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 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/.*

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