About Us

A New Leaf Naturopathic Clinic offers the lower mainland a “one-stop-shop” for alternative medicine. The practitioners—Dr. Alison Vandekerkhove, Dr. Jamie Gallant, and Dr. Cathryn Coe—combine a wide range of approaches to naturopathic healthcare including, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, deep tissue massage, prolotherapy, neural therapy, IV therapies, nutritional support, homeopathy, and herbal treatments. At A New Leaf, patients also enjoy the convenience of in house laboratory testing to better discern the root of their health concerns. These tests range from food sensitivities to hormone panels. A New Leaf is on the cutting edge of naturopathic medicine. The clinic’s practitioners are committed to continually learning and evolving as naturopathic physicians and are driven to work with patients, as well as their existing medical team, to resolve the hidden causes of chronic disease. Dr. Vandekerkhove, Dr. Gallant, and Dr. Coe prioritize working together with patients to adapt treatments to each patient’s unique lifestyle choices.

Dr. Alison Vandekerkhove
Dr. Alison Vandekerkhove earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of British Columbia and went on to study as a pioneer student at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Vandekerkhove, affectionately known by patients as Dr. Alison, treats a wide array of health concerns from infant and children’s health to seniors’ concerns. She is particularly interested in treating arthritis, digestive health, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, cardiovascular health, allergies, and skin conditions. Dr. Alison is a strong believer in scientific-based holistic health care. Both children and parents welcome a trip to the doctor when Dr. Alison is in the office, as she makes visits fun and informative. Beyond being a licensed naturopathic physician, Dr. Alison has further training in breastfeeding counseling, chelation therapy, and acupuncture.

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Dr. Jamie Gallant
Dr. Jamie Gallant has been working in the natural health industry for over 10 years. Also a graduate of the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Gallant integrates physical medicine, nervous system work, along with traditional naturopathic medicine. Dr. Gallant’s special interest areas include sports medicine, muculoskeletal injuries, allergies, cardiovascular health, and nervous system disregulation. In addition to his Naturopathic license, Dr. Gallant has received additional training in prolotherapy, applied kinesiology, and acupuncture. Dr. Gallant has an extremely holistic approach to healing, combining the aforementioned techniques in treating the whole person, as opposed to the disease alone. Click to read more about Dr. Gallant's philosophy.

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Dr. Cathryn Coe
Dr. Cathryn Coe is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. In her practice as a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Coe emphasizes patient education and good communication. Among the many diseases seen in practice, Dr. Coe has special interests in fibromyalgia and related disorders, allergies and sensitivities, stress management, mental and emotional health, hormonal health for men and women, as well as childhood illnesses and autoimmune diseases.  Dr. Coe welcomes invitations to speak for community groups and organizations. Dr. Coe has additional certification in acupuncture and regularly attends courses and conferences in Naturopathic Medicine to stay current with the latest research in this field.

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Linda, Sally and Leah
A New Leaf’s reception team, Marla and Sally instantly make patients feel comfortable and welcome when they come into the clinic. They will greet you with a smile and will likely offer you a cup of tea while you wait for your appointment. A critical component of the clinic’s team, Marla and Sally take care of the nuts and bolts of life at A New Leaf, managing the dispensary, checking-in patients, booking appointments, conducting research, and, of course, running around after the doctors making sure everything is filed in the right place!