Meet the exceptional professionals who make Executive Home Care Victoria's most trusted choice for senior care services. Our carefully selected team combines decades of experience in healthcare, executive assistance, and personalized life management to deliver the discretion, expertise, and compassionate care that you deserve. Each team member is personally committed to preserving your independence, dignity, and quality of life while providing the support that allows you to focus on what matters most. From our registered healthcare professionals to our certified executive assistants, every member of our Victoria BC team shares our unwavering dedication to excellence and our deep understanding that exceptional care is not just about what we do—it's about how we make you feel valued, respected, and genuinely cared for every single day.
The Executive Home Care Core Team
Leah Hoerger
CEO
Leah Hoerger is a passionate leader at Executive Home Care with over 6 years in the home care industry. She has built home care departments from the ground up, developing services, systems, protocols, and customer care standards for senior care organizations.
With educational background in entrepreneurial management and tourism/hospitality management, plus certification as a holistic nutrition and mind-body eating coach, Leah brings unique expertise in holistic wellness and system implementation. Her entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability, cultivated through life in New York and Nelson, BC, enable remarkable problem-solving skills.
As an experienced climber and CrossFit athlete, she embodies the strength and resilience she brings to her work. When not in the mountains or gym, Leah enjoys life as a devoted dog mom. Her multifaceted background in nutrition, fitness, and holistic wellness perfectly complements Executive Home Care's mission to empower individuals to age with dignity in their own homes.
Chris Boag
Administration
Chris Boag brings a unique blend of technological innovation, entrepreneurial leadership, and holistic wellness expertise to the Executive Home Care team. A digital pioneer since 1997, Chris founded three successful companies: Northstudio.com (web development), Q College (technology education in Victoria, BC), and StikkyMedia.com (web marketing).
What sets Chris apart in home care is his integration of technical expertise with 15 years as a yoga instructor and 10 years as a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. This combination gives him deep insights into both cutting-edge technology and holistic patient care approaches.
His decades of experience running companies have honed his exceptional problem-solving skills and "can figure anything out" attitude. As Executive Home Care's tech expert, Chris ensures the organization leverages digital tools to provide seamless, accessible services while maintaining a human-centered approach to care. His unique background makes him invaluable in delivering innovative, compassionate home care solutions.
Mikayla Crossley
Executive Assistant & Home Upgrade Specialist
Mikayla is a vital member of the Executive Home Care team, bringing exceptional expertise in business operations and home environment optimization to our comprehensive care services. Her extensive background in automobiles, real estate, and home renovation, along with her experience with Cura Homes, provides invaluable support that enhances the quality and safety of our clients' living environments.
Mikayla expertly manages the administrative aspects of our care services while applying her practical knowledge to ensure clients' homes are optimally configured for their care needs. Known for being reliable, dependable, and exceptionally knowledgeable, she ensures that our clients receive not only compassionate personal care but also benefit from living environments that are safe, comfortable, and perfectly suited to their individual needs.
Her comprehensive approach exemplifies Executive Home Care's commitment to addressing every aspect of our clients' well-being and comfort in their own homes.
Jon Crossley
Home Care Specialist & Renovation Expert
Jon is an integral part of the Executive Home Care team, bringing exceptional carpentry skills and extensive leadership experience to ensure our clients' homes are safe, functional, and perfectly suited for their care needs. His background in renovation work, including his experience with Cura Homes, provides him with the expertise to address any home modification or maintenance requirements that enhance our clients' quality of life.
With his strong foundation in carpentry and proven ability to manage complex projects, Jon ensures that Executive Home Care clients benefit from homes that are not only comfortable but also optimally configured for their specific care requirements. His dedication to creating supportive environments translates directly into peace of mind for families, knowing their loved ones are living in safe, well-maintained spaces.
Jon's comprehensive approach to home care support exemplifies Executive Home Care's commitment to addressing every aspect of our clients' living environment, ensuring they can age comfortably and safely in their own homes.
Carla Leuschen
MPA, MSW, RSW
Counselor
Carla brings over 20 years of mental health expertise to the Executive Home Care team. As one of Victoria's most sought-after counselors and the founder of Strength in Heart Counselling, she specializes in seniors counseling and provides essential emotional support to clients and their families during care transitions. Her extensive background in research and client-centered care perfectly complements our holistic approach to home care.
Carla holds advanced training in counselling psychology with specialized certifications in trauma-informed care. Her distinguished career includes research roles with the Saskatoon Police Service, health program evaluation, and psychiatric research. Beyond her professional practice, she demonstrates deep commitment to seniors care through her presentations for BCCRNS and volunteer work with Better At Home.
With 10 years of direct therapy experience, Carla specializes in grief counselling, anxiety management, and supporting families through major life transitions. Her evidence-based therapeutic methods help families navigate complex emotions surrounding care decisions, maintain healthy relationships during stressful times, and find resilience in challenging circumstances. This comprehensive approach ensures that Executive Home Care clients receive support for both their physical care needs and the psychological well-being essential for maintaining dignity and quality of life in their own homes.
Giorgio Caitarzi
Osteopathic Practitioner
Giorgio brings exceptional osteopathic expertise to the Executive Home Care team, providing specialized care that helps clients maintain mobility, manage pain, and preserve independence in their own homes. As owner of Peak Vitality Healthcare and with nearly two decades of practice since 2005 as a member of Osteopathy B.C., Giorgio's extensive background treating elite athletes translates perfectly to helping seniors and home care clients achieve optimal physical function and comfort.
Giorgio holds a Master's Degree in Osteopathy (D.O.) from the Italian Osteopathic College in Bologna and a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy from Italy. His distinguished career includes serving as Head Osteopathic Practitioner for the Canadian National Volleyball Team and providing services at three Olympic Games (2006 Turin, 2008 Beijing, and 2012 London). This elite-level experience, combined with his work treating professional athletes including Detroit Pistons players, has honed his ability to address complex musculoskeletal issues with precision and care.
As a certified instructor in Kinesiology Taping Therapy, Giorgio specializes in pain analysis, fascial lines, TMJ dysfunction, and low back pain—conditions commonly affecting aging clients. His personalized, holistic approach focuses on restoring the body's natural balance and function, helping Executive Home Care clients maintain their quality of life, reduce discomfort, and stay active and independent in their familiar home environment.
Sarah Proctor
Travel & Adventure Coordinator
Meet Sarah Proctor, your premier travel consultant and architect of unforgettable journeys. Sarah brings a world of experience to every itinerary. Having called Canada, France and Tanzania home, she's spent decades exploring cultures and landscapes across more than 60 countries.
Specializing in luxury and adventure travel, Sarah curates personalized travel experiences for seniors who seek genuine connection, vibrant sights, and exquisite food. Her programs blend the thrill of discovery with comfort and authenticity, ensuring every trip is a seamless blend of adventure and indulgence.
Sarah's specialty crafts tailor-made journeys in France—from immersive cultural tours in Paris to the sun-drenched French Riviera, the alpine charm of Chamonix, and the picturesque villages of the South. Her Michelin-level culinary training uniquely positions her to pair your itinerary with the region’s finest dining, ensuring each experience is elevated by exquisite flavors and insider access to local gastronomy.
Whether you're dreaming of a Canadian wilderness retreat, a French culinary tour, or a Tanzanian safari, Sarah is dedicated to planning every detail with care. She's here to guide your next journey - local or global - so you can savor the very best each destination has to offer.
Let Sarah help you experience the world fully and meaningfully - because life's greatest adventures are still waiting to be had! The best is yet to come.
