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Dr. Lorne Swetlikoff, B.Sc., N.D.
President & Naturopathic Physician




Education:
1990 University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Cell & Developmental Biology
1994 Bastyr University, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional:
1995 Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic, practice emphasis on chronic disease, immune disorders and detoxification.

Service:
1999-2001 Director and Vice President of the B.C. Naturopathic Association
2002 – CNPBC Board member, currently President of the Board.

Notes:
Lectures, teaches and writes on natural medicine.


Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky, B.Sc., M.A., N.D.
Board Member, Naturopathic Physician




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

Notes:
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.


Dr. Karen Parmar, B.Sc., N.D.
Board Member, Naturopathic Physician





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

Profession:
2000 – Integrated Health Clinic™, Medical Director
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

Notes:
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.


Janet McGregor
Board Member




Education:
M.A. Voc/Tech Education, University of Regina
B.A. University of Saskatchewan

Professional:
Retired in 2002 from the Government of British Columbia after many years in executive management positions in medical services, information technology and human resources. Was Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate Programs, BC Ministry of Health and Deputy Chair of the Medical Services Commission for the 5 years prior to retirement.

Service:
Appointed to the CNPBC Board as a public member in 2003.


Richard Meyer
Board Member




Education:
1979 - 1982 Bachelor of Law, University of Victoria
1973 - 1979 Psychology Major, University of Victoria

Professional:
1982 to Present
Practiced law in Victoria and with the Province since 1993 where I am currently employed as a Barrister in the Civil Litigation Section.

Service:
1994 to Present Appointed to the Board of the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC as Public Member until February, 2003 and have remained as Chair of the Inquiry Committee
1994 President of the Victoria Bar Association
1992 - 1993 Chair of the Civil Litigation Sub Section, Canadian Bar Association
1992 - 1995 President, Victoria Racquet Club Minor Hockey
1991 - 1992 President, Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions
1985 -1986 City of Victoria Appointee and Chair of the Fernwood Community Centre Society
1981 - 1982 Third Year Representative, Law Students Society


Gregg Turner Gregg Turner
Board Member




Education:
2002 Certified Advanced Trainer’s Trainer
1995 Certified Neurolinquistic Therapist and Practitioner
1995 Certified Time Line Therapist
1994 Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
1980 University of Victoria Graduate
1974 St. Michael’s University School Graduate

Professional:
Founder and President of Solution Innovators, a diversified International Holistic Health Marketing, Training and Consulting Company. A company dedicated to offering solutions to create balance for individuals and organizations for all perspectives.

Service:
Served on a number of community, professional and business boards in various roles.


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