Bio - Karen McGee

I was first introduced to naturopathic medicine at the age of nineteen.  I had great health improvements and it became apparent to me that lifestyle greatly affects our health, our energy and general well being.

“ I have a passion to help people and I want to empower my patients... ”

My education began in computer sciences in 1994.  After studying for two years, I realized I did not have the same passion as my fellow students for this discipline.  I decided to re-evaluate my academic decisions and chose to work as a full time manager at Good Nature Health Foods in North Vancouver. 
 
I learned a great deal working at Good Nature.  I was exposed to all sorts of people needing health advice and treatment.  I came to realize I needed to have a deeper understanding of my client’s physiology to

make a difference with their chronic problems.  The next logical step for me was to become a health practitioner, and naturopathic medicine was a natural choice.  After completing the required sciences at Simon Fraser University, I enrolled in the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine’s 4 year naturopathic medical program in New Westminster, BC.  During my time at the Boucher Institute I chose to grow my family and was blessed with my daughter, Emily.  This new addition to my family
has introduced a passionate interest in children and women’s health.  While at the Boucher Institute I was honored to receive the Community Contribution award.  In my last year of school I completed my Bowen Therapy certification and my IV certification which will be great tools in my practice.
    
I believe one of my best assets is my ability to listen.  I have developed the patience to hear a persons’ story without jumping to conclusions and before making my treatment suggestions.  I have a passion to help people and I want to empower my patients and give them options.  I believe my own experiences will allow me to relate to my patients and encourage a healthy lifestyle. 

To keep myself balanced and to help fulfill some of my extra interests, I have joined a book club in my free time.  I have been introduced to many books that I may not normally read on my own; one of my favorites so far was ‘The Secret life of Bees’.  Joining a gourmet dinner club fulfills my keen interest in cooking and food.  I love to exercise, spend time in the garden and most of all I love to spend time with my family.

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