Dr. Jennifer Kerr, ND

Dr. Jennifer Kerr, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor who completed her medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine – Boucher Campus. Throughout her education, she regularly shadowed conventional medical doctors, gaining valuable insight into the broader healthcare system and identifying key areas where naturopathic medicine can bridge existing gaps. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Neuropsychology from Acadia University in Nova Scotia.

Dr. Kerr brings a unique and balanced approach to patient care by integrating evidence-based science with traditional healing practices. She has pursued advanced mentorship in urology and gynecology under the expert guidance of Ruth Kriz. Gaining knowledge in the treatment of chronic and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI’s), interstitial cystitis, kidney disease, bacterial vaginosis, chronic yeast infections, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and beyond.

Dr. Kerr continues to deepen her education, with ongoing studies in immunology, chronic infections and gynecology. She has received additional certification in ozone therapy and applies ozone insufflation and major autohemotherapy (MAH) in her chronic infection practice. She is also certified in medical abortion and is proud to offer this service at IHC.

Dr. Kerr is a member of the Ehlers-Danlos society and has additional training in treating MCAS/EDS/POTS.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kerr is a dedicated teacher. She teaches subjects including anatomy, cadaver lab, orthopaedic medicine, and clinical diagnosis at CCNM.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Kerr finds inspiration in nature. She enjoys hiking through British Columbia’s wilderness and exploring the healing properties of plants as an avid ethnobotany enthusiast.

Areas of focus

• Urinary health (UTI, interstitial cystitis, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, kidney disease, pelvic congestion syndrome)
• Mental health (depression, anxiety, c-PTSD)
• Immune health and chronic infections (chronic pneumonia, chronic gynecologic infections, CFS/ME, MCAS, EDS, POTS, autoimmune disease)

Education

• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, CCNM-Boucher, Vancouver, Canada
• Bachelor of Science, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS.

Memberships:

• College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC
• British Columbia Naturopathic Doctors
• Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
• The Ehlers-Danlos society

Certifications

• Prescriptive Authority
• Intravenous Therapies & Iron infusions
• Acupuncture
• Medical Abortion (MA)
• Ozone & Oxidative therapies
• Histamine intolerance & MCAS literate provider