Meet the authors

NDs who wanted students to feel more prepared, not more overwhelmed.

Core Knowledge for NPLEX2 was created by naturopathic doctors who understood the pressure of board preparation and wanted to give future graduates a clearer, more focused way to review.
Meet the team
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Clinical experience, teaching experience, and a student-first purpose.

The authors bring research, patient care, mentorship, and education together in a resource built for ND graduates.
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naturopathic doctors behind the book
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shared goal: help students succeed
The author team

Meet the naturopathic doctors behind the guide.

Author · Naturopathic Doctor

Vincent Lun

Vincent was raised in Ottawa, Ontario and graduated from Carleton University in 2008 with a B.Sc in Physics. During this time, he spent several years investigating non-invasive imaging techniques for assessing pediatric anoxic brain injury at the Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ontario.

Here he was exposed to the extensive research in the applications of functional neurology that were being implemented within the U.S. military to treat concussions and post-traumatic stress at Carrick Brain Centers. The published research led him to study at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario.

This is where he mentored and trained many students and earned their trust to succeed under pressure with a mental toughness mindset. He teaches with a high degree of care through a crawl-walk-run approach in building up every individual with a strong foundation. His knowledge-transfer style focuses on preparation, humility, and adaptability, character attributes required to succeed as a student and clinician. It has been a distinct honor and privilege to train and mentor the future generations of naturopathic doctors.

Vincent has a private practice in Ottawa with a special focus in functional neurology for treating persistent post-concussion syndrome with vestibular rehabilitation, vision therapy, and photobiomodulation.

Author · Naturopathic Doctor

Jeff Zeidenberg

Jeff Zeidenberg was raised in Toronto, Ontario and after graduating from the University of Toronto, he began volunteering within Sunnybrook Hospital's Odette Cancer Centre. This was a highly rewarding and humbling experience. Jeff began to understand the value of empathy and talk therapy for patients, as he would spend most of his time supporting cancer patients while they received chemotherapy treatments.

This desire to treat patients with a more personalized and empathetic approach led him towards a career in Naturopathic Medicine. Besides being passionate about all the principles and philosophies of naturopathy, Jeff believes strongly in a mind-body connection and has a special interest in treating mental health. He has received additional training in holistic counseling and healing through mindfulness.

Author · Naturopathic Doctor

Tim Searle

Dr. Tim Searle graduated from Queens University with an honours degree in Life Sciences. He then went on to study Naturopathic medicine and graduated from CCNM with the class of 2013. Dr. Searle was honoured to represent his class as valedictorian. He currently practices in Oakville and Grimsby, Ontario, and continues to work with CCNM as a teaching assistant.

Dr. Searle in passionate about helping others, educating patients in health, and constantly being challenged by finding new ways to help others, naturally. He is married to an amazing wife and is a loving father of two wonderful children.

Study with a guide built from the ND perspective.

Core Knowledge for NPLEX2 was created for naturopathic students who want a focused, organized review companion for the final stretch before exams.
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