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 is the Founder and Clinic Director of the Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc. Dr. Montroy has over 20 years of experience blending traditional and modern medicine offering patient education and individualized primary care that combines natural and conventional treatment options for improving wellness and health span. She was one of the first Naturopathic Physicians in BC to obtain prescriptive authority and BCCDC certification in immunization. She holds certifications in acupuncture, immunization and IV therapy. She has special interest in Children’s Health, Mental Health including anxiety, stress, depression, Neurodivergence and Women’s Health including fertility, pregnancy, menstrual disorders, PCOS, PMS, PMDD, osteoporosis, endometriosis, acne, migraines, hormone imbalance, weight management, and menopause. She believes in optimizing nutrition, fitness, digestion and microbiome health for overall wellness. She has extensive evidence informed training and experience offering neuroaffirmative care for female presentation neurodivergence including ADHD, ASD and PDA profile. She is also a member of the Menopause Society having completed extensive training in HRT and menopause care and is also a member of CADDRA (The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance) and is trained in the assessment and care of ADHD. She looks forward to working with you to help you reach your health and wellness goals.

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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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