Dr. Nayumi Saiki, ND
Dr. Nayumi Saiki is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who strongly believes in the healing power of nature and Naturopathic Medicine. She feels passionate about helping her patients achieve their optimal state of health.
Dr. Nayumi has been in practice for 10+ years, and her practice offers individualized holistic healthcare with special interests in the area of children’s health, women’s health and mental health support using combination of diet and lifestyle counselling, acupuncture & Asian medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine and nutritional supplements. She treats patients with concerns both acute and chronic in nature.
Dr. Nayumi completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
Her additional training includes
- Naturopathic Care in Children’s Health
- Naturopathic Doula
- Medical Herbalism
- Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
- Neuro-Meridian Integrative Acupuncture
- Clinical Homeopathy
- Orthomolecular Medicine
- IV Vitamin Therapy
- Applied Kinesiology & Total Body Modification
Dr. Nayumi is registered with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia and the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She is an active member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and British Columbia Naturopathic Association.
She is fluent in English & Japanese.
Dr. Nayumi Saiki, ND
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Dr. Tapp is a Registered Naturopathic Physician who uses a combination of conventional
and complementary medicine which focuses on the holistic treatment of an individual from a
physical, mental, and emotional point of view.
Growing up in Calgary, Alberta she had a passion
for medicine starting at a young age in addition to being a high-level competitive swimmer. She
eventually landed a full-ride scholarship to an NCAA Division I university at the University of
Nevada Las Vegas.
Here, she received her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology
and a double minor in Chemistry and Psychology. She went on to attend Naturopathic Medical
School at CCNM - Boucher Campus in New Westminster, BC which at the same time she
maintained involvement in the fitness industry by being a Barre instructor at multiple studios as
she believes movement is the best medicine in addition to any treatment plan.
Dr. Tapp’s approach to Naturopathic Medicine is to give her patients all of the knowledge and tools required to take their health into their own hands so they can live a healthy life that is realistic and sustainable. Dr. Tapp welcomes women, men, and children of all ages to her practice, with particular experience in treating the following areas of healthcare:
- Women’s health (Perimenopause/Menopause, PCOS, Endometriosis,
PMS/PMDD)
- Perinatal support (Fertility, Birth prep, Postpartum depression/anxiety)
- Dermatologic concerns (Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Rosacea)
- Metabolic and Musculoskeletal health including Weight management (Diabetes,
Obesity, Arthritis, Gout)
- Pediatric physical and behavioral disorders (Allergies/Asthma, ADD/ADHD,
Anxiety, Depression)
- Health optimization (Healthy aging)
- As well as general Immune and Digestive support
Every patient is treated on an individual basis and depending on what fits the chief concern best, any one of the following modalities may be implemented: Nutrition and lifestyle guidance, Homeopathy, Botanical medicine, Nutraceutical support, Acupuncture (including Mei Zen facial rejuvenation acupuncture), Nutrient intramuscular injection, Intravenous therapy, Pharmaceutical prescriptions, and Diagnostic testing.
Intravenous (IV) therapy is a large part of Dr. Tapp’s practice as she believes it is a safe and
efficient way to administer high doses of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and
amino acids straight into the blood stream while bypassing the digestive system. This allows for
faster and more adequate nutrient absorption directly into the cells. Dr. Tapp’s top priority is
safety and patient comfort when it comes to IV therapy and her favorite part of this modality is
that she can customize each IV to the individual needs of the patient.
Suitable candidates for IV
therapy are those who are looking for:
- Iron repletion (for those who meet the specific laboratory requirements)
- Dehydration relief
- Treatment of nutrient deficiencies (in conditions like Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel
Disease, SIBO, etc.)
- Supporting the body’s detoxification system
- Antioxidant and Immune support
- Increasing energy levels
- Easing anxiety and mood support
- Promoting relaxation
- Promoting cardiovascular health
- Athletic optimization
- Fertility support
- Longevity and healthy aging optimization
- Allergy and asthma support
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Dr. Jean Wong, ND is a registered naturopathic doctor in BC with over 10 years of experience in
healthcare. She earned her medical degree from University of Dublin, Ireland and her
naturopathic degree from CCNM in Toronto.
