190 Somerset St W. Suite 210. Ottawa, ON. 613-627-3880

Links and Resources

Naturopathic Medicine Information

  • Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
    www.OAND.ca
  • Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
    www.CAND.ca
  • Eating Alive: Prevention Thru Good Digestion” by Matsen, John
  • “Curing the Incurable: Eating Alive II” by Matsen, John

Breast Health

Celiac Disease

Fertility

  • Fertility Friend: A helpful website for learning more about your monthly cycles and to track your basal body temperature
    http://www.fertilityfriend.com
  • Taking Charge of Your Fertility Revised Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health” byWeschler, Toni.
  • “The Infertility Cure” by Randine Lewis

Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding

  • Birthing From Within: Extra-ordinary Guide To Childbirth Preparation” by Horowitz, Rob.
  • The Thinking Woman's Guide To a Better Birth” by Goer, Henci.
  • “Ina May's Guide To Childbirth” by Gaskin, Ina May.
  • “The Birth Partner, Second Edition: Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth” by Simkin, Penny.
  • “Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding” by Dr. Jack Newman.
  • For a wealth of information on breastfeeding including videos and handouts:  www.drjacknewman.com

Healthy Living Information

Mental Health Resources

Meditation Resources

  • Sri Chinmoy Centre of Ottawa
    The Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre of Ottawa offers free ongoing meditation classes. The aim of these classes is to introduce basic meditation techniques, offer inspiration to deepen one's personal meditation practice, as well as provide an opportunity, for those interested, to meditate as part of a spiritual community.
    http://ca.srichinmoycentre.org/centres/ottawa
  • Simply Meditation
    We are a group of individuals of all walks of life who have experienced the benefits of meditation and who wish to share them with others. We offer ongoing classes and group meditation in Ottawa and Gatineau, in both French and English.
    We have many different activities, such as:
    • free meditation workshops
    • Hatha Yoga classes by donation
    • ongoing group meditation evenings
    • countryside retreats
    • vegetarian cooking classes
    • and new projects coming up all the time!
      • Our activities are free of charge or by donation.
    http://simplymeditation.ca/pages/schedule.php
  • Shambhala Ottawa
    Learn to Meditate Open Houses: Meditation instruction is offered at the Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre free of charge two Wednesdays per month during the Learn to Meditate open houses. You can just drop in, no registration is required.
    http://www.shambhalaottawa.ca/meditation/instruction.html
  • Santosha Yoga
    Yoga Classes, Workshops & Retreats for Every Body
    http://www.santoshayoga.com
  • Rama Lotus Yoga
    Have you ever tried to meditate on your own? Have you ever heard that meditation would be good for you? Would you like to learn? Meditation is possibly the most important thing you can do to improve the overall quality of your life!
    If you’re new to meditation or even if you’ve been away from your practice for a while, this workshop will serve as an introduction. Company is stronger than willpower, so come and learn to meditate with a group and then be able to practice on your own!
    www.ottawayoga.com
    • Sri Chinmoy - Learn to meditate online: An introduction to the essential basics of meditation
    http://nz.srichinmoycentre.org/meditation/learn_meditation_online
  • Wild Mind – guided meditation
    Start with stage 1 – click on link below and then click on “Real Audio Recording” in the first paragraph to download stage 1 meditation.
    http://www.wildmind.org/mindfulness/one
  • Andrew Johnson – guided meditation for your iphone
    free app available: “relax with Andrew Johnson”
    www.withandrewjohnson.com
  • HWS - free online progressive relaxation
    This exercise will direct you to systematically relax your major muscle groups by briefly flexing your muscles and then slowly releasing the tension, great for beginners.
    http://www.hws.edu/studentlife/counseling_relax.aspx

Links to Other Naturopathic Clinics

Alberta

Dr. Gayle (Heath) Maguire, BSc, ND
Douglas Square Chiropractic
140, 11520 - 24th St SE
Calgary, AB
T2Z 3E9
www.douglassquarechiropractic.ca

Dr. Joanne Day, BEng, ND
Lacombe, AB
403-782-4600
www.lacombenaturopathic.com

Dr. Katherine Keyes, ND
Unit #2, 1922 9th Ave SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 0V2
403-457-3393
www.Dr-Keyes.com

