Dr. Mercer and Dr. O'Brien obtained their Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degrees from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). The CCNM is one of only six accredited medical schools in North America offering four years of formal studies in Naturopathic Medicine. In addition, they both hold Bachelor degrees in science.
Together they help individuals learn to heal by treating patients one-on-one, and by working in the community teaching continuing education courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUN). They often organize and speak at seminars, trade shows, and corporate wellness events, such as the CCFC Educational Symposium.
Biographies
Dr. Kathleen Mercer was born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland. After receiving her first Bachelor of Science Degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland, she moved to Asia to teach English and travel. During this time she became interested in Chinese Medicine and decided to return to Canada and further her studies in Naturopathic Medicine. Already having chosen Medicine as a life path, Dr. Mercer felt Naturopathic Medicine encompassed principles of health care that could complement conventional medicine including; prevention, do no harm, doctor as teacher, stimulate the body's own vital force to do the healing, healing power of nature, patient as an individual, finding and treating the root cause of disease.
Dr. Mercer graduated in 2000 from CCNM. She held a successful and busy practice in Orangeville, ON for 3 years. She returned to Newfoundland with her family to practice Naturopathic Medicine on the island.
Dr. Mercer's agenda incorporates many outreach projects to the public including talks, seminars, and community events. Environmentalism is part of her life and platform. She and her husband are currently living in Conception Bay North and raising three young children.
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Dr. Tanya O'Brien
received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from St. Francis Xavier University where she
discovered her passion for health and healing. She worked as a nutritionist at a
Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic after graduating and realized there was still a lot more
she wanted to learn so she furthered her studies at CCNM, graduating in 2008.
Dr. O'Brien's sole interest is in helping others heal themselves. Her approach to health care is very holistic, considering all aspects of an individual's health and life style. In her studies she has worked with a diverse patient base, treating a multitude of physical and mental ailments. She worked in two inner city clinics in Toronto focusing on patients in the homeless and low-income populations. Beyond her training at CCNM, Dr. O'Brien has a clinical background working as a nutritionist.
Recently returning to her roots in St. John's, Dr. O'Brien has begun her practice in complementary medicine with a special interest in Women's Health, Pediatric care, acupuncture and herbal medicine. She looks forward to helping the local community in finding their ability to heal themselves through a natural and holistic approach.