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CORE FACULTY Hal Brown , Chair of Manipulation Chanchal Cabrera, Chair, Botanical Medicine Rochelle Heisel, Associate Dean of Academics David Scotten , Dean of Academics Judy Sellner, Chair, Counselling Psychology Nikita Vizniak , Chair, Physical Medicine ADJUNCT FACULTY Nathalie Allen, ND David Bayley, ND Peter Bennett , ND
Yael Blum, Manon Bolliger , ND Tim Brown, ND Constance Bos, MSc Cathy Carlson-Rink, ND Clara Cohen, DTCM Loreen Dawson , ND Majid Doroudi , PhD Trang Duong , ND Sarah Gebauer, MA Brian Gluvic, ND Denise Goldbeck, PhD (cand) Tom Grodski, ND Aaron Hoo, ND Ian Johnson, PhD Stefan Kuprowsky, ND Alicia Mazari-Andersen, PhD Neil McKinney, ND Sanjay Mohan Ram, ND Steve Olsen, ND Ryan Oughtred, ND Janelle Petrescue, RMT Lori Petryk, MSc Sandy Pitfield, MD Braven Rayne, ND Quinn Rivet,ND Parisa Saeedi-Mepham , ND Breann Specht, MSc Cheryl-Dean Thompson , MA Aaron Van Gaver , ND Karina Wickland, ND Patricia Wolfe, ND Adrian Yeong, ND CLINIC FACULTY Dr. Sarah Beasleigh BSc., Phm, N.D. Acting Dean of Clinical StudiesDr. 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 Clinical education development and performs administrative duties regarding clinical education. Dr. Beasleigh attained her pharmacy degree from University of Toronto in 1989 and graduated from the Canadian 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 and women's health. Dr. Dana Barton N.D. Dr. Dana Barton graduated from John Bastry University in 1996. Dr.Barton has been in private practice in Vancouver and more recently in Bowen Island since that time. Dr. Barton works extensively with mind body medicine. Dr. Barton Specializes in the following conditions; Arthritis, Attention Deficit Disorder / Hyperactivity, Cancer ,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ,Chronic Fatigue,Colitis/ Crohns/ IBS, Fibro-Myalgia, Gynecological care, Menopausal disorders ,Obesity and Psoriasis/ Eczema. 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 special interests in the area of women's health and clinical nutrition. She currently practices 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. 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 a special interest in 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.Karrin Fairman-Young BPE, N.D. Dr. Fairman-Young supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. Dr. Karrin Fairman-Young has a lifelong interest in health and wellness. She obtained her Bachelor of Physical Education from 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 is currently practicing in Kitsilano. Dr. Fairman-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. Aaron Hoo, B.Sc., N.D. Chair of Clinical Studies Dr. Hoo supervises the 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 2001. 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 health care 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.Aliya Kabani supervises third and fourth year student interns in the BINM teaching clinic. She had graduated from UBC in 1999 with a focus in Speech Sciences and Psychology. Later in 2006 she had graduated from CCNM and received her ND title. Dr.Kabani is dedicated to giving the highest standard of care through her knowledge of the art and science of natural medicine to assess and diagnose, which includes looking at health on a holistic level. She currently runs her own general family practice in Coquitlam. Due to her own life experiences, Dr. Kabani's passion and purpose lies in a specific focus on anemias, particularly chronic anemias, and blood disorders, such as Thalassemia Major and Minor. Dr. Kabani has had amazing opportunities to speak about her experience using naturopathic therapies with chronic blood disorders. Dr. Jilla Kahrobaei BSc, N.D. Dr. Jilla supervises the third and fourth year student interns 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 n 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 Dr.Kahrobaie has received research grants in the area of complementary and alternative medicine.
Dr. Adeola Mead, BSc(Hon), N.D. Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram supervises the third and fourth year student interns 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 senior's health concerns at this practice in Richmond, BC. Dr. Mohan Ram is also certified acupuncture, chelation, therapy, neural therapy as well as prolotherapy.
Balancing the stressors of a successful varsity basketball career while studying for her Bachelor of Science at McMaster University gave Dr. Alana Shaw first hand experience of the impact that stress can have on health. This understanding eventually led her to four years of intensive studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, and then later to complete her clinical training in mind/body medicine through Harvard Medical School and the Mind/Body Medical Institute in Boston. A passion for infertility and hormonal imbalances forms the base of her family medicine practice at IMC, however, Dr. Shaw also has a special and personal interest in treating autoimmune, digestive and stress related concerns. She uses evidence-based therapies including acupuncture, botanical medicine, nutrition, and stress management to help her patients achieve their health goals. Dr. Shaw is a member of the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC) and of the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors (APND). She is also a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Dr. Aaron Van Gaver, BSc, N.D. Dr. Van Gaver completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Toxicology from the University of Guelph and his Naturopathic Diploma from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Believing in the body’s own ability to heal itself, Dr. Van Gaver strives to remove any obstacles to this healing process. Through the use of nutritional supplements, botanical formulations, lifestyle changes and physical therapies, he believes this goal can be achieved. |
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