Kelowna’s Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist for gut, skin, immune, infection and mind-body medicine!
Dr. Mark is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and registered Acupuncturist who has been practicing since 2004 and has performed over 30,000 visits. He is one of the few practitioners in BC to hold registration in both Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture, which is an asset to those patients with extended health benefits as it allows for a continuity of treatment that is often covered by insurance.
About Dr. Mark
Having grown up with Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Dr. Mark has a unique understanding of being both a doctor and a patient. He is able to help patients navigate the often overwhelming path to health and is living proof that conventional and complimentary medicine can come together in a very powerful way.
Dr. Mark completed his naturopathic studies in 2004 at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. Over the years, he has completed further training in:
- Acupuncture
- I.V. Therapy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Prescriptive Authority
- Applied Kinesiology
- Korean Hand Therapy
- Bowen Therapy
- Neurolinguistic programming and Timeline Therapy
His extensive experience and training enables him to see the body from multiple view points, employ a variety of techniques, and tailor a treatment plan that is individualized to each patient.
In addition to practicing, Dr. Mark shares his insight and knowledge with future generations of Naturopathic Doctors and has served as a mentor and supervisor to students at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, BC.
Memberships
- College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
- British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA)
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA)
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