British Columbia

Dr. Alexis Blanks, ND
Cook Street Village Health Centre
#200 - 1075 Pendergast Street
Victoria BC, V8V 0A1
phone: (250) 477-LIFE (5433) fax: (250) 477-5431
www.csvhealth.com

Dr. Joanne Menard, ND
Sardis Naturopathic Medical Clinic
106-45389 Luckakuck Way,
Chilliwack, BC
http://www.joannemenardnd.com/

Dr. Tom Grodski, ND
Peace Arch Family Health Clinic
White Rock, BC
www.drgrodski.com

New Brunswick

Dr. Melissa Blake, ND
The Pear Tree Naturopathic Clinic
1067 Champlain St.
Dieppe, NB
www.thepeartreeclinic.com

Ontario

Dr. Natalie Cheng-Kai-On, ND
350 Highway 7 E, Suite 211
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3N2
416-894-0621
www.natdoctor.com

Dr. Patti Yik, ND
Dr. Colin Race, ND
Vive Integrative Health Group
1889 45th Street NW
Calgary Alberta T3B 4S7
403-984-3538
www.vivehealth.ca

Dr. Mary MacDonald  ND, BSc, BComm
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
T: 416.577.9120
Holly Pharmacy
611 Holly Avenue - At Derry Road
Milton, ON,  L9T 0K4
T: 905.878.9001
F: 905.878.9916

Aroma Wellness Clinic & Spa
588 Bloor Street West, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON,  M6G 1K4
P: 416.505.5222
F: 416.901.6278
www.marymacdonaldnd.ca

Dr. Mahalia Freed, ND
Dandelion Naturopathic Clinic @ Lifecycles Wellness
94 Cumberland Street, Suite 805
Toronto ON M5R 1A3
direct tel: 416-856-4682
clinic tel: 647-428-7200
www.dandelionnaturopathic.ca

Dr. John Dempster, HBSc, ND
The Dempster Clinic - Center for Integrated Medicine
97 Scollard St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1G4
p. 416.551.9577
f.  416.519.0773
www.thedempsterclinic.com

Dr. Frances Turk BSc(Honours) , PTS, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Rockwood Naturopathic Clinic
4200 25th Side Road, RR#2
Rockwood, ON
N0B 2K0
519-853-2443
www.rockwoodnd.com

Dr. Kerry Barlow N.D.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Harbourfront Health and Wellness Centre
8 York Street, Suite 4, Toronto, ON, M5J 2Y2
416-366-2273

Kingsway Naturopathic Medical Clinic
2917 Bloor Street West, Suite 4,
Etobicoke, ON, M8X 1B4
647-727-4625
www.naturopathicwellness.ca

Dr. Yvonne Stiles, BSc, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Etobicoke: Academy Natural Health Clinic
4920 Dundas St West, Suite 303
Toronto, ON M9A 1B7
t: 416-234-1451

Mississauga: Clarkson Medical Arts Centre
1020 Johnson's Lane, Unit 6A
Mississauga, ON L5J 2P7
t: 905-855-0988
www.yvonnestilesnd.com

Dr. Leah Mollohan Oster BSc, CD(DONA), ND
Health & Wisdom Naturopathic Medical Clinic
368 Hurontario St.
Collingwood, ON
www.healthandwisdom.net

Dr. C. Sean McConnell, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Rosedale Natural Health Clinic
39 Pleasant Blvd. , 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario  M4T 1K2
tel: (416) 926-0084 fax: (416) 926-1178
www.rosedalenaturalhealth.com

United States

Maria Hoeffer, ND, LMT
Cincinnati Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine
6058 Montgomery Rd 
Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
(513) 824-2886
www.cincinnatinaturopathic.com

Maggie Thibodeau, BA, ND
Cary Holistic Health, LLC
222 Ashville Avenue, Suite 10
Cary, NC 27518
919-858-1004
www.caryholistichealth.com

International

Dr. Ameet Aggarwal ND, P.G.
Gestalt Psychotherapy, Bowen Therapist
Health Retreats in Kenya & Zanzibar, Naturopathic Medicine & Gestalt Psychotherapy
www.fimafrica.org/ameet
www.fimafrica.org/retreats.html

 

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