Dr. Denise De Monte

Dr. De Monte is a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in natural medicine. She has twelve years of post-secondary education that includes a Bachelor of Physical Education from McMaster University, a Master of Arts in Women’s Health from the University of Western Ontario, additional science studies at the University of Waterloo and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. De Monte is also board certified in acupuncture, chelation therapy, hyperbaric oxygen and prescription authority that allows her to provide drug prescriptions to patients.

Dr. De Monte specifically chose Vernon to develop her practice and moved here 10 years ago attracted to the lifestyle and beauty of the Okanagan. Her practice has been in growth mode ever since to meet the continuing demands from her patients for exceptional healthcare.

The De Monte Centre Natural Medicine is the result of her vision to raise public awareness about natural medicine. Many people are seeking medical care that does not emphasize drugs and surgery, and her goal is to let them know that natural medicine is a safe and effective option. Natural medicine isn’t just about herbs, nutrition and lifestyle changes; it’s a dynamic, science based medicine with advanced treatments and therapies for every illness and disease. Most people are surprised and impressed by the wide scope of treatments and services that are available using natural medicine.

With her strong commitment to the environment, the De Monte Centre Natural Medicine is a “green” facility, one of the first green commercial buildings in the city of Vernon. To bring even more attention to natural medicine, Dr. De Monte invited Dr. David Suzuki to Vernon to speak at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on the environment and health, and attend the grand opening of the new centre. The De Monte Centre has the distinction of being the most prominent centre for natural medicine in the North Okanagan

Dr. De Monte has written over 60 published articles on natural medicine and you can read her column on Natural Medicine in the Vernon Morningstar.

Listed in “Who’s Who in Canadian Sport”, Dr. De Monte was a world-class athlete in her youth, representing Canada in two sports at numerous World Championships and World Cup events. She still enjoys cross-country skiing, jogging, biking, hiking and playing tennis. Her indoor passion is dancing and she is also a student of martial arts (Tae Kwon Do). Her future plans are to learn how to snowboard and downhill ski, go skydiving and earn her Black Belt. She is living testament to her saying that “You are never too old to be young”. She has two grown sons who ask her when she is going to start acting her age. After more than 30 years, her husband knows better than to ask.

Miranda is our registered esthetician. In addition to her esthetics, she has special training in microdermabrasion, cold laser therapy and Sumishi non-surgical face lift. Miranda brings a meticulous and friendly professionalism to her work. For all your skin needs, she is fully qualified to provide natural esthetics.

Erica McEwan

Your first telephone contact, and the person greeting you at reception and saying good bye at the end of your visit, Erica always has a warm and friendly smile at reception. In addition to reception services, she helps with injection and medicine preparations. She brings delightful enthusiasm to the centre.