When booking an appointment with Dr. Shamess please review her availability for telemedicine or in-person appointments at both our Vancouver and Squamish locations.

Dr. Shamess focuses on identifying the underlying causes of your condition and the common links between seemingly unrelated symptoms. In addition, with a background in public health, Dr. Shamess is an education advocate, working to help empower patients in their health journey by unravelling the complexity of unknown conditions. She is particularly passionate about helping to make chronic conditions manageable and freeing patients to pursue their life passions. Her goal is to help patients optimize their health by using an evidence-informed approach to navigate the challenge of dealing with multiple overlapping and often not well-understood conditions.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Shamess has been extensively trained in the treatment of Lyme Disease (both acute and chronic), post-viral syndromes, chronic digestive issues (SIBO, gastroparesis, IBD, IBS), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), mold toxin illness and a variety of autoimmune conditions.

In addition, she treats many of the syndromes that fit under the complex chronic disease umbrella, such as ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Fibromyalgia, Central Sensitization, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Ultimately, Dr. Shamess aims to assist patients not simply to survive but also to thrive.

Personal Life

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Shamess can be found spending time with family and friends and exploring the vast outdoors. She enjoys skiing, mountain biking, surfing, and local cultural events.