Dr. Sam Murphy was inspired to pursue Naturopathic Medicine following a transformative experience that reshaped her perspective on healthcare. She earned her Doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine after completing an Honors Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western University.

Dr. Sam has a clinical focus in skin health, stress management, women’s health and mental health. She utilizes in-depth history taking, focused physical exams, and targeted lab testing to ensure a root-cause, individualized, and holistic approach to treatment. Integrating evidence-based practices from both modern and traditional medicine, Dr. Sam works collaboratively with her patients to address their health goals and optimize their overall wellbeing.

Committed to her role as both doctor and educator, Dr. Sam is dedicated to helping her patients gain a deeper understanding of their health. By uncovering the root causes of their symptoms and addressing the mind-body connection, she aims to inspire positive, lasting changes that promote lifelong wellness.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Sam enjoys living an active lifestyle and embracing all that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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Lori has been a naturopathic doctor (ND) for over 15 years, working in various capacities. Her extensive clinical experience in general practice, combined with her role as an ND student educator, inspired her to pursue a master’s in counseling psychology.

This advanced training allows her to better focus her clinical interventions on her clients mental and emotional well-being.

Lori’s background enables her to build strong connections and collaborative relationships with her clients. This foundation, along with her training in counseling, empowers her to effectively address mental and emotional concerns, supporting clients as they navigate personal challenges, overcome unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and strive to live their best lives.

Lori works with teenagers who are struggling to fit in socially, feeling isolated, or experiencing a lack of understanding from friends or family. She helps them identify areas for growth and develop skills to navigate these challenging years more effectively.

With adults, Lori addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, and self-esteem that may hinder their ability to achieve personal goals and realize their full potential. By helping clients heal distorted self-perceptions, she fosters a more positive self-image and healthier interpersonal relationships.

In addition, Lori works with couples facing recurring relationship issues that prevent them from achieving the connection they desire. She guides them through common obstacles and teaches the tools needed for healthy, effective relationships.

Collaborating closely with her clients, Lori tailors treatment plans to meet individual needs. Utilizing a diverse skill set, she employs a person-centered approach alongside emotionally focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

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Naomi Murray, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), brings a unique perspective to her practice at Clementine Natural Health. With a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University, coupled with her Nutrition Certification from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Naomi is dedicated to helping her clients address the root cause of their health concerns using the power of quality nutrition. Naomi’s journey to becoming a Nutritionist began in university, where she struggled with her fair share of health issues. Feeling unheard by traditional healthcare professionals and driven by the need to understand where her symptoms were coming from, she turned to holistic nutrition and found true healing from the inside out. She now uses her unique background in research, science, and holistic principles to facilitate maximal, well-rounded outcomes for her clients.

Naomi wants her clients to feel heard, understood, and deeply cared for. She believes in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, which is why sessions with Naomi include an extensive health history, diet and lifestyle audit, and customized goal setting. Naomi also believes that education plays an important role in how we make healthy choices, which is why you’ll leave with a better understanding of what’s happening inside your body and equipped with the tools to feel better from the inside out. Not only does Naomi provide you with a tailored nutrition plan, but she also empowers you to make the necessary mindset and habit changes to integrate your new healthy habits with your current lifestyle so you can maintain them long-term.

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As a dedicated Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Saber combines conventional and complementary medicine in his approach, offering evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Saber’s extensive medical journey began with earning his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree between 1996 and 2003 from the prestigious Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. His passion for holistic health led him to pursue further education in naturopathic medicine, culminating in a Naturopathic Doctor degree in April 2023. This dual training enables him to provide a comprehensive and integrative approach to healthcare, ensuring the best outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Saber served as a Family and Emergency Physician, managing high-volume clinics and providing urgent care services. His responsibilities included performing emergency procedures, collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and delivering comprehensive medical care. This experience honed his skills in patient care, emergency response, and healthcare management, preparing him for a successful transition to naturopathic medicine. At the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), Dr. Saber completed his naturopathic training, gaining hands-on experience in conducting detailed patient assessments, prescribing and administering various treatments, and integrating mind-body techniques to support overall well-being. His ability to seamlessly blend conventional medical practices with naturopathic treatments allows him to address both physical and psychological aspects of health, providing a holistic approach to patient care. He has a special interest in helping patients with pain management; men’s health; metabolic disorders including diabetes and cardiovascular disease; acute Naturopathic Medicine, such as treatment of ear infections, respiratory tract infections, and similar conditions. He treats patients of all ages.

Dr. Farrokhi’s approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based medicine, ensuring that all treatments are backed by scientific research and clinical efficacy. His dedication to improving patients’ quality of life, combined with his extensive experience and integrative skill set, makes him an asset to any healthcare team. His compassionate and comprehensive care philosophy ensures that each patient receives personalized and effective treatment, promoting optimal health and well-being.

