Andrew Hanna, Dr. Vanessa Carter, Dr. MJ Cardinal, Dr. Nathalie Menard, Dr. Joanne Toop, George Soliman were already starting to come to the Cotton Mills,” she said. “So I thought it was my turn to bring the alternative medicine here as well.” The new Cardinal Wellness Centre will include chiropractic and physiotherapy component, as well as massage therapy and weight-loss assets. “I always loved the waterfront,” said Cardinal. “To have a business on the waterfront is definitely a plus. And then obviously I am a big runner and this area is just beautiful so I can’t believe I am actually here. “It’s the place to be. Five or 10 years from now everyone will want to be at the Cotton Mills. We’re lucky, we’re the first…” “…and last,” adds Hanna, who with his business partner George Soliman are hoping for big things as the future unfolds. “We have combined personalised and tailored medical services in a breathtaking setting which preserves the rich history of Cornwall while on the other hand taking a central role in the areas reinvigoration,” said Soliman Situated on the ground floor of the
newly revitalized Edison Building, the pharmacy overlooks the new breezeway that connects the Edison Building to the Weave Shed. “We could not be happier – the pharmacy is bright and modern, and situated in a building with such a powerful history,” said Soliman. As the owner and senior director of the Cotton Mill Medical Centre, Hanna has a unique perspective on the future development of the site. “I thought it had a lot of potential. I wanted to take health care and take it to the next level and get doctors moved in and service this part of town.,” he said. “My vision was to get the young professionals…in this new development and growing.” One of those doctors is Nathalie Menard, who as a native of Plantagenet was unfamiliar with Cornwall until she moved here but is now a big believer in the great strides being made in the Cotton Mill district. “It was a perfect opportunity to get organized and have more space here right from the start,” she said. “It’s really not present in Cornwall, a lot of family doctors are on their own. So we
have kind of a small group practice. “It’s practical. If people have any questions they can watch over and check a few things right away. I call it a one-stop shop.” “Our Vision was to make Cotton Mill a central medical hub with a large array of services and being joined by a team of young medical professionals as passionate as we are for their patients, this has been made possible,” said Soliman. Hanna said the promise of the future is foremost in his mind via the partnerships he has created. “Dr. Menard and her team are both committed to provide the best possible health care to the community,” he said. The feeling is shared by Menard who is also a director of the Cotton Mill Medical Centre. “It’s been an absolute privilege to be working closely with Andrew and George in this new venture. They are bright young pharmacists and I know they will take care of our community” she said. “Andrew and George have established what Cornwall has been long overdue for, and with their energy I see great things.”
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