Meet Our Team
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Mind-Body Medicine | Hormonal Health | Digestive Health | Nervous System Regulation
Connecting digestion, the nervous system and emotions to support whole-person health.
Dr. Tanja White is a licensed naturopathic doctor and co-owner of Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic, where she has practised for over 20 years.
Her path into medicine started with people and the body. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and trained as a United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) lay counsellor. She then spent five years practising Rebalancing Bodywork before completing her naturopathic education at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Since then she has added Bowen Therapy (over 10 years), Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and Total Body Modification (TBM) to her practice. Together, that’s nearly 30 years of supporting people’s physical and emotional health.
How she works
Dr. White starts with three connected foundations: digestion, the nervous system and emotional regulation. A first visit with her includes a detailed history and a clear explanation of what she thinks is going on and why. You leave with a plan you understand, in steps you can manage. Depending on your needs, care may include individualized digestive support, TBM, NET or Bowen Therapy.
Women’s hormonal health
She supports women through every stage of life: menstrual concerns, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), perimenopause and menopause. She also works with cervical dysplasia, HPV-related concerns and recurrent vaginal infections, including escharotic treatment when appropriate.
Mental health
Mental health has been central to her work from the start. She supports patients with anxiety, depression, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation and stress-related conditions. She uses NET to explore how emotional stress shows up in the body.
Pain and physical recovery
Drawing on her bodywork and Bowen background, she treats acute and chronic pain, with a focus on easing tension, improving mobility and supporting recovery.
Other interests: digestive disorders, allergies, immune health, fatigue and complex, multi-system concerns.
Teacher and colleague
True to the naturopathic principle of “doctor as teacher,” Dr. White explains the reasoning behind every recommendation. She has taught clinical nutrition and a master class on cervical dysplasia at the Boucher Institute, and currently serves on the board of the BC Naturopathic Association.
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Women’s Health | Hormonal Transitions | Sexual Health | Nervous System Regulation
Women’s health through every stage of life, built on strong foundations, in Vancouver.
Dr. Kelly Fujibayashi is a licensed naturopathic doctor and co-owner of Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic.
She wanted to be a doctor from a young age, and a minor health concern of her own showed her what naturopathic medicine could offer. She earned a Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria and completed her naturopathic education at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine as part of its first graduating class. She went on to teach at the Boucher Institute and became its Associate Dean of Education.
How she works
Dr. Fujibayashi aims for the most improvement with the least intervention. She starts with the foundations of health (movement, stress, sleep, nutrition and digestion) and builds from there, adding other treatments when they are needed.
Women’s health across the lifespan
She supports women through puberty, fertility and pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause and menopause.
Sexual health
She works with sexual health concerns for women and men.
Nervous system regulation
She uses heart rate variability (HRV) and biofeedback to help patients understand and track their stress response.
Training and memberships
Her additional training includes neural therapy and IV therapy, and she holds prescribing authority. She is licensed by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC and is a member of the BC Naturopathic Association.
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Autoimmune Health | PANS & PANDAS | Child & Youth Mental Health | Coimbra Protocol
Integrative naturopathic care for complex autoimmune conditions and children’s health in Vancouver.
Dr. Sanja Tamburic is a licensed naturopathic doctor at Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic with about 20 years of experience bringing together conventional medical knowledge and naturopathic and functional medicine. Her clinical focus is complex autoimmune conditions and children’s health, especially the links between immune function, neurological symptoms and mental health.
She holds degrees in psychology and naturopathic medicine and teaches at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. She is trained in and actively practises the Coimbra Protocol, is a Certified Advanced Bowen Therapist and holds an ADHD-treatment certification, and she is completing a fellowship in functional psychiatry.
How she works
Dr. Tamburic often works with people facing complex health concerns who are still looking for answers. She believes good medicine takes both scientific curiosity and compassion: listening carefully, taking every concern seriously and looking at the whole picture to understand what may be contributing to symptoms. Plans are individualized, with appropriate testing and monitoring, and she works with families and other healthcare professionals whenever appropriate, so patients feel informed and supported rather than overwhelmed.
