Dr. Jasmine Wong, ND (she/her) Inc.completed her undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University in 2000, obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology with a focus on cardiovascular health and rehabilitation. For the next 2 years she worked for the Japanese government as a language and cultural educator in the public school system. Upon returning to Canada, she successfully completed 4 years of the naturopathic medical studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Dr. Wong is fluent in Chinese; dialect Cantonese. Beyond her ND designation, Jasmine has gone on to complete additional training in Intravenous Therapy and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and has achieved prescribing rights. She is one of the few NDs on the Island that has completed advanced training on First Line Therapy, a comprehensive healthy weight loss and body composition program. She is an avid speaker in the community, providing seminars to the general public as well as various corporate wellness programs. She has taken additional education in in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Lyme’s disease and Co-Infection Assessment and Treatment and was nominated in the Best of Canada 2010 Awards for Natural Health Practitioners! Dr. Wong treats patients across all ages and has a special interest in digestive disorders (e.g. IBD, GERD, IBS and food sensitivities), environmental allergies, menopause, andropause and Bio-Identical HRT, skin conditions (e.g. eczema, acne, psoriasis), weight Loss support, cardiovascular disorders (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol), autoimmune disorders, thyroid disorders, lyme’s disease and other co-Infections, degenerative conditions, fatigue, stress, seniors Health (e.g. osteoporosis) and prostate health. Dr. Jasmine Wong believes in a patient centered approach to health with comprehensive, individualized treatment plans in which patients are active participants in choosing the approach that works best for them. She also believes in a multidisciplinary approach to health, ready to work with your other health care providers for your optimal well-being. Professional affiliations include the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC).

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Dr. Shalini Hitkari is a Naturopathic Physician who is enthusiastic about working with her patients to help them achieve optimal health so they can live happier, healthier lives. As a primary healthcare naturopathic physician, Dr. Hitkari’s approach is patient-centered, creating comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for patients. She strongly believes in a multidisciplinary approach and is willing to work alongside other physicians and healthcare practitioners to help ensure her patients’ well-being. Dr. Hitkari was one of the first Naturopathic Physicians in BC to attain her prescriptive privileges. She is also board certified in acupuncture, as well as, trained in Naturopathic Cardiac Life Support (NCLS). She has additional training in Neural Therapy, Bowen Therapy for pain management and injury and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) for the management of perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Dr. Hitkari completed her pre-naturopathic medical studies at the University of Victoria obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Upon graduating, she successfully completed her four-year medical program at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM)). As an advocate for Naturopathic Medicine and preventative healthcare, Dr. Hitkari is a regular speaker in the local community and facilitates corporate wellness programs. She has also been featured on Shaw Daily and CFAX with Pamela McCall, as well as, the Vancouver Island Baby Fair. Dr. Hitkari is in good standing with the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC).

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Dr. Natasha Montroy, ND (she/her) is the founder of the Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc. She is fluent in both English and Finnish. She began her studies at the University of Victoria and earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Montroy was one of the first ND’s in BC to obtain prescriptive privileges and to complete the CDC immunization training course. She is certified by the College of Naturopathic Physicians in acupuncture, immunization and IV therapy. Dr.Natasha Montroy, ND strongly believes in collaborative and integrative health care, blending both pharmaceutical and traditional medicines. Dr. Natasha Montroy, ND has a passion for naturopathic family healthcare and has a special interest completing additional training in preconception wellness, fertility (natural fertility, IUI/IVF supportive, acupuncture), pregnancy, post partum health and breastfeeding counselling, children’s health, reproductive and hormonal health including hormonal imbalance, PMS, pelvic health, sexual health, menstrual complaints, menstrual mood disorders, anti-aging and menopause. She offers comprehensive primary health care including annual physical exams including breast and pelvic exams including pap tests, STI screening, birth control counselling and both natural and pharmaceutical care for common health complaints.

As a mother of two Dr. Montroy strongly believes in educating parents on how to raise their child from a preventative health perspective. She offers age focused physical examinations, dietary and supplementation counselling for all ages, vaccination counselling supporting the BC Immunization Schedule, food intolerance assessments, environmental allergy testing, assessment and treatment of common childhood complaints using both natural and western therapies. Dr. Montroy believes collaborative health care and is happy to work along side your heath care team. She supports the LGBTQQIP2SAA community.

Dr. Montroy supports the advancement of Naturopathic Medicine and has taught emergency medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver. She was also an associate professor at The West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Dr. Montroy is a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and was a member of the Naturopathic Physician’s Licensing Examination Association (NPLEX) as an exam writer and evaluator. She is in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)..Dr. Montroy has been featured on A-Channel Breakfast Television, Best Health Magazine, Shaw Daily, Saanich News, Real Parenting Radio, Alive Magazine, VI Baby Fair, CBC Radio and is a regular guest on CFAX radio.

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