Dr. Maya Kuczma, N.D.

Dr. Maya Kuczma is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor at Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Victoria, and is a graduate from Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC. She completed a one-year residency at Integrative before becoming an Associate in private practice.

During her Naturopathic training, Dr. Kuczma completed extensive training in Primary Care Medicine with an emphasis on identifying the root cause of disease. Based on this training, much of her work focuses on lifestyle-based tools, including nutritional counselling and nervous system regulation. She has personal and professional experience with a variety of nutritional plans, including Paleo, Autoimmune Paleo, Whole 30 and ketogenic templates.

Dr. Kuczma has developed a special interest in a functional medicine approach to treating autoimmune diseases, as well as mitochondrial dysfunction and the role it plays in autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and aging. She works extensively with patients with these concerns, as well as:

• Food Sensitivities
• Allergies
• Digestive Issues
• Chronic Infections (particularly chronic viral infections such as Epstein Barr)
• Skin Conditions
• Mental Health

She has completed continuing education in:

• Hormone Optimization (via the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine)
• Ozone and Oxidative Therapies
• Genomic Medicine (with an emphasis on methylation and MTHFR genetic variants)
• Low-Dose Allergen Immunotherapy
• Intravenous Therapy
• Various injection techniques
• Treatment of Autoimmunity (via the Integrative Therapies Institute)

She is a contributing author to a number of physical medicine textbooks by ProHealth, including the Extremity Manual, Spinal Manual, Conditions Manual, and Muscle Manual (all 2014). She also works as a medical content and copywriter. Many of her articles can be found on the Integrative Blog.

I found Naturopathic Medicine after many years of struggling from the consequences of Celiac disease - including chronic pain, skin conditions, nutritional deficiencies, mood imbalances, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Naturopathic treatment, including a Paleo diet, nutritional supplements, IV therapy, prolotherapy, and ozone therapy has helped me to achieve relief from these symptoms, empowered me to identify what they were trying to tell me, and enabled me to live a full life.

My own experiences with naturopathy, combined with a lifelong fascination with the human body and mind, inspired me to become a healer.

Naturopathic school equipped me with an array of treatment modalities, but it was my personal recovery that taught me the art of medicine is in the orchestration. I practice using a model of health that reflects the unique structural, biochemical, and mental/emotional aspects of each person.

A good doctor knows all of these realms; a great doctor moves seamlessly between them depending on the needs of the patient at that time. I seek to find the root cause of what ails you, while valuing the vis medicatrix naturae – the body’s innate ability to heal.

I am dedicated to the lifestyle I promote. When I’m not in the office, I can be found in a boxing or Pilates class, weight lifting, creating nutritious recipes, or enjoying the company of loved ones. I live my life the same way I practice - with a passion for all things natural. I look forward to supporting you on your path to healing.