Naturopathic Doctors in British Columbia

Dr. Elena Fenske, ND
Tonume Integrated Health
2657 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4C3
Phone: (604) 428-1399

Elena Fenske offers the following therapies: Acupuncture, IV Therapy , Prescriptive Authority

Growing up in Iran, I had the opportunity to observe my family use herbal remedies and hydrotherapy to treat ailments such as digestive upsets, colds, and flus. It was through this example that I learned to appreciate the wisdom of Traditional Iranian medicine and the healing power of nature from a very young age. I have always had an inquisitive mind for health and science, and a keen interest in learning about the human body in all its intricacies; therefore choosing to pursue medicine came naturally to me.

After moving to Canada, I completed my bachelors of science in Cell Biology and Genetics, with the intention of pursuing a career as a conventional MD. However, upon discovering naturopathic medicine through my own health journey, my eyes were opened to what this medicine has to offer. It was when I began to visit with a naturopathic doctor that I realized all the aspects of my health including mental, emotional, physical and spiritual, mattered; That true healing happens beyond just the physical realm.

My Naturopathic Doctor encouraged me to ask any questions that I had, and to express my opinions freely during my appointments. I would leave the visits feeling heard, cared for, understood, and empowered. I realized that this, above all else, is what I wanted to create for my future patients. It was shortly thereafter that I started my journey at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, and my love and passion for this profession has only grown stronger ever since.

My journey to health through naturopathic medicine has been a remarkable and transformative experience, and I believe that access to this type of healthcare is everyone’s right. It is for this reason that I strive to create a safe and unbiased healing space for my patients, where they too can be heard to and cared for while experiencing a loving presence. I have a strong desire to help others, and one of my long-term dreams is to serve overseas in areas where medicine is not as widely accessible.

I had the privilege to fulfill this dream, for a time, during my studies at Boucher, by volunteering in Nicaragua with a non-profit organization called Natural Doctors International. While there, I spent ten days caring for and learning from the community in Ciudad Sandino. I worked with, and learned from, an integrated team of health professionals providing services to that same community, which included general family medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics, oncology, cardiology, and urology.

I also learned about the importance of environmental medicine, and the long-term impacts of pollution and pesticides in third world countries. I cherish these memories, and I hope to go back and serve the community again in the near future. I truly believe in the Doctor as Teacher principle. I love to empower my patients by educating them about their bodies, providing them with the Agency to pursue their own health, and achieve optimal wellness.

Outside my time with patients in clinic, I enjoy spending time teaching the next generation of naturopathic doctors as a teaching assistant in various courses at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

Languages Spoken: English, Persian

Dr. Ashley Stapleton, ND
Aspire Naturopathic
3650 Mt Seymour Parkway Unit 210 North
Vancouver, British Columbia, V7H 2Y5
Phone: (604) 990-9569

Ashley Stapleton offers the following therapies: Acupuncture, IV Therapy , Prescriptive Authority