Dr. Wong is passionate about primary healthcare that integrates conventional and natural
treatments, with a goal to address the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – for optimal health.
Dr. Wong provides personalized protocols to treat the root cause of health concerns with
evidence-based research. She stays up-to-date with the latest clinical updates by attending
conferences.
Dr. Wong incorporates various treatments in her practice, including nutritional and lifestyle
counselling, acupuncture, botanical medicine, IV vitamin/mineral therapy, chelation therapy, and
prescriptive medications.
Her practice includes:
• Digestive Health Disorders:
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS), Chronic loose stools, Constipation, Gastric Reflux
• Female Hormone imbalances: PMS, Irregular periods, Painful or heavy periods,
Menopause
• Adrenal Health: Fatigue, Exhaustion, Anxiety
• Skin Conditions: Eczema, Acne
• Health Maintenance & Screening: Optimize nutritional levels, Diet and lifestyle
counselling, Annual physical exam
Dr. Wong provides appointments in both English and Mandarin, and offers a free 15-minute
consultation to new patients.
In addition to her passion for primary healthcare, Dr. Wong enjoys an active lifestyle that
includes hiking, spending time at the beach, and supporting local farmers markets.
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“Hello & Welcome”
Working as Registered Acupuncturist (RAc) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (RTCMP) for 19+ years, I am honoured to provide compassionate & inspiring health care for women, men & children.
I HAVE A SPECIAL FOCUS IN;
Women’s Health
•enhancing fertility, supporting IVF & IUI, optimizing hormones during periods, pregnancy, post partum and menopause
Men’s Fertility
•optimizing hormones, improving sperm markers, calming the nervous system
Sleep
•difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early
Emotions
•reducing stress, anxiety, depression, irritability, anger
I ALSO EFFECTIVELY TREAT;
Digestion
•constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, gas, bloating, blood sugar/diabetes, candida, parasites
Body Pain
•headaches, neck, shoulder, arm, wrist, back, herniated discs, hip, knees, ankles
Men’s Health
•prostate issues, cardiovascular issues, stress reduction
Colds & Flus
•reducing symptoms
•boosting immune system
Seasonal Allergies
•reducing sneezing, runny nose, congestion
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE is a comprehensive medicine and I treat patients with:
•Acupuncture , Acupressure , Herbal Medicine, Massage, Nutrition & Dietary Support, Lifestyle Improvements, Mindfullness
I look forward to support you with compassionate & effective health-care,
Jen
Registered Acupuncturist (RAc)
Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (RTCMP)
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Sandy is a Registered Acupuncturist, Tuina Therapist, Medical Qigong Therapist, and Daoist Priest. She completed the Acupuncture Program at Vancouver Career College in Burnaby and she completed her certification in Tuina therapy, cupping, moxibustion and gua sha with the International College of TCM (ICTCM) (now known as the Tzu Chi International College of TCM).
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Dr. Ogilvie’s passion lies in using an array of naturopathic modalities, including nutrition and lifestyle changes, nutraceuticals, IV therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy, to achieve desired health and wellness outcomes. Tailoring modalities to the unique needs of each patient, she employs a strategic layered approach to achieve outstanding results.
She runs a general family-focused practice, with particular interest in:
o Digestive wellness
o Endocrine health – including thyroid and adrenal
o Women’s health
o Mental health
o Auto-immune and chronic complex illness – CFS/ME, fibromyalgia
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Dr. Korsa believes in treating the body as a whole – addressing mind, body and emotional health, and finding the underlying cause of illness. She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with certifications in Prescribing Authority, Acupuncture and IV Therapy. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors (BCND).
Dr. Korsa uses a combination of nutritional and lifestyle counselling, herbal medicine, supplements, pharmaceuticals and intravenous therapy to develop an individualized treatment approach based on each patient’s condition and preference. She is committed to helping her patients achieve optimal health and wellness.
