Skin Health That Starts From Within
Integrative dermatology and naturopathic skin care for acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and aging skin in British Columbia.
Women’s Hormones
Acne
PCOS
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes Mellitus
Cushing Syndrome
Rosacea
Vitiligo
Psoriasis
Eczema
Your skin is not separate from your health. It is a direct reflection of it.
When something shows up on your skin, whether it is acne, redness, dryness, or premature aging, it is rarely just a surface issue. More often, it is a signal. A sign that something internal needs attention. Hormonal imbalance, gut dysfunction, chronic inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, and stress often reveal themselves through the skin before they appear anywhere else.
This is where integrative skin care differs fundamentally from conventional dermatology. Rather than focusing only on what appears on the surface, I look at what may be driving it underneath and treat the whole person, not just the symptom.
Skin Conditions I Support
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Acne is one of the most misunderstood skin conditions in conventional medicine. Topical treatments and antibiotics address the surface but rarely resolve the root cause. Whether your breakouts are driven by hormonal fluctuation, gut dysbiosis, insulin resistance, or nutritional deficiency — I work to identify the specific driver and address it directly.
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Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition with strong connections to gut health, immune function, and nervous system reactivity. I support rosacea patients through a combination of anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut restoration, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle modifications that reduce flare frequency and severity over time.
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Eczema is an immune mediated condition with deep roots in gut health, food sensitivities, and environmental triggers. My approach identifies and addresses the underlying immune and digestive drivers so your skin can heal from the inside rather than being managed with topical steroids indefinitely.
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An autoimmune skin condition driven by systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation. I work with psoriasis patients to reduce inflammatory load, support gut and liver function, and calm immune reactivity through an evidence-informed integrative protocol.
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Collagen production, skin hydration, and elasticity are all influenced by nutrition, hormonal status, oxidative stress, and cellular health. I combine internal naturopathic support with aesthetic treatments where appropriate to address aging skin comprehensively — from the inside out and the outside in.
How I Approach Skin Health
Identifying the Internal Driver
Every skin health patient begins with a thorough assessment of their health history, diet, hormonal status, digestive function, and lifestyle. Skin concerns rarely exist in isolation and the internal picture almost always tells us where to look first.
Comprehensive Lab Testing
Targeted lab work helps identify hormonal imbalances, inflammatory markers, nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, and gut dysfunction that may be contributing to your skin concerns. Testing removes the guesswork and gives us a clear clinical foundation to work from.
Nutritional and Gut Health Support
The gut-skin connection is one of the most well-established relationships in integrative medicine. I use targeted nutrition, elimination protocols, and gut restoration strategies to reduce the inflammatory and digestive drivers that show up on your skin.
Botanical and Nutraceutical Support
Evidence-informed supplementation including zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, probiotics, and skin-specific botanicals can meaningfully support skin healing when prescribed correctly and tailored to your individual picture.
IV Therapy
Intravenous glutathione, high dose Vitamin C, and targeted antioxidant drips deliver skin-supporting nutrients directly at a cellular level — improving brightness, reducing inflammation, and supporting long term skin quality from within
Medical Aesthetic Treatments
For patients whose goals include both internal skin health and visible aesthetic improvement, I integrate medical aesthetic treatments including PRP, microneedling, skin boosters, and exosome therapy where clinically appropriate. Internal health and external aesthetics work best when addressed together.
What to Expect
“The skin tells a story about what is happening inside the body. My role is to read that story carefully and address what it is actually saying, not just what it looks like on the surface.”
Skin health is a process, not a quick fix. Most chronic skin conditions have developed over months or years and respond best to a consistent, layered approach over time.
Most patients begin to notice meaningful improvement within 8 to 12 weeks of starting a well-designed protocol. The timeline varies depending on the condition, its severity, and how the body responds. I work with you consistently throughout, adjusting your plan as your skin evolves and your health picture changes.
Is This Right for You?
You may benefit from integrative skin health care if you are experiencing any of the following:
Persistent acne that has not responded to topical treatments or antibiotics. Hormonal breakouts around your cycle. Rosacea flares that feel unpredictable and difficult to manage. Eczema or psoriasis that returns despite conventional treatment. Dull, congested, or uneven skin tone with no clear cause. Premature aging, loss of elasticity, or skin texture changes. A sense that your skin concerns are connected to something internal that has never been properly investigated.
If any of these resonate, a consultation is where we begin
Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You Something
If you have been treating the surface without addressing what is underneath, there is a better way. Book a consultation and let us find out what your skin is actually asking for.
More Services
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IV Therapy
Nutrient IV, NAD+, immune, energy, skin health
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Weight Management
Medically guided, metabolic, hormonal factors
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Hormonal Health
PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, hormonal balancing
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Gut Health
Digestive health, microbiome, inflammation, bloating
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Nutritional Counseling
Lifestyle-based nutrition, sustainable plans
