Dr. Bruce Hoffman: Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist
Dr. Bruce Hoffman, MSc, MBChB, FAARM, IFMCP, is a highly experienced and board-certified functional medicine doctor in Calgary, Alberta. As the medical director of the Hoffman Centre for Integrative and Functional Medicine, Dr. Hoffman is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health through a personalized and integrative approach. With over 30 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Hoffman has become a prominent figure in functional & integrative medicine, known for taking on complex cases that have fallen through the cracks of the traditional medical system.
Dr. Hoffman's path to becoming a healer began in South Africa, where a series of transformative life experiences led him to pursue a medical degree at the University of Cape Town. In 1986 he immigrated to Canada, eventually establishing the Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine in Calgary.
Education, Expertise and Qualifications
With a medical degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, Dr. Hoffman has cultivated a diverse set of skills and certifications. He holds:
- A master's degree in clinical nutrition
- Certified in Functional Medicine (IFM)
- Board-certified with a fellowship in anti-aging, hormones, and regenerative medicine (A4M)
- Certified Shoemaker Mold Treatment Protocol Practitioner (CIRS)
Additionally, Dr. Hoffman has completed advanced training in various disciplines, including:
- Ayurvedic medicine
- Family Constellation therapy
- The treatment of Lyme disease and co-infections (ILADS)
- Nutritional and metabolic medicine
- Prolotherapy
- Neural therapy, and
- Traditional Chinese medicine.
Educator, Researcher, Mentor
Dr. Hoffman is a prolific educator and researcher in his own right, contributing to the field through articles, podcasts, and seminars. He co-authored the paper "Diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: a Global Consensus-2" alongside Larry Afrin and others and frequently speaks on topics such as mold illness and chronic inflammatory diseases.
He has studied and collaborated with leading minds in mind-body and spiritual healing, including Deepak Chopra, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Paul Lowe.
Specializations
Dr. Hoffman specializes in managing conditions that have not responded to conventional treatments or fall outside of a conventional diagnosis, often multi-system, multi-symptom, and mysterious. His areas of expertise include:
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Mitochondrial Health
- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Lyme disease
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Autoimmune diseases
- Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression
- Quantum Biology
- Autism
The Hoffman Centre utilizes various therapies, including biofeedback, neurofeedback, intravenous nutrient therapy, and detoxification programs.
The 7 Stages to Health & Transformation
Dr. Hoffman’s unique Seven Stages to Health and Transformation™ model addresses health's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects.
Dr. Hoffman’s practice is grounded in the principles of functional medicine, which emphasizes patient-centered care and the interconnectedness of the body’s systems. He believes in addressing the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. Dr. Hoffman aims to promote overall well-being and prevent disease by integrating traditional medical practices with alternative therapies.
He has synthesized all that he has learned into a model of healing called The Seven Stages to Health and TransformationTM: The New Medical Curriculum.
The Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine in Calgary
The Hoffman Centre for Integrative and Functional Medicine is in Calgary, Alberta. It offers a comprehensive range of services to diagnose and treat complex chronic illnesses. The Centre has state-of-the-art technology and an in-house lab to provide advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment plans.
Looking for Solutions?
Do you suffer from a chronic, complex illness? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Bruce Hoffman today by visiting the Hoffman Centre for Integrative and Functional Medicine's website or calling their office. Follow Dr. Hoffman on social media for the latest health tips and updates.
A Global Vision of Wellness
- MBChB – Medical Degree from the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, 1981.
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner – Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), 2013
- Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine – American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), 2007
- Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, 2008.
- Certified Dr. Shoemaker Mold Treatment Protocol Practitioner – Specializing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Metabolic Medicine – University of South Florida, 2011.
- Prolotherapy Training – Hackett Hemwall Foundation, 2011; Madison, Wisconsin, 2006.
- Family Constellation Training and Certification – With Mark Wolynn, 2010;
- Family Constellation Training and Certification - With Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, 2005.
- Neural Therapy Training – Dr. Klinghardt, Seattle, 2004.
- Functional Medicine Foundational Training – Gig Harbor Washington, 2003
- Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner – Bastyr Naturopathic University, 2003.
- Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor and Creating Health Educator – Chopra Centre, 1998.
