Certifications: Acupuncture, Chelation, Prolotherapy, Advanced Injection Therapies / IVs, Aesthetic Procedures, Ozone Therapy, Prescriptive Authority
Dr. Jiwani has evolved a unique style combining her extensive medical & naturopathic training and 22 years of experience providing Naturopathic Healthcare as a Naturopathic Physician, licensed in British Columbia. Her motivating, compassionate, thorough and successful approach can empower you as her patient to take charge of your health, by investigating and treating the cause(s) of your symptoms.
Science-Based Naturopathic Healthcare
Dr. Jiwani can show you the power of nature and your body’s ability to heal itself, along with Science-based Naturopathic Healthcare to help you attain a higher level of health. She has the education and experience to successfully combine the art and tradition of natural medicine with modern scientific research.
Dr. Jiwani is the sole naturopathic physician at the Natural Therapeutics Health Centre Inc., with a focus on family healthcare, including female, male and children’s health. She emphasizes educating her patients, enabling a holistic and preventive approach to healthcare.
Style of Practice
Dr. Jiwani cultivates an eclectic practice utilizing Clinical & Intravenous Nutrition, Intravenous Chelation Therapy, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Botanical (Herbal) Medicine, Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling. Dr. Jiwani’s practice includes helping patients with Allergies, Weight Loss, Hair Loss, Food Allergies, Autoimmune Diseases, Prolozone for Joint Injections for Connective Tissue Regeneration, Mesotherapy / Lipodissolve for Fat Reduction & Body Contouring, Balancing Hormones, Cosmetic & Therapeutic Botox, and Injectable Fillers. Dr. Jiwani has been injecting since 2007, and is certified for Mesotherapy and Lipodissolve, trained by the actual pioneers from France & Brazil.
Public Education & Media
Dr. Jiwani’s goal to educate the public is accomplished not only through private practice, but also in the media. In addition to her lectures and seminars, Dr. Jiwani has been heard on her radio show, Dr. Jiwani’s Natural Health on CFUN 1410AM, on CKNW 980AM on the Bill Good Show and various television appearances on Women’s Television Network (WTN), Knowledge Network, Vancouver Television (VTV), Global Television and the new alternative health channel “ONE”. Dr. Jiwani currently writes a naturopathic medical blog, Dr. Jiwani’s Naturopathic Nuggets on health, nutrition, cutting edge research & recipes to help you get naturopathic!
Professional Voluntary Endeavours
Dr. Jiwani benefits her patients through her years of experience as a Naturopathic Physician and her commitment to her profession. Her efforts have included being the previous Vice-President of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association, and a previously elected board member of the regulatory body – the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC. Her most recent efforts were on the government required Quality Assurance Committee of the licensing and regulatory College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC.
Research & Formulation
Since 2003, Dr. Jiwani has also spent hundreds of hours yearly investigating countless scientific journals, probing the paper ridden halls of UBC Medical Libraries, and scrutinizing International Scientific Medical Databases. This is all to assist her challenge in formulating, rationalizing and validating, with researched evidence, the optimal therapeutic use of multitudes of botanical and nutraceutical products in the marketplace for various national and international nutraceutical manufacturing companies.
Regulatory Consultant with Health Canada
Dr. Jiwani has been involved in consulting with officers of Health Canada’s Natural Health Product Directorate, reviewing with quality assurance officers and technically advising various national and international nutraceutical manufacturing companies, in their compliance endeavours to attain regulatory status for their nutraceutical products. This extensive and continuous research has proved invaluable to Dr. Jiwani’s clinical practice, by providing the most up-to-date information on the safety and effectiveness of the many nutraceuticals & botanicals available.
Autoimmune Health Challenges
Dr. Jiwani has battled her own health challenges with various autoimmune diseases ravaging her body. She knows what you’re going through, what it’s going to take to heal you, and what you need to do to overcome your health issues. As such, she can guide you each step of the way. Dr. Jiwani’s own health challenges with various autoimmune diseases has helped her to become a more experienced, supportive doctor. In school, no matter how much they teach you with textbooks & clinical experience, nothing compares to the actual day to day suffering of going through it yourself. You can read more about “Dr. Jiwani’s Autoimmune Health Story”.
Your First Visit
During your initial meeting, Dr. Jiwani will discuss your health concerns, medical history and treatment options. She will outline how she can facilitate your healing process, so that together you both can journey towards your ideal health goals. Services and Lab Testing may be covered by your extended health benefits, so it is always beneficial to consult your provider before your visit with Dr. Jiwani. Since Dr. Jiwani wants Naturopathic Medicine to be accessible to every person, she maintains extremely competitive pricing including her visit fees. Check out her Naturopathic Fee Schedule! Dr. Jiwani is licensed to prescribe pharmaceutical medicines as well, to assist in true complementary medicine. She can work with your medical doctor to help provide optimum healthcare for you. Please bring any and all pharmaceutical medications to your first visit with Dr. Jiwani as she has prescribing authority and can oversee both your pharmaceutical drugs and natural treatments recommended. She has also been trained in laboratory analysis and diagnosis, to interpret your lab results and determine any required tests for further evaluation. Please bring a copy of all of your latest lab results to your first visit.
Health & Beauty: You Can Have It All!
Dr. Jiwani can help you achieve true health; inner beauty inside and out. From wrinkle injections to natural fat dissolving injections, Dr. Jiwani can introduce you to the Naturopathic Approach to Aesthetic Medicine.