Dr. Stephanie Spencer
Naturopathic Doctor
Education:
Dr. Spencer has completed eight years of post-secondary education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry while competing on a university soccer scholarship in the United States. She went on to graduate from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, earning her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) designation. She is also a certified practitioner through The Menopause Society, reflecting advanced training and expertise in midlife and menopausal health care. In addition to her formal training, Dr. Spencer dedicates countless hours each year to evidence-informed continuing education to ensure her patients receive care grounded in the most current research and best practices.
Approach:
Dr. Spencer is committed to building meaningful relationships with her patients and developing individualized, evidence-informed treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic health concerns. She values a collaborative, team-based approach, working closely with other health-care providers and equipping patients with the knowledge and support they need to be active participants in their own care. Her approach combines thorough diagnostics — including comprehensive history-taking and appropriate laboratory testing — with a broad range of treatment modalities such as clinical nutrition, natural health products (supplements), herbal medicine, and lifestyle counselling. She also holds prescriptive authority to provide medications when indicated.
Special Interests:
Women’s hormonal health (perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, PMS)
Digestive issues
Weight management and metabolic health
Cardiovascular health
Fatigue and stress
Allergies and immune system support
Mental health (such as anxiety and depression)
Sleep difficulties
Additional Certifications
Prescriptive authority, acupuncture, IV therapy, menopause society certified practitioner
