Dr. LeBlanc is the Clinical Director and founder of the Lifelong Health Pain Clinic since 2000.
Dr. LeBlanc has a BA from the University of Winnipeg in 1970. A Diploma in Management with the Sauder School of Business, UBC. Dr. TCM, R.Ac. CTCMA, Miller School of Integrative Medicine, Miami University, Biopuncture Certification, Blatman International Myofascial Academy Certification in Pain Therapies. Aricular German Acupuncture Certification.
Dr. Rod LeBlanc specializes in myofascial pain, utilizing trigger point injection thearpies. He has been trained by Dr. Hal Blatman, MD, DAAPM, ABIHM, Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management who was trained by Dr. Janet Travell M.D., John F. Kennedy's personal physician.
As the founder of the Society for Acupoint Injection Therapy (SAIT) facilitated integrated medical workshops for practitioners such as MDs, Physiotherapists, Acupuncturists, Naturopaths on Prolotherapy, Biopuncture, Neural Therapy, Trigger Point Injection Therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma procedures for orthopaedic myofascial tendon and ligament damage.
He is fully trained and licensed as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and practicing acupuncture, herbal medicine and specializes in myofascial pain therapies and joint regeneration, utilizing both ancient and modern medicine.
Everything changed for me because I was able to take my health back. Now my job is to be the person that supports people who are struggling the way that I was. I became a Life Coach to bring in the emotional side to my practice and now offer combination Nutrition and Life Coaching Programs to bring together all the pieces of the puzzle and give you the support and tools you need to transform your own health.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Member of the CAND and CNDA
Dr. Keyes graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She also holds a BA in Kinesiology from UWO, and a BA in Education from Queen's University. Prior to becoming an ND, Dr. Keyes taught for 8 years. Upon graduation from CCNM she taught holistic medicine at Georgian College. Dr. Keyes is a dynamic speaker who is passionate in her role as natural health educator. She hosts seminars for schools and corporations on topics regarding naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, yoga and meditation.
After a previous career as a graduate student and researcher, Dr. Marianne made a life changing decision in 1999 to study Naturopathic Medicine. She completed her ND degree from Bastyr University in Seattle in 2006 as a President’s Scholar for her clinical work. She then spent a post-doctoral year at Bastyr’s Research Institute focusing on projects around nutritional therapies for pre-diabetes, autism and ADHD.
After relocating to Vancouver Island in 2007, she has had a successful private practice for several years in Victoria. During this period, she also worked as a Director of the BC Naturopathic Association, and was involved with Inter-Professional Affairs and lobbying around scope of practice issues, including prescribing rights and access to laboratory and diagnostic testing. She has recently relocated to Calgary to seek new opportunities in both clinical practice and research.
As a clinical practitioner, Dr. Marianne supports her patients with her direct, honest and collaborative approach to finding their inner vitality and health, whatever their age. She welcomes patients throughout the life span, with a particular focus on women’s health (including hormone therapies) and children with autism and ADHD, as well allergic and digestive problems.
Dr. Marianne has also been an Associate Editor of the Canadian ND journal Vital Linksince 2009. She has published many peer-reviewed and general interest articles on allergies, autism, and environmental health. She is an expert on the biomedical treatment of autism, ADHD, and other developmental syndromes of childhood and has been affiliated with the Autism Research Institute, Autism Canada Foundation, and the Victoria Society for Children with Autism since 2006.
Dr. Marianne has been certified in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT), from the US Bioidentical Hormone Initiative and is a supporter of the UBC Centre for Menstrual and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR). In 2013, she was honoured to receive the first CAND Vital Link award, for her contributions and editorial work with the journal. She also recently received an In-Cam Research prize for a case study on low dose naltrexone for the treatment of childhood autism at their 2014 conference in Calgary, AB.
When not in her office or at her computer writing, Dr. Marianne is a big fan of mountains, trees and water. She finds regular doses of nature and clean, high-altitude air, are a great key to sustainability in life, as well as promoting long-term health.
Dr. Kate Kokoski was born and raised in Calgary and completed her undergraduate degree graduating with honors from the University of Calgary. She completed a four-year medical program in Toronto at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As part of her studies, Dr. Kokoski completed a 12-month internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, the largest naturopathic clinic in North America.
Dr. Kokoski has a keen interest in medicine and optimizing health. By drawing from personal and clinical experience she values naturopathic medicine as an integral part of health care. Kate focuses on an evidence-based approach that allows her to create an individualized treatment plan for her patients. She believes that practicing what you preach and preventing illness will help one achieve optimal health. Dr. Kokoski values integrative medicine and is pleased to work with your medical doctors and other health care practitioners.
Kate will focus much of her practice on chronic disease prevention, gastrointestinal health, mental health and sport rehabilitation. In order to maintain a balanced life Kate enjoys running, hot yoga, traveling and cooking. She is a co-founder of An Avocado A Day, a health and wellness website ran by three naturopathic doctors and herself.
You can follow Kate and An Avocado A Day on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
Naturopathic medicine offers patient-centered care based on you as an individual, using a holistic approach to provide solutions to your concerns using natural therapies.
As a naturopathic doctor, my role is to address the underlying cause of illness and to assist you along your health journey through health education, guidance and empowering you to reach your health potential.
Dr. Lofting graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. He has been practising in Calgary since 1995.
Many years ago, as a competitive athlete Dr. Lofting was no stranger to good health. But when fatigue became commonplace with him, and his family M.D. gave him the classic response, “Tests show everything is ok. Come back when you’re sick.” he turned elsewhere. He decided to try suggestions from a naturopathic doctor on how to improve overall health by improving digestion.
Within three weeks, his energy increased to an all time high, he felt a tremendous sense of well-being and his mental acuity went up. This motivated him to enquire further into naturopathic medicine.
Dr. Mountain enjoys practicing general family medicine and values Naturopathic Doctors as primary health care providers. He works extensively with sports medicine issues, healthy weight loss, gastrointestinal health, men's and women's health issues and peri-natal care. As a father of two, he is a passionate health educator as well as an advocate for environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Mountain is a member of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Dr. Vinge's experience is extensive, and includes specialization in conditions such as autoimmune diseases and women's health issues. She utilizes a variety of techniques that include botanical medicine, classical homeopathy, nutritional counselling, therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping). Dr. Vinge also lectures on naturopathic medicine for oil & gas companies as an independent consultant and teaches workshops at the MS Society on how to live in balance with it.
Taking charge of your health is congruent with taking charge of your life and living well. My goal as a Naturopathic Doctor is to create individualized health plans that educate, inspire and motivate people to feeling and living their very best.
What makes Naturopathic Medicine so interesting and rewarding is its ability to merge new scientific research with traditional health practices and western diagnostic techniques with eastern health philosophy. This enables me to treat the full spectrum of health concerns using a diverse range of therapies. My specialized areas of focus include Women’s Health issues (irregular cycles, PCOS, thyroid concerns, menopause), Fertility (difficulty conceiving, poor sperm count/quality, IVF support), Stress management and Weight concerns.
Away from my clinical practice, you will always find me “living life to the fullest”—whether it’s playing soccer, tennis or hiking in the mountains. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your life potential. – See more at: http://vivehealth.ca/dr-patti-yik/#sthash.RTQPccn3.dpuf
University credit and professional training and intervention resources in Applied Behaviour Analysis
