About Dr. Jill Kazuk
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in British Columbia and Manitoba
My life didn’t always revolve around naturopathic medicine and healing.
It revolved around sports, books, artsy things and a deep love for ice cream. Life was simple.
Being outside, moving my body, laughing, playing, and feeling a sense of belonging – these were and are parts of life that are meaningful to me. It’s no wonder when I started playing soccer at 5 years old, I very quickly grew to love the game. The joy and community I found on the field anchored me and eventually led me to play competitively into university.
I didn’t know at the time how quickly things could change.
It turns out, my love of a good story is central to how I practice medicine.
Today, my approach is deeply informed by the stories my patients share - often raw, sometimes unfinished, always meaningful. Stories of love and loss, illness and insight, grief and growth. I listen not only to the words, but to how the story is told: the characters they involve, the emotions they evoke, and the silent meanings they behold. In many ways, understanding these narratives is more powerful than any tool in my naturopathic toolkit.
In the safety of presence, people begin to give voice to their experiences. And together, we start the process of rewriting their health stories - towards healing, purpose and transformation.
After more than seven years of practice in Manitoba, I returned to the west coast - a move that brought me closer to the ocean and the mountains, and back to the place that called me home. These days, I still play soccer (a little slower), run regularly (also slower), and do my best to avoid my food intolerances (yes, I have them too).
Things about me
you may not know:
- I love books, words, and poetry.
- I feel most alive in winter, especially when it's snowing or raining.
- I have a well-earned reputation for loving sad songs.
- I love colour - the brighter, moodier, messier, the better.
- My appetite for raspberries is bottomless and unapologetic.
- Gardening barefoot isn't optional - it's essential.
- If I wasn’t a naturopathic doctor, I’d probably own a small bakery
- I grew up on a farm. So did my parents. And their parents before them. It's a rhythm that still shapes how I live and work.
Education and training:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English Literature, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
- Master of Arts, English Literature, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
- Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR
Professional associations:
- Manitoba Naturopathic Association
- College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
- Manitoba Alliance of Naturopathic Doctors
- Naturopathic Medicine Institute
It turns out, my love of a good story is central to how I practice medicine.
Today, my approach is deeply informed by the stories my patients share - often raw, sometimes unfinished, always meaningful. Stories of love and loss, illness and insight, grief and growth. I listen not only to the words, but to how the story is told: the characters they involve, the emotions they evoke, and the silent meanings they behold. In many ways, understanding these narratives is more powerful than any tool in my naturopathic toolkit.
In the safety of presence, people begin to give voice to their experiences. And together, we start the process of rewriting their health stories - towards healing, purpose and transformation.
After more than seven years of practice in Manitoba, I returned to the west coast - a move that brought me closer to the ocean and the mountains, and back to the place that called me home. These days, I still play soccer (a little slower), run regularly (also slower), and do my best to avoid my food intolerances (yes, I have them too).
Things about me
you may not know:
- I love books, words, and poetry.
- I feel most alive in winter, especially when it's snowing or raining.
- I have a well-earned reputation for loving sad songs.
- I love colour - the brighter, moodier, messier, the better.
- My appetite for raspberries is bottomless and unapologetic.
- Gardening barefoot isn't optional - it's essential.
- If I wasn’t a naturopathic doctor, I’d probably own a small bakery
- I grew up on a farm. So did my parents. And their parents before them. It's a rhythm that still shapes how I live and work.
Education and training:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English Literature, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
- Master of Arts, English Literature, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
- Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR
Professional associations:
- Manitoba Naturopathic Association
- College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
- Manitoba Alliance of Naturopathic Doctors
- Naturopathic Medicine Institute
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The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.
Therefore, the physician must come from nature, with an open mind.
- Paracelsus
