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Dr. Pezhman Azad – “Dr. PJ”
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. PJ began his career in medicine by attending and training in various international medical platforms. He studied seven years of Medicine in Iran, and after graduating from the medical university, he started practicing as a Family Physician. During his training and practicing in various hospitals and clinics, he realized the importance of conventional western medicine for acute emergent care but also its limitations on assisting in the prevention and treatment of chronic disorders. Consequently, upon earning the title of Medical Doctor (MD) in Iran, Dr. PJ continued to pursue his passion for healing at a root level and helping people to have a better lifestyle. Upon finishing his education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), he obtained my degree to become a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and licensed to practice in British Columbia.
With the privilege of having both Western Medical knowledge and scientifically proven and evidence-based Natural Medical knowledge, he has a passionate vision to help patients to meet their goals and increase their quality of life.
During his practice as a Family Physician and Naturopathic Doctor, he has helped more than 5000 patients, with his main interest in Pain Management, Weight Management, Cosmetic Procedures, Hormone Balance, Lifestyle and Mental Counselling, Detoxification and Senior Health.
Accordingly, he offers a unique functional medicine approach to healthcare that involves identifying the biochemical and physiological imbalances within the individual to provide long-term health. With believing that each patient’s needs are unique, he provides patient- focused care by carefully investigating each patient’s comprehensive medical and family history. In addition, Dr. PJ conducts relevant physical examinations and interpretation of laboratory results to create a personalized treatment plan. His unique personalized treatment plans included a various number of modalities like:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Acupuncture
- Mental Health Counseling Botanical Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Physical Medicine
- Prevention
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Vitamin and Supplement Therapy Senior Health
- Massage and Cupping Therapy