About Iris Clarin
Well-Traveled
Dr. Clarin was born in the Philippines and immigrated with her family when she was just 2yo first to Germany before finally settling in Calgary, AB. Having traveled around Europe at such a young age gave her an appreciation of different cultures and experiences and food. Although she was the baby of the family, she always had the desire to take care of everyone, especially her grandparents who lived with them. She always knew that she wanted to become a doctor and help others in their health journey.
Naturopathic Medicine Calling
After finishing her BSc. Biology degree, she took a couple of years off to work for Calgary Lab Services in their microbiology department, get married, and settle down with her high school sweetheart. Realizing quickly that working under a microscope all day, was not her calling and longing for patient interaction, she decided to continue with her studies. In the process of applying for allopathic medical school, her husband started to have major back problems. Having found relief through chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Clarin went to observe treatment, and having discussed her primary goal of prevention and lifestyle medicine, the chiropractor suggested she investigate Naturopathic Medicine. After reading the principles of Naturopathic Medicine, she knew she found her calling within her calling.
