Certifications: Acupuncture, Advanced Injection Therapies / IVs, Aesthetic Procedures, Prescriptive Authority
Dr. Kathy Dang is a dually board-certified Naturopathic Physician (since 2008) and a Registered Acupuncturist (since 2011). She is US-trained and maintains private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia.
She maintains NCCAOM diplomate status in both Herbology & Acupuncture and is Chair for the Biomedical National Board Examinations Committee for NCCAOM in the US.
She is certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and holds interests in anti-aging and aesthetics .
Her undergraduate training in Microbiology and Psychology influenced her views on the gut/brain health connection, and its importance in inflammation and disease processes, as well as mental health and general well being.
She holds clinical interests in women’s health, pain disorders, gastro-intestinal health, autoimmune/dermatologic disorders, endocrine/metabolic/cardiovascular disorders, and mental/emotional trauma & stress disorders, as well as anti-aging/longevity and natural aesthetics.
Dr. Dang practices advanced natural therapies driven by scientific research while also maintaining the vital energetics of Eastern medicine.
She is a guide in navigating natural health by blending the wisdom of classical and modern medicine.
EDUCATION
2009 – 2011 Masters of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM)
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, IL
2004 – 2008 Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Tempe, AZ
1996 – 2000 Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, minor in Psychology
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
LICENSURE
2014 – Present College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC). #000680
2017 – Present College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners & Acupuncturists of BC (CTCMA) #04735
CERTIFICATION
2019 Balance System Acupuncture Certified Practitioner, Tan Academy of Balance, Level 9
2018 Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Systems with Dr. Virginia Doran
Current Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. OM)
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Current Prescription Authority
Current IV Therapy
Current Naturopathic Advanced Life Support (NALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
VOLUNTEER
2015 - current Chair, Biomedical National Board Exam Committee for NCCAOM in the U.S.