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Our Naturopathic Medical Clinic is open to the public
Contact the clinic:
Tel: 604-540-2873Monday-8am to 8:30pm
Tuesday-8am to 9pm
Wednesday-4pm to 8pm
Thursday-8am to 8:30pm
Friday-8am to 4pm
Saturday 9am to 1pmWe will be closed on June 27th and will re-open on July 6th. We will be closed on July 27th and will re-open on August 10th
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the initial visit like?
At your first visit we review medical history and health, focusing on your particular interests or concerns. As this is an in depth process, and we are a teaching clinic, first visits generally last about 1.5 hours. The second visit is generally devoted to physical examination both as a preventative measure, and as a way to ascertain your health status. Laboratory testing may also be indicated at this time. At subsequent visits your clinicians discuss your treatment program, and evaluate progress towards your health goals. Return visits generally take about an hour.
2. Who will I be working with during the visit?
Generally, you will be cared for by a two student team; one acting as the primary clinician, and the other assisting. As well, a clinical supervisor, a licensed Naturopathic Physician will be present for part of the time.
3. What type of diagnostic work may be performed?
Naturopathic medicine utilizes a wide variety of investigative techniques including in depth case taking, questionnaires, testing of blood and other body fluids. We are available to perform general physical exams, women's screening exams including pap smears for cervical cancer prevention and breast exams.
4. What are the different treatments offered at the clinic?
The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine offers a wide array of treatments, including clinical nutrition, accupuncture, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, wellness counseling, physical medicine and botanical medicine.
5. Will the visits be covered by my Extended health care plan?
Naturopathic Medicine is covered by many extended medical plans. Please check with your plan to determine your coverage.
6. How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Clinic anytime (604-540-2873) to schedule an appointment. If no one is available, please leave a message indicating your name, phone number, and date and time preferences.
Clinic Supervisor Profiles:
Dr Isis van Loon N.D., BA (Cmns), BS
Dr. van Loon graduated from Bastyr University in 1995 with special training in counselling and wellness. While studying at Bastyr she was also a member of the research department. After graduation Dr. van Loon opened a full time naturopathic practice in New Westminster . This busy practice was scaled down to part time as she started development of the clinical education program at BINM in 2001, becoming the Dean of Clinical Education in 2004. Dr. van Loon is a former board member of both the CAND and the BCNA, is currently a peer review editor for Medical Education Online, and contributed to the 1995 Naturopathic Research Agenda as an editor/reviewer. She has completed training in IV and neural therapy, craniosacral, hyponotherapy, and holds a certifcate in traditional chinese medicine from the Shanghai College of TCM (Vancouver). Dr. van Loon continues to work with the Liard Aboriginal Women's Society in the Yukon as she has done for many years.
Dr. Sarah Beasleigh BSc Phm, N.D.
Dr. Beasleigh supervises third and fourth year clinic interns in the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM) teaching clinic. As a member of clinic faculty she assists in scheduling clinic supervisors, student exams and performs administrative duties regarding clinic operations. Dr. Beasleigh also assists in teaching second year students physical clinical diagnosis, clinic preparation classes and in coordinating monthly grand rounds. Dr. Beasleigh attained her pharmacy degree from University of Toronto in 1989 and graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2000. Dr. Beasleigh has additional certification in acupuncture and Craniosacral therapy. She has a private practise in Coquitlam with a focus on counselling, nutrition, botanical medicine, women's health and pre/post-natal care.
Dr. Dana Barton N.D .
Dr. Dana Barton graduated from John Bastry University in 1996, and has been in private practice in Vancouver , and more recently on Bowen Island , since that time. Dr. Barton works extensively with mind body medicine.
Dr. Kristen Brown BPE, N.D.
Dr. Brown supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Brown's interest in physical fitness and exercise physiology led her to complete her undergraduate degree in physical education at the University of Manitoba in 1997. She then went on to complete her 4-year naturopathic medical training at Bastyr University in Seattle with a special interest in the area of women's health and clinical nutrition.She currently practises in an integrated health center in New Westminster with a focus on women's health, pediatrics and counselling. Dr. Brown is also the staff naturopathic physician for Douglas college where she focuses on women's health, athletic therapies, diet and exercise prescription.
