NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

Dr. Natasha Montroy, ND Inc.

 Dr. Natasha Montroy, ND, is a compassionate Naturopathic Doctor with over 20 years of experience in primary & integrative healthcare. As the founder of the Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc. in 2005, she has been dedicated to improving access to primary health care in our community for all persons and creating a safe, respectful and inclusive space. She has dedicated her career to blending both traditional and modern medicines to support her patients' health and well-being. With her extensive expertise in a wide range of health areas, Dr. Montroy is committed to providing personalized care combining both natural and conventional treatments options. Her educational journey began at the University of Victoria, followed by earning her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. Dr. Montroy is one of the first Naturopathic Physicians in BC to obtain prescriptive rights and become BCCDC-certified in immunization. Additionally, she holds certifications in acupuncture and IV therapy, and has pursued extensive training in reproductive & hormonal health, fertility, and children's health. Dr. Montroy, ND has a special interest in hormonal and reproductive health with a strong focus on prevention aimed to promote longevity and optimize an individuals health span at each stage and hormonal transition in their life. Along with offering women focused care she recognizes and supports the individual needs of our LGBTQ1A2S+ community and individuals whom menstruate or have a uterus. 

Dr. Montroy has a special interest and focus in:

• Perimenopause: she offers early education, hormone testing and provides both natural and pharmaceutical treatment options to manage many of the symptoms and changes that occur throughout the journey of perimenopause.
• Menopause: she offers education and support with the transition into. menopause to help individuals choose how they want to manage many of the challenging symptoms which may arise. She offers comprehensive health and hormone testing and educates her patient on lifestyle options, and both natural and pharmaceutical treatment options available to address each person's specific needs.
• Preconception and infertility: she offers a comprehensive assessment, testing, acupuncture and care for those trying to conceive and for individuals undergoing fertility challenges, assisted reproductive therapies (ART), including IUI, IVF, and ICSI. Dr Montroy has worked for over 20 years offering collaborative care with Victoria Fertility Clinic and currently with Olive Fertility.
• Pregnancy: she offers collaborative supportive care for each partner through out pregnancy addressing common pregnancy related ailments that arise along with a strong focus on education, labour planning, post partum and lactation education and support in conjunction with the care received from your primary maternity practitioner. Upon delivery she also offers both primary and collaborative care for new born and up.
• Children's Health: she is a mother of two and has worked with children newborn and up for over 20 years offering well child exams, dietary and food introduction counselling, immunization education offering a safe place to ask questions (she supports the BC Immunization Schedule), food intolerance screening, and treatment of both acute and chronic common childhood complaints. 
• Mental Health and Wellness: she offers a safe place to seek support and treatment for many mental health concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, sleep difficulty etc. integrating lifestyle changes, counselling, and the use of both natural and pharmaceutical options.
• Weight Loss: she is passionate about helping individuals find a plan that addresses their unique needs to optimize their health. Focus is on lifestyle and dietary modification customized to the person, and may include body composition testing, and exercise recommendations. Both natural and pharmaceutical medicine supports are considered as indicated with a discussion on risk and benefit.

Dr. Natasha Montroy, ND is passionate about providing ongoing primary and integrated care for her patients along with comprehensive health care for families and children including:

• annual physical exams and health reviews
• reproductive health exams and birth control counselling
• comprehensive laboratory testing from a preventative perspective
• development of health care plans integrating diet, lifestyle and both natural and western medicines for all ages
• well-child exams and health education at each stage and ages
• primary care for common acute and chronic health ailments
• mental health assessment, screening, support and treatment
• Food sensitivity and intolerance testing, as well as environmental skin prick testing

Dr. Montroy has been featured in numerous media outlets, including CBC Radio, CFax Radio, Vancouver Island Baby Fair, Alive Magazine, Real Parenting Radio, Shaw Daily, Saanich News, A-Channel Breakfast Television, Best Health Magazine, and more. As a mother of two teens, she emphasizes preventative health as the key not only to a healthy individual but to a healthy community and is committed to educating parents on how to support themselves and their children's health and well being at every stage of life.  Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Montroy enjoys hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, running has a deep involvement in advancing naturopathic medicine. She has taught emergency medicine at CCNM and the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and has been an associate professor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She is dedicated to offering a culturally supportive and inclusive primary health care space our First Nations and 2SLGBTQ1+ communities. Dr. Montroy is in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) and is fluent in both English and Finnish. 

