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A Naturopathic Doctor (ND) is a regulated primary healthcare provider in Ontario. NDs complete an undergraduate degree followed by a four-year, graduate-level medical program with clinical training, national board examinations, and ongoing continuing education. NDs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat health conditions using a systems-based approach that focuses on patterns and underlying drivers of health concerns.

Yes. Naturopathic Doctors are regulated by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) under provincial legislation. This regulation defines scope of practice, professional standards, and accountability, similar to other regulated healthcare professions.

No. Prescribing authority is an additional credential that some Naturopathic Doctors pursue through advanced training and examination. Only NDs who have completed this process are authorized to prescribe specific medications within scope.

Yes. I hold prescribing authority and can independently prescribe bioidentical estrogen and progesterone, as well as thyroid hormone medications such as levothyroxine and desiccated thyroid, when clinically appropriate.

No. I independently assess and prescribe within my authorized scope. When helpful, I collaborate with a patient’s MD or NP to support coordinated, integrative care, but lab testing and treatment decisions within my scope do not require external approval.

No. Patients continue care with their MD or NP while working with me. Each provider contributes a distinct clinical perspective, and integrative care allows these roles to complement one another in support of long-term health outcomes.

Naturopathic medical care emphasizes longer visits, systems-based assessment, and preventive care—looking for physiological patterns early, rather than waiting for disease to progress. In my practice, this means taking the time to understand how hormones, metabolism, digestion, sleep, stress physiology, and lifestyle interact over time. I assess these drivers together to identify areas of risk or imbalance early, and to address them proactively—supporting both current symptoms and long-term health, including cardiovascular, bone, metabolic, and cognitive health.

Most patients I work with have overlapping, complex, or long-standing health concerns. With over 15 years of clinical experience and more than a decade in general practice, these are very typical patient profiles I work with. These cases rarely involve a single system in isolation. By taking the time to assess patterns, labs, timelines, and interactions across hormones, metabolism, digestion, sleep, stress physiology, and lifestyle factors, I can often make sense of symptoms that have not responded to isolated or symptom-focused care.

This is very common. Standard lab testing is designed primarily to detect clear disease, not always to explain why someone feels unwell. Results can fall within population reference ranges while still being inconsistent with how your body is functioning. In my practice, existing lab results are interpreted in clinical context—alongside symptoms, history, and timelines—and when appropriate, additional testing is ordered to fill in gaps that conventional testing does not typically assess. This more complete picture often reveals patterns that are not apparent when labs are reviewed in isolation.

The initial assessment is a 75-minute clinical visit focused on building a complete picture of your health. I review your intake forms and relevant lab work in advance. During the appointment, we explore your health history and timeline, family history, symptoms across major systems, digestion, sleep, stress physiology, mental well-being, nutrition, movement, medications, supplements, allergies, sensitivities, and relevant environmental factors. The goal is to identify meaningful patterns and root drivers so clinical decisions are thoughtful, evidence-informed, and individualized.

Yes. When indicated, I can requisition standard laboratory testing through providers such as LifeLabs and Dynacare, as well as specialized functional medicine testing when clinically appropriate. All testing is discussed and tailored to clinical need.

Naturopathic services are not covered by OHIP, but most extended health plans include coverage for Naturopathic Doctor visits. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend confirming with your insurer.

Yes. I practice 100% virtually, working with patients across Ontario and other provinces where regulation permits. Virtual care allows for continuity, flexibility, and access without compromising clinical depth.

In some cases, yes. In addition to naturopathic medical training, I hold advanced certification in clinical hypnotherapy. When appropriate, this may be used as a complementary tool to support nervous system regulation, stress physiology, or behavior change alongside medical and lifestyle interventions.

This approach is well suited for women in perimenopause or menopause who want medically grounded, preventive care, value investigation over quick fixes, and are open to addressing lifestyle and physiological factors alongside medical treatment.

This care may not be the best fit if you are looking solely for symptom suppression without investigation, are not interested in making any lifestyle changes, or are seeking care that does not involve a root-cause or preventive framework.

If you’re unsure, you may book a 15-minute Fit Assessment (https://doctorstix.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1/treatment/21)to ask questions, clarify fit, and understand next steps. This call is informational only and does not include treatment or medical advice.

You will leave the initial assessment with a personalized treatment plan based on your clinical picture, goals, and priorities. The plan may include lifestyle medicine strategies, targeted supplementation, laboratory testing, and prescription therapies—including bioidentical hormone therapy—when clinically appropriate. Follow-up timing and frequency vary depending on complexity and response to care, and are discussed collaboratively to ensure the approach remains thoughtful, flexible, and aligned with your needs.