· University of Toronto graduate- Honors Bachelors of Science degree Specializing in Toxicology and Majoring in Human Biology. 

· Post-graduate education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

· Certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

· Certified Hypnotherapist

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that addresses the root causes of illness, and promotes health and healing using natural therapies.

The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

• First, do no harm.
• Respect and co-operate with the healing power of nature.
• Discover and address the fundamental cause of disease.
• Heal the whole person through individualized treatment.
• Teach the principles of healthy living and emphasize prevention.

The Therapies Used in Naturopathic Practice include:

· Clinical nutrition (diet and supplementation)

· Acupuncture/Asian medicine

· Botanical medicine

· Physical medicine (massage, hydrotherapy, etc.)

· Homeopathic medicine

· Lifestyle counseling

Health conditions treated using Naturopathic Medicine

Chronic illnesses

· diabetes

· allergies and environmental illnesses, asthma

· arthritis, fibromyalgia

· hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart disease

· digestion, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome

· eczema, acne and other skin problems

· chronic fatigue

· chronic pain

· cystitis, prostate concerns, impotence

Acute conditions

· colds and flus

· ear and throat infections

· headaches and migraines

· intestinal upset

Women’s concerns

· menopause

· PMS and menstrual disorders

· fibrocystic breast disease

· enhancing health during pregnancy

· infertility

· endometriosis, uterine fibroids

· osteoporosis

Other

· weight management

· mental or emotional stress

· anxiety, depression

· insomnia

· attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Additional Therapies

Facial Rejuvneation Acupuncture

Facial Rejuvneation Acupucnture is a virtually pain-free, entirely natural process to rejuvenate the face and revitalize the whole body. It treats from the inside-out to create radiant health, and enhances one’s appearance by diminishing the signs of stress and aging.

Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture:

• May erase as many as five to fifteen years from the face
• Improves muscle and skin tone
• Increases the production and dispersal of collagen
• Reduces or eliminates bags under the eyes
• Reduces sagging and swelling
• Eliminates fine lines and decreases large wrinkles
• Moisturizes the skin by increasing circulation of blood and lymph to the face
• Improves facial colour
• Reduces double chin
• Tightens pores
• Brightens eyes
• Helps lift droopy eyelids
• Slows the aging process
• Improves hormonal balance to help reduce acne
• Promotes overall health and wellbeing
• Brings out innate beauty and radiance

Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a deeply relaxed state of heightened attention and awareness. It that allows a person to easily access abilities, memories, and talents stored in their unconscious mind that are not usually accessible.

While in hypnosis, we have heightened receptivity to positive and beneficial suggestions that can open the door to endless possibilities for self-healing, exploration and change.

Conditions treated using Hypnotherapy

• anxiety/stress management
• posttraumatic stress disorder
• phobias
• depression
• chronic and acute pain
• childbirth/labor support
• improving concentration
• motivation, and confidence
• sports performance enhancement
• smoking cessation
• weight control
• habit modifications such as nail biting/teeth grinding, etc.

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