We are happy to introduce Dr. Heather van der Geest to our team at Baseline! We look forward to working with her in helping our clients reach their goals!
Dr Heather van der Geest, ND grew up in Victoria, BC and completed her Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Victoria. She went on to attend Naturopathic Medical school at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, graduating in December 2017. While in the Naturopathic Medical program, Dr. Heather volunteered with Naturopathic Doctors International (NDI) and went to the small island of Ometepe in Nicaragua to help provide Naturopathic care and treatment to under-privileged locals who do not normally have access to medical care.
As a previous member and athlete on the Canadian Junior National Rowing Team, and Captain of the UVic Vikes Women’s Rowing Team, Dr. Heather now uses that same drive and leadership ability to help support her patients in achieving their health goals.
Dr Heather has completed her Level One and Two modules of training in Advanced Injection Therapies (Prolotherapy, Neural-Prolo, Neural therapy, PRP and Medical Aesthetic) to supplement her Naturopathic focus in Pain Management and Injury Recovery.
Even with a focus in Pain and Injury Management, Dr. Heather believes in treating the whole person and looking at finding the root cause of a patient’s ailments. This involves Clinical Nutrition, Acupuncture, Physical Exams, Botanical and Nutraceutical Therapies, Physical Medicine and Pharmaceutical (when needed)
For more information about Dr. Heather’s Philosophy and treatment styles please visit Dr. Heather’s at https://doctorheathernd.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your conditions and would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Heather van der Geest you can give us a call at 6046744027 or schedule online.