- Magic of Healing Educator – Chopra Center, 1995.
- Acupuncture Training – With Dr. Stephen Aung, Edmonton, 1993.
- American Board of Chelation Therapy (ACAM) – 1993.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine & Herbology Training – 1 ½ year training, 1993. Hot Springs, Montana, Roger Wicke
- Hellerwork Structural Integration Bodywork – Joseph Heller 1-year training, 1992.
- American Academy of Medical Acupuncture – Dr Joseph Helms 1-year training, 1990.
- Co-author of the Paper: Diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: a Global “Consensus-2” – With Dr. Lawrence Afrin, 2020.
- Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Co-Infections Training – International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS).
- Medical Director of the Brain Treatment Centre of Alberta – Utilizing QEEG and Neuro and Biofeedback Practices.
- Ayurvedic Medicine Studies – With Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr David Simon and Ayu Academy, Bastyr University, Seattle.
- Bert Hellinger’s Family Constellation Therapy - Germany
- German Biological Medicine – With Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt.
- Hellerwork (Deep Tissue Massage) – With Joseph Heller.
- Homotoxicology
- Intravenous Nutriceutical Therapies
- Meditation and Mind-Body Medicine Principles – With Dr. Deepak Chopra and David Simon.
- Nutritional and Orthomolecular Medicine.
Foundation and Evolution
The Hoffman Centre for Integrative and Functional Medicine originated from Dr. Bruce Hoffman's vision to transcend traditional healthcare by founding the Centre for Preventive Medicine within the Bow Valley Medical Centre in Calgary in 1993. This initiative set the stage for the pioneering Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine, established in 2000. Starting with modest beginnings, it has grown into a renowned 3,500 square foot facility, known for its comprehensive services and exceptional patient care.
Overview
The Hoffman Centre is a leading private medical facility, dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex health issues that resist conventional treatments. It advocates a holistic healing approach, combining traditional medical practices with innovative therapies to tackle the root causes of health concerns effectively.
Specialized Treatment Approach
The Centre specializes in diagnosing and managing elusive chronic complex conditions that have not been resolved through standard medical or alternative treatments. It offers personalized care plans, including advanced diagnostic testing and a variety of therapies, for conditions such as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Lyme disease, various mental health issues and many more.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Services
Situated in Calgary, The Hoffman Centre boasts advanced medical technology and a broad range of services, highlighted by its unique private lab equipped with a refrigerated centrifuge for specialized mast cell testing. The facility supports both in-house and outsourced lab testing, providing treatments that span from biofeedback to family constellation therapy.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Your journey begins with an initial consultation to address your primary health concerns. A physician will review your medical history, assess your current health status, and discuss the questionnaires you’ve completed prior to your visit. Based on this assessment, a personalized diagnostic and treatment plan will be proposed, including a selection of lab tests through local services as well as more advanced functional medicine lab tests that get drawn at our Centre and are couriered to diagnostic centers worldwide. Following your consultation, a Patient Care Assistant will guide you through the logistics of your treatment plan, including scheduling and financial planning. Please bring your planner to this session for scheduling purposes.
Step 2: Laboratory Testing and Diagnostics
Calgary Lab Service (CLS): Our team will direct you to CLS for certain tests.
In-House Testing: You’ll undergo tests such as Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA), and heart rate variability assessments with our Lab Assistant.
Outsourced Lab Testing: For specialized tests, we partner with labs across North America and Europe. While some tests are conducted in-house, others may require you to collect samples at home for blood, urine, stool, or saliva, which you'll then return to us for processing.
Please note, detailed lab analysis with results can take 4-8 weeks.
Step 3: The Treatment Session
At this third appointment, the majority of all tests will be back and Dr Hoffman and the patient will engage in a 2 to 3 hour educational meeting whereby all of the tests will be interpreted, a hierarchy of treatment decisions made and a specific therapeutic plan will be outlined. Many different health practices and treatments will be outlined
Step 4: The Follow Up Sessions
Approximately every 6 to 12 weeks, patients will either visit the clinic and report back on their progress, or this meeting may occur via zoom. Protocols will be reviewed, new lab tests correlated with old labs and a progress report updated. The average time taken for a patient to repair their complex illness is about 1 year. This however, may vary according to multiple different factors
