Dr. Andrea Gansner is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who believes in the benefits of a broad based approach to medicine and empowering individual health and wellness.
Education
Dr. Gansner received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia (2009) prior to undertaking a four-year, post-graduate naturopathic medical program at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (2014) in New Westminster, BC.
Naturopathic Approach
As a naturopathic physician, she adopts a science-based, holistic approach to healthcare and incorporates a complete medical history, focused physical exam and laboratory testing to assist in the diagnosis. Dr. Gansner's preferred treatment modalities include: nutrition and lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, botanical medicine, and physical medicine. In addition to her medical training, she has completed her IV therapy certification and pharmaceutical prescription license. In the development of individualized treatment plans, she brings empathy and care to her patient interactions by providing space for her patients to feel heard.
More about Dr. Gansner
In her spare time, she finds balance by enjoying good food, hiking, practicing yoga, snowboarding and spending time with friends and family.
““Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food””
Licenses and memberships
The College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA)