Today is the first day of Naturopathic Medicine Week across Canada.
Naturopathic Medicine Weeks across Canada: cand.ca
Special Movie Screenings of GMO OMG in select cities in British Columbia: bcnd.ca
Other events across the province, including free doctor visits, talks, and more: click here
The Boucher Naturopathic Medical Clinic is celebrating the start of Naturopathic Medicine Week with an Open House! Drop by between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, May 10 for a range of free services including:
Date: May 10, 2014
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Boucher Naturopathic Medical Clinic, 435 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Boucher Institute of Natural Medicine
By the end of BC Naturopathic Medicine Week last night, members of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association had held over 50 events across the province.
“I had a great time at my presentation at Gaia Herbal Dispensary. Very interactive group with great discussion.”
Thank you for making our events so successful! We hope you had fun and learned a lot – and we hope to see you next year! Also a big thank you to the local businesses who opened their doors.
Upcoming Events – we have two more events in May below:
Natural Health Q&A in Burnaby BCDr. Charlene Chan, ND of Ray Clinic is available for free 15 minute consults at the Choices in Burnaby (Crest location) on May 24 4:00 – 6:00pm.
Visit the event listing for more information or call Choices to book your sesssion: 604-522-0936.
Health Fair in Surrey BCOn Saturday May 26, 2012 Avisio Naturopathic Clinic is holding its 5th annual free Health Fair from 12:00 – 4:00pm.
The Health Fair features samples of natural and organic products and foods personally selected by award winning Naturopathic Doctor and Whole Foods Chef, Cindy Quach BSc. ND. Also, attendees will be able to taste Dr. Quach’s fall season cooking class meals and recipes!
Please visit the event listing or blog post for more information.
This year, events were promoted at the BC Naturopathic Week’s Twitter @bcnaturopath and Facebook page – please stay tuned to those pages or subscribe to this blog to receive updates about an even bigger BC Naturopathic Medicine Week in 2013!
Many BC naturopathic doctors, clinics and schools are active on Twitter – here are links to the Twitter lists:
BC Naturopathic Doctors on Twitter
BC Naturopathic Clinics on Twitter
Naturopathic Schools on Twitter
The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) promotes events across the country at their Twitter account: @naturopathicdrs.
Join us and celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week in British Columbia next week, May 7-13 2012.Naturopathic clinics are opening their doors all over BC with open houses, free seminars, and complimentary consultations and testing. The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (New Westminster) is also opening its doors to the public. There are also movie screenings (Richmond and Kelowna), a radio show, and there’s a special event at a community center in Nanaimo.
Some Naturopathic Doctors are even cooking up their favorite recipes; others have teamed up with other local healthy businesses to provide samples. Naturopathic Doctors will even be at your favourite stores for free consultations or seminars.
Today we posted a complete list of events by city. You can also plan your week with our calendar, which lists events by day. Please note, some events are by appoinment only or require pre-registration – call now to reserve your spot!
Here are 5 new events just listed today:
Complimentary Health Checks in LangfordIn celebration of Naturopathic Medicine Week, Dr. Hadikin ND is offering complimentary 15 minute health checks by appointment for new patients at West Shore Family Naturopathic.
This includes a blood pressure check or Chinese tongue and pulse check as well as a chance to ask questions about Naturopathic Medicine. By appointment only, visit the event listing for more information.
Open House in Gastown in VancouverDr. Angèle Besner, B.Sc. ND is celebrating Naturopathic Medicine Week at her clinic. Join her on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at The Tea Room at Gastown Wellness for an open house, with free body composition analysis, herbal tea tasting, Q&A and 20% off initial consults booked at the event. Please visit the event listing for more information.
Forks Over Knives Movie in KelownaThe Core Centre of Health Presents a Movie Screening – Forks Over Knives to celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week, May 10th.
Forks Over Knives is a film that examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. There will be a brief Intro on Naturopathic Medicine presented by Dr. Emina Jasarevic, ND, prior to film viewing. Please visit the event listing for more information.
Free EMI Tests in VancouverElectro-meridian Imaging examines the meridian system of the body through electronic measurements. According to acupuncture these meridians are invisible channels through which Qi (pronounced “chi”) circulates throughout the body. The EMI machine will assess and give a report how each organ system is functioning.
Dr. Sandeep Sangra invites you to set up your appointment for a Free EMI test, May 10 and 11, 2012, at the Naturally Well Health Centre. Please visit the event listing for more information.
Dr. Sangra will also be at Famous Foods conducting EMI testing on May 13, 2012. Please visit the event listing for more information.
Free Blood Typing in VictoriaDr. Penny Seth-Smith is offering free blood typing at Ingredients health Food Store and Café on May 13, 2012.
Summary sheets of foods considered beneficial, neutral and harmful for your blood type according to the “Eat Right For Your Blood Type” theory will also be provided. On a drop-in basis, please visit the event listing for more information.
Okanagan Natural Medicine is celebrating the grand opening of their new location in Vernon BC during Naturopathic Medicine Week.
Join Dr. Shelby Entner, Dr. Chris Spooner and Dr. Tina Garrison for the grand opening of their new clinic, there will be refreshments, tours of the new clinic, as well as mini-talks about colonics, thermography and nutrition.
Date: May 9, 2012
Time: 4:00 – 8:00pm
Okanagan Natural Medicine
2915 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC
250-275-1672
www.oknaturalmedicine.com/
See all events details, including maps when you use the event calendar at the top right of this web page.