HANS Wellness Directory
naturopathic physicians

Healthcare for all ages. Provides a complete range of diagnostic testing including food sensitivities, hormones, cardiovascular risk assessmant, digestive and others. Treats most acute and chronic conditions.

Dr. Amy Gilchrist-de Melo, ND
Dr. Jaime de- Melo, ND

The Acacia Integrative Health Clinic is a group of dedicated health professionals providing complementary and alternative healthcare in a team setting. Clients and professionals work together to develop meaningful partnerships that inspire client-centered treatment plans for creating optimal health. Through a range of services we can meet your particular needs and preferences for care.
Dr. Hutchison has a general practice with special interests in: mental health, ADHD, stress, sleep disorders, IBS, neurological and endocrine disorders.

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Vitalia Health Care offers a complete range of medical treatments in our new clinic in Vancouver. We combine natural therapies with the most recent scientific research and technological advancements. We emphasize an integrated approach, inspired by models of treatment based on preventative care, science, and nature. We offer the following services: Naturopathic medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Intravenous vitamin/mineral therapy, chelation therapy, mesotherapy, laboratory testing, chiropractic medicine, cancer therapies and permanent weight loss solutions.
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We strive to create safe, therapeutic spaces in which you can feel comfortable to be yourself. Together we'll determine the true cause of your health concerns and create long-lasting health solutions. With passion, we combine Nature's ancient wisdom and modern science to inspire action that propels us forward towards optimal wellness and balance with a special interest in: hormone imbalances, digestive concerns, skin problems, women's health, infertility, allergies, obesity, diabetes, toxicity, stress, infections, musculoskeletal injuries.

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Dr. Kinnon is dedicated to working in partnership with her patients to discover, understand, and address the root cause of their illness or disease. Dr. Kinnon's primary focus is women and children's health. Areas of expertise include infertility, PMS, Menopause, hypertension, detoxification, weight loss, IV therapy, and cancer. Each patient receives an individualized treatment program to guide and empower them on their path to optimal wellness.

Boucher Institute’s Naturopathic Medicine Clinic is open to the public. The BINM is western Canada’s only professional training program for naturopathic physicians approved by the Council on Naturopathic Medicine Education and culminating in the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine diploma.

Body Balance Centre for Integrative Medicine offers a combination of complementary and alternative (CAM) services along with aspects of conventional medicine. We are a unique team of licensed health care professionals covering several areas of expertise. In this unique environment our goal is to treat all aspects of a patient's health and wellbeing by creating a health care team with the patient being an active participant while choosing from a variety of natural health care options. Therapies include UV / Ultrasound / Physical Therapy, Injectible - vitamin, mineral, homeopathic, botani, acupuncture, chelation, and prolotherapy. Focus Areas include cancer, colitis/ crohns/ IBS, arthritis, chronic fatigue, ADD/hyperactivity, fibro-myalgia, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and obesity.

Specializing in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome using a biomedical approach. Dr. Bratt has attended the Defeat Autism Now physician training seminar. Other areas of focus are pediatric conditions such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioural and developmental concerns.
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Musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain, neural therapy, prolotherapy, nutrition and blood typing, prognos testing. Autonomic nervous system detoxification therapies.

Cross Roads Naturopathic Physicians practice holistic family medicine and are passionate about helping our patients achieve a vibrant state of health! Our Naturopaths offer clinical nutrition, women's health care including pap tests, weight loss and fertility protocols, food sensitivity and hormonal testing, IV therapeutics and wellness counselling. We are part of Cross Roads Clinics incorporating family medicine and walk-in, massage and physiotherapy and much more.

We are a non-profit professional association representing naturopathic physicians across Canada and promoting naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Chow is an experienced naturopathic doctor who has been in practice in Vancouver for 21 years, offering treatments for chronic illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune conditions, cancer as well as anti-aging medicine. In 2008, we started a series of innovation treatments: autologous stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies. These therapies are excellent for pain management, degenerative diseases and rejuvenation. Our clinic is also sought after by both local and abroad by clients for ozone therapy, prolozone pain treatment and autologous growth factor injection. Please contact our office or visit our website.

