Mission Statement

The following mission statement was composed by the Naturopathic physicians at the Centre for Natural Medicine including: Dr. Suzanne Danner ND, Dr. Dean Schrader ND and Dr. Gordon Sims ND, L.Ac

To develop a Centre dedicated to providing excellent Naturopathic and Classical Chinese medical care for Manitobans.

To endeavor to treat the root cause of the disease rather than the symptoms using Naturopathic and Classical Chinese medicine.

To treat the whole body.

To serve the public to the best of the cumulative skill and knowledge of the practioners.

To educate the patient regarding treatment choices.

To work cooperatively with other health care professionals in order to foster the best healing environment for the patient.

Naturopathic Physician's Oath

I dedicate myself to the service of humanity as a practitioner of the art and science of Naturopathic medicine.

I will honor my teachers and all who have preserved and developed this knowledge and dedicate myself to supporting the growth and evolution of Naturopathic medicine.

I will endeavor to continually improve my abilities as a healer through study, reflection and genuine concern for humanity. I will impart knowledge of the advanced healing arts to dedicated colleagues and students.

Through precept, lecture and example, I will assist and encourage others to strengthen their health, reduce risks for disease and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves, our families and future generations.

According to my best ability and judgment, I will use methods of treatment which follow the principles of Naturopathic medicine:

First of all, to do no harm.
To act in cooperation with the Healing Power of Nature.
To address the fundamental causes of disease.
To heal the whole person through individualized treatment.
To teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.

I will conduct my life and the practice of Naturopathic health care with vigilance, integrity and freedom from prejudice. I will abstain from voluntary acts of injustice and corruption. I will keep confidential whatever I am privileged to witness, whether professionally or privately, that should not be divulged.

With my whole heart, before this gathering of witnesses, as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, I pledge to remain true to this oath.

Centre for Natural Medicine 1218 Lorette Ave (1/2 block North of Grant and Nathaniel)