Trudy Bricker, ROHP, PhD., DNM, DM (P)
Doctor of Pastoral Medicine
Dr. Trudy Bricker was attracted to helping the sick through natural medicine from an early age, particularly because of the influence of her grandmother’s work in her native Austria.
After coming to Canada she worked as a Dental Nurse in the 1960s, and later began practising herbal medicine as a Master Herbalist (MH). Her passion for the field led her to found the Heritage Health Centre in Kitchener along with her husband Larry in the 1980s, while at the same time earning qualifications as a Registered Nutritional Consultant, speaking at conferences and appearing on various talk shows.
Her caring and giving approach to helping the sick did not go unnoticed, and resulted in numerous awards and recognition both locally and internationally over the years. She is honoured to be listed in "Who's Who in Ontario" by nomination for her work.
1964 - Graduated in high standing as a Certified Dental Nurse
1985 - Graduated with a Master of Herbology from the Rio Grande Centre for Herbal Studies
1987 - Graduated as a Registered Nutritional Consultant from the Canadian Nutrition Institute with the highest marks ever achieved in the program
1988 - Attended numerous courses and lectures to update in areas such as phytotherapy, acupuncture, stress management and soft tissue work
1992 - Earned a PhD. in Medicine from the Open International University for Complimentary Medicine. Thesis explored a clinical approach to ALS using natural therapies.
1998 - Received professional designation of Registered Nutrition Consultant Practitioner (RP87-067) from the Nutritional Consultants Organization of Canada, now the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants.
2001 - Awarded Certificate in Homotoxicology from the International Society of Homotoxicology
2005 - awarded Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) from the World Organization of Natural Medicine
2007 - Awarded Certified Bio Puncture Practitioner (CBP) from Board of Natural Medicine Doctors and Practitioners
2009 - Designated as a Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner (ROHP) by the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants.
2010 - Received ecclesiastical license as Doctor of Pastoral Medicine, DM (P) from the Pastoral Medical Association International.
2010 - Appointed Advisor for Canada, Pastoral Medical Association International Advisory Board.
Public lectures she has given include:
- Fergus Hospital Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia support group
- University of Guelph School of Nutrition
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- The Consumer Health Organization of Canada
- Association of Pharmacists for Ontario.
Dr. Trudy as she is fondly known, continues to pray, research and study, always advancing to better serve her patients. As a strong believer, she works as a servant for the glory of God.