Dr Brian Davies practices family medicine with special interests in hormonal, immune and gastrointestinal conditions. Following the eating alive program with his clients, Dr Davies focuses primarily on lifestyle modifications, yeast toxicity and biological damage from heavy metals. Dr Davies has a strong belief that the body has the power to heal itself and that people's lifestyles play a key role in health management. He helps to empower each individual person with new skills to achieve their health goals.
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Dr. Allana Polo has a great passion for naturopathic medicine and truly believes that we all have the ability to heal and achieve balance in our lives. Along with a complete physical exam, family history and relevant lab work, Dr. Polo uses nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, intravenous vitamins/minerals, mesotherapy for pain and cosmetic facial rejuvenation, and lifestyle counseling to help her patients achieve optimal health and wellness. Her goal is to empower, inspire and motivate her patients to achieve their highest level of wellness.

Our team of four dentists, a physician, a naturopath and a TCM practitioner provide our patients with quality, biological dental and medical care while supporting their health with complementary healing therapies. We offer a full range of dental services including safe removal of amalgam fillings, biocompatibility testing, dental implants, cavitations and snoring/ sleep apnea treatments. Medical services include myofascial and neural therapy, prolotherapy, detoxification, chelation, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, chinese medicine and intravenous therapies.

Dr. Edalati provides naturopathic care for patients of all ages, tailored to each patient's specific needs. Dr. Edalati strongly believes in the mind-body connection and incorporates it into her health approach. Some of the services include traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition, herbology, homeopathy, intravenous therapy, detox, craniosacral. Diagnostic lab testings such as food sensitivity testing, hormone and digestive analysis are also offered.
Dr. Edalati's focus lies in the areas of women's health (hormonal imbalances, fertility, pre-post natal care), depression, anxiety, insomnia, adrenal fatigues, pain management, musculoskeletal injuries, weight management, and gastrointestinal health such as colitis, IBS, ulcers, crohn's.

evolve Nurturing Vitality is a dedicated healthcare team providing quality care that nurtures, empowers and educates in health and wellness. Our team of Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, and a doctor of Naturopathic Medicine will guide you toward optimal health while encouraging you to become an active participant in your health care, making decisions about treatments and lifestyle changes that are right for you.

Dr Paula Fainstat is the owner and director of the centre with over 25 years experience in individualized care for the recovery and prevention of illness and injuries.
Conditions: fatigue, stress, digestion, pain, chronic illnesses
Therapies: neural therapy, intravenous therapies, AK, spinal manipulation, heavy metal and solvent detoxification, emotional clearing, food sensitivity and allergy testing.
NEW: natural skin care programme and Body Re-Set Therapy [quick results with pain and alignment].

www.drpaulafainstat.com - info@drpaulafainstat.com
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I provide family health care, treating among other things, poor digestion, fatigue, women's health and chronic illness. Modalities used include botanical medicine, nutrition and homeopathy. Food sensitivity testing is offered.
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Natural family medicine. Special focus on women's health and pediatrics. Areas of expertise: menstrual irregularity, PMS, menopausal support, infertility, infant, childhood, and adolescent health concerns, digestive complaints, allergies, skin disorders, cardiovascular disease, thyroid conditions, mental health/mood disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain/fatigue, among others.
Advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Somatoemotional release, and Counseling Therapy. See website for more details.
Currently accepting new patients of all ages with complaints both acute and chronic.
http://www.drghodsian.com .

I am a naturopathic doctor that treats the cause of problems by re-balancing the body using herbs, supplements, homeopathy and exercise. I treat many female imbalances including PMS and menopause.

