Dr. Heidi Kussmann Naturopathy Practitioner
Years of Experience : 15+
Nationality : United States of America
Languages Known : English
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Dr. Heidi Kussman is a Canadian-trained, Board-certified Naturopathic Oncologist (FABNO) since 2010, re-certified in 2020, and has held a license in good standing to practice Naturopathic Medicine since 2002. With over 20 years of experience, she is recognized for her patient care and ethical approach in integrative oncology. Dr. Kussman is an excellent communicator with strong presentation skills, strategic problem-solving abilities, and a meticulous analytical mindset. She is dedicated to patient-centered integrative oncology care and has a positive impact on patient outcomes. She holds a Global Research Scholars Certificate from Harvard Medical School (2023-2024), a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2002), and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Victoria (1997). Dr. Kussman has the DOH and DHA licenses to practise in the UAE and across her career she has excelled in various capacities in clinical leadership and patient care management.
Awards & Achievements
- 2024: Commendation on Capstone research proposal – GCSRT certificate program, Harvard.
Research & Publications
- February 2012. Presented at the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference: “Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia”.
- September 2012. Integrative Health Practitioner, Vol. 28 September 2012. Low Dose Naltrexone: A review.
- October 2012. Society for Integrative Oncology Conference Tumour Board Panel Speaker.
- June 2013. Presented at the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Health Fusion Conference: “Biomarkers of Inflammation in Chronic Disease and Cancer”.
- September 2013. Integrative Cancer Therapies: Integrating Supplements into Cancer Therapies Sept. 2013, vol. 12 no. 5 pp 369-384.
- February 2022. Presented at the Yes to Life Cancer and You Conference: Integrative Supplements in Cancer.
- September 2022. Emirates Oncology Society Co-Author: Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine in the UAE. November 2023. Presented at the Emirates Oncology Society Conference – Integrative Oncology Model of Care: Evidence based approach.
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School - Global Clinical Scholars Research Trials Certificate: 2023-2024
- Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health: Metabolic Approach to Cancer Treatment certificate: 2024
- Introduction to Nutrigenetics, Nutrigenomics, and Pharmacogenomics 2023. DNAlife, Issued May 2023
- Keto Diet and Cancer. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Issued April 2024
- FABNO - Naturopathic Oncology Board Certification as Fellow, American Board of Naturopathic Oncology: 2010 & recertified in 2020
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine: The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine: 2002
- Bachelor of Science, Faculty of Education, The University of Victoria: 1997
Expertise
- Metabolic Dysfunction
- Chronic Inflammation
- Immune Disorders
- Naturopathic Oncology
- IV Nutrient Therapy
Membership
- European Society for Integrative Oncology
- Emirates Oncology Society
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine
- Fellow, American Board of Naturopathic Oncology
- Society for Integrative Oncology
- Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Blogs
Detecting Early Symptoms of Breast Cancer: A Guide for Women
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Kidney Cancer – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Cervical Cancer – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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