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# A Little About Me

Growing up, I was absolutely certain I wanted to become a Medical Doctor with my love for the human body and how it works.  However, disappointment in the allopathic management of my own chronic disease triggered my passion for whole-body, prevention-oriented, person-centered healthcare .  I wanted something more -   individualized lifestyle, nutrition, and preventative measures to improve my outcomes.  

This ultimately led me to [Naturopathic Medicine](/what-naturopathic-medicine-can-do-for-you) and the comprehensive, holistic, and individualized approach to healthcare it offers,   alongside appropriate conventional care.  I realized that integrating the allopathic and naturopathic worlds could offer results that outperformed expectations of either alone.

In my clinical practice, I have become most passionate about offering [integrative cancer care](/integrativecancercare), closing gaps in [cancer survivorship](/survivorship) care , optimizing the perimenopause/menopause transition , and getting to the root cause of chronic digestive complaints .

[Click here](/survivorship) to learn more about my personal cancer story, why the current model for cancer survivorship is failing those post-cancer, and how [Naturopathic Medicine](/what-naturopathic-medicine-can-do-for-you) fills a unique gap in this care.

Think we'd be a good fit?  Let's chat to see how I can help.

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#### When people are given the individualized tools they need to reclaim their health, they can live aligned, joy-filled lives again

I am a registered Naturopathic Doctor with the [College of Naturopaths of Ontario](https://www.collegeofnaturopaths.on.ca/) , based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.  I am currently serving all Ontario residents through secure telemedicine, offering virtual care only at this time.  After graduating from the CNME-accredited four-year post-graduate naturopathic medical program at the [Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine](https://ccnm.edu/) , I pursued further education in integrative cancer care and was accepted into the only CNME-approved Naturopathic Residency program focusing on Integrative Cancer Care  in Canada at that time.  I have completed additional Therapeutic Prescribing accreditation to allow me to prescribe specific hormone therapy and high-dose nutrients, and training in Naturopathic Intravenous Infusion Therapy (IVIT) .  I am a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) (previously NAMS, North American Menopause Society).

#### Book A Complimentary 15-Minute Call  To See How I May Help You In Your Survivorship Journey

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