Dr. Korsa’s areas of clinical focus include:
- Women’s Health: hormone imbalances, PMS, irregular or painful periods, perimenopause/menopause
- Digestive health: IBS, IBD, Celiac disease
- Allergies
- Stress, fatigue and burnout
- Insomnia and sleep disturbances
- Weight management
- Health optimization/preventative health
Born and raised in North Vancouver, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Simon Fraser University with a major in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Kinesiology. Her interest in health and fitness led her to move to Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a Fitness Manager and Personal Trainer. She worked with many clients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. This experience sparked her passion for healthcare and natural medicine. Dr. Korsa decided to pursue a career in Naturopathic Medicine and return to Vancouver to complete her training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Boucher Campus.
When she’s not working, you’ll find Dr. Korsa exploring the beautiful outdoors, where she loves to hike, bike, swim, snowboard and spend time with family and friends.
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Connie Pickett, RTC #3033
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Connie Pickett is a clinical counsellor registered with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT). She’s also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Life Coach.
If you’re dealing with grief/loss, anxiety/stress, the effects of COVID, parenting, divorce or a medical diagnosis such as cancer, she’s here to talk.
Connie knows first-hand that going through a life transition isn’t easy. As a trauma-informed counsellor, certified life coach, mom of 3 and 2x cancer survivor, she understands how overwhelming it can all be. Offering you a safe space to gently let go of everything you’ve been holding on to and help you find tools & strategies tailored to your needs.
With a warm, compassionate and intuitive style, she allows clients to be fully seen, heard and supported with tools and strategies to continue the work outside of sessions.
She’s passionate about working collaboratively with you using a holistic approach-taking into consideration not only your emotional health but how it impacts your physical and mental well-being, too.
“I believe no one should have to navigate through life’s challenges alone. Through non-judgemental conversation I’ll help promote positive shifts and experiences for you.”
My Approach:
Using a values-based, person-centered approach, she believes counselling is not one-size fits all.” She may use several parts of different therapies based on her client’s needs whether it’s ACT, CBT, DBT, Narrative, Mindfulness, or incorporating Somatic experiencing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Brainspotting.
She brings you her vast array of business and personal life experiences, as well as her training, an ongoing love of learning, and a passion for connection, to truly understand what you may be going through.
Know you’re not alone. Reach out for a no obligation free consultation.
“Thank you, Connie for all your help. You’ve supported me to communicate better with my husband, which has led to a much-improved relationship between the two of us. I greatly appreciate your expertise.” - SV
“You’ve had such a positive impact on my life - my mindset is so much healthier, I’m less anxious, and I have more confidence communicating my needs & boundaries”- RK
“Thank you for the session. It was really helpful for me. I definitely feel less tense and pain around what we worked on. Looking forward to next week.” - CJ
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Masha is a Registered Clinical Counsellor located in Vancouver, BC, where she offers in-person, phone and video counselling to individuals, couples and families. Trained in Europe, US and Canada, she has worked with youth, adults, and seniors, specializing in complex trauma, grief and loss, stress management, personality disorders and life transitions in Europe, Asia and Canada. Masha’s practice also includes addressing anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues.
Passionate about her work, Masha engages in authentic, compassionate dialogues with her clients, co-creating a space of non-judgment and safety. Her unwavering support allows clients to work through pain and heal from trauma. Besides evidence-based frameworks like Cognitive-Based Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy, her creative approach also employs a variety of mind-body techniques, and includes art, science, literature and Wilderness Therapy into her work with individuals, couples, families and communities.
Masha firmly believes in the organismic wisdom of another, and the power of presence and unconditional positive regard to harness individual and communal healing and change. Since the start of her private practice in 2013, she has organized multiple workshops, support groups and programs like “Healing Dialogues with Life” and “Physics of the Mind: The Science of Well-being”. She has also worked with immigrant, LGBTQ2, and Vancouver’s Downtown East Side communities.
In her free time, Masha enjoys being in nature, walking her dog, and spending time with the people she loves.
