Certifications: Acupuncture, Prescriptive Authority
Dr. Pitfield (Hurd) is a naturopathic doctor with 18 years of experience with a focus in mental health. She tailors care to each individual, integrating counseling with physical health interventions like exercise and targeted nutrient or supplement therapies that support neurotransmitter balance and brain function. These strategies help improve mood, emotional well-being, and physical health, addressing sleep, hormones, and nutrient deficiencies to relieve stress, depression, and anxiety.
Dr. Pitfield supports patients with challenges such as:
- Managing stress, depression, and anxiety
- Life transitions like career changes or caregiving
- Relationship issues, including marriage or divorce
- Grief and loss
- Parenting strategies for neurosensitive children and teens
- Building self-esteem and navigating personal growth
Dr. Pitfield believes true healing begins with addressing mental and emotional health. By uncovering limiting beliefs, unresolved trauma, and stress patterns, she empowers patients to transform their lives, fostering resilience, confidence, and inner peace.
With a degree from the University of Victoria and a naturopathic medicine education from the Boucher Institute, Dr. Pitfield also holds advanced training in Chinese medicine, acupuncture and is licensed to deliver pharmaceutical care. Her credentials and memberships include:
- Registrant in good standing with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
- Instructor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
- Member of Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
- Member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors (BCND)
- Member of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PsychANP)