After finishing my Bachelor of Science (Biology) in 1993, I was receiving massage treatment
at home in Nova Scotia. I was informing my therapist that I had just completed the MCAT's and was applying to medical school, to which she replied, "Why don't you become a Naturopathic Doctor?"

To receive my doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, I completed a rigorous four-year post-graduate training program. The program involved medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology, histology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology), clinical medicine (gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, pharmacology, minor surgery), physical medicine (massage therapy), naturopathic medicine (nutrition, homeopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture), and 1300 hours of clinical experience under the supervision of licensed Naturopathic Doctors.

Eight years of post-graduate training later, I am now a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. I realized the choice I would make was not just a vocation but a new way of life. The philosophies of the field were of great appeal to me: Do no harm; Nature has healing powers; Identify and treat the cause; The physician is a teacher; Prevention is the best cure; and Treat the whole person.