About Me:

I am an orthomolecular nutritional consultant trained by Dr. Abram Hoffer. I worked with him from 1977 until his death in May 2009, starting out as a medical office assistant, later becoming office manager. I typed his books and papers during that time, and read almost every book in his 1600+ book library, in addition to dealing directly with patients. In 2005 Dr. Hoffer retired from the practice of medicine and psychiatry. Beginning in 2006, he and I started working together as associates in our joint business, the Orthomolecular Vitamin Information Centre, of which I am now president and CEO. I also began my formal studies to obtain certification as a Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner.

To be considered his associate was a great honour for me, and this was a time of my intense 'apprenticeship', for want of a better term. We evaluated clients together, and educated and advised them as a team. According to Dr. Hoffer, I knew more about nutrition and the use of vitamins than any doctor in Canada (except himself) - very high praise indeed!

It was also my privilege to join him as coauthor on a paper titled "Orthomolecular Treatment of Schizophrenia," published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine in 2009. I am a member of the executive board of the International Schizophrenia Foundation, whose mission is "To promote the acceptance and use of orthomolecular treatment to enable people with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses to lead healthy, independent lives."

However, the incorporation of orthomolecular principles is by no means limited to schizophrenia and mental illness. I have spoken to groups in the Victoria area about the importance of orthomolecular nutrition and nutrients in various disorders including chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, learning disorders, cancer, arthritis, high cholesterol, etc.

Since Dr. Hoffer's death in late May 2009, I have continued to see clients in the office we shared on Quadra Street in Victoria, British Columbia. I follow Dr. Hoffer's principles, educating and informing clients about the ways in which appropriate orthomolecular nutrition and nutrients may allow their bodies and minds to heal by normalizing their nutritional biochemistry. In so doing - by supplying the nutrients one needs in optimum amounts - the body has the tools it needs to build and maintain physical and mental wellness in a more natural way.

To make an appointment to come and talk about your area of interest, please email me at ffuller@islandnet.com or telephone me at area code 250-386-8756.

“Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but usually manages to pick himself up, walk over or around it, and carry on.” Winston S. Churchill.