Qualifications

Like a conventional doctor, dentist, or chiropractor, the naturopathic doctor first completes pre-medical studies at university, before entering an accredited program of Naturopathic Medicine. In order to be licensed in BC, Naturopathic Doctors must have completed a four-year, full-time program at an accredited school of Naturopathic Medicine. Training includes medical and clinical science; diagnostics; naturopathic principles and therapeutics; and extensive clinical experience under the supervision of licensed Naturopathic Doctors. Graduates receive the title "ND" or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Following the completion of the accredited program, an ND must successfully complete standardized North American Board Exams (NPLEX) as well as provincial regulatory board (CNPBC) exams to qualify for licensing.

Dr. Fairman-Young has her undergraduate degree in Physical education, and her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is frequently taking continuing education credits to keep current on the new research and techniques emerging in Naturopathic Medicine. She is a member in good standing with the CNPBC (BC regulatory board), BCNA (provincial association), CAND (national association), and is a former member of the AANP ( Alberta provincial association).