Client focus:
Individuals, Youth, Couples, Families
Types of therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Attachment Theory, Open Dialogue Techniques and Nature Therapy
Skills:
Complex trauma and PTSD, Grief and Loss, Stress Management, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, ADHD and Autism Spectrum, LGBTQ2 and transitioning, Chronic health and pain management, Disabilities, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Personality Disorders, Self Esteem and body image, Sleep problems, Youth 12-19 and Parenting
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Hey I’m Dr. Maya
I’ve been studying health and natural medicines for the last 10 years and as a Naturopathic Doctor, I firmly trust that the body can heal itself. It just needs the right environment and support to do so.
My passion for women’s health and hormones and my background knowledge in natural functional therapies give me the perfect combination of clinical expertise and natural knowledge.
My story is very similar to the women I work with…heavy painful periods, thyroid issues, intense fatigue and unreliable digestion all hit me during my undergraduate degree in Honours Health Science at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario.
I was consistently dismissed by my doctors, I was told these were a ‘normal part of being a woman’, and I was offered hormonal contraceptives or anti-anxiety medication.
I finally had to become my own doctor and find the root cause of these problems.
Because of this, I truly understand my clients’ pain, because I’ve been there too.
It breaks my heart when women learn to ignore the signs their body is giving them because they’ve been told by other health care providers that it’s ‘in their head’ or ‘typical for a woman’.
As a little girl, I used to be shy and quiet and reserved. I was honestly scared to be seen.
But as I continue to embark on this journey of life, I have been more comfortable expressing my weirdness. I can be sassy, I can be opinionated, I can be quirky and I love learning new information.
I swear when I get excited and I absolutely love cheering on the women around me as they step into their own power as well!
I don’t want to be like all the other doctors. I don’t want to hide behind a white lab coat and be a cold mirror reflecting back to you.
I want to form a connection with you. I want to show you I’m human too, I have a personality, I have some fire and sass and by sharing myself openly, I see that my clients heal so much faster knowing they are interacting with a real human being.
I value freedom, autonomy and adventure. I value being able to trust myself and building that self trust for my clients as well. I want women to feel connected with their body, their intuition and their body awareness, and to be able to act on this and do what’s best for themselves.
I am on a mission to build up the frequency of the women around me and watch them step into their power and reclaim their voices as they continuously develop toward their highest version of themselves.
Are you ready to come along for the journey?
Hey I’m Dr. Maya
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Hi, my name is Dr. Kristen Brown. I am a naturopathic doctor who practices holistic family medicine and I feel passionate about guiding my patients to achieve lifelong health and wellness!
My practice offers general naturopathic family healthcare.
My areas of focus on with my patients: (this is not a complete list!)
Women’s health
Peri and post-menopause care, PMS, period pain, irregular cycles, fertility challenges, pregnancy and post-partum health care, birth control counselling
Children’s health well-baby and toddler physical exams, picky eating, childhood allergies, eczema and digestive difficulties in children,
teen health
Digestive health IBS, reflux, SIBO, constipation, investigation of food allergies and sensitivities
Skin health dermatitis, acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections
Naturopathic mental health care Mood support, care and wellness for symptoms of depression and anxiety
Acute illness such as: upper respiratory infections, sore throat, ear infections
What I focus on for my treatments:
Nutrition and healthy eating: building healthy, sustainable habits and supporting a healthy relationship with food
Mindful and intuitive eating and the practice of this.
Stress management and relaxation techniques, naturopathic counselling are an integral part of my practice each day at the clinic
Herbal medicine and clinical nutrients may be incorporated into your plan
My practice has evolved over the past 17 years. I have felt drawn to focus much more on the care of hormonal health throughout our lives and as we age, mental and emotional well-being.
With my undergraduate degree in exercise science, I continue to have a genuine love for the amazing ways our bodies respond to exercise and movement which I often incorporate into my treatment plans with patients. My studies in naturopathic medical school at Bastyr University in Seattle, led me to a focus on women’s and children’s health, which I still deeply care about today in my practice.
Personally, I love to spend time outside trying to keep up with my two kids, who keep me hopping and remind me each day how to be a better human. I consider myself a lifelong student or learner of how to care for others, how to be compassionate with myself and how to juggle everything that each day brings!
Come and chat to me and we can help you begin your journey to optimal health and vitality!
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