About – Dr Julie Zepp Rutledge
Dr. Julie Zepp Rutledge was born and
raised in Regina, Saskatchewan.
She
completed her udergraduate degree
(Bachelor of Science) at the University
of Calgary in 1998. With a special
interest in health care, nutrition, and
physical fitness, Julie was motivated by
these interests to pursue a career in
Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian
College of Naturopathic Medicine, in
Toronto, Ontario. This internationally
accredited program is only one of two of
its kind in Canada, and one of seven in
North America. The program requires four
years of full-time study, with one full
year of clinical training under the
supervision of registered Naturopathic
Doctors.
Upon completion of this program, Julie
wrote her international and provincial
naturopathic licensure examinations and
successfully registered as a licensed
naturopathic doctor in the
provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan and
British Columbia.
Dr. Julie Zepp Rutledge returned to
Regina to begin practice as a full-time
Naturopathic Doctor at the in January
2005. She is currently practicing at the
Cathedral Centre for Wellness on
Robinson Street.
She is glad to be back at home, in
Saskatchewan, where she and her husband,
Chiropractor
Daniel Rutledge do their best to
practice the principles of holistic
living – getting plenty of fresh air and
sunshine, eating clean, organic and
whole foods and living a “drug-free”
style of life – emphasizing the use of
supplements, where possible, over
prescription medications.
They have two incredible children,
daughter Madelyn Mae and son Shea
Robert, and are excited to be teaching
them the principles of simple, clean
living, natural health and positive
energy that they believe in.
A personal Note from Dr. Zepp Rutledge
I had always known that I wanted to work
in a health related profession. I
decided against a conventional medical
program, largely because it did not seem
to fit with my beliefs or health
paradigm. I had had my own health
issues in my life, and the answer that
conventional medicine would give me
never left me satisfied, and typically
resulted in a prescription of some
sort. I came under the care of a
Naturopathic Doctor for my health
concerns and her gentle manner and
holistic approach to my treatment
resonated strongly with my own idea of
health.
My journey towards my profession as a
Naturopathic Doctor was solidified in
Penticton, B.C. with an “AHA! moment"
during the summer of 1999. I was
camping with friends for the weekend.
We were outside in the fresh air:
active, running and biking and hiking
over the weekend – fueling ourselves
with healthy nourishing foods and
enjoying each others’ company. One day,
while swimming in Skaha lake, with the
sun on my face, feeling strong and
healthy I can distinctly remember
thinking: “If I were to be like Jacqui
[my Naturopathic Doctor at the time, in
Calgary] – I too could help others feel
this healthy and well!” It was in that
moment that I decided to pursue a career
in Naturopathic Medicine. Once I
returned to my desk on Monday morning,
the first thing I did was begin the
application process. One year later,
September of 2000, I was beginning my
studies at the
Canadian College of Naturopathic
Medicine
in Toronto, Ontario.
To this day I am grateful for the events
that led to my becoming a Naturopathic
Doctor and for this wonderful profession
that I have found myself in. Every
patient comes in with a unique story, as
an Naturopathic Doctor, I have the
opportunity to join their journey to
health, to educate and empower them to
take control of their health for today,
and the years to come.
I believe the true art of medicine to be
a patient-centered process. I believe
that each individual I work with is the
true healer, and my role is to simply
act as a coach to help guide this
process.
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