Dominique Vanier ND, MSc

Dr. Dominique Vanier, ND, MSc, is a Naturopathic Doctor and currently sees patients in person and by telemedicine at Clarity Health Clinic in Burlington, Ontario. She has successfully passed both the Ontario pharmaceutical prescribing and intravenous (IV) therapy board-level exams. Dr. Vanier ND, MSc graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, where she obtained a four-year post-graduate Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.), during which she completed a 12-month clinical internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic. She is in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is a member of both the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Dr. Vanier, ND, MSc, has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Environmental) from Queen's University. She completed her chemistry thesis in 2009 on chemical hydrogen storage under the Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry. Dr. Vanier, ND, MSc, also has a Master of Environmental Science (M.Env.Sc.) from the University of Toronto. She has been a consultant for various organizations in the health industry, including A. Vogel/ Bioforce Canada and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and formerly developed economic and environmental policy in her role as Senior Policy Advisor for the Ontario provincial government.    

Dr. Vanier has completed a 2-year fellowship in gastrointestinal health through the Confident Clinician, further deepening her knowledge in complex digestive disorders. She has delivered educational presentations on digestive health to over 700 clinicians across Canada, covering topics such as disorders of gut–brain interaction (including IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). She regularly presents to healthcare professionals as part of national clinical education initiatives, sharing practical insights and evidence-informed approaches to managing complex digestive conditions. Dr. Vanier, ND, MSc, recently served five years as the Vice-Chair of the OAND Board of Directors and brings a perspective and understanding of policy and government to naturopathic medicine in Ontario. She lives in the Burlington area with her two young kids and spouse.