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Dr. Brett Simpson, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor who knows the hard work it takes to live, work, and play in a beautiful city like Vancouver. She understands how busy lifestyles and stress can impact several aspects of our wellbeing, and she focuses on supporting her patients in maintaining a healthy balance. She works with her patients to establish health goals that will improve energy and optimize adaptation to stress, in order to better take on personal and professional goals. Dr. Brett Simpson, ND is dedicated to getting to know her patients and understanding their state of health, which enables her to tailor health plans for each individual’s unique lifestyle. She works with her patients to optimize nutrition, balance hormones, improve immune function, and address mental and emotional stress. She also uses physical exams including PAP exams, and orthopedic testing as part of her assessments. Dr. Brett Simpson, ND also enjoys helping her patients to reduce physical pains that are impacting their quality of life. She offers trigger point injections, neural therapy, prolotherapy and therapeutic botox. Dr. Brett Simpson, ND also offers aesthetic botox and dermal fillers in her practice, working with her patient’s natural beauty. Dr. Brett Simpson, ND creates treatment plans that are sustainable, support individual goals, and allow her patients to make the most of their lives in this beautiful city.

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Dr. Emma Lee has a practice that focuses on treating women and their families. She strives to provide best-evidenced and personalized care in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. She particularly enjoys assisting women through their various life stages, from menstrual cycle concerns, during pregnancy and post-partum, and through the transition of menopause. Dr. Lee also devotes a large portion of her clinical time to addressing digestive disturbances, immune-related issues, skin conditions, and stress.

Dr. Lee has a deep passion for the doctor as teacher approach to medicine and prioritizes patient empowerment and collaboration in the decision making process. She firmly believes in creating a safe space for honest dialogue. Her approach to care centers around informed choice, where time is taken to guide you through each the reason behind each recommendation, alongside expected benefits and possible side effects as well as any potential alternatives. Her treatment plans may include diet and lifestyle recommendations, nutritional supplementation, herbal remedies, acupuncture, injection therapies, and pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Lee is a strong advocate for the integration of conventional and naturopathic medicine, helping patients navigate how to combine the two to optimize results.

Dr. Lee graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine with the clinical excellence award. She is also a medical educator for Atrium Innovations Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of professional grade supplements. She regularly provides talks on topics such as the gut-brain connection, hormonal health, immune support, and stress management to a wide audience that includes pharmacists, nutritionists, health food store staff, and the general public.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Lee is a wife and a mother to a young daughter. She is thoroughly enjoying the sense of play that permeates everything in the early parenthood years, and has found herself eager to try new things as well. In addition to being a novice potter, she is rediscovering the joys of cycling and cooking.

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Cora is a 4th year student at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. She followed an unconventional path to becoming a Naturopathic physician. After graduating from SFU with a degree in business, and then working in technology marketing for a decade, she realized that she wanted to dedicate her time to helping others and in a field that is more aligned with her core beliefs and values. In her practice, Cora draws on her strengths of being a problem solver often distilling complex problems into root causes with clear communication and attention to detail. She leverages these skills during the diagnosis process when helping patients with chronic complex illnesses, cancer care, menopause/perimenopause, mental health, men’s health, and overall health optimization.

Having had years of experience in working with data, she excels at finding patterns in your blood work, labs, physical examination findings, and linking the symptoms you’re experiencing to ultimately create an individualized treatment plan. On top of Cora’s analytical skills, she draws on her personal journey to health when creating a safe and compassionate space for patients to understand where she can best support them.

In your appointments with her, you can expect a collaborative approach in reaching your short- and long-term health goals that are results oriented. All patients will be seen under the supervision of Dr. Catherine Multari and Dr. Jessalyn Shamass.

In her spare time, Cora enjoys running with her pup, Russell, playing tennis with her husband, Steve, attending book clubs with her friends, spending time outdoors camping or in the mountains hiking, attending concerts of indie bands, and playing video games on the weekends.

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Dr. Jessalyn Shamess works with patients to help clarify, understand and manage complex chronic diseases. During an appointment with Dr. Shamess, she will conduct a thorough health history, which may include an overview of all previous labs, physical exams and screening for underlying causes of the patient’s conditions. From there, she will discuss the patient’s specific goals for treatment and work together to establish a treatment plan. Dr. Shamess uses a combination of pharmaceutical drugs, nutritional supplements, herbs, acupuncture and lifestyle counselling to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Dr. Shamess focuses on identifying the underlying causes of your condition and the common links between seemingly unrelated symptoms. In addition, with a background in public health, Dr. Shamess is an education advocate, working to help empower patients in their health journey by unravelling the complexity of unknown conditions. She is particularly passionate about helping to make chronic conditions manageable and freeing patients to pursue their life passions.

Dr. Shamess’s goal is to patients optimize their health by using an evidence-informed approach to navigate the challenge of dealing with multiple overlapping and often not well-understood conditions.

