Certifications: Acupuncture, Advanced Injection Therapies / IVs, Prescriptive Authority
Dr. Whitney Baxter is a licensed naturopathic doctor who is in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. After working as an exercise physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation, she witnessed the value of a holistic approach to health care and understood that each individual’s physical, mental, and emotional health are interconnected. After years of working in this setting, she continued her studies and graduated from the accredited program at The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.
Dr. Baxter is certified to do acupuncture, IV therapy and write pharmaceutical prescriptions. In addition, she uses comprehensive testing, botanical and nutritional medicine to build individualized treatment plans for her patients. She is also an exercise physiologist (ACSM certified), allowing her to prescribe exercise for wellness and chronic disease management with over 10 years of clinical experience.
She has a special interest in digestive health, including disorders of gut-brain interaction (IBS, functional bloating, dyspepsia and more), inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and disordered eating behaviours. She is in her second year working with the Confident Clinician as a fellow in gastrointestinal health.
For more information, visit her website: www.drwhitneybaxter.com