Being diagnosed with cancer is disruptive to every aspect of a person’s life. It is often isolating, associated with high levels of fear regarding side-effects of treatment and the question about how long one has to live. Cancer does not have to be disabling or disempowering. With the right approach, the cancer journey can be one that instills hope grounded in evidence and the opportunity for better outcomes.
The use of integrative therapies and non-conventional treatments alongside standard-of-care cancer treatment is happening in as much as 91% of cancer patients. There are clear guidelines for Naturopathic Physicians who are board certified in oncology (FABNO) to best deliver patient-centered care in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, care management, inter-professional collaboration and survivorship care. There is a need for integrative care in oncology that includes the patient’s needs, the standard-of-care treatment, and the ability to maintain quality of life and improve outcomes.
References: Current Oncology, Vol. 26, No. 1, February 2019 © 2019
Heidi graduated with a BSc from the University of Victoria BC in 1997 and with a degree in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2002. She obtained her Fellow American Board of Naturopathic Oncology board certification in 2020. Over the years, she has worked at integrative oncology hospitals and clinics to support conventional cancer treatment, to prevent or reduce side effects and to support people in survivorship.
Heidi has been certified in IV therapy since 2004 and completes effective infusions tailored to the needs of people in all parts of their cancer journey.
Professional Skills, Development, & Publishing
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Health Fusion Conference, June 2013: Biomarkers of Inflammation in Chronic Disease
Integrative Health Practitioner Vol. 28 September 2012: Low Dose Naltrexone
Integrative Cancer Therapies: Integrating Supplements into Cancer Therapies Sept. 2013 vol. 12 no. 5 pp 369-384
Society for Integrative Oncology Conference Tumor Board Panel Speaker, October 2012
Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference Speaker, February 2012
Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia Prevention with Naturopathic Medicine
Society for Integrative Oncology Conference November 2011, Poster Presentation, Preventing Neutropenia
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