What makes your approach different?

I don’t treat symptoms in isolation. I look at how your hormones, metabolism, nutrition, digestion, sleep, stress and lifestyle are working together—and where something may be getting in the way.

My approach is evidence-informed, data-driven and highly practical. We use your health history, symptoms, blood work and other testing when appropriate to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create a strategy that makes sense for you.

I often describe treatment in three parts: what you do, what you take and what you learn. That might mean changes to nutrition, movement or sleep; targeted supplements when appropriate; and, importantly, helping you understand your body so you can make informed decisions about your health for years to come.

Perimenopause, Menopause & Midlife Health

What kinds of health concerns do you work with?

My clinical focus is women’s health, perimenopause, menopause and healthy aging.

Many of my patients come to me because their body suddenly doesn’t seem to respond the way it used to. They’re tired, their sleep has changed, their periods are different, their weight or body composition is shifting, their hair is thinning, their brain feels foggy—or they simply know something feels off.

I commonly support women experiencing fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, weight and metabolic changes, hair loss, menstrual and hormonal changes, thyroid concerns, iron and other nutrient deficiencies, digestive symptoms, and the effects of chronic stress.

Often these aren't separate problems. Part of my job is figuring out how the pieces fit together.

Is everything I’m experiencing really perimenopause?

Not necessarily—and that distinction matters.

Perimenopause can affect everything from your menstrual cycle and sleep to mood, cognition, body composition and cardiovascular health. But being in your 40s or 50s doesn't mean every new symptom should automatically be blamed on your hormones.

Iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies, insulin resistance, inadequate fueling, poor sleep and other health concerns can look a lot like “perimenopause.”

Rather than assuming, we investigate.

Testing & Treatment

Do you use blood work and lab testing?

Yes. I like data—but I also believe testing should have a purpose.

Blood work can help us look “under the hood” and investigate things such as iron status, vitamin B12, vitamin D, thyroid function, blood sugar and metabolic health, along with other markers relevant to your individual symptoms and health history.

Whenever possible, you can have testing completed through your family doctor. I can also order blood work when appropriate, although privately ordered testing comes with an additional laboratory fee.

For more complex cases, such as persistent digestive concerns, specialized testing may occasionally be useful. I don't routinely order large panels of expensive tests simply because they're available. If we're going to test something, I want the result to help us make a clinical decision.

Do you prescribe supplements?

Yes, when they’re warranted.

Nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals and botanical medicines can be incredibly useful when we're correcting a deficiency or targeting a particular clinical concern. But supplements shouldn't replace eating well, sleeping, moving your body or addressing the factors actually contributing to your symptoms.

If I recommend something, you should understand why you're taking it, what we're hoping it will accomplish and how long you need it.

Do you prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

I do not prescribe menopausal hormone therapy, but I regularly counsel patients about HRT/MHT as part of comprehensive perimenopause and menopause care.

That means we can discuss your symptoms, health history, potential benefits and risks, current evidence, and questions you may want to bring to your family doctor or another prescribing clinician.

My role is to help you understand your options so you can make an informed decision about what is right for you.

What Working Together Looks Like

Do I need to completely overhaul my lifestyle?

No. But I also won't tell you that your daily habits don't matter.

In midlife, sleep, nutrition, muscle, movement, recovery and stress management become increasingly important to your long-term health.

We'll identify the changes most likely to move the needle and build from there. You don't need to do everything perfectly. You need a strategy you can actually sustain.

What happens at my first appointment?

Your first appointment is a 75-minute comprehensive assessment, but the work starts before you walk through the door.

You'll complete a detailed health intake beforehand, which I review before we meet. If you have recent blood work or other relevant health records, you can send those ahead as well.

That allows us to spend our appointment connecting the dots rather than simply collecting information.

We'll discuss what's bothering you now, your medical and hormonal history, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, medications, supplements and your longer-term health goals. From there, we'll establish our priorities, decide whether additional testing is warranted and usually start with a few things you can implement right away.

What happens after the first visit?

At your next appointment, we put the larger strategy together.

We'll review relevant blood work or testing and create your individualized treatment plan, including nutrition, lifestyle, movement, supplementation and other recommendations where appropriate.

Follow-up visits allow us to assess what's working, make adjustments and keep moving forward. As your health stabilizes, appointments become less frequent.

Ultimately, my goal isn't to make you dependent on appointments. It's to give you the knowledge, strategy and tools to take better care of your health. Once your symptoms are under control or resolved, you'll move to a maintenance phase where we check in once or twice annually.

Results, Expectations & Real Life

How long will it take to feel better?

It depends on what we're treating.

Some things can improve surprisingly quickly. Others—particularly hair growth, metabolic changes, longstanding deficiencies and some hormonal symptoms—require more time.

Naturopathic medicine isn't about promising a quick fix. It's about identifying what we can change, addressing it strategically and measuring whether what we're doing is actually working.

What if I've already tried everything?

This is something I hear all the time.

Many of the women who come to me are already health-conscious. They've changed their diet. They've bought the supplements. They've listened to the podcasts. They've exercised harder. And they're frustrated that they still don't feel like themselves.

Often, you don't need more information. You need someone to help you determine what actually applies to your body.

That's where individualized care, appropriate testing and clinical strategy become valuable.

Strength, Muscle & Healthy Aging

Do you offer support beyond one-to-one naturopathic care?

Yes. Strength training has become an important extension of my clinical work because building and maintaining muscle is one of the most powerful things we can do for health as we age.

I created Muscle Is Medicine to help women learn how to lift weights safely, progressively and confidently through small-group, naturopathic doctor-led programs in Toronto.

Many of my patients combine individualized naturopathic care with strength training because the two work beautifully together: understand what's happening internally, then build the habits and physical capacity that support your health long-term.

Fees & Insurance

What Are Your Naturopathic Fees?

Naturopathic medicine is individualized care, and appointment length depends on where you are in your treatment plan.

Fee Schedule — Effective November 1st, 2026

• Adult Initial Visit — $325 | up to 75 minutes

• Second Visit / Reassessment / Annual Wellness Visit — $225 | up to 60 minutes

• Follow-Up Visit — $175 | up to 45 minutes

• Short Follow-Up — $125 | up to 30 minutes

• Quick Check-In — $75 | up to 15 minutes

• Pediatric Initial Visit — $225 | up to 60 minutes

Is naturopathic medicine covered by insurance?

Naturopathic visits are covered by many extended health insurance plans in Ontario. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend checking your benefits for Naturopathic Doctor / Naturopathic Medicine coverage.

You'll receive a receipt to submit to your insurer. Laboratory testing, supplements and some additional services may not be covered, depending on your individual plan.