My personal health + wellness journey
I knew holistic medicine was my calling from an early age. Being exposed to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Chiropractic care and other integrative healthcare modalities as a child and adolescent has been a huge catalyst in my professional career.
In my late teens and early twenties; I began to experience severe symptoms including debilitating fatigue, PMS, and digestive issues. Eventually, I received a diagnosis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Even though I genuinely thought I was “doing all the right things”,, my body and energy levels were still constantly struggling.
I consulted with all the doctors, and tried all the things. I felt awful as I continued to experience a long list of symptoms, yet was constantly told my blood work looked normal and there were no solutions for elevated thyroid antibodies. Conventional methods and treatments were simply not helping me achieve better health.
I know for a fact that stories similar to mine are not uncommon at all.
As much as I deeply appreciate conventional health care, there is no doubt that most individuals are not able to experience total body wellness by going to their doctor for a 15 minute appointment.
My love & passion for medical sciences, clinical nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and holistic health has led me on my path to serve others in a significant way.
My Mission
Provide safe, effective, compassionate and skilled integrative wellness services tailored to the individual with an emphasis on prevention and whole system balancing. It is one of my core beliefs that wellness is not simply the absence of disease–it is your body, mind, and soul harmonized and functioning at their highest level.
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Wellness means you are free from symptoms, you feel energized, focused and content, and can withstand the physical, emotional and chemical stresses of everyday life without symptoms resurfacing
To offer education and resources on ways to improve the things in your life which will allow you to be the healthiest version of yourself, including healthy sleep habits, nutrition, exercise and stress management.
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Education & Credentials:
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Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine diploma; Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Academy, Toronto, Canada
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Registered Acupuncturist in Ontario, Canada
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Holistic Health Practitioner Training program - Transformational Arts College, Toronto, Canada
Continuing Education:
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Gut Health Practitioner Masterclass - Brett Hawes, CMFP, CNP
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Healthy Gut Program - Lorene Sauro R.H.N
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SIBO Recovery Roadmap - Dr. Allison Siebecker
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Muscle Testing Workshop - Cellcore Bioscience
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Adrenal and Thyroid: Myths and Truths - The School of Applied Functional Medicine
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Acupuncture for Pregnancy & Obstetrics with Debra Betts
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Reiki Levels 1 & 2
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Tao Healing Hands Practitioner with Dr and Master Zhi Gang Sha
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Cosmetic Acupuncture & Facial Rejuvenation with Amrit Singh R.Ac
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Acupuncture Benefits for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Elisabet Stener-Victorin
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NADA Acupuncture Detoxification Program & Addictions Training for Acupuncturists
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Thousands of hours of self study, attending workshops, and health conventions
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Currently in Progress: Functional Nutrition Certification with Josh Gitalis
