Cathy Cochrane is a Holistic Nutritionist with a playfully unpretentious approach to food and eating. She teaches you to listen to your body, so you can discern which habits improve your energy and reignite your love of food, while seeking the choices that could calm your symptoms. In this sense, food and your relationship to eating become a doorway to your truest self.

IMAGINE: – a day without the 3 PM slump – a month without the roller coaster of moods and discomfort – enjoying a meal without that rusty-pipe feeling – relaxing after supper without grazing – savouring delicious food without rules or deprivation

Cathy’s gentle guidance helps you bring ease to your meals and find comfort in your body. Improving your nutrition isn’t a formula that can be solved with a 2-week meal plan. Some changes will have an almost immediate impact. Others take time as you ease into a new normal. This is an investment in yourself; a way to discover the results that are much deeper and longer lasting than from any quick fix.

What Cathy offers you is an opportunity to get to know what you need from the inside out. A commitment of self-care that snowballs, because the better you eat, the better you feel, and the better you feel, the more prepared you’ll be for wherever life leads you next.

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I am a Nurse Practitioner specializing in family medicine and primary care. I practice with a holistic model of healthcare delivery, and firmly believe in patient centered care. I like to focus on making my patients feel at ease, and engaging them in shared decision making. I have experience as a bedside nurse in acute care, where I worked locally in Ottawa and abroad in Saudi Arabia. As an NP, I have had experience working at a family health team on an Indigenous Reserve and working in a correctional facility.

My areas of interest include chronic disease management, mental health, men’s/women’s health, transgender care, and harm reduction. I use evidence based research to guide my practice with the goal of providing you with the best possible care. I am passionate about patient education, preventative medicine and professional development.

As a Nurse Practitioner, Brett can:

• Order blood work and imaging
• Diagnose conditions
• Prescribe new medications and renew old prescriptions
• Make referrals to specialists
• Medically optimize new or pre existing conditions

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Arianne Completed a four year Master of Practice in Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc) at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2019. She has over 4000 hours of hands-on training as well as an in-depth education in anatomy, physiology and pathology. Before completing her Masters, Arianne obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (BSc.HK) from the University of Ottawa.

Arianne practices classical osteopathy, which means she applies treatment principles as they were first established in the late 1800s by the founder of the profession, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. After completing a thorough assessment, Arianne will use a variety of gentle manual techniques to restore symmetry and motion in your body. The result is a body that is capable of healing itself because the structure (anatomy) has been restored, which in turn affects the way the body functions. Manual manipulations are aimed at all tissues of the body including bones, muscles, joints, fascia, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and organs.

Arianne consults in both English and French and treatments are covered by insurance. She is a member of OSTCAN, an exemplary professional association that upholds the highest in professional standards for osteopathic manual practitioners across Canada.

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Dr. Vivienne Guy is a licensed and regulated Naturopathic Doctor. She has been in practice in Ottawa for over 16 years. She is known for her ability to discover why a person isn’t feeling at their best and to provide manageable treatment plans. She is sought after to find the answers to health concerns that others have not been able to find.

With each person, she helps them set realistic and manageable goals for their own health being mindful of the busyness of everyday life. Being a working mom with two children, Vivienne understands the daily challenge of work life balance. Her own experience allows for insight into her clients needs.

She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Waterloo and then went on to graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Toronto. She is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and is the Vice-Chair on the Board of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

While offering the full scope of Naturopathic Services, she has a special interest in hormone balancing (for stress, fertility, menopause) and in IV (Intravenous Therapy) also known as Naturopathic Infusion Therapy.

Visit Dr. Vivienne’s website: https://www.ottawabioidenticalhormones.com

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Dr. Vivienne Guy is a licensed and regulated Naturopathic Doctor. She has been in practice in Ottawa for over 16 years. She is known for her ability to discover why a person isn’t feeling at their best and to provide manageable treatment plans. She is sought after to find the answers to health concerns that others have not been able to find.

