ABOUT US

ABOUT COAL HARBOUR

Meet Your CARE WELLNESS SUPPORT Providers

Dr. Farah El Menyawi, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

For as long as Farah can remember, she’s always wanted to be in a field learning about the human body. This led her to her first degree at the University of British Columbia, where she specialized in Cellular and Developmental biology.

After graduation, Farah knew that she wanted to take her curiosity outside of the lab and apply it to a more people-centred career. Farah immediately resonated with the foundations of Naturopathic Medicine and began her journey to become a Naturopathic Doctor.

Farah aspires to approach interactions with an open mind and curiosity towards science, culture, individual human experience, and how they all intersect. Farah hopes to create an openness that lends to genuine conversation. Her goal is to meet her patients where they are at and support them with a plan that is not only attainable but also sustainable.

Can’t wait to meet you!

Dr. Maria Martinez Florez, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

For Dr. Florez, a career in health was always a natural choice. Born in Colombia and raised in a family that valued an active lifestyle, she grew up immersed in sports. Her early experiences shaped her belief in the importance of health and wellness and this inspired her to pursue a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology at the University of Ottawa.​

When Dr. Florez discovered Naturopathic Medicine, she recognized that it perfectly aligned with her values—a patient-centred approach focused on identifying root causes and supporting overall wellness. She is dedicated to addressing all aspects of her patients’ health, considering their lifestyle, nutrition, sleep patterns, mental and emotional well-being, and personal goals. By offering evidence-based, individualized care and empowering her patients with education, Dr. Florez works alongside them to create an integrative plan that leads to meaningful, lasting improvements in their physical, mental, and emotional health.

Can’t wait to meet you!

Your Personalized Healing Journey

Initial Consultation

An opportunity for a deep dive into your health. Establish goals. Identify the next steps for treatment.

Diagnostics

May include a physical exam Laboratory testings Recommendations for imaging.

Strategic Treatment Plan

Review results and explore roots causes. Create a plan that is personalized. Establish monitoring plan.

Optimization

Continued optimization of lifestyle. Prevention of recurrence. Establishing foundations of health.

What to Expect From Your First Visit

Upon booking your initial assessment you can expect to spend 60 minutes with your practitioner – offering a thorough dive into all things your body and wellness.

Your Naturopathic Doctor will go through your past medical history, labs and imaging and current concerns. This may be followed by a physical exam and consideration of further testing. Once all the pieces are gathered together, a plan will be set that aligns with your goals and addresses the root cause of your concern.

In BC Naturopathic Doctors are considered primary health care professionals.

We are regulated under the Health Professions Act and licensed under the College of Naturopathic Physicians in BC.

Naturopathic Doctors are trained in:

Homeopathy (please note we do not practice homeopathy regularly)

Nutraceuticals

Lifestyle counseling (sleep, hydration, movement and exercise)

Intramuscular injections: Vitamin D3, NAD+, B12, MIC + Cr (methionine, inositol choline, chromium), Adrenal booster (High B-vitamins + AMP) and other boosters.

Clinic nutrition

Botanical medicine

Physical medicine (orthopedic assessment)

Acupuncture

We hold additional certifications in: 

Intravenous Therapy (vitamins, minerals, iron, glutathione, NAD+)

Acupuncture

Prescription authority

Advanced Injection Therapies for the peripheral skeleton (prolotherapy - for joints, tendons and ligament injuries) includes knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand and ankle. 

Advanced Injection Therapies for the Axial skeleton (only Dr.Farah)

Areas of interest:

Low energy/fatigue)

Stress and burnout

Mood (anxiety, depression, ADHD)

Sports injuries and performance 

Concussions and cognitive health

Digestive Health (IBS, IBD, GERD, PUD, H.pylori, SIBO, food intolerances etc.)

Hormonal imbalance (thyroid, women’s health and/or men’s health) -this could include things like hypothyroidism, PCOS, PMS, menopause, endometriosis

Allergies

Cardiovascular Health/Metabolic syndrome

Minor ailments

Aesthetics (Men and Women)

Neuromodulators

Therapeutic Botox 

Microneedling - hair

Microneedling with PRP - hair

PRP injections - hair

Plant exosomes add on - hair

Microneedling - face

Microneedling with PRP - hair 

PRP injections - face

Plant exosomes add on - face

PRP Microneedling

What Makes Us Different