FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 28, 2015

Sage Clinic Statement Regarding Al Jazeera Sports Doping Documentary:
On December 27, 2015 Sage Clinic personnel were shocked to learn of a
documentary on alleged sports doping implicating naturopathic physician Dr.
Brandon Spletzer. Pending completion of a thorough investigation by ourselves
and appropriate authorities, Sage Clinic immediately suspended the contract of
Dr. Brandon Spletzer and notified the College of Naturopathic Physicians of
British Columbia, our professional governing body, of the matter.
Sage Clinic doctors and staff had no awareness of alleged sports doping or other
wrongdoing occurring on our clinic premises or elsewhere. Our group
naturopathic medical practice founded in 2002 has safely and professionally
utilized natural, non-invasive treatment methods to assist our patients in
improving their health. As part of our scope of practice, prescription authority is a
privilege and is appropriately used when it is a medical necessity. Sage Clinic's
use of any prescription is undertaken with the utmost care, attention, compliance
and respect.
Professional sports doping could not be any more contrary to the philosophy and
vision of our clinic and of the profession of naturopathic medicine. We are
saddened that the documentary implies any connection between this reported
activity and our clinic. To reassure our patients and colleagues of Sage Clinic's
commitment to responsible, compliant patient care, we will cooperate fully with
the proper authorities' investigation into this matter and are conducting our own
internal investigation.
Sage Clinic is dedicated to the ongoing care of our patients who deserve the
respect of their privacy and medical needs. Please refer all inquiries to Sage
Clinic manager Tianna at admin@sageclinic.com.
Dr. Arjuna Veeravagu
Naturopathic physician
Co-founder and owner
Sage Clinic