Children’s health: PANS, PANDAS and mental health
Children’s health is especially close to her heart. She works with paediatric autoimmune and neuroinflammatory conditions, including PANS and PANDAS, where sudden changes in behaviour, mood, thinking or day-to-day functioning can affect the whole family. She helps families look into possible underlying contributors to their child’s symptoms and build a thoughtful, individualized care plan.
Her paediatric practice also includes ADHD, OCD and eating disorders. A child’s emotional and behavioural challenges are often connected to their physical health, development and environment, so she looks at all of these together and supports neurodivergent children and their families.
Autoimmune health and the Coimbra Protocol
The Coimbra Protocol is a significant part of her practice and reflects her interest in individualized approaches to immune regulation. She works with people living with multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other complex immune-mediated conditions, with careful individual assessment, appropriate monitoring and integrative care.
Training and memberships
Her additional training includes SCIO biofeedback, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), IV therapy and iron infusions, oxidative therapies, Total Body Modification (TBM) and functional test interpretation. She is a member of the BC Naturopathic Association and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
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Neurological Health | Concussion Recovery | Chronic Pain | Pelvic Health
Integrative care for the nervous system, immune health and chronic pain in Vancouver.
Dr. Vanessa Lindsay is a licensed naturopathic doctor at Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic. She received her doctorate from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and co-authored a paper published in the UBC Medical Journal.
How she works
Dr. Lindsay takes a functional approach, using both traditional and modern tools to support how the body works and to lessen the effects of stress on physical and mental health. Her work brings together physical, injection-based and mind-body care.
Neurological and mental health
She supports patients recovering from concussion and traumatic brain injury, and works with headaches and migraines, dysautonomia, neurodegenerative and seizure disorders, anxiety, depression, burnout and stress-related concerns including PTSD.
Chronic pain and injury
She treats chronic pain and injuries with injection therapies including prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), neural therapy and prolozone, along with trigger point injections, acupuncture and myofascial release.
Gynaecological pain
She works with endometriosis, pelvic congestion, pelvic inflammatory disease and cervical dysplasia, including escharotic treatment.
Immune and environmental health
She supports autoimmune conditions, allergies and asthma, chronic infections and mold illness.
Other interests: cardiovascular health and hormone balance.
Training and memberships
Her additional training includes pharmaceutical prescribing, IV nutrient therapy, ozone and oxidative therapies, Balance and Channel theory acupuncture, Total Body Modification (TBM), integrative body psychotherapy and immunization. She is a member of the BC Naturopathic Association and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
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Complex Chronic Illness | Mold & Environmental Health | Hormonal Health | IV Therapy
A thorough, functional approach to complex and long-standing health concerns in Vancouver.
Dr. Svea Ogilvie is a licensed naturopathic doctor at Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic. She often works with patients who have long-standing symptoms and have already seen several practitioners without a clear explanation.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with distinction from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma of Naturopathic Medicine from CCNM–Boucher, and is certified in Advanced IV Therapeutics.
How she works
Dr. Ogilvie’s approach is methodical. She starts with a detailed history, then uses advanced functional testing (hormones, the microbiome and environmental toxins) to understand what is going on. You leave with an individualized plan and a clear explanation of the reasoning behind it.
Complex chronic illness
She supports patients with chronic fatigue and post-viral patterns, including EBV, CMV and long COVID, as well as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and autoimmune conditions.
Mold, allergies and environmental health
She works with mold and mycotoxin exposure, environmental allergies and histamine intolerance.
Hormonal health
She supports men’s and women’s hormonal health, with a particular interest in complex perimenopause and menopause, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) where appropriate.
Other interests: gut health and digestive conditions, metabolic and cardiovascular health, clinical nutrition and weight management, and children’s asthma, allergies and immune health.
Training and memberships
Her additional training includes IV nutrient therapy, BHRT and immune-support protocols for chronic infections. She is licensed by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC and is a member of the Canadian and BC Associations of Naturopathic Doctors.
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The holistic approach of naturopathic medicine is what attracted Dr. van Poelgeest to the profession, knowing that when the body is looked upon as a whole, not the sum of its parts and given the correct tools —nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management— it has the capacity to heal itself.
