Dr. Lorne Swetlikoff, B.Sc., N.D.
President & Naturopathic Physician




Education:
1990 University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Cell & Developmental Biology
1994 Bastyr University, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional:
1995 Vancouver Naturopathic Clinic, practice emphasis on chronic disease, immune disorders and detoxification.

Service:
1999-2001 Director and Vice President of the B.C. Naturopathic Association
2002 – CNPBC Board member, currently President of the Board.

Notes:
Lectures, teaches and writes on natural medicine.

Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky, B.Sc., M.A., N.D.
Board Member, Naturopathic Physician




Education:
1981 Master of Arts, University of British Columbia, Medical Anthropology of Chinese Herbalism in “Chinatown” of Vancouver, B.C.
1985 National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional:
1985 EcoMed Health Centre, Vancouver
1993 EcoMed Wellness Spa & Clinic, Nanoose Bay, emphasizing detoxification & wellness
2003 EcoMed Clinic in Nanaimo & EcoMed Naturopathic Retreat on Gabriola Island

Service:
1985 – 1992 CNPBC Board Member & President

Notes:
Operator of the only in-patient facility for naturopathic care, frequent lecturer and writer on natural medicine, and an adjunct professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Karen Parmar, B.Sc., N.D.
Board Member, Naturopathic Physician





Education:
1994 - Acadia University, Bachelor of Science
2000 - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Profession:
2000 – Integrated Health Clinic™, Medical Director
Practice emphasis on fertility, pediatrics, and woman’s health.

Service:
2006-present – Co-chair Advisory Committee for Disaster and Pandemic Prepardness for the CNPBC
2007-present – CNPBC Board Member

Notes:
Co-authors and editorial on natural medicine.
Associate Physician for the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM), and associate physician member for the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC).
Lectures frequently on woman’s health and fertility.

Dr. Cameron McIntyre, B.Sc, RTR, ND.
Board Member, Naturopathic Physician




Education
1993 - University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience)
1998 - British Columbia Institute of Technology - Medical Imaging
2004 - Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine - Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional
2004- Lonsdale Naturopathic Clinic, North Vancouver BC, practice emphasis on pediatrics, allergy, neurological, immune, inflammation and dermatology.
2002-2009 - Professor of Diagnostic Imaging - Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.

Service
2004-2007- Quality Assurance Committee Member - College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.
2007-2009 - Interprofessional Liason Committee Chair - British Columbia Naturopathic Association.
2010 - Board Member- College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.

Notes
Lectures locally on pediatric health, learning challenges, allergy and immune conditions as well as neurological and neurochemical imbalance. DAN (defeat autism now) practitioner certification in 2008.

Richard Meyer
Board Member




Education:
1979 - 1982 Bachelor of Law, University of Victoria
1973 - 1979 Psychology Major, University of Victoria

Professional:
1982 to Present
Practiced law in Victoria and with the Province since 1993 where I am currently employed as a Barrister in the Civil Litigation Section.

Service:
1994 to Present Appointed to the Board of the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC as Public Member until February, 2003 and have remained as Chair of the Inquiry Committee
1994 President of the Victoria Bar Association
1992 - 1993 Chair of the Civil Litigation Sub Section, Canadian Bar Association
1992 - 1995 President, Victoria Racquet Club Minor Hockey
1991 - 1992 President, Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions
1985 -1986 City of Victoria Appointee and Chair of the Fernwood Community Centre Society
1981 - 1982 Third Year Representative, Law Students Society

Mary Manning
Board Member




Mary Manning is the President of Raven Lodge Ventures Inc. formerly Identity Management Incorporated. The organization provides senior consulting services to the Board and Executive Management levels of a wide range of corporate clients. Previously, she was the Director of Marketing for Touche Ross and as also held senior sales and marketing positions with Xerox Canada and West Canadian Graphic Industries. Ms. Manning has also been a full time classroom teacher and Department Head of an elementary school. Ms. Manning is a graduate of the Professional Development Programme with Simon Fraser University's Teacher Certification Programme.

Wesley Barnaby
Board Member




Wesley L. Barnaby is a Security Consultant, specializing in hazardous material recycling. Previous to this, he was the Manager of Transportation Services for ADESA Auctions Canada and the Transportation Supervisor for Star of the Sea Parish. Mr. Barnaby is an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and served as a Director for the Amos Ferguson Manor in Surrey, BC. He was also a member and Chapter Secretary of the American Society for Industrial Security. Mr. Barnaby was actively involved with the Canadian Forces for over 30 years as both a Regular and a Reserve Officer. He completed his Police Training at Mount Royal College, his Certified Protection Professional accreditation at the American Society for Industrial Security, and his Communications and Electronics Engineer Advanced Signals Officer training at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics.

Gary Bechard
Board Member




Gary Bechard is the President of Gane Holdings Ltd. Previously, he was a Claims Office Manager with the Insurance Corporation of BC. Active in the community, Mr. Bechard is currently a member of the Campbell River (CR) Downtown Business Improvement Association, the CR Loss Prevention Association, and the CR Chamber of Commerce. Previously, he was the Director of Officials and Registrar with the CR Salmon Kings Swim Club and a Director with the CR Youth Soccer Association, the CR Community Policing Association, and CR Crimestoppers.

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