Meet Ernst Winkler
Doctorate of Natural Medicine (DNM)® · Master Herbalist · West Kelowna, BC
About Ernst
A Lifetime Devoted to Natural Healing
Ernst Winkler is a Doctorate of Natural Medicine (DNM)® and Master Herbalist (MH) living in West Kelowna. He has had a passion to help people for many years.
His interest in holistic health began in 1988 when he went through a dramatic healing experience — and he has been on a journey of discovery ever since.
Ernst is the owner and operator of "Your Path to Wellness" Holistic Medicine Clinic, where he brings decades of practice, compassion, and integrated natural medicine to every client.
Education & Training
A Practitioner of Depth & Breadth
Over three decades of formal study, registered practice, and hands-on healing across multiple disciplines.
35+
YEARS IN PRACTICE
Doctorate
DNM®
Doctorate of Natural Medicine ®
Master Degree
MH
Master Herbalist
Registered Massage Therapist
2,200 hours of formal clinical training
Registered Massage Therapist
2,200 hours of formal clinical training
Registered Massage Therapist
2,200 hours of formal clinical training
Herbalist
Plant-based & botanical medicine
Nutrition Educator
Dietary science & nutritional health
Foot Reflexologist
The discipline that began the journey
"There is no incurable disease, however there are incurable people."
— Paracelsus (1493–1541), Swiss physician and alchemist
Memberships & Affiliations
Rooted in a Community of Natural Health
Ernst is proud to be part of organisations that share his commitment to evidence-based natural medicine and holistic well-being.
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Member in good standing, upholding the highest professional standards in natural health practice across Canada.
School of Natural Healing — Alumni
Proud alumnus of Dr. John Christopher’s School of Natural Healing in Springville, Utah — the institution that awarded his Master Herbalist diploma.
Living Therapies Association of Alberta (HLTAA)
Member of this Alberta-based association dedicated to holistic living therapies and integrative health practices.
Reaching Out Fellowship of Edmonton
Active member of this local non-profit — a social and educational organisation committed to community building and outreach.
Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP)
Proponent of CHIP as presented by Dr. Hans Diehl — a lifestyle programme aimed at reversing chronic heart disease through natural means.