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Dr. Carley Akehurst works hard to provide compassionate,<br>comprehensive and evidence-based care for her patients. She was<br>first introduced to complementary and alternative medicine through<br>several international study abroad programs. After completing her<br>Bachelors degree at UBC, she expanded her knowledge of the<br>medical field by working with both MDs and NDs. After choosing a<br>career in naturopathic medicine, Dr. Akehurst completed her four<br>year medical degree at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic<br>Medicine
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Dr. Carley Akehurst Vancouver, BC About Dr. Carley Akehurst works hard to provide compassionate, comprehensive and evidence-based care for her patients. She was first introduced to complementary and alternative medicine through several international study abroad programs. After completing her Bachelors degree at UBC, she expanded her knowledge of the medical field by working with both MDs and NDs. After choosing a career in naturopathic medicine, Dr. Akehurst completed her four year medical degree at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Akehurst believes that doctors play an important role as teachers, educating and empowering patients to achieve balance in their own lives. During an appointment, she will listen to your unique story and conduct a thorough health history, a focused physical exam and laboratory testing (if necessary). She will then recommend an individual treatment plan that may include a combination of pharmaceutical drugs, herbs, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle counselling, and nutritional supplementation. In her practice, Dr. Akehurst emphasizes integrating foundational scientific knowledge and modern research with the traditional philosophies and practices of naturopathic medicine. Dr. Akehurst is highly trained in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease, immune dysfunction, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalance and stress and fatigue. She has a strong passion for family medicine, especially women’s health (including recurrent UTIs), pregnancy and children’s health and has extensive additional training in these areas. Dr. Akehurst provides detailed birth education and support and has additional training and experience as a birth doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding consultant. Most recently, she has been a contributor to Let Them Eat Dirt – a book about bacteria and the role it plays in gut health in children. She is also a consultant for a local microbiome testing company Contact Address 1: Unit 485 -1541 W Broadway BC,Vancouver V6J 1W7 Timings: Mon – Fri: 8:00 – 8:00 Saturday: 9:00 – 3:00 601-254-3456 info+4@mintintegrative.com https://mintintegrative.com/ Contact Dr. Carley Akehurst
Dr. Carley Akehurst Vancouver, BC Therapies Offered • • • • IV therapy Acupuncture Laboratory testing Pharmaceutical prescriptions Contact Address 1: Unit 485 -1541 W Broadway BC,Vancouver V6J 1W7 Timings: Mon – Fri: 8:00 – 8:00 Saturday: 9:00 – 3:00 Specialities In • • • • • • • • Pregnancy Care Children's Health Women's Health Digestive Support Hormone Balancing Skin Disorders Mental Health Stress Management 601-254-3456 info+4@mintintegrative.com https://mintintegrative.com/ Credentials • • Doctor of Naturopathy Bachelor of Arts College • Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine Associations • British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) Contact Dr. Carley Akehurst