Dr. van Poelgeest welcomes patients of all ages with a variety of health concerns, but has special interest in:
• Digestive issues
• Autoimmune conditions
• Skin problems
• Naturopathic cancer support
• Women’s health including menopause & fertility (including pre & post-partum care), PMS, menstrual issues, endometriosis, and PCOS.A licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Dr van Poelgeest completed four years of naturopathic medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine where she was recognized with the award for clinical excellence. She continues to educate herself gaining certifications in IV therapy, pharmaceutical prescribing, and acupuncture to name a few.
She is a member of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (CNPBC), BC Naturopathic Association (BCNA) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
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Digestive Health | SIBO & IBS | Skin Health | Autoimmune Health
Root-cause care for gut, skin and autoimmune health in Vancouver.
Dr. Alexia Harris is a licensed naturopathic doctor at Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic.
She earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in medical sciences and biology at the University of Western Ontario, then a diploma in holistic nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, before completing her naturopathic education at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.
How she works
Dr. Harris starts with a comprehensive health history and looks at the whole person to find the underlying causes of symptoms. Nutrition is central to her plans, including support for vegetarian and vegan diets, and she explains each step so patients can take an active role in their health.
Digestive health
She works with SIBO, IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, food sensitivities, bloating, constipation and heartburn (GERD).
Skin health
She supports patients with hormonal acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, hives and fungal skin infections.
Autoimmune and environmental health
She works with autoimmune conditions including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as histamine intolerance, mold and heavy-metal exposure and chronic viral infections.
Other interests: hormonal health (PMS, PCOS, perimenopause and thyroid), stress, fatigue, anxiety and sleep.
Training and memberships
Her additional training includes pharmaceutical prescribing, IV therapy, ozone therapy and acupuncture. She is a member of the BC Naturopathic Association and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
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Hormonal Health | Digestive Health | Weight Management | IV Therapy
Testing-based naturopathic care for hormonal, digestive and metabolic health in Vancouver.
Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram is a licensed naturopathic doctor at Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic with more than 22 years of experience, including teaching naturopathic medical students.
How he works
Testing is central to how Dr. Mohan Ram works. A first visit covers your family history, diet, current concerns and long-term goals. Functional lab results, including hormone panels and food sensitivity testing, then guide your plan, and he reviews them with you in detail. The aim is a plan that fits your life: practical, not restrictive, and built around what your results show.
Hormonal health
He supports men and women with hormonal concerns, including fertility, using hormone testing and, where appropriate, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Digestive and metabolic health
He works with gut health and digestive conditions, food allergies and sensitivities, weight management through clinical nutrition, and the prevention and support of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Long-term and complex conditions
He provides integrative support for autoimmune and skin conditions, arthritis, and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, and for patients receiving conventional cancer care.
Treatments he offers: IV vitamin and mineral therapy, iron infusions, acupuncture, neural therapy for chronic injuries, pain and scar tissue, oxidative therapies and BHRT prescribing.
Outside the clinic
Dr. Mohan Ram enjoys time outdoors with his family, trying new restaurants and playing in a competitive LGBTQIA2S+ volleyball league.
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Pam is the rock and foundation of the clinic and has been with the clinic since its inception, 26 years ago. She is certified in Phlebotomy and Venipuncture, has extensive clinical experience and is in charge of all of the labs and testing that occurs within the clinic. Pam is passionate about helping patients by providing them with the best care and sharing the knowledge that she has gained through working with various doctors throughout her career.
She strongly believes in healing the mind and body with natural herbs, homeopathy, nutrition and lifestyle changes. Her passion runs deep and comes from her roots, her Father was a homeopath so she grew up surrounded by medicines that work with the body’s innate wisdom.
When she’s not at the clinic you’ll find her busy gardening, cooking, watching healthy cooking shows and spending quality time with her family.
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With 8 years experience at the clinic, Britt plays an integral role in supporting the doctors daily and her goal is to make sure every patient leaves feeling happy and cared for.
Britt is passionate about health and wellness and has been since she attended the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2014 where she immediately knew that helping people achieve their optimal state of health was her calling in life. She is always open to learning and is keen to use that learning to help patients on their healing journey. She truly cares about each patients’ experience here at our clinic and keeps everything running smoothly and efficiently.
When she’s not keeping everyone organized in the office, she loves cooking, baking, biking, lots of outdoor adventures and being a mom.
