Fish Creek Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Klassen is a graduate of the Bastyr University of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle, WA., the leading educator of science-based natural medicine. This four-year doctoral program includes dissection anatomy, physiology, pathology and basic sciences common to all medical education, with the added benefit of learning botanical medicine, physical medicine, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, counselling and nutrition as treatment options. He completed his science prerequisites at Mount Royal College in Calgary, AB.

Dr. Klassen has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan. After a starting a career in the stressful world of Fortune 500 companies, he decided to make a radical change and enter the field of natural and alternative medicine. This experience gives him a real-world perspective on health challenges in our community, and a realistic point of view when relating to patients.

Dr. Klassen currently practices in Calgary, Alberta, where he and his wife make their home near Fish Creek. They are both volunteers with Fish Creek Provincial Park. Dr. Klassen is a member of the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, International Association of Colon Hydrotherapists and the American Academy for the Advancement of Medicine.

Dr. Klassen has a special interest in the naturopathic principle of "Docere" or "Doctor as Teacher". Accordingly, he teaches anatomy & physiology, cellular biology and pathology at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in addition to his public seminars in Preconception Healthcare, Fertility Management, children’s health and Stress adaptation. In addition, he does wellness consulting and health education for corporations and community organizations of many types.