Dr. Charlene Chan BSc(Hon), N.D.
Dr. Chan supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. She completed an honours degree in biology at McMaster University , ON in 2000 and went on to achieve her Naturopathic degree from CCNM in 2004. In addition, Dr. Chan is Board certified in acupuncture, chelation therapy and IV therapy and has received training in Bowen therapy. Dr. Chan currently has a private practise in Burnaby and Port Moody, BC where she focuses on women's and children's health, digestive health, reproductive health, allergies, chronic pain, fatigue and stress .
Dr. Cathryn Coe BA(Hon), N.D.
Dr. Coe is a supervisor for third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Coe is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. In her practice as a licensed Naturopathic Physician, she emphasizes patient education and good communication. Among the many diseases seen in practice, Dr. Coe has special interests in fibromyalgia and related disorders, allergies and sensitivities, stress management, mental and emotional health, hormonal health for men and women, as well as childhood illnesses and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Coe has additional certification in acupuncture and regularly attends courses and conferences in Naturopathic Medicine to stay current with the latest research in this field.
Dr. Gurinder Dayal BSc , N.D .
Dr. Dayal supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. He is also a lecturer for several Master classes at BINM. Dr Dayal earned his BSc. from Simon Fraser University in 1996 and completed his naturopathic degree at CCNM in 2000. Dr. Dayal integrates the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects in his practice. His extensive practical experience and training include: clinical nutrition, classical and complex homeopathy (homotoxicology and biotherapeutic drainage), botanical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and various injection therapies. Dr. Dayal has been practising in North Vancouver since 2001.
Dr. Jennifer Doan. N.D .
Dr. Doan supervise third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. She has had a successful Naturopathic Practice in Vancouver since 1998. Dr Doan graduated with her first Diploma of Naturopathy in 1993 from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in Sydney , Australia and completed Canadian requirements, graduating from CCNM in 1996. Dr. Doan takes an integrative approach to fertility treatments using Traditional Chinese Medicine and other modalities to naturally enhance fertility. She also works with women and children post-partum. Dr. Doan has studied with Dr. H.L. Chitkara in Delhi , India and in 2008 completed studies with Lou Klein R.S. Hom. in his three year, post-graduate North American Homeopathic Master Clinician Course. In the area of sports injury medicine, she has worked with Osteopath and Naturopath Dr. Geoffrey Ward in Sydney , Australia . Dr. Doan has certification in acupuncture and has lectured at Naturopathic conferences.
Dr. Karrin Fairman-Young BPE, N.D.
Dr. Fairman-Young supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Karrin Fairman-Young has spent most of her life interested in health and wellness. She obtained her Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Calgary in 1993 and spent the next 12 years as a Sports Massage Therapist. After graduating from CCNM in 2004 she practiced in Ontario , Alberta , and currently is practicing in Kitsilano. Dr. Fariman-Young has additional certification in acupuncture and IV therapy. Though she has a general practice, her areas of focus are: pediatrics, sports nutrition for youth athletes, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. Kira Frketich BSc, N.D .
Dr. Frketich supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Frketich earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and biology from Malaspina University and her Naturopathic diploma from CCNM in 2002 Dr. Frketich is certified in acupuncture and bowen therapy and has completed a two year homeopathic program with Lou Klein R.S. Hom. Founder of the Port Moody Naturopathic Clinic, Dr. Frketich has been practicing in Port Moody, BC for the last 5 years where she focuses on detoxification and drainage, therapeutic nutrition and lifestyle counselling. Dr. Frketich specializes in digestive health, skin conditions, allergies and women's health . Over the next two years, Dr. Frketich will be studying Auricular Medicine under Dr. Adams.
Dr. Kelly Fujibayashi BSc, N.D .