With each person, she helps them set realistic and manageable goals for their own health being mindful of the busyness of everyday life. Being a working mom with two children, Vivienne understands the daily challenge of work life balance. Her own experience allows for insight into her clients needs.

She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Waterloo and then went on to graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Toronto. She is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and is the Vice-Chair on the Board of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

While offering the full scope of Naturopathic Services, she has a special interest in hormone balancing (for stress, fertility, menopause) and in IV (Intravenous Therapy) also known as Naturopathic Infusion Therapy.

Visit Dr. Vivienne’s website: https://www.ottawabioidenticalhormones.com

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Catherine Hanson, RMT, CDT/CLT, Reiki Master Specialty – Manual Lymphatic/Decongestive Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki

Realizing society’s growing awareness and need for alternative health care, Catherine was driven towards a holistic approach to wellness. Since 2008, she has been licensed as a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Also, a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario, and the Lymphedema Association of Ontario.

Her expertise includes Manual Lymphatic/Decongestive therapy, CranioSacral therapy, cancer-care and support, rehabilitation, and Reiki. She creates a personalized treatment plan for each of her clients that will best lead them on their journey towards optimum health, vitality, and wellness. She believes in a holistic ‘whole person’ care approach.

Certified with the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in 2009 as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), and Complete Decongestive Therapist (CDT), Catherine specializes in manual lymphatic therapy, also known as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), which is a safe approach to effectively cleanse the body’s tissues. It is beneficial by having a detoxifying effect and can be used to effectively treat a variety of different conditions. With the advanced Decongestive Certification, Catherine has complete and thorough training to assist with lymphedema prevention and/or management through: manual lymphatic drainage, compression garments - tips and referral, exercise recommendations - dos and don’ts, and skin care knowledge.

Catherine has a special interest in cancer survivorship, with work experience in cancer support and rehabilitation, volunteer work, and fitness program involvement with Breast Cancer Action (BCA), and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Having studied through the Upledger Institute since 2009, and used CranioSacral therapy (CST) in her practice daily, Catherine has witnessed that CST can benefit everyone ~ children, teens, adults, and seniors. It is a light touch, whole-body treatment technique that works with the body’s craniosacral system to support and nourish the central nervous system - improving overall vitality, health, and well-being. CST improves the body’s ability to self-care and can produce profound, positive changes.

As a Reiki Master, Catherine is a true believer that with positive and healing intention, attaining wholeness of Mind, Body and Spirit is possible. With Reiki, she gently balances life energy chakras, to bring health and well-being to her clients.

Catherine maintains an active and healthy lifestyle with yoga, meditation, cycling, gardening, and cooking new healthy recipes with family as her favorite pastimes!

One of Catherine’s favorite quotes: “When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” ~ Rumi

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I believe everyone is entitled to be able to have the energy to do the things they enjoy, to do so free from pain and to fully discover their health potential. Naturopathic medicine, and the care I provide my patients, is my way of integrating modern research and medical knowledge with the philosophies of traditional medical arts. My areas of interest are fertility, pain management, digestive health, pediatrics, athletic optimization, and complementary cancer care.

I found my way to naturopathic medicine after spending the majority of my childhood growing up in rural Alberta and exploring nature. During this time I came to realize the inherent power of nature to provide us with the tools to heal ourselves. Learning from the balance evident in nature, I started to develop my own view of healing and medicine, along with a greater appreciation for food as a foundation to our health. Striving to understand the human body and nature at its smallest level I studied genetics at the University of Alberta. During this time I was fortunate enough to work with children with autism and cerebral palsy and as a clinic director for an orthopedic surgeon. This provided me with a greater appreciation of the challenges faced in healthcare, as well as the need for all health care providers to work together to create a health care team.

To be able to provide the care I believe people deserve, I moved to Toronto to attend the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), a fully accredited naturopathic medical college. I was fortunate enough to take part in an externship in Nicaragua at a non-profit clinic, as well as a pediatric specialty shift during my internship while at CCNM. During the last 6 years working as a Naturopathic Doctor I have attended many different continuing education and training courses in complementary cancer care, pediatrics, genomics and injection therapies to continue serving my patients and community as best as I can.

