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Dr. Karen Parmar, B.Sc., N.D.
President, Naturopathic Physician

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Education:
1994 - Acadia University, Bachelor of Science
2000 - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Profession:
2000 – Integrated Health Clinic™, co-founder
Practice emphasis on fertility, pediatrics, and woman's health.

Service:
2006-present – Co-chair Advisory Committee for Disaster and Pandemic Prepardness for the CNPBC
2007-present – CNPBC Board Member

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Co-authors and editorial on natural medicine.
Associate Physician for the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM), and associate physician member for the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC).
Lectures frequently on woman's health and fertility.

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Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky, B.Sc., M.A., N.D.
Vice-President, Naturopathic Physician

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Education:
1981 Master of Arts, University of British Columbia, Medical Anthropology of Chinese Herbalism in "Chinatown" of Vancouver, B.C.
1985 National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional:
1985 EcoMed Health Centre, Vancouver
1993 EcoMed Wellness Spa & Clinic, Nanoose Bay, emphasizing detoxification & wellness
2003 EcoMed Clinic in Nanaimo & EcoMed Naturopathic Retreat on Gabriola Island

Service:
1985 – 1992 CNPBC Board Member & President

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Operator of the only in-patient facility for naturopathic care, frequent lecturer and writer on natural medicine, and an adjunct professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

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Board Member, Naturopathic Physician
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Education
1993 - University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience)
1998 - British Columbia Institute of Technology - Medical Imaging
2004 - Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine - Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional
2004- Lonsdale Naturopathic Clinic, North Vancouver BC, practice emphasis on pediatrics, allergy, neurological, immune, inflammation and skin concerns.
2002-2009 - Professor of Diagnostic Imaging - Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

Service
2004-2007- Quality Assurance Committee Member - College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.
2007-2009 - Interprofessional Liason Committee Chair - British Columbia Naturopathic Association.
2010 - Board Member- College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.

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Lectures locally on pediatric health, learning challenges, allergy and immune conditions as well as neurological and neurochemical imbalance. DAN (defeat autism now) practitioner certification in 2008.

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Board Member
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Education
B.Sc. in Biology – University of Victoria -1991
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 1998 – Toronto, Ontario
Post Doctoral Fellow, Environmental Medicine – Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2006 – Tempe, Arizona.

Professional
Okanagan Natural Medicine Co-founder 2008 - present
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Post Doctoral Fellow and Faculty, Environmental Medicine 2003 - 2006
Southwest Naturopathic Medical Centre, Clinical Faculty, Student Rotations 2003-2006
Phoenix Fire Department Medical Centre, Wellness Centre Physician 2004-2006
University of British Columbia Okanagan - Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health and Social Development 2008 to present
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine - Adjunct Professor 2009 to present
Oncology Academy of Naturopathic Physicians

Service
College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC 2008 to present– Chair of the Finance committee, member of the Pharmaceutical and Diagnostic Referral committee and the Scope of Practice committee
Vice President, British Columbia Naturopathic Association 2002-2003

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Board Member
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Education
1971 - Diploma of Collegial Studies, Dawson College
1974 - Bachelor of Science, Faculty Climatology Program, obtained with distinction, McGill University
1982 - Bachelor of Laws, University of Victoria

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Barry Long is a lawyer and was called to the bar of British Columbia in 1983.  He has practiced criminal, civil, and administrative law, and has extensive experience as an adjudicator.  He was appointed to and has been an alternate chair of the BC Review Board since 1999.  He has been a hearing chair of the Mental Health Review Board (2008-2009) and a member of the Commercial Appeals Commission (2002-2004).  Mr. Long has been an instructor for the BC Council of Administrative Tribunals and a guest instructor for the Professional Legal Training Course.  He has also been trained as a mediator.

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Board Member
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In Marketing, Brand Management and the Real Estate Industry for most of the career that followed her role as a professional educator, Mary believes that it is important to maintain a contributing role beyond that on her business card. Mary is very active in the community including as a founding member of the Grandview Heights Community Task Force [1995]; Liaison to the City of Surrey in Community Planning; Director, Montessori Board; and former member of BC’s Property Assessment Review Panels. A Realtor with HomeLife BC [Clov.] and President, Raven Lodge Ventures Inc., Mary is honoured to serve as a Director of CNPBC and Chairs BC’s Justice Institute Board of Governors.

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Board Member
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Wesley L. Barnaby is a Security Consultant, specializing in hazardous material recycling. Previous to this, he was the Manager of Transportation Services for ADESA Auctions Canada and the Transportation Supervisor for Star of the Sea Parish. Mr. Barnaby is an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and served as a Director for the Amos Ferguson Manor in Surrey, BC. He was also a member and Chapter Secretary of the American Society for Industrial Security. Mr. Barnaby was actively involved with the Canadian Forces for over 30 years as both a Regular and a Reserve Officer. He completed his Police Training at Mount Royal College, his Certified Protection Professional accreditation at the American Society for Industrial Security, and his Communications and Electronics Engineer Advanced Signals Officer training at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics.

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Board Member
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Gary Bechard is the President of Gane Holdings Ltd. Previously, he was a Claims Office Manager with the Insurance Corporation of BC. Active in the community, Mr. Bechard is currently a member of the Campbell River (CR) Downtown Business Improvement Association, the CR Loss Prevention Association, and the CR Chamber of Commerce. Previously, he was the Director of Officials and Registrar with the CR Salmon Kings Swim Club and a Director with the CR Youth Soccer Association, the CR Community Policing Association, and CR Crimestoppers.

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