Whether you're seeking primary health care, fertility support, going through menopause, wanting to improve your current health, managing a chronic condition, or prioritizing your family's health, Dr. Montroy offers a compassionate, integrative approach to care. Book your appointment today.

Dr. Jasmine Wong, ND Inc.

Dr. Jasmine Wong, ND (she/her) Inc.completed her undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University in 2000, obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology with a focus on cardiovascular health and rehabilitation. For the next 2 years she worked for the Japanese government as a language and cultural educator in the public school system. Upon returning to Canada, she successfully completed 4 years of the naturopathic medical studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, including 2 years of internship at Canada's largest teaching clinic as well as the Parkdale Community Centre, providing care to people on income assistance. She served on the student body to initiate improvements in clinical education, serving as a liaison between faculty and students. Dr. Wong was also a member of the Naturopathic Sports Medicine Team, providing on-site naturopathic care at various sporting events in Toronto. Dr. Wong is fluent in Chinese; dialect Cantonese.

Beyond her ND designation, Jasmine has gone on to complete additional training in Intravenous Therapy and Advanced Cardiac Life Support and has achieved prescribing rights. She is one of the few NDs on the Island that has completed advanced training on First Line Therapy, a comprehensive healthy weight loss and body composition program. She is an avid speaker in the community, providing seminars to the general public as well as various corporate wellness programs. She has taken additional education in in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Lyme's disease and Co-Infection Assessment and Treatment and was nominated in the Best of Canada 2010 Awards for Natural Health Practitioners!

  Dr. Wong treats patients across all ages and has a special interest in:

• Digestive Disorders (e.g. IBD, GERD, IBS) and Food Sensitivities and Environmental Allergies
• Menopause/Andropause and Bio-Identical HRT
• Skin Conditions (e.g. eczema, acne, psoriasis)
• First Line Therapy healthy body composition and Weight Loss support
• Cardiovascular Disorders (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol)
• Autoimmune disorders (e.g. MS, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Thyroid Disorders (e.g. Hashimoto's, Grave's, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism)
• Lyme's Disease and other Co-Infections
• Musculoskeletal / athletic Injuries and Degenerative Conditions (e.g. arthritis)
• Fatigue and Stress
• Seniors Health (e.g. osteoporosis)
• Prostate Health

Dr. Jasmine Wong believes in a patient centered approach to health with comprehensive, individualized treatment plans in which patients are active participants in choosing the approach that works best for them. She also believes in a multidisciplinary approach to health, ready to work with your other health care providers for your optimal well-being. Professional affiliations include the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC).

Dr. Shalini Hitkari, ND

Dr. Shalini Hitkari, ND (she/her) completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Victoria obtaining a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology. Upon graduating, she successfully completed her four-year naturopathic medical program at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM) in New Westminster, BC.

Dr. Hitkari was one of the first Naturopathic Physicians in BC to attain her prescriptive privileges and she is also certified in acupuncture, and cosmetic injections as well as has her Naturopathic Cardiac Life Support (NCLS). She has additional training in Neural Therapy, Bowen therapy, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)).

Dr. Hitkari is enthusiastic about working with her patients to help them achieve optimal health so they can live happy, healthier lives. As a primary naturopathic health care physician, Dr. Hitkari's approach with patients is patient-centered, creating for them comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. She strongly believes in a multidisciplinary approach and is willing to work alongside other physicians and health care practitioners to help ensure her patients well-being.

Dr. Hitkari, ND has a passion for individualized health care with special interests in:

• Women's health care
• Hormonal balancing, PMS and menstrual disorders
• Thyroid disorders (e.g. Hashimoto's, Grave's, Hypo/Hyper-thyroidism)
• Menopause including bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
• Gynecology & breast related ailments
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Birth control counselling
• Depression and anxiety
• Fatigue and stress
• Insomnia and sleep maintenance disorders
• Weight loss and management
• Digestive disorders (e.g. IBS, IBD, etc)
• Food intolerance and sensitivities
• Skin conditions (e.g. eczema, psoriasis)
• Seasonal allergy testing
• Immune health
• Autoimmune disorders
• Children's health
• Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain

As an advocate for Naturopathic Medicine and preventative health care, Dr. Hitkari is a regular speaker at the local community centres and facilitates corporate wellness programs. She also has been featured on Shaw Daily and Cfax with Pamela McCall, as well as, the VI Baby Fair. Dr. Hitkari is in good standing with the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC). Please call and book your free 15 minute meet & greet consultation with her today.

To learn more about Dr. Hitkari and her practice, please visit http://www.victoriabcnaturopath.com/.