Dr. Melissa Lee (ND)
Dr. Melissa Lee is a Canadian naturopathic physician passionate about supporting all aspects of physical, mental, and emotional health. Her goals are to maintain wellness and prevent health breakdowns, so clients can do what they need to do with more energy, confidence and focus. Most of all, she emphasizes comprehensive long-term solutions that keep life real.
Dr Lee’s areas of specialism include identifying and addressing the root causes of allergies, skin issues, digestive health concerns, hormonal dysregulation and stress. She is passionate about helping clients communicate with their bodies again, and listening to what the body is trying to convey through symptoms. Her unique style of incorporating physical medicine techniques such as Bowen and Total Body Modification, allows her to tailor nutritional, herbal and homeopathy treatments specific to each individual. Combined with her training in conventional pathology, pharmacology and diagnostic testing, Dr. Lee uses a mixture of Eastern and Western philosophies to prescribe both targeted and holistic treatments for people of all ages.
Dr Lee graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Canada following an undergraduate in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia, and a pre-medical internship in Beijing and Shanghai. She is licensed and registered with the British Columbia Naturopathic Association, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. She has received additional training under the lineage holder of Total Body Modification, Dr. Kevin Millet, in the art of subtle-influence medicine, as well as with renowned naturopathic homeopathy experts, Dr. Paul Herscu and Dr. Amy Rothenberg in a highly effective style of classical homeopathy.
In addition to caring for patients in clinic, she is also passionate about giving back to the community. Dr. Lee has volunteered with Natural Doctors International (NDI) to provide medical and naturopathic health care to poor communities in Nicaragua, giving health talks to local children and helping to build a local medicinal herb garden. She also enjoys volunteering with children in Scouts, imparting life skills and knowledge in fun and practical ways. In her personal life, she finds balance by going on hikes with rescue dogs, and practices tai chi and qi gong, which she has done for over 10 years
Areas of expertise:
Children and adults with allergies
Skin conditions
Digestive health challenges
Mental and emotional health (including stress and anxiety)
Addressing issues impacting energy and focus
Language: English and Cantonese