Naturopathic Doctor

My desire is for my patients to be empowered by their health, through knowledge and self-care, and to not be limited by a diagnosis.

I had a roundabout journey of discovering naturopathic medicine – through exposure as an EMT, a medical caseworker for refugees, and travels through Tanzania and Ecuador, I quickly realized the limitations of conventional medicine. What ultimately inspired me were my studies in public health in Ecuador, where I had the chance to discover how rural communities depend on certain herbs and plants for common ailments. I knew that health and wellness had to exist beyond just a diagnosis and pharmaceutical treatment. I wanted to know more and wanted to be involved in a type of medical care that treated a person instead of a disease, and focused on preventive care. So when my mother started seeing a Naturopathic Physician and I had a chance to discuss my own questions with her ND, I felt like I had finally found a place in the medical field that I could truly stand behind.

I love to treat the whole family, focusing on the role of digestion as the gateway to health. I am passionate about treating women’s hormones in all stages of life – my goal is for patients to feel educated and empowered about their bodies.

For more information, see my website at drjohannabrouwer.com

Credentials & Training:

BA in Biology at Houghton College

College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia member (CNPBC)

British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors member (BCND)

Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)

Certificate in Immunization

Prescribing Authority

Special Certifications:

Immunization

Naturopathic Medicine (including):

Physical Medicine

Lifestyle Counselling

Nutritional Counselling

Chinese Medicine

Botanical/Herbal Medicine

Acupuncture

Bio-identical hormone therapy