Dr. Mirjana Baspaly – Naturopathic Doctor

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Philosophy

From a young age Dr. Baspaly was exposed to natural medicine and it therapeutic effects which instilled a lifelong passion for Naturopathic medicine. Dr. Baspaly strongly believes in the innate healing power of the body and emphasizes this in her patient care. This goes in line with the Naturopathic principles of doctor as teacher, treat the whole person and focus on the cause of disease and the healing power of nature. Dr. Baspaly focuses on developing an individual treatment plan for each person that is specific to the patients needs and long term health. Patients have improved awareness of there mind and body and are in turn empowered in there own care. She believes in the integration of both conventional and complementary medicines for a more comprehensive approach to health care. Dr. Baspaly enjoys the scientific and investigative part of being a Naturopathic Doctor but also believe in the power of intuition and treating the patient as a whole considering physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects.

Educational Background

Dr. Baspaly completed her Naturopathic education at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster. Prior to that she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration focusing on Entrepreneurial Leadership. Her business training assisted in developing her skills in coaching and goal setting which she utilizes in her patient care. Dr. Baspaly also spent three years completing her Yoga instructors training where she learned the importance of being present in the moment, self awareness both mentally and physically and the importance of compassion for self and others. During her ND training Dr. Baspaly did further training in the Bowen technique which is a remedial body technique that is extremely gentle and relaxing that triggers the body’s own healing. Dr. Baspaly has made a lifelong commitment to learning and is excited to bring that into her practice offering the most up to date knowledge and skill in her patient care. Dr. Baspaly has also received training in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.

Areas of Practice

Dr. Baspaly enjoy all aspects of Naturopathic medicine and utilize them in treating patients. Her practical experience and training include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, classical and biotherapeutic homeopathy, lifestyle counselling intravenous and injection therapies. Dr. Baspaly offers allergy testing, digestive and endocrine panels (including thyroid, adrenal, and female hormones) and other lab tests. By utilizing all these tools, Dr. Baspaly offers a complete system of analysis and healthcare. Dr. Baspaly has a special interest in family health including prenatal and paediatrics care including autism and ADHD/ADD. Other areas of interest are women’s health including PMS, uterine disorders, menstrual difficulties and menopause. She utilizes her skills and tools to treat gastrointestinal/digestive disorders, allergies, cardiac disease, arthritis, endocrine issues including diabetes, thyroid etc and acute and chronic pain. Her practice also has a strong focus on stress management, improving energy and overall well-being.

Personal History

Dr. Baspaly resides in North Vancouver and enjoys the west coast lifestyle with her husband and two boys. She enjoys yoga, meditation, hiking, biking, working out and beach days. Dr. Baspaly loves forest walks and watching nature’s lifecycles and continuous change. Dr. Baspaly is licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C. (CNPBC) and is a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Medicine (CAND).