Dr. Kelly Fujibayashi supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic and is a lecturer for the senior master classes at Boucher. Dr. Fujibayashi received her BSc. from University of Victoria in 1998 and went on to graduate with the pioneer class of BINM in 2004. She has been in private practise for 4 years and currently works at the Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic where she has a family based practice with a focus on digestive health and women's health. Dr. Fujibayashi has certification in acupuncture, chelation therapy, I.V. therapy, prolotherapy and neural therapy.
Dr. Jamie Gallant N.D
Dr. Gallant supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Gallant has been working in the natural health industry for over 10 years. He obtained his pre-med training from SFU and became a graduate of the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in 2004. Dr. Gallant integrates physical medicine, nervous system work, along with traditional naturopathic medicine. Dr. Gallant's special interest areas include sports medicine, musculoskeletal injuries, allergies, cardiovascular health, and nervous system disregulation. Dr. Gallant has received additional training in prolotherapy, neural therapy, applied kinesiology, Total body modification, Neural modulation technique and acupuncture . Dr Gallant works in a collaborative manner to draw upon inner resources of each patient so that the patient can begin to understand the relationship between all aspects of their being and their current health challenges.
Dr Aaron Hoo B.Sc., N.D.
Dr Hoo supervises third and fourth year student interns in the Friends for Life clinic, an external clinic in Vancouver . Dr. Aaron Christopher Hoo graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto . Prior to this, he completed his BSc. in Psychology at the University of British Columbia in 1997. Aside from a private practice, Dr. Hoo travels across North America as a keynote speaker, educating clinicians on functional medicine. As a healthcare practitioner he believes that personalized preventive care is of utmost importance in helping people achieve their health goals. Dr. Hoo examines and includes the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of patients in order to arrive at a holistic and accurate diagnosis.
Dr. Danny Jui BSc, N.D.
Dr. Danny Jui supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Danny Jui is a licensed naturopathic physician with additional board certification in acupuncture. He completed a science degree in Physiology and Psychology from McGill University in 2000 and received his diploma in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2004. He is also the first Canadian naturopathic physician to complete the residency in Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine at Griffin Hospital , a teaching facility affiliated with Yale University . Dr. Jui is currently in private practice in Vancouver . As a health care professional, Dr. Jui realizes the importance of continuing education. He has further training in Natural Oncology from the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and hands on experience in Mind/Body medicine from the Mind/Body Medical Institute in Massachusetts .
Dr. Jilla Kahrobaei BSc., N.D.
Dr. Jilla Kahrobaei supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Kahrobaei obtained her BSc. from Concordia University and her diploma in naturopathic medicine from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2003. She received the Initiative Award in 2003 for her work on bridging the gap between conventional and naturopathic medicine. Dr. Kahrobaei has been in private practice for the last 5 years and joined Bowen Therapy Clinics, Vancouver , BC in 2006 where she established a general family practice with a focus on bowen and homeopathy. She has certification in bowen, acupuncture and has completed part 1 of Dr. Andre Saine's course in homeopathy. At the present she is pursuing research grants in the area of complementary and alternative medicine.
Dr. Nina Lange BA, N.D.
Dr. Nina Lange supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Nina Lange is the Naturopathic Physician at BioBalance Natural Health Clinic in West Vancouver . She graduated with a B.A. from McGill University in 1995, a BSc. from the University of British Columbia in 1998 and from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2002. Dr. Lange has a general naturopathic practice with the aim of preventative family medicine that includes all ages. She is passionate about all aspects of Naturopathy and uses a wide variety of treatment modalities, always finding those that are best suited to the needs of her patients. Dr. Lange is committed to working with her patients and other health care providers as a team to provide the best complementary care possible. Dr. Lange has additional certification in acupuncture, IV therapies, Craniosacral therapy and doula training.
Dr. Sheheen Mithani BSc, N.D .
Dr. Sheheen Mithani supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Mithani earned her BSc from the University of British Columbia and completed her studies in naturopathic medicine at CCNM in 2001. Dr Mithani is also board certified in acupuncture and intravenous therapies. Using comprehensive assessments along with nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture and botanical medicine, she strives to bridge eastern and western philosophies of medicine. With experience in family health care, Dr. Mithani holds a special interest in women's health and gastrointestinal disorders. Currently she has a private practise in North Vancouver
Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram BSc(Hon), N.D.
