Catherine Cole

Catherine Cole is the heart, soul and co-owner of the The Great Vine.   Catherine is a Homeopath and Fellow of the British Institute of Homeopathy, a certified Tisserand Institute  Aromatherapy Safety Consultant and shares over 30 years of education and experience in the world of functional medicine and complementary health. She believes in empowering her customers through education, outreach, conversation and meaningful connection. She loves the immediate intimacy The Great Vine creates to inspire and facilitate healing. Catherine is the host of Food For Thought,  a radio show which provides insightful musings on food as medicine on 88.7 The Bay FM and livestreams on facebook every Friday  at 11:30 am eastern time on a variety of wellness topics. Catherine is passionately grateful for the gift and opportunity to be of service everyday.

Ken Cole

Kenneth Cole spends his life in the act of creation. As a  born and bred entrepreneur he wears many hats: co owner of The Great Vine, businessman, theatrical producer, improviser par excellence,. radio host of George's Spaghetti House Jazz  on 88.7 The Bay FM, patron of the arts, poet, animal lover, foodie and outdoor enthusiast. Kenneth shares his passion for living everyday and is a proud member of the downtown Huntsville small business community. Kenneth provides The Great Vine with unstoppable energy, a grand sense of humour, business acumen and support support support.

Sarah Downes

Sarah Downes is a passionate advocate and educator in the area of food, nutrition, mental health and healthy living.  She is a certified Culinary Nutritionist with a passion for plant based cooking, baking and learning to live with balance. She is currently taking a herbalism course and diving deep into the magic of plants! With a background in special education and psychology. Sarah is innately curious, compassionate and an organizer extraordinaire. 

Nicole Phippen

Nicole Phippen is the granite foundation of The Great Vine. She is a trusted resource, working side by side with Catherine and Kenneth for over 25 years. Nicole is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, a graduate of both the Edison Institute and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is also a registered chair massage practitioner and the co-owner of Feelbetter Natural Health, a personal fitness gym she operates with her partner in Gravenhurst. Nicole’s specialty within the industry lies with herbal remedies, supplements, sports nutrition and dietary management. She loves working at The Great Vine because learning is constant and it provides the opportunity to connect with community and make a positive impact on people's lives.