In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors, playing sports and being active, reading and spending time with my family, friends and my pets.

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Born and raised in St. John’s, NL, Jason has always had a passion for health and wellness. It was his own struggles with health that has guided him to where he is today: Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and a Holistic Exercise and Health Practitioner. As an avid athlete and outdoor enthusiast all his life he was drawn to movement, rehabilitation and working to improve the health of himself and those around him.

Jason has been characterized as being compassionate, caring and empathetic with his treatments. Jason’s approach is holistic in nature; he believes everything has the capacity to affect everything! His practice is focused on working with the individual to help them find the root cause of their underlying symptoms and in doing so provide support for a more balanced life. He utilizes gentle structural and functional hands-on techniques and exercise prescription were necessary.

Jason works with all individuals but has a keen interest in working with:

Emotional trauma (i.e. PTSD, anxiety)

Physical Trauma

Pregnancy

Infants and children

Nervous System exhaustion (Fatigue, poor sleep, restlessness, etc)

Digestion (i.e., acid reflux, constipation, slow digestion, bloating, etc.)

At present, Jason and his partner, Kim, who is also an Osteopath Manual Practitioner, have returned to Ottawa to further their evolving careers.

When not at the clinic his other interests include fly fishing, cycling, cross country & downhill skiing and spending time with family and friends.

“Life is like a boomerang, you always get what you throw out”- Paul Chek

Jason King’s Schedule:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 8:30am to 2pm Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:30am to 3pm

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I have been teaching yoga and meditation for ten fulfilling years. Being of service to others and helping them achieve their physical and mental health goals is my intention for teaching.

I experience the benefits of yoga and meditation throughout my own daily practice. Personally reaping these rewards drives me further to share these techniques with others. I have a deep understanding of the struggles we all face throughout our lives and therefore an even deeper appreciation for remedying the debris of those struggles, namely stress, anxiety, and tension, that we all hold in our bodies and minds.

Taking a time out from the busy-ness of our lives of doing to focus on being with our bodies and minds in this moment, just as they are, is vital to our health and wellbeing. In my classes we will move, sit, stretch and accept where we are at. Paradoxically it is from this complete acceptance that change can blossom. I am also a certified Mindfulness Practitioner and I bring a solid foundation of evidence-based skills, techniques, and knowledge to my teaching.

”Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice; to make us teachable; to open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are.” — Rolf Gates

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Colleen Matthews, Osteopathic Manual Therapist – M.OMSc

Colleen has recently completed her four-year Masters in Practice of Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc) at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. She has over 4000 hours of hands-on training as well as an in-depth education in anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Before completing her master’s program, Colleen studied at both the college and university levels in Fitness & Health Promotion and Recreation & Leisure Studies (BRLS), respectively.

Colleen practices classical osteopathy, following traditional treatment principles as they were first established in the late 1800s by the founder of the profession, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still.

After completing a thorough assessment, Colleen will use a variety of gentle manual (hands-on) movements/positions to restore symmetry and motion in your body. The result is a body that is capable of healing itself because the structure (anatomy) has been restored, which in turn affects the way the body functions (physiology). Manual manipulations can involve all tissues of the body including skin, fascia, tendons, muscles, ligaments, bones, nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and organs.

Colleen consults in English and treatments are covered by many insurance providers. She is a member of OSTCAN, an exemplary professional association that upholds the highest in professional standards for osteopathic manual practitioners across Canada.

Colleen Matthews’ Schedule:

Tuesdays and Thursdays – 10am to 6pm (starting later this Fall as Arianne Gosselin’s locum replacement)

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Naturopathic Doctor Certified Laser Therapist Clinic Founder and Director: Ottawa Integrative Health Centre Co-Founder and Editor: From Belly to Baby

Member: APND Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors, OAND, CAND, INER

At the Ottawa Integrative Health Centre, part of the clinic mission is to provide the Best Naturopathic and Integrative Care possible. Administering integrative and individualized care for her patients, and the patients of the clinic is at the core of Dr. Colleen’s every day. As her general practice allows, Dr. Colleen sees patients from birth until the end of life – providing bio-identical hormone therapy, B12 injections, neurological and brain health care, pediatric care, healthy child visits, adult care, and palliative care.

