Melanie Young, ND

I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with over 8 years of direct patient care experience in preventative health and chronic disease management using nutrition and lifestyle interventions. I am skilled at evaluating and identifying gaps in patient care, and working collaboratively to implement realistic, sustainable and effective changes to support optimal health outcomes. I am passionate about applying evidence-based strategies to promote health and wellness in diverse populations and communities.

Owner & Naturopathic Doctor - Dr. Melanie Craig, ND

(2018-08)

• Conduct in depth health assessments including ordering and interpreting lab work to get a full picture of each patient's health status
• Research and develop treatment plans specific to each patient's needs, focusing on nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and chronic disease prevention
• Review patient progress, analyze data, and reassess as needed to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records via EMR
• Communicate and collaborate with family doctors and other medical specialists as needed to advocate for patient care beyond my scope of practice
• Organize and maintain all admin and operational functions of the practice including communications, scheduling and marketing

Associate Naturopathic Doctor - The Root Natural Health Clinic

(2017-11 - 2018-07)

• Worked as an associate Naturopathic Doctor with a general practice treating patients of all ages and various health concerns
• Completed individual patient assessments and developed treatment plans specific to each patient's needs
• Communicated with family doctors and other medical specialists as needed to advocate for patient care beyond my scope of practice
• Maintain complete and thorough EMR charts

Customer Service Representative / Physiotherapy Assistant / Kinesiologist / Quality Assurance Auditor - Lifemark Health Group - Calgary, AB

(2012-05 - 2016-12)

Occupied multiple roles in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary facility providing physiotherapy, massage therapy, vestibular therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and traditional Chinese medicine.

• Supported chronic disease rehab and patient behaviours change through supervised development and facilitation of exercise programs
• Contracted as an auditor of various types of medical and non-medical reports such us: IME, IPE, and FCE's. Assured client requests/questions were being answered, assured proper formatting, and identified grammatical errors

Doctor of Naturopathy - Naturopathic Medicine - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology - University of Calgary