Dr. Alex Dragan BSc. ND

Dr. Alex Dragan BSc. ND

Dr. Alex Dragan began her Naturopathic journey in Montreal while completing her undergraduate degree in Biology.  It was there as a varsity athlete that she was exposed to the healing influence that her profession could have while recovering from various injuries incurred on the playing field.  The philosophies of Naturopathic Medicine resonated and took hold:  treat the whole person while establishing the root cause.

This fascination with the human body and its inherent healing powers inspired her to complete her studies at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC, one of only two such post graduate institutions in Canada.

Dr. Dragan was bestowed the Award of Clinical Excellence in her graduating year, an honour given to the practitioner who best demonstrates exemplary clinical diagnostic skills.  She was a representative for ProMedics, a Canadian leader in herbal supplements, and spent time as a youth leader in sport and in community groups.

When she is not treating patients or learning more about natural therapies, you can find her in the forest searching for herbs, playing soccer at the field or creating delicious plant-based meals.

Dr. Alex Dragan teaches Preventative Health Care at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition Vancouver campus.

  • PHC 005 Preventive Health Care

    Preventive Health Care emphasizes the significant factor of nutrition in the prevention of disease states. This course explores how proper nutrition can protect against or reverse many ailments including stress, inflammation, immune deficiencies, compromised brain health, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, asthma, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, arthritis, and cancer. Students will be exposed to current research developments and trends on phytochemicals, antioxidants, and nutraceuticals. Special attention in this course is given to the management of diseases of the cardiovascular system. This course instructs students to become familiar in detail with natural health strategies, dietary modifications, and supplement protocols to treat, prevent and reverse degenerative conditions. Students are taught and evaluated on specific dietary and lifestyle protocols in the prevention of disease. Learning Outcomes: • Understand the holistic viewpoint on the etiology of degenerative disease • Develop protocols for specific health conditions through the use of nutrition, lifestyle changes, therapeutic modalities, and nutraceuticals • Gain insight into the importance of why managing stress is critical for lowering the risk of disease and creating resilience • Exposure to evidence-based nutrition research to demonstrate preventive strategies in acute and chronic health conditions Preventive Health Care instructs future practitioners to recommend highly customized client protocols for a broad range of health conditions through the use of natural nutrition, lifestyle, holistic therapies, and supplementation. This course highlights the centrality of digestive health in the management of stress.