About Us

• Family Physician with the Madawaska Valley Family Health Organization
• Active Physician at St. Francis Memorial Hospital
• Family Physician at Valley Manor Long Term Care facility

Dr. Steven Chen spent his early childhood years in St. john’s, Newfoundland before relocating to Kanata, Ontario. In 2015, he received the Medicinæ Doctorem et Chirurgiæ Magistrum degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec as a McGill Prestige Scholar. Finding an interest in many disciplines in medicine, he decided to become a generalist and pursued specialization in Family Medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

Having a liking for nature and the outdoors, Dr. Chen is thrilled to be living in this area surrounded by hiking trails, wildlife and lakes. He amazed by the area’s natural beauty and the friendliness of the people who live here.

• Family Physician with the Madawaska Valley Family Health Organization
• Board Chair, Madawaska Valley Family Health Team
• Chief of Staff and active physician at St. Francis Memorial Hospital
• Medical Director, MV Hospice Palliative Care & Valley Manor LTC

Dr. Malinowski and Andrea, his wife, moved to Barry’s Bay in 2002 to enjoy the benefits of living and practising medicine in this beautiful area. Dr. Malinowski’s professional interests include Leadership In Medicine, Hospice Palliative Care, Medical Education, and Social Media in Medicine.

He and Andrea are raising two boys, Joseph and William, and as a family, are really enjoying all this community has to offer. Dr. Malinowski was awarded the CPSO Council Award in 2018, and the OCFP Community Teacher of the Year award in 2012.

He can be found occasionally jamming at the Wilno Tavern on Blues Night or playing with his Rock/Dance Band Odd Man Out at local events.  Find Dr. Malinowski on Facebook here.

• Family Physician with Madawaska Valley Family Health Organization
• Active Physician at St. Francis Memorial Hospital
• Family Physician at Valley Manor LTC
• Vice Chair of the Madawaska Valley Family Health Team

Dr. Meeking was born and raised in Calgary, AB. She moved to Ontario during high school where she received the Governor General Award for highest graduating average. She attended Western University where she completed a BSc in Psychology with Honours. She continued at Western and completed a MSc in Neuroscience. She completed her MD through McMaster University at the Waterloo Regional Campus. Dr. Meeking renewed her love for the outdoors and rural living while completing her residency program at Pembroke Regional Hospital.

Dr. Meeking and her family settled in Barry’s Bay in 2019 where she began practising rural medicine.

• Family Physician with Madawaska Valley Family Health Organization
• Active Physician at St. Francis Memorial Hospital
• Family Physician at Valley Manor LTC

• Family Physician with Madawaska Valley Family Health Organization
• Active Physician at St. Francis Memorial Hospital
• Family Physician at Valley Manor LTC

Dr. Daniel Ostapowicz was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. There he obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences before pursuing his medical degree at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. He completed his specialization in Family Medicine at Amita Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois where he was chief resident. He has interests in medical education and enjoys the daily variability of Family practice.

Outside of work, Dr. Daniel Ostapowicz enjoys spending time with his family enjoying the outdoors. You may see him running, hiking, biking, or canoeing in the area in his free time.

• Family Physician with Madawaska Valley Family Health Organization

Hi, I am Amy Felhaber, I started working as a Nurse Practitioner at the MVFHT in November 2022.

My nursing career began in 2016 after graduating from Nipissing University with my Bachelor Science of Nursing in 2016. I worked as Registered nurse in Almonte General Hospital for almost 2 years in the Emergency Department before transitioning closer to home at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. I have worked at RVH since 2017 on the inpatient medical unit, special care unit and most currently in the emergency department. During this time I also completed a certification in critical care through Durham College.

I graduated from Laurentian University with a Master’s in Nursing with certification for Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care in 2022.

I have received warm welcome from the Madawaska Valley community; having grown up locally it was an easy transition into the new role as a nurse practitioner to serve the community and area from which I came from.

I aim to continue to provide ongoing primary care to my patients and assist the FHT where I can, and I look forward to future opportunities to grow professionally in this environment.

Lindsay is registered with the Ontario Association of Social Workers and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and adheres to the College’s professional standards of practice and code of ethics. Lindsay operates from a client-centered and strengths based perspective that incorporates aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Counselling, to name a few. Lindsay’s educational background includes a social service worker diploma, a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree, and she is currently enrolled in Carleton University’s Master of Social Work program. Her experience lies in the many years of working with children and families, crisis interventions, and mental health. She believes in supporting clients in identifying and building upon their resilience and perseverance. She takes your privacy and confidentially seriously and is an excellent advocate for those she supports. Lindsay provides services in-person and virtually to deliver evidence-based practices that best suit your needs.

Alicia obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Laurentian University and worked within the community providing wrap-around supports to individuals who were homeless and at risk of homelessness. She then completed her Master of Social Work with the University of Windsor. While completing her Master’s degree, she worked with the Canadian Armed Forces where she provided direct counselling to individuals, couples, and  families. Alicia then moved onto working in Child Welfare where she empowered families to build on their strengths, supported them to develop new skills and navigated them through the system to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.
Alicia is particularly passionate about supporting patients with their mental and physical health. She understand that patients and their situations are all unique and will use different modalities, tools and resources to achieve their goal(s) and improve their overall well-being.
Outside of work, Alicia loves being outside where she can garden, attending entertainment events and spending time with her family and friends.

Kristin grew up south of Ottawa and moved to the Madawaska Valley in 2004 after meeting her husband.

In 2008, Kristin obtained her Practical Nursing Diploma from Algonquin College in Pembroke. Kristin started her nursing career at Pembroke Regional Hospital on the medical floor and later expanded her skills by working in the Ambulatory and Ortho Fracture Clinics.

Growing up in the small town of Kars, Kristin empathizes with the obstacles residents encounter in rural areas like Barry’s Bay.

Kristin joined the Madawaska Valley Family Health Team in 2020 and it has provided an incredible work life balance, enabling more treasured time outdoors with her husband and two children.