Chanchal Cabrera, MSc, FNIMH, (RH)AHG, Medical Herbalist

Resume & Work Experience

Qualifications Currently HeldMaster of Science degree in Herbal Medicine from the University of Wales (2003)Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK) (since1987) Made a Fellow in 2009Professional member of the American Herbalists Guild (since 1993)Professional member of the Canadian Herbalists Association of BC (since 1992)Member of the Institute of Allergy TherapistsDiploma in Swedish and Relaxation MassageCertified Horticulture TherapistPositions Currently HeldFaculty chair in Botanical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, New Westminster, BC. since 2004.Board Member of the Canadian Herbalists Association of BC (elected 2010)BC representative on the Federal Canadian Council of Herbal AssociationsMember of the board of advisors for Dominion Herbal College (Vancouver)Member of the board of advisors of the Journal of the American Herbalists GuildMember of the Education Committee of the American Herbalists GuildMember of the board of advisors to A.Vogel Institute (Bioforce), CanadaContributing editor to Medical Herbalism newsletterTechnical consultant for Rodale Press, Reader s Digest and Storey PublishingBoard member of the Comox Valley Land Trust (conservation and land protection group)Board member of Gardens without Borders (horticulture therapy association)Businesses foundedThe Herbal Treatment Clinic (Glasgow, Scotland) 1987 – 1989The Galen Natural Therapy Center (Vancouver) 1991 – 1993The Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary (Vancouver) 1993 2004Cabrera Consultants 2005 to presentClinical experience

In clinical practice since 1987, seeing 10 12 patients per week, practicing as a medical herbalist, nutritionist and aromatherapist. Individual consultations and customized prescribing of herbal and nutritional protocols for optimal wellness. Management (1993 2004) of a multi-disciplinary clinic with a variety of practitioners offering different services. Approved as a clinical preceptor by the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (Portland, Oregon), Bastyr University (Seattle) and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK) to teach clinical skills to naturopathic and herbal medicine students. Participated in grand rounds with the doctors of BC Women s Hospital and have lectured on alternative approaches to treating HIV and AIDS at St. Paul s Hospital, and on natural medicines for cancer at UBC.Teaching experienceFaculty chair and senior lecturer in Botanical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, New Westminster, BC. since 2004 to presentVisiting faculty at Middlesex University (London UK), The School of Phytotherapy (UK), Bastyr University (Seattle), Dominion Herbal College (Vancouver) and National College of Naturopathic Medicine (Portland)Presently engaged in designing and implementing experiential clinical training in herbal medicine for health care professionals for a bi-coastal natural medicine center that specializes in cancer and AIDS.Currently recognized as a mentor by the American Herbalists Guild and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK).Administrative and developmental workEmployed from 1993 – 1996 by the Coastal Mountain College of Healing Arts (formerly Wild Rose College of Natural Healing) in the position of Director of Herbal Studies. My responsibilities included the design, development and implementation of a three month Wildcrafting intensive, a one year training in the business of herbs and a three year full time Clinical Herbalist training program. I handled all the administrative protocol and coordinated the needs and schedules of 38 instructors and almost 100 students annually.Employed by Dominion Herbal College, Vancouver from 1990 – 1993 as Dean of Academic Studies. During this time I created and delivered a three year part time program in clinical herbal therapy.Employed since 2004 as Faculty chair in Botanical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, New Westminster, BC. Responsible for curriculum design delivery and development for 150 students a year.Papers publishedMedical Herbalism Newsletter (contributing editor )The Townsend Letter for DoctorsThe Canadian Journal of HerbalismThe European Journal of Herbal MedicineCanadian Herb Society NewsletterAmerican Herb Association NewsletterCanadian Association of Herbal Practitioners NewsletterComox Valley Health and Recreation GuidePapers Presented

Over 60 papers presented at conferences and symposiums since 1991, in Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.Media exposureThe Rafe Mair Show – CKNW and AM600 (most frequent repeat guest over 12 years)The Fanny Keifer Show – CKNWHouse Calls – The Art Hister Show CKNWHealthy Living with Croft Woodruff (AM 1040)The Alive Show – CBC6 o’clock News – CBCEvening News – BCTVEvening News – CTVThe Robert Crayhon Show (New York)Awards receivedJuly 1999 – The Ella Birznek award for outstanding contribution to the furtherance of professional herbalism.August 1999 – The American Herbalists Guild esteemed colleague honor rollSeptember 2009 Fellowship in the National Institute of Medical Herbalists

Other Relevant Work Experience1 year working as a Relaxation Therapist in a Massage Clinic in Whistler, B.C. (1989)18 months vice president of the B.C. Holistic Healing Association.5 years as a council member of The American Herbalists GuildFounder of the Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary, a full service herbal dispensary and Canada’s largest retail herb shop.Author of the book Fibromyalgia – the Journey Toward Healing published by Contemporary BooksAssistant director on a film project documenting ethnobotany of the Nilgiri hill tribes in southern India (2010)

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