Julie graduated from Algonquin College in Pembroke. Her experience in nursing is over 12 years now. Julie has worked in the hospital setting, long-term care facilities, and palliative care setting. She is happy to continue contributing to the Valley as a part of Dr. Chow's team.
Isabelle Lessard
Administrative Assistant
Isabelle is an orthotherapist with a bachelor of arts degree, and she comes to us with 19 years of experience in a medical administrative field and customer care. She is the friendly face who will greet you and get you set up at reception, assist you around the clinic, and make sure that your appointments are scheduled.