Dr. Alexis Blanks

Being a naturopathic doctor is not just what I do for a living, it is a large part of who I am. I am inspired and passionate about what I do. Every week people tell me that they feel healthier - they have more energy, better mood, better sleep, better digestion, less allergies and they feel more like themselves. I am so privileged to help make this happen and to witness these changes. I have a thirst for new learning and constantly update and upgrade my skills and knowledge. A large portion of my continuing education centers around women's health and pediatrics. I love when my patients come to me for help with preconception, fertility and pregnancy - it's a time of life that I can relate to and enjoy working with. I am also totally fascinated by hormones, those tiny chemical messengers in our bodies that control so much. We are so complex! I completed my premedical studies with an undergraduate degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria. After one year teaching overseas, I enrolled at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto where I completed four years of training. I am trained in acupuncture, and I have extra certification in Bowen therapy, and in breastfeeding counseling. In 2010 I was awarded prescribing authority which means that when necessary, I can prescribe a range of pharmaceutical medications, including bio-identical hormones. When I'm not working, I am spending time with my family. I have a husband and two beautiful children. We love spending time in our garden and exploring our beautiful island.