Upcoming Seminars

TALKS WITH THE DOCS (SEPTEMBER 19TH - OCTOBER 17TH)

Talks with the Docs is a seminar series which originated from our vision as a clinic: to educate, empower and enhance quality of life. Our goal is to provide an open, informative and educational atmosphere for individuals to bring forth their health concerns and receive credible advice from expert health care professionals that are holistically minded - meaning, there is an understanding among us that there exists an inter-dependency between the mind, the body and the spirit and that any successful approach to achieving optimal health must encompass and address these elements.

Each session will provide a forum for discussion on topics of key health concerns plaguing our society today - everything from protecting ourselves from a toxic environment, to how to appropriately manage stress, to how you can avoid falling victim to some of the most serious ailments among us (including cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders and cancer). Depending on the topic, the session will be facilitated by one or two health care professionals: Dr. Sharon Gurm (Naturopathic Physician, Clinic Director), Dr. Pam Hirakata (PhD, Clinical Counsellor) and Fiona Moore (R.N, Doula).

Who: We welcome women and men, patients or non-patients of the clinic, ages 17 and up to join us. Space is limited to 6 individuals per session.

Where: Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness, #3-3130 St. John’s Street

When: Friday evenings, 5:30pm-7pm

How to register: Seminars are free of charge, but you must pre-register by calling (604) 949-0077 or click on the “contact us” link on the website and fill out the form indicating the session(s) you would like to register for, your name and phone number. Space is limited, so don’t waste time!

FRIDAY, SEPT 19TH: ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITIES AND DISEASE - HOW TO STAY HEALTHY IN A TOXIC WORLD

Topics will include: common ailments and their link to environmental toxicities (i.e. allergies, digestive disorders, dermatological conditions and chronic degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and cancer); steps you can take to minimize exposure for you and your family.
Facilitator: Dr. Gurm

FRIDAY, SEPT 26TH: PERINATAL HEALTH AND FERTILITY

Topics will include: how to prepare for a healthy pregnancy, birthing options, post-partum depression and causes of infertility and miscarriage as well as treatment options.
Facilitators: Dr. Gurm, Fiona Moore

FRIDAY, OCT 3RD: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) - THE SILENT KILLER

Topics will include: how early does CVD (atherosclerosis) begin and who is at risk? There will be a discussion of the factors and processes that contribute to CVD, along with prevention, assessment and treatment options using a combination of complimentary and conventional methods. This seminar will be most beneficial to those ages 35+.
Facilitator: Dr. Gurm

FRIDAY, OCT 10TH: SAD (SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER) AND DEPRESSION

Topics will include: what is “SAD”, the emotional-physiological impact of depression, and options for treatment and prevention of SAD and depression - from both a medical-physiological standpoint as well as from a mind-body perspective.
Facilitators: Dr. Gurm, Dr. Hirakata

FRIDAY, OCT 17TH: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS

This session will be structured as a workshop and will include topics that will help individuals understand overwhelming emotions such as panic, anxiety, anger and fear. Participants will learn to recognize triggers to these emotions and develop strategies to cope.
Facilitator: Dr. Hirakata

We look forward to seeing you!