A chance meeting with Dr. Norman Doidge while earning her laser therapy certification ignited Dr. Colleen’s curiosity about our brains, their health, and their ability to repair themselves and grow. Over the past few years her desire to learn more has lead her to attend conferences presented by the Canadian Neurovascular Health Society- the most progressive, patient directed conferences available that present the findings and research related to cutting edge, integrative care for conditions such as MS, ALS, Parkinson’s and TBIs. Being able to feed and nourish brains, and help them heal from trauma is where her heart truly lies.

Although no longer available to attend births as a Doula, Dr. Colleen is passionate about providing care to her pregnant patients, as well as to those struggling to conceive. Much of her practice is focused on helping women and families who are experiencing difficulties in becoming pregnant, and then caring for them through their pregnancies.

Healthy aging strategies, stress management care and health coaching are part of her care with each patient.

Dr. Colleen founded the Ottawa Integrative Health Centre in 2004, and continues her role as the Clinic Director, while practicing as a full time Naturopathic Doctor. In 2010, Dr. Colleen was awarded the Ottawa Business Journals “Top Forty under 40” award – which was an honour that meant a great deal to her. With over 20 years as a practicing Naturopathic Doctor, Colleen is passionate about health, and provides seminars, workshops and lectures to special interest groups, as well as medical students and private industry. A member of both the provincial and national Naturopathic Associations (OAND and CAND) since her days as a student, Dr. Colleen remains engaged in her profession – acting as Chair for the Board of Governors at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (www.ccnm.edu).

Dr. Colleen looks forward to working with you on your own health journey.

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Dr. Christine Nguyen, N.D. is a licensed naturopathic doctor with eight years of postsecondary education. Prior to her naturopathic medicine education, Dr. Nguyen completed her Bachelor of Physical Education and Health and graduated with honours from the University of Toronto. She then spent four years studying at the fully accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, followed by successful completion of the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam. She holds an active license to practice naturopathic medicine with Ontario-based patients by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

Dr. Nguyen has lived, studied and worked around the world including Canada, China, Vietnam, India and now Mexico. Dr. Nguyen was instrumental in organizing the first group externship for naturopathic medicine students at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam, a World Health Organization-collaborating centre for traditional medicine and the leading hospital of traditional medicine in Vietnam.

Having demonstrated a passion and excellence in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dr. Nguyen moved to Shanghai where she was able to study under the supervision of well-respected experts at the Shanghai Insight Ancient Chinese Medicine Institute. Her years in China have enabled her to acquire a deeper understanding of the art and science of TCM and the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating a plethora of health conditions.

Dr. Nguyen’s time abroad has also enabled her to live and understand the life of an expatriate, which can present its own unique joys and challenges. She works regularly with diplomats/expats and their families as their health care provider, supporting them with their transitions and navigating their health concerns.

Her particular areas of interest include:

Pain management – helping patients prevent and heal pain brought on by disease, overuse or injury using physical modalities (laser, acupuncture, cupping), nutraceuticals/herbs, lifestyle changes and mind/body awareness.

Fatigue and Stress Management – addressing underlying causes of fatigue, balancing hormones, regulating sleep patterns and stress responses, prioritizing self-care, and building emotional resilience through lifestyle awareness and optimization.

Mental health - Using acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet, nutrition, amino acid therapy and lifestyle counseling Dr. Nguyen engages patient dialogue and addresses underlying contributors to mental health issues including depression and anxiety.

Digestive health – Identifying food allergens and pathogens, supporting and healing the digestive system to get the most of your dietary intake.

Optimizing health – Already amazingly healthy? Dr. Nguyen will review diet, lifestyle, supplements and testing to ensure the removal of any obstacles to living one’s best life. Her life motto when it comes to health: Better Health Today. Good Health for a Lifetime.

