Sparked by the amazing results he received, Dr. Vanzhov enrolled in the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland Oregon. There he was trained for two years in the basic health sciences common to all physicians, and another two years in the advanced alternative medicine fields of homeopathy, nutrition, botanical medicine, physiotherapy, cranial and spinal adjustment, hydrotherapy, etc., and pursued training in Reiki energy healing, iridology, personology, and Body Electronics.

Dr Vanzhov is a government-licensed naturopathic physician who has advanced training in fasting and detoxification. He is closely regulated by a professional board of doctors and public-interest members who maintain a code of ethics and standards.

He started active general family practice in 1987 in his native Kootenays and searched for the healthiest place to live and work. He has personally coached many people through their first fasting experience, with insight and compassion.