Meet Dr. Knee

Dr. Knee is a subject matter expert on the topics of clinical nutrition, dietary supplements, treatment adherence, behavioral change, and patient-centered care.

He has presented on numerous topics for organizations such as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the Canadian Interdisciplinary Network for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research (INCAM), the Natural Health Product Research Society (NHPRS), Natural Medicine Journal, and Integrative Practitioner.

Dr. Christopher Knee ND, MSc

Dr. Knee is a naturopathic doctor and clinical researcher from Ottawa, Canada.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Knee is the head of Clinical Research and Decision Support for Fullscript’s Medical Advisory Team, where he is currently leading outcomes-based research studies and exploring innovative decision support tools for Fullscript’s whole person care platform through the use of machine learning and AI.

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He has been published in peer-reviewed academic and association journals and in mainstream media (eg., Naturopathic Doctor News & Review, Hospital News, Best Health, and Alive magazines).

He has extensive industry and advisory experience, having worked with organizations including The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa Police Service, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Nordion, and Pfizer.

He is passionate about evidence-informed practice, patient education, health services research, and advancing our understanding of natural medicines.

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He has been involved with a number of professional volunteer activities, including being a scientific advisory board member for the Branch Out Neurological Foundation (Calgary, AB), Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and the INCAM Naturopathy Special Interest Group.

Additionally, he has served as a peer-reviewer for journals such as Integrated Health Practitioner (IHP), the OAND Pulse, CAND Vital Link, and most recently, the Canadian Journal of Naturopathic Medicine.

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Educational background

Dr. Knee completed Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Guelph, specializing in Human Kinetics, Biomedical, and Nutritional Sciences, and completed naturopathic training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. He has completed continuing education in numerous areas such as IFM’s Advanced Practice Modules, functional lab testing, and business foundations.

In the media

Publications

1. Bailey R, Knee C, et al. Treatment adherence in integrative medicine. Jan 2021. Report
2. Bailey R, Knee C, et al. Behavioral change in integrative medicine. Jul 2022. Report
3. Montpellier N, Knee C, et al. Health literacy in integrative medicine. Nov 2022. Report
1. Lithopoulos A, Knee C, et al. Protocol for a living systematic review for the management of concussion in adults. BMJ Open, Jul 2022. PubMed
2. Special Edition: Treatment adherence in integrative medicine: A literature review and practitioner insights study. Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal (IMCJ), Jun 2021. PubMed
3. Bailey R, English J, Knee C, Keller A. Treatment adherence in integrative medicine - Part two: Practitioner insights. Integrative medicine (Encinitas), 2021: 20(3):61-65. PubMed
4. Bailey R, English J, Knee C, Keller A. Treatment adherence in integrative medicine - Part one: Review of literature. Integrative medicine (Encinitas), 2021: 20(3):48-60. PubMed
5. McAlpine K, Knee C, et al. Shared decision-making for the management of small renal masses: Development and acceptability testing of a novel patient decision aid. Canadian Urological Association Journal, Dec 2020. PubMed
6. McAlpine K, Knee C, et al. Thromboprophylaxis practice patterns and beliefs among physicians treating patients with abdominopelvic cancers at a Canadian centre. Canadian Journal of Surgery, Nov 2020. PubMed
7. Ross J, Knee C, et al. A novel prevention bundle to reduce incisional infections after radical cystectomy. Urologic Oncology, Jul 2020. PubMed
8. Lavallée L, Knee C, et al. Derivation and validation of text search algorithms for renal and adrenal lesion identification in radiology text reports. Canadian Urological Association Journal, Jun 2020. PubMed
9. McAlpine K, Knee C, et al. Development and acceptability testing of a patient decision aid for individuals with localized renal masses considering surgical removal with partial or radical nephrectomy. Urologic Oncology, Nov 2019. PubMed
10. McAlpine K, Knee C, et al. Venous thromboembolism and transfusion after major abdominopelvic surgery. Surgery, Dec 2019. PubMed
11. Aucoin M, Knee C, et al. Naturopathy Special Interest Group Research Capacity and Needs Assessment Survey. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Feb 2019. PubMed
12. Witherspoon L, Knee C, et al. Reducing overtreatment of prostate cancer in eastern Ontario: Population trends of radical prostatectomy. Canadian Medical Association Journal Open, Apr 2018. PubMed
13. Wallace B, Knee C, et al. Age-stratified perioperative mortality after urologic surgeries. Canadian Urological Association Journal, Aug 2018. PubMed
14. Lavallée L, Knee C, et al. Development and implementation of a continuing medical education program in Canada: knowledge translation for renal cell carcinoma (KT4RCC). Journal of Cancer Education, Feb 2019. PubMed
15. Aucoin M, Knee C, et al. Fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids and prostate cancer: a systematic review. Integrative Cancer Therapeutics, Mar 2017. PubMed
16. Knee C, et al. Zinc supplementation does not alter sensitive biomarkers of copper status in healthy boys. Journal of Nutrition, Mar 2013. PubMed [MSc Project]
17. Rysdale L, Knee C, et al. Evaluation of fruit juice intake and body mass index within a sample of Ontario preschoolers. Childhood Obesity and Nutrition, May 2009. Article
1. Knee C, et al. The ‘INCAM Naturopathy SIG’: A Special Interest Group for Naturopathy Related Research. British Columbia Naturopathic Association Bulletin, 2017 & OAND The Pulse, 2017.
2. Knee C & Bennett M. Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact, Assessment, and Management of Concussion and mTBI. Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, Jun 2015. Article
3. Knee C. Clinical research update: curcumin – from traditional use to modern medicine. OAND The Pulse, 2015.
4. Knee C, et al. Commonly prescribed medications and their associated cancer risks. CAND Vital Link, 2014.
5. Knee C, et al. Clinical research update: supplements for exercise-induced oxidative stress. OAND The Pulse, 2014.
6. Knee C. Mindful eating and weight management. Naturopathic Doctor News and Review, Aug 2014. Article
7. Knee C. Natural Sleep Remedies. Reader's Digest Best Health Mag, Dec 2014. Article
8. Knee C. Nutritional Needs of Children. Hospital News, 2014. Article
9. Knee C. COLD-FX: A review of evidence. Integrated Healthcare Practitioners, 2012; 26: 74-79. Article
10. Knee C. Part 1: Herpes Simplex Infections and COLDSORE-FX. Interpharma, Jun 2012.
11. Knee C. Part 2: A COLDSORE-FX Case Study. Interpharma, Jun 2012.