Our Story

Vitazan Professional is founded in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec by Peter Wilkes

After more than 20 years experience in the natural health field as a retailer and manufacturer, Peter Wilkes establishes Vitazan Professional. The Vitazan brand would be committed to professional practitioner exclusivity.

Committed to science and technology

Establishment of in-house laboratory, N.H.P. Laboratories.

Achieving the highest standard in Quality Control

N.H.P. Laboratories obtains ISO-17025 accreditation, and is committed to the annual certification process.

New leadership and collaborations

Vitazan Professional hires new COO Dr Melanie Kusznireckyj, ND.

Committed to the naturopathic community

Vitazan Professional continues its support of Canadian naturopathic organizations, and expands its presence into the United States.

Improving clinical outcomes

Launch of Naturopathic Doctor Medical Advancement Panel Solutions (NDMAPS™):
Research and clinical leaders in naturopathic medicine formulate and pre-test products in clinical practice, with results published in the Vitazan Professional Review. Focused research in Integrative Oncology in Naturopathic Practice.

Sponsorship and collaboration in a double-blind, placebo controlled, randomized trial

Product supply for government clinical trial on Covid-19: collaboration between CCNM, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Centre for Health Innovation, and Vitazan Professional.

Expanding and modernizing laboratory capabilities

N.H.P. Laboratories expands to cover 8,000 square feet, and is newly equipped for in-house antimicrobial and probiotic testing. All raw ingredients and product lots are tested. No skip-lot testing.

Vitazan Professional GMP-compliant facility expands to cover 127,000 square feet, an investment of over 5 million dollars.

Launch of the Vitazan Professional Review

• Creation of the Vitazan Professional Review, which highlights new product development and testing of NDMAPS™, products in clinical practice before they are launched to Naturopathic Doctors.
• Supporting continuing education for Naturopathic Doctors.

Commitment to Non-GMO ingredients

• N.H.P Laboratories obtains certified non-GMO testing facility.

Sponsorship and Education

• Vitazan Professional sponsors HawaiiDocTalks
• Vitazan Professional sponsors CCNM Integrative Cancer Care Hospital Observation Education Program
• Vitazan Professional sponsors Collaborative Education, AANP, and OncANP conferences