About Us

Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND - Naturopathic Physician, Medical Director

Dr. Sharon Gurm completed her BSc in Cell Biology and Genetics at the University of British Columbia. Always an avid athlete, she was a member of the UBC varsity and BC Provincial field hockey teams. While completing her undergraduate degree, she began a research position at the BC Cancer Agency which she continued for 2 more years prior to commencing her Naturopathic Medical studies. Dr. Gurm graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Gurm has an established family practice in Port Moody with special interests in women’s health, pediatrics, chronic degenerative diseases (i.e. neurological, cardiovascular, autoimmune), cancer, skin rashes and acne, allergies, joint or muscle degeneration and/or dysfunction, digestive disorders, endocrinology (hormone balance), heavy metal toxicity and natural anti-aging therapies.

She believes strongly in the body’s innate ability to heal itself. By working with the vital force of the individual using a holistic approach, true healing and optimal health can be achieved.

Dr. Gurm uses a wide spectrum of therapeutics to address all your health care needs:

• Acupuncture and TCM - board certified


• Homeopathy


• Botanical Medicine


• Nutritional Management


• Detoxification and Drainage


• Homotoxicology


• Lifestyle Management


• I.V. Therapy - Board Certified


• Chelation Therapy - Board Certified


• Cancer Therapies


• Myofascial Trigger Point Release Therapy/Neural Therapy


• Prolotherapy/Non-Surgical Joint Repair


• A.R.T. (Autonomic Response Testing) aka “Applied Kinesiology” or “Muscle Testing”


• Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Additional training and certification:

• Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation


• Meso-Facial Therapy (non-surgical anti-wrinkle treatment)


• Meso-Lipo Therapy (non-surgical fat and cellulite treatment)


• Natural Anti-Cellulite Therapies


• Natural Anti-Wrinkle and Non-Surgical Face Lift Procedures (dermal hyaluronic acid filler injections, biopuncture)

Dr. Gurm is licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC and is a member of the BC Naturopathic Association (BCNA), the Canadian Naturopathic Association (CAND) and the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC). She has been selected to attend the upcoming Fall 2008 International Medicine Week in Baden-Baden, Germany where chosen physicians from all over the world congregate to discuss the latest advancements in integrative medicine. Dr. Gurm has published work in the NDNR (Naturopathic Doctor News & Review) and writes guest columns for the local paper.

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Dr. Pam Hirakata, PhD - Registered Clinical Counsellor

Pam received her Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia and has over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. Her journey as a counsellor began when she worked in the Vancouver school system where she took a strong interest in helping children and youth with a history of trauma and abuse. Her skills expanded to include working in numerous counselling settings and assisting adults who endured various forms of life traumas, such as childhood sexual abuse, relationship violence, sexual assault, and medical and institutional abuse.

As a counsellor, Pam provides a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. She supports individuals as they move towards reclaiming, or recreating, those aspects of the Self that had been lost as a result of their past experiences. Congruent with the philosophy of Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness, Pam believes that an individual’s emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are intimately connected. Through a variety of expressive and experiential modalities, such as art and imagery, Pam facilitates a process of change and exploration that enables individuals to tap into their own inner wisdom and knowledge. A sense of integrated health and wholeness is regained.

Although Pam is most known for her work and research in the field of trauma, she is also well versed in working with individuals confronted with a variety of life issues. Her experiences include working with individuals coping with developmental disorders, depression, anxiety, and general life stressors and transitions.

Pam’s skills and extensive training include:

• Individual & Group counselling
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Self-Regulation Therapy (SRT)
• Therapeutic Enactment
• Expressive Art

In addition to her work as a counsellor, Pam is a sessional instructor in the Counselling Psychology department at University of British Columbia. She recently received a Post Doctoral Fellowship and continues to conduct research on the topics of childhood sexual abuse, dissociation, and the sexual exploitation of children and youth.

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Jay Alexov - Certified Blood Analyst, Certified Bio-Cell Therapist

Jay Alexov was born in the Czech Republic and immigrated to Canada with her husband and two young children in 1975. Although professionally trained as an Accountant, Jay has been interested in alternative healing remedies since a young girl in the Czech Republic after witnessing the slow, painful death of her Grandfather who died of cancer. Determined to make a difference and motivated by experience, Jay began her journey to pursue a career in holistic health. She began learning and researching about the healing properties of herbs and the power of nutrition.

After opening up a health food store in 1999, Jay came to understand that the most influential stage of one’s health is in prevention. Jay then began training in specific preventative therapies to become certified in recognized treatments such as bio-cell therapy and live blood analysis to expand her holistic training. Recognizing the enormous impact of her training in live blood cell analysis, Jay and her husband sold the store in 2004, so that she may fully focus on live blood analysis. Jay has found live blood cell analysis to be one of the most worthwhile assessment tools in assisting people to identify health deficiencies. With this knowledge, Jay and Dr. Gurm are able to make specific recommendations for proper nutrition and disease prevention in order to assist individuals in their journey of optimal health and wellness.

Among the many things identified by LBCA:

• Areas of toxicity and congestion


• Nutritional deficiencies, Anemia


• Digestive weakness, hormone imbalance, excess cholesterol, high blood pressure


• Free radical, damage/oxidative stress, pre-cancerous cells


• pH imbalance (over acidity or alkalinity)


• Metal and chemical contamination


• Immune stress, adrenal stress


• Presence of bacteria, fungus, and various other microbes

In her spare time, Jay enjoys spending time with her 3 young Grandsons and engaging in activities such as line-dancing, hiking, euchre, gourmet cooking, and reading. Jay also makes time for public speaking engagements on the topic of health and nutrition.

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Fiona Moore - R.N., Skin Specialist, Microderabrasion & Cold Laser Therapist

Fiona Moore is a Registered Nurse, Skin Specialist and Certified Cold Laser and Microdermabrasion Therapist. She also holds several certificates in other healing modalities. Fiona believes in a using a safe, gentle and natural approach to skin care and anti-aging therapies using the various therapies and extensive experience she brings to Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness. She is specially trained to analyze different skin types of all ages and recommend the appropriate treatment to address your needs and specific concerns. At Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness, we carry all-natural, preservative-free professional skin care products - everything from daily cleansers and moisturizers to powerful anti-aging formulas that you can feel good about putting on your skin! A consultation with Fiona can help you determine what is right for your skin type and what anti-aging therapies you may benefit from.

Fiona loves to incorporate all of her knowledge base into her practice and every day life. In this clinic, Fiona joins the team to promote wellness and offer natural cosmetic rejuvenation therapies using cold laser therapy, microdermabrasion and natural anti-aging and skin care formulas.

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Mahshid Kashaverz - MOA, Clinical Assistant

Mahshid Kashaverz received her MOA diploma at the private institution of VCC. Prior to her interest in the medical field, Mahshid studied psychology at Douglas College.

With her two other siblings in the medical field, Mahshid too felt it was her purpose in life to help others achieve optimal health and wanted to make a real difference in the lives of others. At Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness, Mahshid offers excellence in professional and quality service to patients. In addition, she has gained tremendous experience, education and training from Dr. Gurm in the understanding and application of several therapies and services offered at Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, horseback riding, dancing, writing poetry, cooking and living life to the fullest.