Dr.
Klassen is a graduate of the Bastyr University of Naturopathic Medicine
in Seattle, WA., the leading educator of science-based natural
medicine. He practices in Calgary, Alberta at Fish Creek Naturopathic Medicine.
This four-year doctoral program includes dissection anatomy,
physiology, pathology and basic sciences common to all medical
education, with the added benefit of learning botanical medicine,
physical medicine, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, counseling and nutrition
as treatment options. He completed his science prerequisites at Mount
Royal College in Calgary, AB. Dr. Klassen has a Bachelor of Commerce
degree from the University of Saskatchewan. After a career in the
stressful world of Fortune 500 companies, he decided to make a radical
change into the emerging field of natural and alternative medicine.
This experience gives him a real-world perspective on health challenges
in our community. Dr. Klassen has a special interest in the
naturopathic principle of "Docere" or "Doctor as Teacher".
Accordingly, he teaches anatomy & physiology, cellular biology and
pathology at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in addition to
his public seminars in Preconception Healthcare, Fertility Management
and Stress adaptation. In addition, he does wellness consulting and
health education for individual organizations. Dr. Klassen is a member
of the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners, the Canadian
Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the American Academy for the
Advancement of Medicine.
Special Seminars attended include:
| Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
| Fertility Management |
| Whole Foods Detoxification |
| Intravenous therapies |
| Advanced Medical Life Support |
| Nutrigenomics |
| Prolotherapy |
| Colon Hydrotherapy |
Mission
“Our goal is to address each patient as an individual and use the intelligent healing power of nature to help the patient to
achieve more optimal health.” – Dr. Joe Klassen
Naturopathic Medicine
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Founded
upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines safe and
effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in
modern medicine. Naturopathic medicine is appropriate for the
management of a broad range of health conditions affecting all people
of all ages. Naturopathic physicians (ND's) are the highest-trained
practitioners in the broadest scope of naturopathic medical
modalities. In addition to the basic medical sciences and conventional
diagnostics, naturopathic education includes therapeutic nutrition,
botanical medicine, homeopathy, natural childbirth, classical Chinese
medicine, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, pharmacology
and minor surgery.
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine:
The naturopathic doctor will practice the art, science and spirit of
the profession to the best of his/her ability and judgment following
these principles of naturopathic medicine.
The naturopathic doctor:
| shalle ndeavour to first, do no harm; to provide the most effective health
care available with the least risk to his/her patients at all times.
(Primum Non Nocere)
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| shall recognize, respect and promote the self-healing power of nature
inherent in each individual human being. (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
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| shall strive to identify and remove the causes of illness, rather than to eliminate or suppress symptoms. (Tolle Causum)
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| shall educate his/her patients, inspire rational hope and encourage self-responsibility for health. (Doctor as Teacher)
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| shall treat each person by considering all individual health factors and influences. (Treat the Whole Person)
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| shall emphasize the condition of health to promote well-being and to prevent
diseases for the individual, each community and our world. (Health
Promotion, the Best Prevention) |
Contact Information
- Telephone
- 403 271-4500
- FAX
- 403 271-6500
- Postal address
- 2114 - 380 Canyon Meadows Dr. SE,
- Calgary, Alberta T2J 7C3
- Electronic mail
- General Information: jmklassen@nucleus.com
- Appointments: Reception
- Webmaster: jmklassen@nucleus.com
