Practitioner

Having battled her own ailments, Dr. Mohamed gravitated towards naturopathic medicine because of the holistic and multi faceted approach it offers. Dr. Mohamed has a firm belief that health is not linear but dynamic with many facets. A very integral part is the mind and body connection and what we feed our subconscious. Dr.Mohamed believes in micro steps that are manageable for the patient, but ultimately takes them to optimal health. An integral part of Dr. Mohamed’s treatment plan is the zone technique. With only two other doctor’s certified in BC, she applies this to most treatments and chose this certification because it balances the body and optimizes the mind and body connection.

Dr. Alice Fung has a special interest in digestive health, musculoskeletal health, skin health, weight management, and hormones. Dr. Fung also has certifications in Prolotherapy, IV Vitamin Therapy, Acupuncture, Prescription authority, and Bowen Therapy.

Dr. Rory Gibbons is a naturopathic physician who loves elevating people to the best version of themselves.  He uses a combination of reliable research, patient values and clinical success to help people manage pain, improve energy, and balance hormones.

Dr. Lisa Polinsky is a Naturopathic doctor with over twenty years of experience. Her treatment specialties include Mental Health and Hormones, among others. She is currently located in Victoria, Vancouver Island.

Dr. Heather van der Geest has a focus in pain management and orthopaedic injuries. She uses a hands-on approach to assist the body it its healing process and provide tools to help the body heal itself.

Her main treatment modalities include: Physical medicine and adjustments, regenerative injection therapies (prolotherapy, PRP, neural prolo, neural therapy), acupuncture and trigger point injections, along with supporting the body through nutrition, detoxification, IV therapy, lifestyle modification and hormone balancing.

Dr. Cathryn Coe is extremely pleased to be the Owner and Clinic Director of Marine Drive Naturopathic Clinic. Born and raised on the North Shore, it was always her dream to open a modern, spa-like clinic in which to practice her passion – helping patients to understand the root cause of their illness and offer options to help them look and feel their best.

Dr. Coe first became interested in Naturopathic Medicine as a teenager when she was under the care of an established ND for allergies and food intolerances.

Her health improved dramatically and she became interested in a model of medicine that used a wide variety of natural therapies, along with diet, in order to improve lifespan wellness. She graduated from UBC and later went on to study at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, graduating in 2005. She spent several years serving as a shift supervisor at the school’s teaching clinic, as well as taught several business classes.

Currently she serves as both the Chair of the Patient Relations Committee, as well as participates as an active member of the Scope of Practice Committee for the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC.

Dr. Kyla Buten is a licensed Naturopathic Physician with an interest in women’s health, skin care, and digestion. She also focuses her practice on anti-aging, hormonal health, thyroid and adrenal disorders, prenatal care, pediatrics, mental/emotional health, as well as a wide-variety of other conditions.

Dr. Sjovold uses an integrated approach for the treatment of allergies/sensitivities, digestive complaints, neurotransmitter/hormone imbalances and skin conditions/complaints.

Dr. Courtenay Boer provides evidence-based, naturally focused family healthcare in Victoria. She focuses on treating stress, hormone imbalances, autoimmune disease, and cardiovascular health.

As the mother of an energetic preschooler who was not always a perfect sleeper, Dr. Peddle know what it means to be tired. This is why she has focused her practice on helping TIRED MOMS. Fatigue isn’t just a drain on energy, it also impacts your hormones, digestion, mood, immune system, ability to heal and more.

Dr. Alison Vandekerkhove earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of British Columbia and went on to study as a pioneer student at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Vandekerkhove, affectionately known by patients as Dr. Alison, treats a wide array of health concerns from infant and children’s health to seniors’ concerns. She is particularly interested in treating arthritis, digestive health, women’s health, anxiety, cardiovascular health, allergies, and skin conditions.

Sherry’s interest in Naturopathic Medicine was inspired when she witnessed a family member benefiting from the sensible approach promoted by a naturopathic doctor.  Sherry believes that the body is resilient, even as it ages and recovers from insult (trauma or self imposed).

Naturopathic treatments used by Dr. Tao may include nutritional and lifestyle counselling, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, intravenous (IV) nutrient and chelation therapy, and Chinese Medicine electro massage treatment. Her clinic hours are Tuesday to Saturday.

Dr. Heidi’s areas of focus:

• Digestive issues: SIBO, IBS, food sensitivities culinary nutrition
• Hormone balance: adrenal fatigue, thyroid health, menstrual irregularities, menopausal transition, bio identical hormones

If your health is not where you wish it to be due to dysfunctional issues, acute conditions and disease states and other chronic conditions, know there is hope, there are solutions.

Dr. White is passionate about research and learning new ways of deepening her understanding of the physiology of the body to better help her patients get to the root cause of their problems.  

Dr. McIntyre spends a great deal of clinical time in the areas or stress management, allergies, brain health, gut health, hormonal health, immune health, skin health, insomnia and inflammation.

Dr.Sanja Tamburic specializes in homeopathic and naturopathic medicine and the Bowen technique to transform your family’s health in a nurturing, effective and gentle way. Dr.Tamburic can provide help and guidance to help coordinate all your healing needs.

Dr.Swetlikoff values continuous education in the field of medicine and holds many special certifications in alternative health treatments such as anti-aging therapy, chelation therapy, neural therapy, orthomolecular therapy, ozone therapy, etc.

Dr. Wang combines her degrees in both Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine to treat a variety of conditions including fertility, women's health issues, menopause, anxiety, ...