Dr. Alison Vandekerkhove, ND earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of British Columbia and went on to study as a pioneer student at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Vandekerkhove, affectionately known by patients as Dr. Alison, treats a wide array of health conditions from infant and children’s health to seniors’ concerns. She is particularly interested in treating arthritis, digestive health, women’s health, anxiety, cardiovascular health, allergies, and skin conditions. Dr. Alison, ND is a strong believer in scientific-based holistic health care. Dr. Alison, ND has extensive knowledge and training in endocrinology with the treatment of hormonal imbalances and bio-identical hormone therapy. Beyond being a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Alison, ND has further training in chelation therapy, prolotherapy, IV therapy, and acupuncture. Dr. Alison, ND is also working on a Masters of Science in Metabolic Nutrition, specializing in hormone treatments.
Dr. Alison, ND opened the doors to A New Leaf Naturopathic Clinic in Langley, B.C. in 2005. As one of the first graduates of Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, she stepped into the world of naturopathy grounded in scientific based medicine and the knowledge to treat her patients with the best options available. Dr. Alison, ND greatly values the patient relationships that she has developed, and the transformation of health and growth of families she has witnessed in over a decade of practice.
As a busy mother of two, involved with her son’s school and sports teams, and a toddler who keeps her on her toes, Dr. Alison, ND is driven by the opportunity to channel the two avenues of medicine and family together. She fervently believes that optimal health requires balance, and promotes a lifestyle to her patients which encourages them to take their health seriously while still living their lives to the fullest. This means she treats her patients as individuals and respects realistic parameters. She would describe her method of patient care as casual yet informative. Dr. Alison, ND loves having the opportunity to sit down and educate her patients, one on one and watch both their confidence and wellness progress.
Dr. Alison Vandekerkhove, ND has credentials in the following institutions and is currently taking her Masters in Metabolic Nutrition, with a focus in Endocrinology.
- College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
- British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA)
- Canadian Naturopathic Association (CNA)
- Advancement in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ACAM)
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)