Credentials

Derek is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario '91. He has worked as a cancer researcher at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota '91-'94. As a graduate of The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine '98, he completed over 4,000 hours of classroom training and supervised clinical experience during a four year period. On completion of this program, he passed the external Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) and provincial examinations before establishing his practice in '98.

As a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Derek is trained and licensed in the arts and science of:

Traditional Dietary Therapy- TCM
Clinical Nutrition
Prevention & Lifestyle Counselling
Homeopathic Medicine
Herbal/Botanical Medicine
Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture
Flower Essences
Hydrotherapy

Derek is also trained in multiple powerful, non-invasive bodyworks: The Bowen Technique, Koryo Acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy.

With regards to the Bowen Technique, Derek is both a Certified Practitioner and a Licensed Instructor in the therapy. Further information is available through contact with the Bowen Institute.