Jan Venter, MD
IFM Certified Practitioner
Information for Patients
From the practitioner: About My Practice
Dr. Jan Venter is a Family and Functional Medicine Practitioner who practices in Vancouver, British Columbia. He obtained a Medical Degree and a Master’s Degree in Family Medicine at The University of The Free State in South Africa. He is also Board-certified in Family Medicine in Canada. As one of the first candidates to graduate at The Institute for Functional Medicine?s Certification Program (IFMCP), Dr. Venter, is uniquely trained in the Functional and Lifestyle Medicine model to identify and treat the root cause of chronic disease. He believes that Personalized Medicine is the future of Medicine and that patient-centered care is key. He is certified in The Bredesen Protocol, Neurofeedback and Neuromodulation to enhance Neuroplasticity
From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect
A big part of Functional Medicine is exploring your personal and family history in detail. You can expect to do a lot of talking in your first appointment. I may ask about your mental well being, spiritual health, and social factors. Considering these areas helps me see your health in the context of you as a whole person, not just in terms of your physical symptoms. The treatment plan we design together will likely include changes in your lifestyle: what you eat, your physical activity, how you deal with stress, your exposure to potentially toxic substances, and other factors.
Be prepared to spend at least 30 minutes filling out your pre-appointment intake forms. Forms are submitted digitally through our secure online practice portal.
Medical Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Functional Medicine
- General Practice
- Genetics/Genomics
- Health Coaching
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Pain Medicine
Medical Conditions
- Aging
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autoimmune Disease
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Digestive disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Fatigue
- Female Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Hypertension
- Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
- Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
- Male disorders
- Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
- Migraines and Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Stress-related Conditions
- Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
- Weight or Metabolism concerns
Languages Spoken
- Dutch
- English
Graduate School Education
University of the Orange Free State
Professional Associations
IFM, ISNR, CCFP
IFM Coursework
- Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
- Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
- Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
- Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
- Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
- GI Advanced Practice Module
- Hormone Advanced Practice Module
- Immune Advanced Practice Module