Began his practice in the living room of his apartment at which time he received a Master of Herbology degree from the Emerson College of Herbology. In the same year Emerson College awarded him a Fellowship for completing advanced study and training in Plant Botany, Natura Medica, Formulation, Botanic Medicine and Therapeutic Application.
Certified in Reflexology from the Reflexology Association of Canada. The art of Foot Reflexology fascinated David from very early on and it was one of the first courses he undertook to equip himself as a natural healer. He could write a sizeable book about the benefits and results Reflexology has been able to accomplish for his family and patients concerning many different types of health issues.
Certified in Colonic Irrigation by Dr. Wood, MD, ND of Chicago. Over the course of sixteen years, he performed at least 10,000 or more colonic irrigations until he closed up his Aylmer office in ’91 and his country clinic in 2001! He no longer provides this service but refers his patients out to other qualified Colon Therapists.
Graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Clinical Nutrition from Donsbach University School of Nutrition, California (school is no longer in operation).
Studied and received certification in Homeopathy from the Herbal and Wholistic Association of Canada (no longer in operation).
Awarded a Doctor of Nutritional Medicine (NMD) by the American Nutritional Medical Association (ANMA) from the John F. Kennedy College of Nutrimedical Arts and Sciences for completing requirements in five different modalities of nutritional medicine. Unfortunately, the ANMA is no longer active. As this degree was not recognized in Canada, he applied for and passed the requirements to practice as a Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner (RNCP). Along the way, he took several courses in Iridology and added that to his skills as a practitioner as well as numerous other educational courses in many other areas. For example, he studied Clinical Nutritional Urinalysis and Hair Analysis.
Received board certification from the Examining Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners – North America as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM). Doctors of Natural Medicine are natural health practitioners who are trained in the basic medical sciences as well as in traditional medicine and tailor such treatments to the needs of the individual in a way that acknowledges the patient as a participant in the healing process.
Began to undertake extracurricular studies in BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy). Over the ensuing years, David has continued to study and attend courses in this most remarkable field. Both women and men have responded wonderfully to the correction of hormonal imbalances, so much so that BHRT has become an area of specialty in his practise. All prescriptions required for the bioidentical hormones are provided by our Nurse Practitioner on staff.
Completed all requirements to receive a Diploma of Homeopathic Medicine [HD(RHom.)] from NUPATH(National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths).
Certified Health Coach and Certified First Line Therapy Coach: These certifications have been of great value as we guide our dieters through our Ideal Protein weight loss program. Since 2010, in our 2 clinics combined, we have helped our dieters lose almost 46,000 lbs and counting!!
Took training in Low Level Laser Therapy(LLLT) and is a Certified Laser Therapist.