Meet Dr. Derek Cook, ND
When Gut Issues, Fatigue, and Burnout Take Over — You Don’t Need Another Pill. You Need a Plan.
For Dr. Derek Cook, ND, healing isn’t about following a rigid protocol or handing out quick-fix solutions. It’s about listening deeply, asking the right questions, and walking alongside each patient as they reclaim their energy, digestion, and peace of mind — step by step.
With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cook is one of Calgary’s most trusted Naturopathic Doctors, known for his personalized, integrative approach to chronic gut conditions like IBS, SIBO, Crohn’s, and ulcerative colitis, as well as burnout, anxiety, and mental fatigue.
But that’s not the whole story.
He’s also a dad. A grower of medicinal herbs. A big believer in slow food, homegrown vegetables, and making health a part of everyday life — not a battle to fight when things fall apart.
“Having kids changed everything,” he says. “It became crystal clear to me how our day-to-day choices — food, stress, sleep — directly affect not just us, but our families. We’re not just healing individuals; we’re shaping generations.”
🧠 What Dr. Cook Is Known For:
Helping patients feel seen when tests come back “normal” but they still feel off
Offering actionable explanations rooted in biology, not blame
Creating clear, collaborative plans so patients leave knowing exactly what’s next
Being the person people come to after they've been dismissed by mainstream care
Whether you’re dealing with debilitating bloating, running on fumes, or can’t shake the feeling that something’s off despite every test being “fine,” Dr. Cook combines clinical precision with compassionate, human-first care.
🔍 What He Treats Most Often:
Digestive Issues: SIBO, IBS, GERD, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, gas, ulcers, food intolerances, malabsorption
Mental Burnout: Brain fog, low mood, anxiety, ADHD, social exhaustion, stress collapse
Fatigue & Overwhelm: Especially in high-performing professionals, parents, and those feeling left behind by the traditional medical system
🛠 Tools of the Trade:
Dr. Cook works with:
Medical-grade lab testing & diagnostics
Diet and lifestyle modifications
Nutritional supplements
Tincture-based herbal medicine (often grown by him!)
Auricular acupuncture
Naturopathic counselling and stress support
Functional medicine principles
His goal? To get to the root, make a real difference, and empower his patients to eventually not need him anymore.
“Everyone deserves to feel seen. It’s not ‘in your head.’ If you’re here, and you’re not okay — I believe you. And I’ll help you figure out why.”
📅 Ready for a New Chapter in Your Health Story?
If you're dealing with gut problems, mental exhaustion, or a health mystery no one’s been able to explain — Dr. Derek Cook can help you find clarity, direction, and a path forward that makes sense for your life.
🧠 Book with Dr. Cook (in-person or virtual across Alberta) and experience a more grounded, collaborative, and empowering approach to care.
