Cline Medical Centre
Functional and Integrative Medicine
Medical Director:
Dr. John C Cline, M.D., B.Sc., IFMCP
Dr. Cline is a medical doctor, licensed to practice in British Columbia, who utilizes an integrative / functional medicine approach in his practice. His patients experience remarkable successes in their recovery from chronic illness and pain. Dr. Cline has practiced family medicine for over 30 years, and maintains the best of western medicine techniques with a compassionate listening style. Building on this, Dr. Cline goes beyond conventional medicine offerings to bring the newest and best of research based treatment options in functional medicine, environmental and nutritional medicine, detoxification, neural-therapy, and energy therapies.
Dr. Cline holds a degree in biochemistry (1982) from the University of Calgary, where he graduated with a Medical Degree in 1985. He completed family practice residency at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary and was successfully certified by the Canadian College of Family Physicians in 1987.
Having a particular interest in various detoxification strategies, Dr. Cline has taken extra training through the International College of Integrative Medicine. He is on the teaching faculty with the Institute For Functional Medicine, and a guest lecturer with "A4M", The American Acadamy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and frequently lectures at international conferences.
Dr. Cline is the author of the book Detoxify For Life, a comprehensive review of the many toxin exposures that affect our health. The tools in this book are invaluable for understanding the impact of toxins, and how we can remove them to reach our best health. A complementary copy is included with your consult. To review and purchase this book online, please visit: http://detoxifyforlife.com/.
Dr. Cline is also co-author of The Textbook of Functional Medicine, and is published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Dr. Cline holds a degree in biochemistry (1982) from the University of Calgary, where he graduated with a Medical Degree in 1985. He completed family practice residency at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary and was successfully certified by the Canadian College of Family Physicians in 1987.
Having a particular interest in various detoxification strategies, Dr. Cline has taken extra training through the International College of Integrative Medicine. He is on the teaching faculty with the Institute For Functional Medicine, and a guest lecturer with "A4M", The American Acadamy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and frequently lectures at international conferences.
Dr. Cline is the author of the book Detoxify For Life, a comprehensive review of the many toxin exposures that affect our health. The tools in this book are invaluable for understanding the impact of toxins, and how we can remove them to reach our best health. A complementary copy is included with your consult. To review and purchase this book online, please visit: http://detoxifyforlife.com/.
Dr. Cline is also co-author of The Textbook of Functional Medicine, and is published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Integrative Family Nurse Practitioner:
Carrie Ingrisano, MS, FNP, IFMCP
Carrie Ingrisano is an integrative family nurse practitioner who offers extensive experience in family practice, women’s health issues, and pediatrics. She builds with her clients, the knowledge and dynamics that result in transformation of health.
“Everyone has the potential for healing. It is inspiring to witness the positive changes that occur by removing disease triggers, and adding powerful lifestyle changes.”
Carrie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Duke University, and practiced at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She completed a Master’s in Public Health / Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she remained as adjunct clinical faculty. Carrie developed a busy multigenerational family practice in Chicago and also became certified as a Diabetes Manager. Her desire to help people to achieve full health in the most natural way, led to studies in integrative practice and nutrition. Carrie relocated from Chicago to practice with Dr. John Cline in 2013, and is also a certified functional medicine practitioner with The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Carrie extends her work into the community with Food educational dinners, "The Wellness Dinner Club". She is faculty at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, and is published in the peer reviewed scientific literature.
“Be prepared to revolutionize your nutrition, as food will be your most powerful medicine.”
Integrative Health Care for Children:
Children often develop skin conditions, allergies, chronic infections, or irritability when their digestion and nutrient balance is compromised. In addition, children are very sensitive to electromagnetic fields and toxins. A careful look at environmental exposures, nutrition, and digestive studies can reveal and reverse many common chronic childhood conditions.
Hormone Balance:
Carrie has special interest in the hormone systems of the body which include adrenal and thyroid health, as well as insulin and the balance of blood sugar and body weight. Using food strategies, exercise prescriptions, nutritional supplements, and herbal support, Carrie can help with diabetes prevention and treatment, PMS, PCOS, and menstrual difficulties; and, offers bio identical hormone replacement therapy when indicated for menopause and andropause transition. In addition, Carrie works with men and women who would like to improve their fertility and sexual functioning.
Office Administrator:
Robin Lofstrom
Robin has an overview of all operations at Cline Medical. She is invaluable to the smooth functioning of our clinic, and can be contacted for questions about becoming a patient, scheduling appointments , treatments, billing, and functional medicine testing. She is also the point of contact for all email inquiries: Robin@ClineMedical.com.
Nursing Staff:
Ruth Thorpe, RN Ruth is the Nurse Manager at Cline Medical Centre, and has worked with Dr. Cline since 2000. She has developed practice standards and protocols for all our patient treatments, and actively oversees the treatment area. She has a passionate interest in holistic health and wellness, and feels honored to be able to help our patients on their healing journey. She says that in her 30+ years of nursing she has seen more people’s health improve with the integrative approach, and is proud to be part of the team at the clinic. |
Linzi Irvine, LPN Linzi is a Licensed Practical Nurse who joined Cline Medical Centre in the spring of 2016. She assists with IV nutritional and detoxification treatments, injections, phlebotomies; and is the Ondamed and Cold Laser therapist. Linzi is originally from Scotland and came to Nanaimo in 2002. She has been in the nursing field for 13 years and brings with her much experience working and caring for people of all ages. Linzi is excited to be a part of the Cline Medical team and enjoys participating in the delivery of innovative treatments and technologies. Welcome Linzi! |
Jeannie Steck, Nursing Assistant Jeannie has worked with Dr. Cline since 1999, and provides expert technical support for all our patient treatments. Jeannie has a sixth sense for knowing what patient's need, and her individualized care adds greatly to the healing experience. |
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