Dr. Nguyen works with patients using evidence-based natural health solutions that are safe, effective and reliable with the goal of addressing the root cause. She is committed to continuing education in the field of medicine and is constantly updating her skills and knowledge with advances in research. Additional training or recognition was received in the following areas:

Successful completion of the Ontario Prescribing and Therapeutics Course and the Ontario Prescribing and Therapeutics Examination enabling her to prescribe and administer intramuscular vitamin B12 injections, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, desiccated thyroid, high dose vitamin D3, etc.

Myofascial Release Technique for sports injuries and pain management.

Bioflex Low Intensity Laser Therapy for pain, inflammatory, dermatological or neurological conditions.

First Line Therapy for weight management and disease prevention.

CCNM Award of distinction for her passion and accomplishments in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.

Dr. Nguyen believes that empowering individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices is the cornerstone to achieving one’s health and wellness goals. For those already seeing multiple practitioners, she encourages an integrative approach to patient care with open communication between all care providers.

Dr. Nguyen can also be contacted for speaking engagements pertaining to a number of health topics. Her particular passion at the moment is speaking on the topic of emotional resilience, preventing and healing from burnout. Dr. Nguyen speaks English, Vietnamese, and French. Dr Nguyen happily welcomes new and returning patients from Ontario.

Dr. Christine Nguyen’s Schedule:

Wednesdays 10-4pm

Thursdays 10-2pm

*Note: Because Dr. Nguyen is not providing in-person care, if/when deemed necessary or relevant to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan, patients may be referred to an ND colleague at the OIHC/another member of one’s health care team for an in-person physical exam/ relevant treatment.

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Cynthia Nolan Fairweather, Psychotherapist

Counseling and Facilitation for Individuals and Couples

Cynthia Nolan Fairweather has a masters degree in Counseling Psychology, and is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Cynthia works with individuals, partners, and children six and older. She is LGBTQ+ and Kink affirming, and available only for remote video and telephone sessions through the OIHC’s secure network.

Cynthia supports her clients through all of life’s questions and changes using a framework of Sell-compassion, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

She brings her full skill set to the therapeutic relationship; facilitating, coaching, and supporting her clients through the change moments in their lives.

Cynthia has worked with the Tarot for 35 years, and offers readings separate from her counseling practice. When her counseling clients wish, she is also happy to bring the cards into the therapy session where, like other tools, they may initiate discussions that facilitate greater self-awareness.

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Cathy Richards is a mom of 3 young kids and a Registered Dietitian with over 19 years of varied experience. Her evidence based practice has involved working with various government departments, including Corrections Canada, The Department of National Defence and 2 different Canadian Universities. She has had a successful private nutrition consulting practice since 2002.

Cathy loves working with her clients by getting them the energy to show up as the best version of themselves and even have some left-over to do the things that bring them joy! Her previous certifications in diabetes education and project management have enabled her to develop group programs that incorporate this knowledge and easily fit into her clients busy lifestyles with simple to implement strategies.

A key component of Cathy’s approach is meeting her clients where they are at - health wise and life circumstances - considering the entire person - not just their food intake. Working with clients to get them healthier and ultimately wealthier.

*Dietitian services are often 100% covered by private health insurance.

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Lisa Schneider, RMT, CST-T

Biography

As a Registered Massage Therapist, Certified CranioSacral Therapist, Somatic Bodywork practitioner, and Spiritual Coach, Lisa has worked collaboratively in the field of integrative medicine since 2007 in both Ottawa, ON and Vancouver, BC. A fierce proponent of patient-centred care, she believes that we all need to work together (practitioners as well as patients) in order to create workable healing solutions.

