Dr. Irene Karatzas ND

Academic Education

2005 Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine;(CCNM); Naturopathic Doctor
1999-2001 University Of British Columbia. Pre-medical Sciences.
1994-2000 –Simon Fraser University: Bachelor of Arts (BA) French and Spanish Literature Degree.

Memberships/Affiliations

Naturopathic Academy Of Therapeutic Injection (NATI)
Active member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA)
Canadian Naturopathic Association (CAND)
Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

Conferences/Seminars Attended:

2007 Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection module
2006 Introductory and Advanced Naturopathic Injection and IV Therapy Seminar
2006 Advancing Natural Medicine (BCNA) Conference
2006 Metagenics Educational Program. (Seattle)
2001-2004 Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors Conventions
2004 American Association Naturopathic Physicians 19th annual Convention and Exposition, Seattle, WA
2003 Orthomolecular conference (Toronto)
2002 Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Convention; Vancouver B.C.

Lecture topics attended:

2007 Naturopathic Academy Of Therapeutic Injection (NATI): Indepth training in Myofascial trigger point injection, Neural therapy, and French Mesotherapy for pain disorders and reduction of fatty deposits.
2006 New Advances In The Nutritional Support Of Autoimmune Disease By: Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD (Seattle)

• Defining Autoimmune Diseases from a 21st Century Perspective.
• What Causes Immune Imbalances in Autoimmune Diseases.
• Diet as an Environmental factor in Autoimmune Diseases.
• Immunology Of The Gastrointestinal Tract And Autoimmune Disorders.
• Estrogen Metabolism And Detoxification Pathways associated with Autoimmune Diseases with Emphasis on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

2005 American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 19the Annual Convention & Exposition (Seattle)

• Acupuncture: Common Injuries of the Neck & Upper Extremity. By: Matt Carlson L.Ac.
• Heavy Metal Day. By: Walter Crinnion, N.D., Lyn Patrick, N.D., David Quig PhD.
• Clinical Issues & Updates in Women's Health. By: Tori Hudson, N.D.
• Herbal Formulating: An Inside View. By: Robin Dipasquale, N.D.
• Tolle Causum (find the cause); The History in Physical Medicine. By Robert Martinez, D.C., N.D.
• Sleep: Understanding & Solving Our Growing Epidemic. Presented By: Richard K. Maurer, N.D.
• Hypercholesterolemia: Does the Science support the Treatments. By: Robert Abell, ND, LAc.
• Prevention and Treatment Of Post Stroke Sequelae with Natural and Complementary Therapies.
  By: Greg Eckel, N.D., L.AC, Greg Nigh, N.D., L..Ac.
• Integrative Oncology: Herbal Therapies in The Naturopathic Co-management of Selected Cancers.
  By: Lise Alschuler, N.D.
• Infertility: Natural Treatments and Successes. By: Sara Thyr, ND.
• Vitalism In Menopsuse. By: Deborah Frances, N.D., Jill Stansbury, N.D., Debra Brammer, N.D., Robin Dipasquale, N.D.

2003 32nd Annual Nutritional Medicine Today Orthomolecular Conference (Toronto)

• Orthomolcular Treatment for Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative disorders. Presented By: Georg Wenzel M.D.
• Carl C. Pfeiffer Memorial lecture. By: Abram Hoffer. M.D., PhD.
• Linus Pauling Institute Update. Presented By: Stephen Lawson.
• Vitamin B3: New Therapeutic Applications. Presented By: Johnathan Prousky, N.D.

2003 Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). (Ontario)

• Diabetes and Flavonoids. Presented By: Russel B. Marz, N.D., L.Ac.
• Molecules of Emotion. Presented By; Candace B. Pert PhD.
• Nutrition and hepatitis C. Presented By: Lyn Patrick, N.D.
• Translating 19th Century Philosophy into 21st Century medicine. Presented By: Jared L. Zeff, N.D., L..Ac.
• Old Plants, New Discoveries, Presented By: Paul Saunders, N.D., M.Sc., PhD.
• Personalized Medicine: Acheiving Your Genetic Potential. Presented By: Kelly Farnsworth D.C., N.D., Nigma Sciortino, N.D.

2002 Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). (Ontario)

• Naturopathic Therapeutics: The Marriage of Past and Present. Presented By: Bill mitchell, N.D.
• Why Dentistry and Naturopathic Medicine Must Meet. Presented By: Dick Thom, DDS, N.D.
• A Naturopathic Approach to Eating Disorders. Presented By Lyn Patrick, N.D.
• Various Therapies For People With Cancer. Presented By: Daniel Rubin, N.D.
• Homeopathic Treatment Of ADHD. Presented By; Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., DHANP, MSW.

2002 Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Convention (British Columbia)

• Naturopathic Clinical Theory. Presented By: Jared L.Zeff, N.D.
• Chronic Bladder Infections. Presented By: Molly Linton, N.D., LM.
• Nutritional Update. Presented By: Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
• Clinical Nutrition Update. Presented By: Steven Austin, N.D.
  

2002 Alternative and Medical Society (AIMS) at University of British Columbia (3rd Annual Conference)

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