Medical Director
Dr. Tasreen Alibhai, N.D.
Dr. Tasreen Alibhai is the Medical Director of Vitalia Health Care and the Canadian Hyperbaric Institute in Vancouver, British Columbia. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of British Columbia, and her Doctoral of Naturopathic Medicine at Seattle’s Bastyr University. She completed her advanced Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Training program at Hyperbarics International in Key Largo, Florida. She is a licensed naturopathic doctor, and an expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, chelation IV therapy, mesotherapy and environmental medicine.

As Medical Director, Dr. Alibhai is an expert in the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of neurological
conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and stroke recovery. She also utilizes hyperbaric oxygen therapy for wound healing and recovery from specific physical illnesses. Her practice includes the use of nutritional and lifestyle counseling, chelation IV therapy, botanical medicine, intravenous vitamin/mineral therapy and mesotherapy. She utilizes state of the art diagnostic and laboratory testing to effectively identify and treat the underlying causes of many conditions including hormone disorders, digestive complaints, skin disorders and conditions of the immune system. Dr Alibhai also facilitates medically supervised clinical detoxification programs at Vitalia Health Care.

Dr. Alibhai is a leading expert in the growing field of corporate wellness and has played a key role in implementing employee health programs at Telus, the leading cellular and residential phone company in BC, Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec..

In addition, Dr. Alibhai continues to research, publish and lecture worldwide on the medical uses of hyperbaric oxygen for the treatment of neurological conditions.

Her reputation as a leader and world wide advocate in integrative medicine has brought patients from around the globe to Vitalia and The Canadian Hyperbaric Institute for the most effective and leading edge natural health care available in Canada.

Dr Alibhai is an active member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC), Canadian Naturopathic Association (CNA), Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection (NATI).

She is currently a member of the Quality Assurance Committee of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.

Dr. Francis J. Dudek
Dr. Francis Dudek graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1983 as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He is a member of the British Columbia Chiropractors and and Canadian Chiropractor Association, and a post Director of the Board of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Dudek completed a three year post-graduate fellowship course in chiropractic orthopedics from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon and is a full member of the College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (Canada). He is also a certified instructor in Sacro Occipital Technique, a form of chiropractic that incorporates the diagnosis and therapy of cranial and temporo-mandibular joint function as well as general musculo-skeletal function.

Dr. Michael Lederman, LL.B., N.D.
Education
Dr. Michael Lederman, LL.B., N.D., is a licensed naturopathic physician in British Columbia. In 1990, he graduated from the University of British Columbia in the Faculty of Law. By 1995, he was pursuing his lifelong interests in health, well-being, and nutrition, combined with his desire to help others. This education was through the premier North American education centre for naturopathic medice, Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. In 1999, Dr. Lederman received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine.

Clinical Experience
In 1999, Dr. Lederman joined the Toronto Sports and Exercise Institute where he practiced until 2001 when he relocated back to his home city of Vancouver.

In 2001, Dr. Lederman worked at the HOC Hyperbaric Oxygen Centre, a clinic specializing in treating patients with brain injuries including stroke. In August of 2003, Dr. Lederman opened the Finlandia Naturopathic Medical Clinic above the Vancouver icon, Finlandia Natural Pharmacy. And in October of 2005, Dr. Lederman formed the South Granville Naturopathic clinic, an integrated health clinic, where he has a general family practice combined with his special interests in medical aesthetiic therapies, detoxification, allergy management., and infrared sauna therapy.

Other Professional Experience
Dr. Lederman has lectured and taught courses on naturopathic medicine, and he has given corporate seminars for health enhancement. As well, he has served on the Board of Directors of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association.
Dr. Lederman is presently a member of the Canadian Naturopathic Association (CNA), the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC), and the International Meso-Lipotherapy Society (IMLS). Dr. Lederman is board certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Chelation and Intravenous Therapies, and in Acupuncture.