Dr. Karen Parmar ND NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN, EDUCATOR and WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE
Dr. Karen Parmar ND NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN, EDUCATOR and WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE
EXPERIENCED Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Karen Parmar is an experienced naturopathic doctor who has been in practice since 2000. Her practice is focused around women’s health and reproductive care. She holds naturopathic medical licenses in both British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA. She served on the board of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC for 8 years, and was president of the college from 2011-2015.
Focusing on Reproductive Health
From contraception to infertility treatments, Dr. Parmar is passionate about reproductive health and all the areas it encompasses. To her, preventing pregnancy is just as important in a woman’s life as trying to conceive. She believes that “Both ends of the spectrum need to be strategically and empathetically managed by healthcare providers to offer true reproductive care to our patients.”
Focusing on Reproductive Health
From contraception to infertility treatments, Dr. Parmar is passionate about reproductive health and all the areas it encompasses. To her, preventing pregnancy is just as important in a woman’s life as trying to conceive. She believes that “Both ends of the spectrum need to be strategically and empathetically managed by healthcare providers to offer true reproductive care to our patients.”
INVOLVING HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN HER ADVOCACY
Enhancing patient reach in the field of reproductive care/ women’s health is a primary initiative for Dr. Parmar. For this reason, Dr. Parmar founded the educational platform, Integrative Reproductive Care Inc.
This educational institute was created to educate naturopathic doctors, and other healthcare practitioners, on different aspects of reproductive care.
INVOLVING HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN HER ADVOCACY
Enhancing patient reach in the field of reproductive care/ women’s health is a primary initiative for Dr. Parmar. For this reason, Dr. Parmar founded the educational platform, Integrative Reproductive Care Inc.
This educational institute was created to educate naturopathic doctors, and other healthcare practitioners, on different aspects of reproductive care.
- Founding Director- Integrated Health Clinic ®
- College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (CNPBC)
- Board Member – 2008 to 2011
- President – 2011 to 2015
- Founder- Integrative Reproductive Care Inc.
Executive Roles
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Acadia University) – 1994
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) (Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine) – 2000
- Physician Trainer for IUD Insertion Certification (CNPBC)
- NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP)
Qualifications
- British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA)
- Canadian Naturopathic Association (CAND)
- College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (CNPBC)
- Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC)
- Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada (SOGC)
- North American Menopause Society (NAMS)