Mission Statement
Our mission at the clinic is to provide a range of holistic therapies tailored to the needs of each individual patient and to educate patients towards self-responsibility for their healthcare maintenance. We strive to empower every person to take an active role in their healing journey and achieve lasting wellness—naturally and confidently.
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N. Richard Pragnell
D.C., N.D., Homeopath, Hon Dr. N. Richard Pragnell has practiced chiropractic medicine since 1969 and naturopathic and classical homeopathic medicine since 1975. He has also been a qualified ortho-bionomic practitioner since the mid-1970's when he trained under Arthur Pauls, the founder of ortho-bionomy. Dr. Pragnell operates the Hockley Valley Naturopathic & Chiropractic Clinic in Orangeville Ontario, Canada where he brings much knowledge, skill and professionalism to his practice. His life is dedicated to the advancement of natural health and well-being. |
Education & Credentials
2017
Certificate of Registration from College of Homeopaths of Ontario, Homeopath, Hom (Registration #15493)
2015
Cox Decompression Adjustment and Manipulation Technic from National University Of Health Sciences
1983
Technique and art of Chinese Traditional Medicine “Acupuncture” from Chinese Traditional Medicine Institute in Toronto
1982
Licentiate in Homeopathy – Commonwealth Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons; Grand Turk, B.W.I.
1982
Doctor of Medicine Homeopathic M.D. – Arizona Homeopathic Medical University
1981
Diploma: Doctor of Naturopathy – Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
1978
Diploma: H.L.M.S. – The Sathi Homeo-Medical College, Laheriaserai (Bihar), India
1975
Registered Naturopath under Ontario Drugless Practitioner's Act (Certificate #454)
1974
Studied Ortho-Bionomy as one of the first pupils of Arthur Pauls (originator)
1974
Registered Chiropractor – Certificate of Registration under Drugless Practitioner’s Act, Ontario (Certificate #1131)
1973
General Residency Program – National College of Chiropractic (now National University of Health Sciences), Lombard, Illinois
1973
Diplomate – National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, USA (Certificate #4493)
1973
Certificate of Registration – National Examining Board, Canadian Chiropractic Association (Certificate #389)
1971
Studied Applied Kinesiology under Dr. George Goodhart in Alberta
1969
Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic – National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois
Doctor of Homeopathy
Homeopathic Medical Council of Canada (Registration #901-72)
Professional Experience
2000 - Now
Proudly serving Orangeville, Toronto, Mono, and beyond — nationally, provincially, and internationally — at Hockley Valley Naturopathic & Chiropractic Clinic, where holistic care meets personalized healing.
1992 - 2006
Clinic supervisor at the Homeopathic College of Canada (10 years).
1992 - 2006
Member of the Board of Governors of the Homeopathic College of Canada.
1992
Faculty Member at the International Academy of Homeopathic Medicine at Glendon College in Toronto, Ontario
1991 - 2006
Professor of Homeopathy at the Homeopathic College of Canada
1974
Assistant Clinical Director of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario
1970 - 1972
Chiropractor in Edmonton, Alberta
1968 - 1969
Inhalation Therapist at Du Page County Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois
Reiki Master | Colonic
Professional Experience
2002
School of Colon Therapy and Natural Health; Diploma: Colon Therapy (Canada)
1997
Centre of Dr. Nakagawa; Shinkiko Training Health Seminar: Ki Energy Healing (Japan)
1996
Institute for Inner Studies; Founder: Master Choa Kok Sui; Certificate: Crystal Healing (Austria)
1996
Institute for Inner Studies; Founder: Master Choa Kok Sui; Certificate: Higher Clairvoyance (New York); Instructor Master Choa Kok Sui
1995
Qi Gong and Energy Healing; Instructor: Master Zhi Gang Sha
1995
Institute for Inner Studies; Founder: Master Choa Kok Sui; Certificate: Pranic Psychotherapy (Canada)
1995
Institute for Inner Studies; Founder: Master Choa Kok Sui; Certificate: Advanced Pranic Healing (Canada); Instructor Master Choa Kok Sui
1995
Institute for Inner Studies; Founder: Master Choa Kok Sui; Certificate: Basic Pranic Healing (Canada)
1994
Advanced Health Care Certificate: Applied Kinesiology (Canada)
1994
The Upledger Institute; Workshop: Cranio Sacral Therapy Level I (Canada)
1994
Therapeutic Touch Levels I, II, III; Instructor: Mary J. Simpson (Canada)
1992
Reiki III (Reiki Master) (Toronto)
1990-92
Reiki I, II (Toronto)
1980
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy; Certificate: Massage Therapy
1980
Ontario College of Reflexology; Certified Reflexologist
Membership
Member of the International Council of Reflexologists