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Who Am I?
My name is Dr. Michelle Gaucher and I am a licensed naturopathic doctor in Victoria, BC. I strive to help people feel their best so that they can perform their best. I am a health detective, investigating thoroughly to determine & treat the root cause of illness. I practice individualized medicine that tailors treatment specific for each patient, as I recognize that everyone is unique. My passion (and luckily it’s my job) is to provide patients with thorough, non-invasive and safer medical care that gives lasting results.
What is naturopathic medicine?
Naturopathic medicine focuses on the root cause of illness and providing individualized medicine. It combines both ancient and modern medical wisdom to treat individuals. Who can benefit from naturopathic medicine you ask? The answer is… EVERYONE! Naturopathic medicine can be used for almost every health concern as well as disease prevention and offers a wide range of treatment options. Click below to see treatments that I offer.
Why I became an naturopathic doctor
Similar to many other young university students, I worried about figuring out what I wanted to do with my life. I was (almost) always very interested and invested in the classes that I was taking, but initially I didn’t recognize any career that was quite right for me in the healthcare world. I was intrigued by the human mind & body and I knew that I wanted to focus on health and had a desire to help people feel their best. I realized how passionate I was about finding an evidence-based approach to medicine that would aim to treat the underlying problem of patients' health concerns and provide long-term results. I was always curious about the root causes of illness and disease and was passionate about individualized medicine that treated the whole person, not just the disease or symptoms. Once I discovered naturopathic medicine, it fit my health philosophy perfectly! When I experienced naturopathic medicine myself, I found relief from headaches and migraines that I had daily for 6 years that nothing else seemed to help. I continue to be headache-free years after I received treatment. This motivated me to help others in the same way.
Once I finished my B.Sc. in physiology and pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan, I headed to the West Coast to start my next 4 years of school at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in BC. I was able to treat various patients as a student clinician with the help of supervising naturopathic doctors. It was so rewarding to work with patients on their journey to health and make a lasting difference. I am continuously very grateful that I am able to help guide patients to optimal physical, mental and emotional health.
What I treat
I offer treatment for a variety of health conditions and concerns. I am a general practitioner, however my special interests include:
Digestive health (IBS, Crohn’s, colitis, heartburn, bloating, food sensitivities, SIBO)
Hormone regulation (cycle regulation, PMS, PMDD, PCOS, thyroid disorders, perimenopause, post-menopause)
Brain health (concussions, post-concussion syndrome, brain fog, mental fatigue)
Mold/Mycotoxin illness
Diabetes & glucose dysregulation (diabetes mellitus, MODY, LADA, insulin resistance)
Pain syndromes (headaches, migraines, TMJ syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia)
Mood, stress & energy (stress management, depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low energy, libido support)
Cardiovascular disease & Weight management (high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, weight loss)
As a naturopathic doctor serving south Vancouver Island, I acknowledge that the land that I live, work & play on is within the unceded territories of Lekwungen (Songhees and Esquimalt Nations), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSANEC peoples.
Dr. Michelle Gaucher, ND