Dr. Kim Bretz is a naturopathic doctor, passionate speaker, consultant and faculty at the University of Waterloo, School of Pharmacy. She graduated from CCNM after finishing her biology degree. 

Her area of focus is the microbiota & gut health due to a crazy love of our microbial friends & discussing the Bristol stool chart.  She has completed training in the Monash Low FODMAP certification program, and facilitation in gut-directed hypnotherapy.  She is a member of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility & has completed training in disordered eating patterns with a focus in gut health through Monash University.

She has run evidence-focused continuing education for healthcare professionals for over a decade in the areas of gut & women’s health, for multiple professionals including NDs, dieticians, MDs, and pharmacists. She teaches the Gut Fellowship – facilitating other healthcare professionals advanced training in gut health.  She has spoken & consulted for numerous supplement, lab & pharmaceutical companies and for 6 years, Kim was part of Human Nature Network, a nationally syndicated radio program, speaking about women’s health & nutrition. She has completed her prescribing testing, allowing her to work with hormonal health prescriptions.