Jason Marr

###Dr. Jason Marr, BScH, COC, ND

Naturopathic Doctor, Performance & Productivity Coach

*I believe in people being at their absolute best. When we individually strive to be the best we can be; collectively, we change the world for the better. So my focus is on changing the world, for one person at a time. It's my job to empower people to take control of their health, productivity or performance levels so that they can do the things they want to with their life and achieve their dreams and goals.*

*I work most frequently with entrepreneurs, executives, small business owners and new, or soon-to-be parents, who need to rise and thrive through challenges, and be prepared for those to come.*

###Background & Education

*I graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), in Toronto, ON and am the Founder, Owner and Director of Evoke Integrative Medicine. I sit as Chair of Professional Development at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM) in New Westminster, BC; I am consultant to several publicly traded companies and am a Certified Organizational Coach (UBC).*

###Philosophy

*Optimal health, wellness and performance are dependent on individual balance in life, and that there are no absolute truths – in health, or otherwise. I view optimal health, and disease, as two ends of the same spectrum. No matter where you are now on that spectrum, I believes in inspiring and empowering you towards optimal function.*

*While I strive to keep one foot firmly planted on both sides of the fence and integrate therapies for individualized treatment plans; I consider myself very science-based and evidence-informed. Growing up with a chemical engineer as my father and my mother being a teacher, I have an innate urge to be able to understand and explain to you the physiological mechanisms and theory behind symptom patterns, and health disorders. All the risks, benefits, consequences mechanisms of actions of recommended treatments will also be explained.*

*Working with me is like working in a partnership and truly with a coach. Time spent with me should be a learning environment where you will be expected to participate in the decision making process regarding your treatments and action-based recommendations. Armed with the pertinent information, you’ll be able to make truly informed, educated and empowered decisions.*

###History

*Throughout my academic career, I always complemented my medical education with experiences in competitive sport, politics, and leadership opportunities. Serving two years for the Naturopathic Students’ Association (NSA) at CCNM, I held the post of President of the NSA in my final year of study. During my internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC), I played an integral and organizational role in the Sports Medicine & Pain Management Team under the tutelage of Dr. Aubrey Rickford, ND, and Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND, and volunteered my time at RSNC’s satellite clinic in an underserviced Parkdale clinic in downtown Toronto.*

*I'm a proud alumnus of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS, where I graduated with Honours from StFX’s Bachelor of Science program in Human Kinetics with a major in Kinesiology. My Honours thesis studied the effects of imagery training in elite athletes, which I completed under the supervision of Dr. Lou Bilek, Pae.D.*

###Personal Life

Known for his charisma and enthusiasm, Dr. Marr maintains devoted to all the communities that have touched him in his life, which stretch across Canada: Dr. Marr is a native of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, but he was transplanted to suburban Toronto (Oakville, ON) early in life. Beginning his academic career at the University of Waterloo, he eventually sought out a broader undergraduate education and experience in Nova Scotia. He returned to live downtown Toronto for 6 years while attending CCNM, and finally home to Vancouver to begin his medical career, where he makes his home now in Coquitlam. Dr.Marr is a proud dad to 2 energetic elementary school-aged kids, Connor, and Claire.

###Athletics & Coaching

A former varsity volleyball athlete for the University of Waterloo Warriors, and a provincial soccer champion, Dr. Marr also served for three years as the Assistant Coach for the StFX Women’s Volleyball program. Today, Dr. Marr continues to play volleyball, soccer and ultimate frisbee at both recreational and competitive levels, at all times of the year, and snowboards recreationally.

When Dr. Marr is not out enjoying the lifestyle that Vancouver and British Columbia afford him, with his family and friends, he enjoys reading about how trends capture our societies, about emerging technology, learning about changes in interpersonal communication, and the evolution of the psychology of motivation. Dr. Marr is a lifelong, devoted fanatic of the Vancouver Canucks, and an amateur photographer.

###Special Interests & Expertise:

- Brain Medicine & Cognitive Performance

- Stress, Anxiety, Fatigue & Burnout

- Workplace Performance & Productivity

- Injury Rehabilitation (focus on shoulders, knees & ankles)

- Corporate Health & Public Speaking

- Coaching (Personal, Professional & Organizational)

###Additional Training & Certifications:

- Board Certified in Acupuncture

- Board Certified in Pharmacy