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Sherry Erickson
Welcome to Strathcona Pediatrics. My name is Sherry and I will greet you when you arrive at our office!
I began my career working as a Medical Office Assistant in the year 2000. Since then, I worked for Family Practice Physicians in Langley BC before I decided to join my growing family here in the Sunny Okanagan in 2017.
I have 6 wonderful children and I am a very, very proud Grandma to 13. Working in Pediatrics and caring for the little people in our community is the most rewarding and fulfilling job I could ask for.
Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your Heart - Winnie the Pooh.
Angie Clements
Hi, my name is Angie, and you’ll see my friendly face when you arrive at our office!
I was born in Stratford, Ontario, and in 2011 my family and I made the move to the sunny Okanagan, which we now proudly call home. I’ve worked in the medical field for 5 years, and I’ve always had a passion for caring for children and supporting families.
Outside of work, I’m happiest when I’m outdoors — camping, exploring, or just soaking up the fresh air with my family. Family means everything to me, and I love spending time with them whenever I can. Being part of pediatrics feels like such a natural fit, and I’m so grateful to be able to do what I love every day.
Dr. Candace Creighton
From Richmond BC, Dr Creighton has lived and worked in Kelowna since 2018. She and her sidekick, Cleopatra, can be found walking local beaches and trails, or touring to visit friends and family in, Summerland and Osoyoos and Vancouver.
Dr Creighton’s favourite part of being a pediatrician is working with kids of all ages, right from babies to older adolescents— there’s no stage she doesn’t enjoy.
Dr Creighton completed medical school at the University of Manchester, via the University of St Andrews, UK. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of British Columbia through BC Children’s Hospital. Dr Creighton is a clinical instructor with UBC and enjoys teaching medical students and residents.
Dr. Kate Runkle
Dr. Kate Runkle was born and raised in Richmond BC in a family of five kids. She spent summers in the Okanagan while growing up and fell in love with it. She has lived in Kelowna with her family and dog since 2015. What she loves most about being a pediatrician is smiling at babies and laughing with kids.
Dr. Runkle attended medical school at UBC Vancouver and completed a pediatric residency program at the University of Toronto, Sick Kids Hospital. She is a clinical instructor with the UBC School of Medicine.
Dr. Arend Strikwerda
Dr. Strikwerda was born and raised on a farm near Woodstock, Ontario and was the fifth in a family of six kids! He loves learning about geography, making music, and hiking. He completed medical school at the University of Western Ontario, then a pediatric residency at McMaster University.
After completing his residency in 2020, Dr. Strikwerda moved to BC with his partner with the plan to use Kelowna as a base to explore the province for a year and then move back to Ontario. Somehow he got stuck, and has fallen in love with the Okanagan! Dr. Strikwerda is a clinical instructor with the UBC Southern Medical Program.
Dr. Shannon Wires
Dr. Shannon Wires was born and raised in the Ottawa Valley region of Ontario. She moved to the Okanagan in 2013 with her family, and loves playing outside in all seasons.
Dr. Wires completed her Bachelor's and Master’s of Science at Queen’s University at Kingston, and attended medical school at University of Toronto. She completed a Pediatric residency program at McMaster University and University of Manitoba. She is a clinical instructor with the UBC School of Medicine.