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Dr. Lauren Browne is a Naturopathic Physician with a practice focused on stress, women’s health and regenerative injection therapies. Dr. Browne’s athletic experience and studies in Kinesiology and Naturopathic Medicine strengthened her admiration for the body and it’s ability to work, perform, and recover when given the optimal environment to do so. Recognizing the unique needs at all levels of fitness and sport, Dr. Crape is able to provide supportive care to achieve your best health and peak performance.

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For as long as Farah can remember, she’s always wanted to be in a field learning about the human body. This led me to my first degree at the University of British Columbia where she specialized in Cellular and Developmental biology. After graduation Farah knew that she wanted to take her curiosity outside of the lab and apply it to a more people-centered career. Farah immediately resonated with the foundations of Naturopathic Medicine and began her journey to become a Naturopathic Doctor. Farah aspires to approach interactions with an open mind and curiosity towards science, culture, individual human experience and how they all intersect. Farah hopes to create an openness that lends to genuine conversation. Her goal is to meet her patients where they are at and support them with a plan that is not only attainable but also sustainable.

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Dr. Kanwal has been an active member of the British Columbia Board of Naturopathic Doctors since relocating to Vancouver. With a passion for staying abreast of the latest medical research, she actively attends conferences to ensure she provides her patients with the most current and effective treatments.

Utilizing a highly integrative approach, Dr. Kanwal addresses both acute and chronic conditions that may have previously gone undiagnosed. She sets herself apart as one of the few naturopathic physicians in Canada trained in the Apo E Diet, offering specialized expertise in personalized nutrition.

In addition to her clinical skills, Dr. Kanwal is licensed to prescribe lab tests and medications, providing comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs. Currently, Dr. Kanwal is pursuing certification in integrative medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), further expanding her knowledge and skills in holistic patient care.

Dr. Kanwal’s practice philosophy centers around disease prevention, emphasizing the importance of understanding each patient’s unique needs. She empowers her patients to take an active role in their health journey, guiding them towards optimal wellness through lifestyle modifications and personalized interventions.

With Dr. Kanwal’s guidance, patients not only recover from illness but also learn sustainable strategies for maintaining long-term health and vitality.

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Arissa is passionate about holistic health and wellness, and she brings a unique approach as both an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Kinesiologist. With a commitment to helping individuals achieve optimal physical function and well-being, Arissa combines years of physical rehabilitation knowledge with hands-on therapeutic techniques to aid clients on their journey to wellness. Arissa obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, and shortly after decided to pursue further training in Osteopathic Manual Therapy. She combines elements from each of these in her treatments, which include manual therapy techniques, corrective exercises, and home care recommendations. With a special focus on women’s health and post-concussion care, Arissa strives to help clients return to activities that keep their minds and bodies happy, healthy, and moving with confidence.

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Dr. Danzhu Mowat is a dedicated and highly experienced Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Doctor, Registered Acupuncturist, and TCM Herbalist based in British Columbia, Canada. With a deep belief in the body’s and mind’s innate potential to heal, Dr. Mowat combines her extensive knowledge and experience to help her clients achieve optimal health and well-being.

Dr. Mowat utilizes a variety of treatment techniques and methods, including Acupuncture, Tui Na, Cupping, Gua Sha, and TCM Herbal Remedies. Her holistic approach addresses not only the symptoms but also the root causes of health issues, promoting whole-body homeostasis and balance.

In addition to her TCM practice, Dr. Mowat has been passionately practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for over 30 years and has been teaching these disciplines for more than 20 years. She believes in the power of these practices to promote energy medicine and maintain overall health.

Dr. Mowat has further training in Neuro-Acupuncture to help with neurological disorders and Cosmetic-Acupuncture to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin, helping to reduce and prevent the common signs of aging. Currently, she is also training in Yoga Therapy, further expanding her holistic approach to wellness.

Dr. Mowat is committed to helping her clients navigate the natural processes of aging, genetic predispositions, and various social and environmental stressors, empowering them to harness their own healing potential.

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Dr. Simone enjoys helping her patients look and feel their best. She has a keen eye for aesthetics and offers several sought-after treatments at Friday Health including Microneedling, Neuromodulators (Dysport/Botox) and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) for skin rejuvenation and Hair restoration.

Dr. Simone recognizes that successful aging begins on the inside. She is passionate about helping women address their skin concerns. She particularly enjoys helping those struggling with acne to address the root cause and achieve clear skin, and in doing so manages a variety of conditions including PCOS, peri-menopause, thyroid conditions, digestive disturbances, nutritional deficiencies, and hormonal disturbances related to “the pill”

In a skin-focussed naturopathic consultation with Dr. Simone, she will consider your unique medical history, digestive health, nutrient status, hormones, diet and lifestyle in her recommendations.

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Deeply passionate about holistic wellness, Dr. Shannon specializes in regenerative injection therapy, digestive issues and fatigue. Known for simplifying the process of finding medical solutions, Dr. Shannon serves as a multi-faceted, highly knowledgeable and singular resource for those in her care. Compassionate and supportive, Dr. Shannon’s diligent approach to wellness is backed by her expansive education and extensive clinical experience.

Filling her cup looks like time spent with friends and family, getting powder laps in on her snowboard, and her annual non-profit trips to bring medical care to the remote communities of Haida Gwaii.

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Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is an assisted stretching technique that focuses on the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

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Vanessa Tam is a graduate of the 5 year Doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, BC. After graduating, she pursued further studies at two renowned teaching hospitals in China, deepening her experience and enhancing her knowledge of Chinese Medicine.

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Dr. Westgard’s interest in Naturopathic Medicine stems from an interest in all things optimal health. She believes that Naturopathic Medicine provides expansive treatment modalities that can be integrated to enhance performance and longevity. Dr. Westgard continues to focus on the importance of learning through different methods of continued education.

Dr. Westgard began her journey in health care at Queen’s University where she completed her Bachelor of Science Honours. Upon completion, she returned home to BC to start a career in Naturopathic Medicine at The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

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Arica grew up in a typical Chinese-Hakka-Cantonese family and came to Canada after high school. She was naturally exposed to Traditional Chinese Medicine remedies at a young age. Kitchen cabinets stocked with various dried herbs, daily food cure dishes, chilled (in a well!) herbal jelly in the damp hot summer, and fire cupping or scraping modalities, all are fundamentals in her upbringing and wellbeing.

Arica was trained in Vancouver, Canada, graduated from the Registered TCM Practitioner program at the Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2023, she obtained her Doctorate title, in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, from the renowned Five Branches University in California, USA.

Arica is keen to recreate the most authentic TCM healing journey, custom-tailored for every case, using various schools of Acupuncture applications, prescribing herbal compounds, performing adjunct therapies such as fire cupping or mobility cupping, using Sound and Vibrational systems such as the Tibetan singing bowls and Acutonic® forks. She is passionate about treating emotional imbalances, assisting life transitions and adaptation to grief or loss, treating sports and chronic injuries, various internal conditions, gynecological and fertility support, pre and post-surgery care, as well as general optimization of health.

Arica holds a B.A. from the University of British Columbia, and a Post-graduate diploma (P.G.D. in Advanced Translation) from the Simon Fraser University. Therefore, her second greatest passion lies in translation of classical texts, be it medical, spiritual or poetic literature. She’s fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

For more information about Arica and her modalities, please check out her website: www.aricahealer.com.

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