Dr. Ni is a licensed Naturopathic Physician practicing in Coquitlam & Vancouver, British Columbia. She believes modern healthcare necessitates a blend of conventional medicine with evidence-based naturopathic medicine and she is committed to providing compassionate, attentive care. Dr. Ni encourages patients to take an active role in their health, and she is a strong believer in patient education empowering people to take action in their health.
Her philosophy is centred around health being a dynamic balance between mind, body and spirit. By fostering healthy individuals, healthy communities can be cultivated and enduring change can occur.
Through the use of acupuncture, lifestyle & nutritional counselling, botanicals, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, intravenous vitamins, and injection therapies, she works with the body in order to restore optimal function. Dr. Ni practices from a body-neutral approach and strongly believes in the mind’s ability to influence physical health - as such, she works hard to develop a strong rapport with her patients so they empowered and understood.
Dr. Ni’s broad base of knowledge and varied toolbox allows her to create comprehensive treatment plans centred around the your specific goals.
Dr. Ni grew up in Prince George, BC, where she spent the majority of her time enjoying the outdoors. Prior to Naturopathic Medical School, Dr. Ni’s academic journey began at Simon Fraser University. There she received her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and was a member of SFU’s Div. 2 NCAA Varsity Swim Team. During that time, she was named Most Valuable Player and achieved All-American Status.
Dr. Grace Ni | Naturopathic Physician
With her background of sports and molecular biology, Dr. Ni holds particular interest in chronic myofascial pain and the interplay between pain and the psyche.
Other areas of interest include:
Women’s Health: PCOS, menopause, endometriosis, PMDD, PMS
Autoimmune: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, hashimoto’s thyroiditis, celiac disease
Gut Health: IBS, IBD, SIBO, GERD, food intolerances
Chronic: diabetes, hypothyroidism, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, migraines
MSK: chronic muscle pain, tension headaches, sports injuries, chronic overuse injuries
Mental Health: stress & burnout, anxiety, depression
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Ni enjoys an active lifestyle and one can often find her reading, lifting weights or running, or indulging in desserts.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
BSc Molecular Biology & Biochemistry – Simon Fraser University
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Advanced Life Support (NALS) – Ohm Medical
Basic Life Saving (HCP-BLS) – St Johns Ambulance
Prescriptive Authority Certification – Therapeutics Initiative
Advanced IV Therapy - Dr. Ariel Jones, ND
Intravenous Nutrient Therapy - Dr. Stephen Kuprowsky, ND
Advanced Injection Therapies I - NARIT (Naturopathic Academy of Regenerative Injection Therapy)
Botox/Neuromodulators for Cosmetic Purposes - IIAM (International Institute of Aesthetic Medicine)
Acupuncture certification
IV therapy certification
Immunization certification
As a Naturopathic Physician serving the communities of the Coquitlam and the lower mainland, I acknowledge that the land on which I practice naturopathic medicine is within the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Kwikwetlem, Tsleil-Waututh, Qayqayt, and Katzie First Nations.
Dr. Ni is a member in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (BCNA), the College of Naturopathic Physicians in BC (CNPBC) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). She has pharmaceutical prescribing authority, and also holds certificates in acupuncture, immunization and intravenous therapies.
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is built on the foundational belief that the body has an innate capacity to repair and adapt. Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness to restore and establish optimal health by supporting the person's inherent self-healing process.
Naturopathic medicine emphasizes addressing the causes of disease and there is a focus on physical, mental, emotional, environmental and social factors that may be contributing to a person’s state of being.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Seeing an ND for the first time is similar to seeing an MD as all primary care providers review health history and request standard diagnostic tests.
Your initial consultation will involve an in-depth gathering of information regarding your chief concerns and health history. A physical exam may be performed and labs may be recommended to guide your treatment plan. An individualized treatment plan will be created, catered directly to your needs.
FOLLOWUP CONSULTATIONS
These are used to track progress around your health journey and address new concerns . Modalities that may be involved in your treatment plan include acupuncture, botanical medicine, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, injection therapy, intravenous therapy, clinical nutrition and lifestyle counselling and lab testing/re-testing.