Please be aware that we are in the process of re-branding at the clinic. Selkirk Naturopathic Clinic is now called “Thrive Natural Health.” We still have the same wonderful doctors, booking options, and services, just with a new name and some fresh signage.

Counselling

The counselling that I offer recognizes that there is a spiritual thread that weaves itself throughout our lives, though often we become blocked, stuck, or unaware of how to reconnect back to this thread - our soul or heart center. When we are in alignment with our authentic self, life is easy and flows almost seamlessly, but when we become disconnected, we can experience anxiety, fearfulness,... Read More

The counselling that I offer recognizes that there is a spiritual thread that weaves itself throughout our lives, though often we become blocked, stuck, or unaware of how to reconnect back to this thread - our soul or heart center. When we are in alignment with our authentic self, life is easy and flows almost seamlessly, but when we become disconnected, we can experience anxiety, fearfulness, irritability, and depression. We feel lost and confused, and it often manifests as being stuck in an uninspiring job, having difficulties in relationships, or feeling trapped in past traumas - unable to process through to completion. As humans, our tendency is to reach for things that comfort and distract us, which can lead down a path of attachments and addictions. This can create a cycle of guilt and shame. I can help you stop that cycle by compassionately reflecting back to you the truth of who you are.

Powerful emotions such as grief, fear, pain, loss, sadness, anger, and rage can be difficult to experience. I gently soften the edges and teach you how to honor the emotions that arise, and allow them to flow through you to be released, so you can regain clarity and attune to your inner guidance. When you are in alignment, it is easier for you to choose the path that brings you greater degrees of joy, peace, happiness, and fulfillment. You then hold a higher vibration, and radiate that energy out into the world.

My focus is in balancing and integrating mind, body, and spirit. I help you to understand how perfectly imperfect you are, and why you are exactly as you should be in every single moment. And then how to change, should your awareness decide change is necessary. I ask questions from a place of nonjudgmental curiosity, in the hopes of expanding your consciousness, by inviting you to see your life from a broader perspective. The more we see and feel, the greater clarity we gain, and the easier it is to move through our struggles.

Who am I? I resonate with the term "starseed" - I incarnated at this present time in humanity's history to aid the great shift of consciousness that is now occurring. I brought with me gifts of empathy, sensitivity, and gentle, loving compassion with the hope of re-igniting the spark of divinity in those who request my assistance. I am here to help you remember who you are.

Insurance note: I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counsellors of Canada. Please check with your extended insurance provider about the type of coverage they offer. If they currently only cover Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs), you may wish to approach them about covering Registered Therapeutic Counsellors. I do have resources that can help you with this, if you are interested please send me an email or contact our front desk.


Naturopathic Medicine

Our naturopathic doctors are all licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia to practice naturopathic medicine in British Columbia. We can bill direct to most extended health insurance companies to cover part or all of your naturopathic visit fees.

Dr. Faaria Karim, ND, strives to enhance and elevate her patients’ lives by educating and empowering them to feel vibrant, strong and energized. She blends clinical expertise with research evidence to address the underlying cause of symptoms to help solve her patients’ health challenges.

Dr. Karim holds both a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree and a Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Before moving back home to Vancouver, she completed a rigourous residency program at a well-established, integrated clinic in Portland, OR. She was very fortunate to learn from and work with some of the best practitioners in the fields of fertility, women’s health and digestive health and continues to focus in these areas today.

She most commonly serves people who struggle with infertility, thyroid conditions, fatigue, PCOS, PMS, hormones, peri-menopause and menopause, complaints in pregnancy, IBS, food sensitivities, SIBO, Crohns and colitis, and autoimmune conditions.

She is licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians in British Columbia and is certified in Prescription Authority and Acupuncture.

To learn more about how Dr. Karim can support you, visit www.drfaariakarim.com.

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I support and guide individuals on their journey to full health, with a focus on motivating, educating and empowering those who work with me to create balance in their mind, body and spirit.

I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology from UBC and became a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) in 2010. I am licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) and a member of the British Columbia’s Naturopathic Doctors (BCND).

After 7 years in practice as an ND, I wanted to explore deeper layers of healing – particularly, how the emotional and spiritual aspects of our health impact the totality of our wellbeing. In 2019, I headed back to school, and three years later I graduated from Clearmind International Institute with a diploma in Transpersonal Therapeutic Counselling. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) and am licensed with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT).

I have a special interest in women’s health, fertility, recurring miscarriages, gastrointestinal complaints, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, depression, grief, and feeling misaligned with one’s purpose in life.

I have a special calling to work with individuals who identify as light workers, star seeds, and old souls. These terms describe humans who have incarnated on Earth with the purpose of aiding humanity and Mother Gaia; shifting the direction that our planet is currently heading in into a more loving existence. These are unique individuals who often have challenging upbringings and feel like they never quite fit in. Life on Earth can be very challenging for those of us who fall into one or more of these categories – we tend to be highly sensitive, more empathetic, and are viscerally impacted by what we see around us (violence, corruption, destruction of planet Earth, etc.) Yet, we feel we have a profound mission to accomplish: raising the vibration of the planet, and paving the way for a New Earth, embodied by unity consciousness, harmony and peaceful cooperation among all.

I am constantly healing, re-balancing and evolving my own physical and emotional wellbeing, while continually deepening my connection to Source. I believe life is a journey and there are no mistakes or wrong choices, only exploration, learning and growth. This is how we evolve, how we become more loving, kind and compassionate with others, and then - the ultimate journey! - how we learn to turn that love towards ourselves.

If you are looking for a gentle, warm presence to support you on your path to wholeness, I believe, on an energetic level we are all One, and I treat others the way I would want them to treat me: with respect, compassion, and care.

I look forward to meeting you!

I support and guide individuals on their journey to full health, with a focus on motivating, educ... Read More

Dr. Aggie Matusik, ND has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine for the past 10 years in North Burnaby, BC. She recently relocated with her family to Maple Ridge and is excited to join Selkirk Naturopathic Clinic.

In her family practice, Dr. Matusik focuses on assisting her patients in achieving optimal health by addressing the underlying cause of symptoms. Conditions often treated are women’s health issues such as peri-menopause and menopause, PMS, fertility concerns, fatigue, anxiety and depression, thyroid disorders, stress related complaints, digestive concerns and neurological disorders. Dr. Matusik provides a patient centered approach to health by utilizing naturopathic modalities to form comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. In addition, she has additional training and certification to do acupuncture, chelation therapy, IV therapy such as high dose Vitamin C treatments and individualized vitamin and mineral cocktails. Dr. Matusik also has BC prescriptive authority.

For more information regarding Dr. Matusik’s approach please visit www.drmatusik.com

Dr. Aggie Matusik, ND has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine for the past 10 years in North Bu... Read More

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