About Jason Hughes
Dr. Jason Hughes is a naturopathic physician who is truly passionate about helping people like you achieve greater health. Knowing that the word “doctor” means “teacher”, he strives to teach people how they can be well in body & mind.
Background
Dr. Hughes was born in BC where his family has deep roots. However, having a father involved in high tech meant that his childhood was spent in many places. Living in so many different places opened his eyes to differing cultures and perspectives, something that became important in his view of medicine.
A common theme of his youth was involvement in sports. Soccer and skiing were personal favorites but Dr. Hughes’ true passion was martial arts. Dr. Hughes began his study of martial arts at an early age with Judo, but expanded his study to aikido, tai chi, boxing and kung fu. As a 2nd degree black belt in judo, he’s competed on an international stage successfully. Plans for the Olympics were derailed by an unfortunate motorcycle accident in his early twenties. Involvement in martial arts proved to be formative in many ways for Dr. Hughes, most notably in the interest of how we can reach potential through both our body and mind.
Philosophy of Practice
In addition to the core principles of naturopathic philosophy, Dr Hughes is very well versed in what is known as Integral Theory. This philosophical approach informs how he practices in several important ways. Most notably Dr Hughes respects that all forms of medicine have an important piece of the truth to contribute to the overall picture of health. Knowing this he is better able to match the strengths of different types of medicines to the needs of people that come to see him. It also allows Dr Hughes to know the limits of the medicines he uses. This integral perspective allows for a system of medicine that encompasses more ways at looking at health issues and as a result is more effective!