Sheree Chapell, ND
Maria Payne Boorman, ND
Jolyn Starling, ND
General family practitioner. Establishes individualized programs for a range of health concerns, including women's health, pediatrics, digestive complaints, chronic diseases, CFS/FM, allergies. Comanages HIV/AIDS, cancer and Hep C.

Formally the Centre for Integrated Healing, InspireHealth provides an integrated whole person approach to health for individuals living with cancer. Our medical doctors 'coach' patients to explore and learn about a variety of wellness approaches to health and healing in addition to conventional cancer treatments. Our integrated cancer care model engages people in their own care and improves quality of life. InspireHealth offers 2-day educational workshops as well as a variety of health-enhancing classes (i.e. meditation, yoga, relaxation, healthful cooking, music and sound healing, chi gong, laughter yoga, and support groups).

With his unique integrative medical background from Griffin Hospital, a teaching facility affiliated with Yale University, Dr. Jui brings to his practice the best of both conventional and naturopathic medicine. He has a general naturopathic practice with additional focus on Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Weight Management, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Arthritis, Gastrointestinal Health, and Complementary Cancer Treatments. Dr. Jui is committed to providing the best possible integrative care and access for his patients.
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Excelling in treatment of fatigue, allergies, digestive disturbances, autism (DAN certified) heart disease, fibromyalgia. Services include: acupuncture, chelation therapy, nutritional intervenous therapy, mesotherapy/lipotherapy & more. In house lab testing, adrenal testing, allergy testing and more. New patients welcome!
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Dr Laxton has a well rounded family practice using Botanical medicine, homeopathy, Diet & nutrition,hydrotherapy & Bowen technique.

InspireHealth 604 734-7125 ext.229

Dr. Lemmo has a practice specialized in integrative cancer care, of which over 90% of patients are people living with cancer. He is Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology in the United States and a board certified Naturopathic Oncologist. Embracing a comprehensive, whole-person approach to health and healing, Dr. Lemmo combines the most effective complementary and alternative medical approaches along with the best oncology medicine in caring for people with cancer (referred to as Integrative Cancer Care). He works together as part of a team with all healthcare providers, family physicians, and oncologists and strongly believes in placing the patient at the centre of their own health and care. Knowledgeable on the latest international research on integrative cancer care, Dr.Lemmo strives to provide compassionate and clear information on the numerous approaches, treatments and methods of testing available for each person. In addition to Dr. Lemmo's private practice, he is the Naturopathic Physician at InspireHealth, Canada's foremost integrative cancer care centre using an innovative and cost-effective cancer-care approach that integrates the concepts of health and healing into treatment and recovery. InspireHealth is a not-for-profit society based in Vancouver, BC

General Family Practice; utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine (herbs, Chinese and Japanese acupuncture), adjunctive homeopathics, western herbs, Nogier (French, pulse) method for allergy testing.

General practice, focusing on nutrition, digestion, lifestyle, botanicals, homeopathy, vitamin injection therapy darkfield blood analysis, pain relief with Bowen therapy, and chelation.

Dr Matsen treats the whole person, rather than specific diseases. He focuses on strengthening the weakest organs of the body, using diet and natural supplements.

The body seeks balance and health. I promote this by addressing the causes of imbalance/disease: biochemical, structural, emotional, organ dysfunction. Tests: blood, urine, saliva, and electromagnetic.

The Integrated Health Clinic™ provides a combination of complementary and alternative medicine and conventional medicine in a healing and positive environment. We are a dedicated team of licensed health care providers covering several important areas of expertise. Our primary goal is to work cohesively to treat all aspects of a person's health and well-being by allowing our patients to become active participants in their health care treatments, learning and choosing from a variety of natural care options.

Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO) Dr. Parmar is Canada's 1st board certified naturopathic oncologist. The Integrated Health Clinic™ provides a combination of complementary and alternative medicine and conventional medicine in a healing and positive environment. We are a dedicated team of licensed healthcare providers covering several important areas of expertise. Our primary goal is to work cohesively to treat all aspects of a person's health and well-being by allowing our patients to become active participants in their health care treatments, learning and choosing from a variety of natural care options.

Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic provides complete Naturopathic and Chiropractic care to the entire family. The clinic offers full diagnostic laboratory services including allergy testing, as well as up-to-date evidence based complementary medical care. Working as a team with other health providers is the goal of the clinic to provide the best standard of care for all patients. Naturopathic therapies provided by Drs Kristen Bovee and Marita Schauch, and M.J. Atkins include: Acupuncture, IV vitamin/mineral/homeopathics, chelation, neural, meso and prolotherapy and a complete homeopathic, botanical and nutraceutical medicinary. Registered Massage Therapist Ming Kwan is also available for services.

General practice since 1985 * Lab diagnosis * clinical nutrition * Herbal medicine * Homeopathy * EAV testing * See my web site for my published articles.

Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness is a progressively innovative wellness centre serving the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) and surrounding areas (Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver). We are situated in the beautiful and scenic community of Port Moody. Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND (Naturopathic Physician, Medical Director) has created a team of integrated, licensed health care practitioners working together with a common goal: to provide you with comprehensive holistic health care services to facilitate your journey towards optimal health and well being.

Naturopathic physician specializing in classical homeopathy and Bowen Therapy.

Expertise in bio-energetic medicine utilizing a whole body approach with electromagnetic and laboratory diagnostics in re-integrating the body. Specializing in treatment of chronic health conditions * IV therapy * Chelation.

Dr. Taams has been working in the field of Orthomolecular, Holistic, and Naturopathic Medicine for 31 years. He pioneered Vitamin therapies and mineral applications in British Columbia. He has treated many patients. His Naturopathic Medical Practice & Therapeutic Spa is beautifully located amidst the countryside of Mt Lehman, British Columbia. With over 10 acres of property, sculpted into serene gardens or left naturally wild, you are sure to be able to forget the fusses of modern life.

Board certified homeopathic treatment for acute and chronic physical and emotional conditions.
Evidence-based nutritional and botanical medicine as well as appropriate counseling are applied to circumstance.

EAV electro-dermal screening takes the guesswork out of medicine. EAV is painless. Its therapy and progress can be exactly measured at any time. EAV has no side effects.

General practice specializing in allergy, environmental sensitivity and food intolerances. Homeopathic, botanical and nutritional supplementation. Womens health issues from a female perspective; PMS, menopause, etc.

We offer Naturopathic Medical and Midwifery services, covering the full spectrum of natural health care including child, pregnancy, delivery, and adult care. We utilize diet/nutrition therapy, colonics, IV/chelation therapy, acupuncture, food allergy, and hormone testing to help address the underlying causes of illness.

Our clinic focuses on enabling patients to live longer, healthier, more active lives. Our naturopathic doctors and licensed holistic professionals combine science-based testing with natural therapies to prevent/ treat diseases.
We offer specialized treatments and therapies utilizing state-of-the-art equipment or methods such as acupuncture, anti-aging therapies, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, botanical/herbal medicine, cardiovascular therapy, detox and cleanse, heavy metals detoxification, immuno-therapy, intravenous (IV) therapies, laser therapy (muscle tissue injuries), massage therapy, nebulizer treatment, nutritional medicine, weight loss treatment.

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Dr. Weisenburger is committed to helping people understand their current state of health by exploring emotional, physical, spiritual and environmental factors that may be contributing to a condition where optimal health can no longer be maintained. She offers innovative and individualized health programs to assist patients in moving closer to a state of optimal health and vitality.

Naturopathic doctor treating the whole family for acute and chronic concerns. Treatments include nutrition, botanical medicine, traditional chinese medicine (including acupuncture), homeopathy, and the bowen technique for pain and injury. Experienced in treating digestive problems, menstrual issues, menopause transition, allergies, skin reactions, arthritis, back pain, mood disorders and much more. Appointments available for general health screening, preconception preparation, or healthy aging.

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