The Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine are the guiding lights that naturopathic physicians follow in their practice. Taken from the Greek philosopher Hippocrates, they were first used by the Hippocratic School of Medicine, circa 400 B.C and are the foundation upon which naturopathic medicine was founded.

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

1. First do no harm
2. The healing power of nature
3. Identify and treat the cause
4. Treat the whole person
5. The physician as teacher
6. Prevention is the best cure

You can view them here.

Similar to Medical Doctors, Naturopathic Physicians complete 3 years Liberal Arts or Sciences study in an accredited college or university, then they must complete an intensive 4 years of post graduate education at an accredited Naturopathic School combining both theoretical and practical learning, with required clinical hours with practicing doctors.

After completing academic and practical training, they must pass both North American and provincial board-licensing exams in order to begin practicing in Canada. This exam is universal across North America. Once passed, each doctor is licensed and regulated by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.

Naturopathic Physicians are encouraged to continue their education throughout their career and may choose to earn extra certifications by completing extra training and passing licensing exams.

Yes. Naturopathic Physicians work closely with other healthcare professionals including medical doctors and specialists, chiropractors, registered massage therapists, physiotherapists and acupuncturists among others to provide the best possible comprehensive care for patients.

Our goal is to help you reach an optimal state of health and that can be achieved through open collaboration with other health care providers.

British Columbia has registered Naturopathic Physicians, allowing the profession to self-regulate since 1936. All Naturopathic Physicians practicing in BC are required to fulfill strict academic requirements including the successful graduation from an accredited Naturopathic Medical School and the completion of standardized board examinations from both the North American Board of Naturopathic Examinations (NABNE) and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC). ​

To verify if your Naturopathic Physician is licensed, check out the CNPBC public register.

Naturopathic Physicians in BC can send their patients to local labs for conventional tests that Medical Doctors typically perform, and are trained to interpret them.

In BC, most Naturopathic Physicians are educated and licensed to prescribe a comprehensive scope of pharmaceutical medications.

If you’re feeling unwell or out of balance, we can support you. They are trained as primary care Physicians and similar to Medical Doctors, they swear under the Hippocratic Oath. Naturopathic medicine blends modern and traditional medicine and healing tools so that patients can achieve their highest health potential. Naturopathic Physicians view the body as a whole, considering your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health while addressing the cause of your illness, not the symptoms.

Naturopathic Physicians are licensed primary care providers meaning they are trained to assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute or chronic health conditions. We treat the full spectrum of medical conditions either alone or in combination with other complementary medical treatments.

At Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic, we have 8 different doctors, each with a different area of focus, ranging from digestive health, hormonal imbalances, allergies, food sensitivities, detoxification, weight loss, immune dysfunction, and skin problems.

If you have questions about a specific condition please call us at 604-738-2111 or contact us by email vncinfo@shaw.ca and we’ll be able to help you.

View our list of conditions.

In BC, Naturopathic Physicians are not covered under regular MSP. They are typically covered under extended health benefit programs through third party companies and places of employment.

Please check with your insurance provider to determine the extent of coverage prior to your visit. We will provide a receipt of services along with the doctors license number and the patient is responsible for submitting to their insurance provider.

To schedule your appointment please book online here, call us at 604-738-2111 or contact us by email vncinfo@shaw.ca.

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This depends on your concerns and health goals.

We may see new patients more frequently initially, then work on the creation of a long term plan in which they come and check in, as needed.

To cancel an appointment please call 604-738-2111. If we do not answer or you are calling after hours please leave us a message with your name, phone number, and appointment time.

Alternatively, you can cancel online through your appointment confirmation email.

Routine Appointments

We require a minimum of 24 hours notice to reschedule an appointment. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be billed $50.00.

Testing Appointments

Due to their comprehensive nature, these appointments are booked so that the doctor and technicians will have the necessary time to meet your needs. These appointments can include in-depth examination by the doctor, laboratory assessments, consultations, and nutritional counselling. We require a minimum of 24 hours notice in order to reschedule testing appointments. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be billed at $75.00.

Please note that cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment are subject to a cancellation fee.