Dr. Carley Akehurst works hard to provide compassionate, comprehensive and evidence-based care for her patients. She was first introduced to complementary and alternative medicine through several international study abroad programs. After completing her Bachelors degree at UBC, she expanded her knowledge of the medical field by working with both MDs and NDs. After choosing a career in naturopathic medicine, Dr. Akehurst followed her heart to the Boucher Institute to complete her four year medical degree.
Dr. Akehurst believes that doctors play an important role as teachers, educating and empowering patients to achieve balance in their own lives. During an appointment, she will listen to your unique story and conduct a thorough health history, a focused physical exam and laboratory testing (if necessary). She will then recommend an individual treatment plan that may include a combination of pharmaceutical drugs, herbs, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle counselling, and nutritional supplementation. In her practice, Dr. Akehurst emphasizes integrating foundational scientific knowledge and modern research with the traditional philosophies and practices of naturopathic medicine.
During her training at Boucher, Dr. Akehurst worked in various clinical settings including the Family Naturopathic Clinic in Victoria and the Positive Living Society of BC in downtown Vancouver. Dr. Akehurst is highly trained in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease, immune dysfunction, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalance and stress and fatigue. She has a strong passion for family medicine. She has completed extensive continuing education in women’s and children’s health with renowned ND/midwives, Dr. Cathy Carlson-Rink and Dr. Mary Bove. Dr. Akehurst provides detailed birth education and support and has additional training and experience as a birth doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding consultant. Most recently, she has been a contributor to Let Them Eat Dirt – a book about bacteria and the role it plays in gut health in children. She is also a consultant for a local microbiome testing company.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Akehurst can be found spending time with her three children, husband and dog. She enjoys skiing or hiking the local mountains, reading a good book or cooking for family and friends.
This appointment is for patients with chronic lower urinary tract symptoms.
2 options
$35060 min
Blood Draw
$6015 min
InBody Scan
This appointment includes one InBody scan with a printed copy of your results.
Please note: This appointment does not include a review or assessment of the results.
If you would like your results…
$6010 min
InBody Scan & Assessment
This appointment is up to 30 minutes and involves an InBody scan and full review of the results with a naturopathic doctor.
$19525 min
Prescription Refill
This is for short-term prescription refills only if you are unable to come in for a follow up before your prescription expires.
If you have run out of your prescription, it means it is time for…
$3010 min
Been before
Naturopathic Visit
This appointment is for returning patients that need a 60 minute appointment.
2 options
$35060 min
Brief Return Naturopathic Visit
$9015 min
Extended Return Naturopathic Visit
Please book this appointment if you need a bit of extra time, or you have not seen the doctor in the last year.
$26545 min
Extended Return Visit
Please book this appointment if you need a bit of extra time, or you have not seen the doctor in the last year.
3 options
$26545 min
Return Naturopathic Visit
This is the most popular return visit with a Naturopathic Doctor. Please book this if you have seen the doctor within the last year.
3 options
$17530 min
Return Pediatric Naturopathic Visit
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$140–$175· 30 minFrom $140 to $175 for 30 min — the cheapest and the dearest naturopathic medicine appointments this clinic charges for.
Extended Return Pediatric Visit
Please book this appointment if you need a bit of extra time, or you have not seen the doctor in the last year.
