Dr. Julie Durnan graduated as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, British Columbia.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph, Ontario.  She is licensed as an ND by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.

Dr. Durnan empowers her patients to take an active role in their health.  She believes that people should be as informed as possible so they can be directly involved in making choices about their own health care.  Dr. Durnan believes in educating her patients about the causes of disease and the healthy lifestyle choices that can be made to optimize health.  She takes extra time with her patients to be sure they make the best possible individual decisions. 

Dr. Durnan's treatment modalities include the use of clinical nutrition, homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, physical medicine, and lifestyle counseling.  Dr. Durnan works with each patient to create an individualized treatment protocol that is tailored to meet their specific needs.

Dr. Durnan has a primary care practice with a special interest in women's health including:

• Preconception, pregnancy and post-natal health care
• Fertility
• Gynecological health
• PMS
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Menopause

Other areas of Dr. Durnan's focus include:

• Digestive disturbances such as IBS, constipation, Crohn's disease, malabsorption
• Hormonal imbalances such as diabetes, fatigue, depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, weight loss
• Children's health such as food allergies, ear infections, skin disorders, respiratory problems

Dr. Durnan speaks frequently to groups at yoga centres, running clinics, health food stores, community centres, and local libraries.  In her spare time, Dr. Durnan enjoys running, surfing, yoga, and cooking.  She is the proud new mom of her baby boy, Jack and loves spending much of her free time with her son and husband, Blair.