A warm welcome to you! My name is Brian Duguay and I am honored that you’ve come here to learn more about me.

Trial and Error

Chances are, my story could sound familiar. I have been through countless specialists in the Western Medicine realm, Integrative & Functional Medicine, Alternative, Naturopath, etc. You name it – I’ve probably tried it. There was a lot of experimentation and I spent close to $100,000 on therapies and/or devices that either didn’t work or only solved part of the issue. It was very common to get a temporary resolution – only to have it re-surface months later. I was extremely frustrated, suffering and had became dangerously underweight.

“There’s Nothing Wrong with You”

I experienced Medical Doctors telling me I was fine even though I didn’t feel that way. My symptoms were varied and chaotic. Especially with certain visits to the ER, they’d hint at Anxiety Disorder when I knew something was wrong and couldn’t prove it. As soon as I’d experience gaslighting, I knew I had to take a hard-line and claim my sovereignty. I’m in charge of my health and I would leave no stone unturned.

A World Not Built For Sick People

As someone with Chronic Illness, I quickly learned that this world is not built for sick people. I struggled to stay focused at work, I was under scrutiny for poor performance and found myself in the HR office talking about my options for Family Medical Leave. The issue was that my Medical Doctor thought I was fine even though I had a Lab Result saying I tested positive for Lyme Disease, Lead Poisoning, as well as a 24 hour Cortisol Saliva test showing I was in an Exhaustive phase of HPA Axis Dysfunction. Being chronically ill and trying to hold down a demanding career is a kind of stress some people will never come to understand.

Reclaiming My Power

Back before I even considered being a practitioner, and this is over fifteen years ago, I resolved to take things into my own hands. I would become heated and defensive in appointments and even occasionally “fired” Doctors. Their world was so rigid. They didn’t have time to listen and anything that wasn’t accepted by their consensus model of medicine, simply did not compute. In hindsight, I will admit, I was irrational – traumatized, locked in sympathetic dominance and fighting for my life. I desperately wanted to get better and was angry and frightened about it. But it was through this dark night of the soul, that I resolved to become my own expert. I researched for thousands of hours to find clues. Sometimes it was helpful and others it was not. On two occasions, I may have taken a risk that I would hope anyone else might be able avoid.

My Path to Recovery

I’ve come to learn that the Western Medical model of “one root cause” has been wired into the psyche of almost every person living in the modern world. I too wanted my quick fix. And that desperation lead me to leap at things, one at a time, only to find minor gains or even setbacks. It took me a long time to realize that there are many potential root causes and we may never fully understand what they are – as the whole body is essentially a system that is constantly looking to find a new compensatory balance – even if that “balance” is a diseased state. As FDN’s, we call this Metabolic Chaos®.

I found multiple things and tried to address them: Heavy Metals (Lead, Mercury), Lyme Disease, Babesia, Candida, Cortisol Dominance, EMF Sensitivity, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. My best successes were with a Functional Practitioner, because they were Objective, they knew how long and how much to implement a protocol, and they had wisdom on how to navigate the stages of a Health Rebuilding Program. I had some success with EMF reduction and other lifestyle factors but ultimately, I still needed more and continue to look for wins to this day.

My Heart

This brings me to the reason you’re here. I know through the suffering I have been through, that it would bring me so much joy to help others who are on a similar path. I want to be one of the most impactful Practitioners you’ve ever worked with. Either I can help you reclaim your power and get back your life or I will do everything I can to get you to a significantly higher plateau and then help you find the next critical step in your journey. This means other practitioners and programs that would dovetail nicely into our work together. You have gifts to share with the world and through this, I hope we can unlock them and help you find your joy.

About FDN’s

FDN‘s have a unique approach where foundational Lab Work results are correlated with Symptoms and Lifestyle – unique to the Client. Recommendations are for opt-in self treatment and everyone is encouraged to keep their Primary Physician in the loop on changes made to Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction and Supplements. We do not treat diseases or conditions specifically, instead we treat the entire client. We’re your health advocate and detective.

Building Science/Biology Background

One of my passions is to learn the Environment that clients are living in and coach them towards a safe sanctuary for recovery. Having worked in the Construction Industry and studied Building Science best practices, I have come to respect how sick buildings play a role in the health of occupants. I have gained wisdom and a depth of understanding around what is necessary to cultivate a pristine space that is conducive to the recovery process.

Respect for Doctors

Just a word of respect for Doctors. We’re all human beings. In any professional field, we’re bound to run into people that don’t vibrate on our frequency. My Primary Care Physician is an excellent Doctor. He listens, he cares, he’s respectful and has an open mind. Medical Doctors today are overworked and many are close to burnout. The standard of care is a strict system in which they have to work in. For some things like acute conditions and surgery, it really shines. We are blessed to have these caring people sacrifice their time and energy to help patients despite the constraints in which they work under. As I’ve transformed through illness, I’ve come to forgive those that I felt gaslighted me. As FDN’s we will never swim in their lane. There are times when it’s clear a client will need to resolve an acute situation with their Doctor. It is my hope there is a level of collaboration and respect that develops amongst all practitioners: both licensed and unlicensed. We all just want to help people live their best life.