Dr. Melissa Ann Aragon Cantu
MD (UBC), Family Practice, Hospitalist, ER

Dr. Melissa Ann Aragon Cantu has been a family physician in Squamish since 2017. Melissa is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families. With a background in medical anthropology and a medical degree from the University of British Columbia, Dr. Aragon is a full-service family physician who works in ER, family practice, and addictions. Dr. Aragon is passionate about working with the Sea to Sky Corridor’s most vulnerable patient population and reducing barriers to primary care. She is an advocate for the continued role that family physicians play as an integral role in continuity of care - from the office to the ER to the medical ward and long-term care. She hopes to continue to advocate in these areas as a Division Board Member.

Dr. Brennan McKnight
M.D, C.C.F.P.

Dr. Brennan McKnight was born and raised in Victoria, BC. She studied Kinesiology at the University of Victoria before completing her medical degree at the University of British Columbia. After completing her Family Medicine residency in 2011, she spent 2 years practicing rural and remote medicine in dozens of communities in BC as well as northern Saskatchewan. She then worked for 4 years as a full-service family physician in Sooke, BC. In 2019 she relocated to Whistler with her husband and 3 small children. She recently completed a 2-year term as the MSA President and is the Medical Director of Whistler 360. Brennan is completing her FPSC Board Governance course this spring. She is interested in learning more about and contributing to the Division’s work to support and innovate change in family practice.

Véronique Paquette is now our Membership Coordinator

We’re excited to announce that Véronique Paquette has transitioned from her role as Attachment Coordinator to become our new Membership Coordinator. In this role, Véronique will be connecting directly with Division members to share insights into the value the Division brings to their practices and professional lives. She’s eager to learn about each member’s unique needs and to champion initiatives that support local primary care provider wellness and continuing education. Her new role will be contributing to the long-term strength and sustainability of primary care in the Sea to Sky region.

Véronique can be reached at membership@seatoskydivision.ca

Welcome Kate Van Beelen, our new Attachment Coordinator

Please join us in welcoming Kate Van Beelen to the Sea to Sky Division of Family Practice as our new Attachment Coordinator. Kate brings a strong background in management and marketing, with experience spanning project coordination, strategic communications, and community engagement. She recently completed a Marketing Management certificate at BCIT, further strengthening her skills in outreach and relationship-building. A proud Sea to Sky resident since 2013, Kate is deeply connected to the region and passionate about supporting local initiatives that benefit the community. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, strength training, cooking, and spending time outdoors.

Kate can be reached at patientattachment@seatoskydivision.ca