Dr. Mohan Ram supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Mohan Ram earned his BSc. (Hon) in physiology from UBC in 1999. He continued his education at BINM and obtained his Naturopathic Diploma, graduating with the pioneer class in 2004. Dr. Mohan Ram is very active in education as an adjunct professor at BINM for physiology and biochemistry and at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and at Utopia Academy . He also contributes to the profession as a board member for the CNPBC and editor of the CAND's newsletter Vital Link. Dr. Mohan Ram treats a wide array of health concerns from infant/child to adolescent to adult and seniors' health concerns at his practice in Richmond , BC . Dr. Mohan Ram is also certified in acupuncture, chelation therapy, neural therapy as well as prolotherapy.
Dr. Quinn Rivet BSc, N.D.
Dr. Quinn Rivet supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. He also teaches the Pathology, Genetics, Geriatrics and Nutrition at Boucher and is an adjunct professor at Bastyr University in Washington , USA and CCNM in Toronto , ON . He also holds the position Associate Dean of Education Integration and is additionally certified in acupuncture. Dr. Rivet earned his BSc. from the University of Guelph in 1990 and his Naturopathic diploma from CCNM in 1994. He held private practice in Hamilton and Toronto for 8 years before transferring to Vancouver in the fall of 2002. Dr. Rivet specializes in kidney disease including those on dialysis and transplant patients. Dr. Rivet has recently has published his first book titled Naturopathic Applications for Kidney disease.
Dr. Parisa Saeedi-Mepham BSc, N.D .
Dr Saeedi-Mepham supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Saeedi- Mepham earned her BSc in pharmacology and therapeutics from the University of British Columbia in 1999 and her degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2003. She went on to complete a 2 year residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Dr. Saeedi-Mepham's current areas of interest include practicing primary care medicine with a focus on family medicine, women's health, endocrine disorders and international health. She aims to work in partnership with her patients to identify and eradicate the cause of an ailment, remove obstacles that would impede healing and treat the individual by implementing a plan to meet individuals' specific needs. Dr. Saeedi-Mepham uses an eclectic approach in treating patients, including dietary and lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine and nutritional supplementation.
Dr Sanja Tamburic B.A., N.D.
Dr. Sanja Tamburic is a supervisor of third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. She is a former graduate of a 4 year post-graduate medical program at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, first Naturopathic School on the West Coast. Before entering Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Tamburic studied conventional medicine at Faculty of Medicine, Sarajevo . She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from UBC. Dr. Tamburic worked in Clinical Oncology Research at BC Children's Hospital for 4 years. Dr. Tamburic has an active family naturopathic practice where she offers you a safe, non-intrusive space in which to address you health concerns. Dr. Tamburic continually upgrades her knowledge by taking additional seminars, workshops and attending professional conferences. Some of her latest interests include: Anti aging treatments, Mesotherapy, Neural Therapy, Cosmetic acupuncture and Bowen technique.
Dr. Tawnya Ward BSc., N.D.
Dr. Tawnya Ward supervises third and fourth year students in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Ward earned her BSc. in biology from Dalhousie University in 2000 and her ND from CCNM in 2004. Dr. Ward has a general practice in Richmond with a special interest in using detoxification and environmental medicine in treating difficult cases. She is board certificatied in chelation therapy/heavy metal detoxification, acupuncture, and oxidative medicine . She has been trained by the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM/ISCT) for chelation therapy, by the International Oxidative Medicine Association for ozone, ultraviolet, and peroxide therapies, and in anti-aging by the International Hormone Society. Dr. Ward has also been trained by the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, a specialist organization for allergy, detoxification, and environmental sensitivity. Publications include Vital Link Fall (2007) Effect of Allergy and Chemical Sensitivity on Asthma; Vital Link (2008) Autoimmune Heterogeneity: Decoding pathogenesis to better guide treatment. Dr. Ward currently holds a position on the Chief Inspector Inquiry Committee for the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.