Formally, Lisa is a registrant of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario, Techniques Certified in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and SomatoEmotional Release (SER) through the Upledger Institute, certified as a Shamanic Coach and Practitioner in Sacred Trust with the RBCS lineage, BC, is trained in Visceral Manipulation (VM) with the Barral Institute, chronic pain management with Pain BC, and also in trauma informed practice and the Unity Model (Quinn, 2012) through the Trauma Informed Practice Institute, BC. She also has special interest and education in communication coaching, meditation, energetics of the body, ontology and spirituality, and how they relate to health, holistic wellness and disease.

Her commitment to continuing education, collaboration with other disciplines, general curiosity, and own personal healing journey, has helped Lisa develop insight into the complexities of chronic pain, trauma and dysfunction in the human body. Her true passion is empowering people to discover their own innate healing ability by redeveloping their intuitive connection to their own body, mind and spirit.

Lisa’s priority is to offer a safe, affirming and non-discriminatory space, and welcomes people of all ages, abilities, sexes, genders, races, religions, beliefs, backgrounds and walks of life. She has particular interest and experience in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

For more information about the modalities Lisa practices, please visit her website www.lisamschneider.com.

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Dr. Smith’s thirst for knowledge has paved the way to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor. Growing up in a family afflicted with autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, scleroderma), she eventually refuted the belief that there was no cure, and began to question the underlying cause. Through her search for treatments, she stumbled across Naturopathic Medicine, a science rooted in the principle, “Tolle Causam”, meaning “Treat the Cause”. The rest is history. With the support of Naturopathic Medicine, her family saw a reduction in medications and a reversal of symptoms—Dr. Smith saw an inspiring career.

After receiving a Bachelor of Science from The University of Western Ontario, Dr. Smith earned her Diploma of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Throughout her career, she has pursued extensive training in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, which include but are not limited to:

Rheumatoid arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Lupus

Psoriasis

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

Multiple sclerosis

Lichen sclerosus

To further support the needs of her patients, she has also become a Certified Laser Therapist, earned her prescribing rights for bioidentical hormones and natural desiccated thyroid, and completed training in electroacupuncture. All of these credentials have fortified Dr. Smith’s practice, where her focus remains providing patients with an education on the many benefits of preventative health, and how to achieve a life free of pain and worry.

Dr. Smith is dedicated to educating the public on the many benefits of Naturopathic Medicine in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. She has hosted community lectures, appeared on television, and published several articles.

Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients. If new to Naturopathic Medicine, she encourages booking a 15-minute complimentary consultation.

“By evaluating all determinants of wellness, I seek to find the root cause of disease and debility, allowing me then to restore health through individualized treatment. It is my personal commitment to treat you, not simply a condition.” (Dr. Jaclyn Smith, ND)

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With a knack for making meaningful connections, Dr. Owen has had a long history of guiding and helping others transform their health. As a Medical Advisor, consultant, public speaker and naturopathic medical graduate, he mentors and educates with a dedicated passion, He is there to be your cheerleader as he helps you achieve your next milestone. He’s ready to shatter that ‘No, but’ mindset with his infectious positivity and energy as he moves you into the lifestyle that has you saying, ‘Yes, and’.

Dr. Owen completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa while working as a Clinical Researcher for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Initially, he studied the impacts of exercise on paediatric epilepsy before transferring to the gastroenterology team. There, he worked on projects studying the microbiome of children, including the nationwide CIDsCaNN project.

Upon graduation from UofO, Dr. Owen found himself wanting to spend more time with patients than the current system permitted and found his way to naturopathic medicine. As a natural leader and dedicated community contributor, he became heavily involved in generating positive change at CCNM, sitting on various committees and eventually serving as President of the Naturopathic Students’ Association. He was also part of the fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue focus shift team, a group of passionate interns looking to help optimize the health of those suffering from chronic illness.

He is passionate about using the growing field of evidence supporting the clinical benefits of nature. As a public speaker and consultant, he works with corporations and organizations to help them invest in the health of their employees by incorporating nature-focused principles into their workspace.

Dr. Owen is keen about removing health as an obstacle to the success of his patients and strives to be their biggest cheerleader. He’s here to help our community get WISE about their health and the ways through which we can all reflect our best self!

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