Dr. Shamess has been extensively trained in the treatment of Lyme Disease (both acute and chronic), Post-viral syndromes, chronic digestive issues (SIBO, gastroparesis, IBD, IBS), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), Mold toxin illness and a variety of autoimmune conditions. In addition, she treats many of the syndromes that fit under the complex chronic disease umbrella, such as ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Fibromyalgia, Central Sensitization, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Shamess’s goal as a naturopathic doctor is to help patients optimize their health by using an evidence-informed approach to navigating complex chronic diseases. Ultimately, assisting patients not simply survive but also thrive.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Shamess can be found spending time with family and friends and exploring the vast outdoors. She enjoys skiing, mountain biking, surfing, and local cultural events.

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Dr. Carley Akehurst works hard to provide compassionate, comprehensive and evidence-based care for her patients. She was first introduced to complementary and alternative medicine through several international study abroad programs. After completing her Bachelors degree at UBC, she expanded her knowledge of the medical field by working with both MDs and NDs. After choosing a career in naturopathic medicine, Dr. Akehurst followed her heart to the Boucher Institute to complete her four year medical degree.

Dr. Akehurst believes that doctors play an important role as teachers, educating and empowering patients to achieve balance in their own lives. During an appointment, she will listen to your unique story and conduct a thorough health history, a focused physical exam and laboratory testing (if necessary). She will then recommend an individual treatment plan that may include a combination of pharmaceutical drugs, herbs, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle counselling, and nutritional supplementation. In her practice, Dr. Akehurst emphasizes integrating foundational scientific knowledge and modern research with the traditional philosophies and practices of naturopathic medicine.

During her training at Boucher, Dr. Akehurst worked in various clinical settings including the Family Naturopathic Clinic in Victoria and the Positive Living Society of BC in downtown Vancouver. Dr. Akehurst is highly trained in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease, immune dysfunction, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalance and stress and fatigue. She has a strong passion for family medicine. She has completed extensive continuing education in women’s and children’s health with renowned ND/midwives, Dr. Cathy Carlson-Rink and Dr. Mary Bove. Dr. Akehurst provides detailed birth education and support and has additional training and experience as a birth doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding consultant. Most recently, she has been a contributor to Let Them Eat Dirt – a book about bacteria and the role it plays in gut health in children. She is also a consultant for a local microbiome testing company.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Akehurst can be found spending time with her three children, husband and dog. She enjoys skiing or hiking the local mountains, reading a good book or cooking for family and friends.

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Dr. Alex Dragan ND started her journey to Naturopathic Medicine in Montreal where she completed her BSc in Biology. Fascinated by the human body and its capacity to grow, repair and heal, she continued her studies in New Westminster, BC at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

Growing up she played many different sports, but soccer was definitely her favourite. While playing on the varsity soccer team at Concordia University, she endured many injuries and in healing those injuries, she developed an interest in the healing philosophies of Naturopathic Medicine. The philosophies: treat the whole person and find the root cause really resonated with her, and so she decided to embark in her holistic healing education across the country.

Dr. Dragan is passionate about achieving individualized, compassionate and empowered care for each and every one of her patients. She runs a general practice with special focuses in digestive disorders (IBS, SIBO, IBD, GERD), fertility and hormone imbalances (PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause).

Her scope of practice includes Clinical nutrition lifestyle counselling | Botanical medicine | Physical Examinations | IV Nutrient Therapy | Acupuncture | Laboratory & Diagnostic testing Pharmaceutical Prescriptions | Neuromodulator Injections & IUD insertions/replacements

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Dr. Multari is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Following graduation Dr. Multari completed a two-year residency program in naturopathic oncology approved by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) and American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (ABNO).

Dr. Multari’s interest in oncology began while in medical school leading her to actively seek out opportunities in the field. While a student, she traveled across Canada and the United States to preceptor with naturopathic physicians, radiologists and oncologists. In her fourth year she was selected to the highly-competitive Integrative Cancer Centre (ICC) in Toronto, ON for a year-long internship.

With a strong motivation for community engagement and leadership Dr. Multari contributed to the Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) for four years, serving as CCNM President in her final year. She was an advocate for students on national and international levels. Upon graduation she was awarded the Naturopathic Honour Award and NMSA President’s Award recognizing an outstanding, emerging leader who has demonstrated exemplary skill in supporting the naturopathic medical profession in unique ways.

Prior to medical school, Dr. Multari’s educational journey began at Western University and later the University of Virginia where she received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology. She was a member of the Division 1 varsity rowing team, winning a national championship and being named a national scholar-athlete during that time. She credits her strengths in communication, time management and collaboration to these pivotal years in an academic and athletic environment that was committed to uncompromised excellence.

We are happy to have Dr. Multari here at Clementine Natural Health, with a full-time practice in both general medicine and integrative cancer care. She is currently accepting new patients.

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