Two individuals who lodged formal complaints with Moose Jaw police concerning the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, are questioning the public statement made by the police force indicating no record of such complaints. Last month, Moose Jaw police confirmed an investigation into the controversial health center following a complaint from the provincial NDP Opposition. The NDP expressed concerns about potential fraud, criminal neglect, and failure to provide necessary care at the clinic.
Founder Dayan Goodenowe dismissed the NDP’s allegations as a false narrative, vowing to address the accusations. The complaint stemmed from a CBC report about Susie Silvestri, a 70-year-old American who sold her home to join Goodenowe’s three-month health program, believing she would be cured.
Despite police stating that they found no prior complaints related to the company, Teresa Sando, a former client, refuted this claim, noting she submitted an online written complaint a year earlier. Sando’s complaint outlined alleged medical fraud targeting ALS patients at the facility. She also cited the deteriorating health of ALS clients who enrolled in Goodenowe’s program.
Quebec lawyer Martin Letendre, another complainant, criticized the police’s assertion of no documented complaints, highlighting his fraud complaint against Goodenowe. Letendre questioned the transparency and impartiality of the investigation, suggesting a potential conflict of interest.
Both Sando and Letendre’s complaints have prompted a police investigation, with authorities now revisiting their records for further information. Sando expressed skepticism about the thoroughness of the investigation, citing concerns about potential biases in a small-town setting.