ND, Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist, Birth Doula

Du (pronounced “Yo”) La is co-owner and co-founder of Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.

Du is a licensed naturopathic doctor, registered Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, and one of the most experienced naturopathic birth doulas (professional birth assistant) in Canada.

Du has been practicing naturopathic medicine for over 15 years, and has a particular expertise in treatment of:

• Children’s health and paediatrics
• Women’s health and hormonal health
• Infertility, natural fertility and pregnancy optimization
• High-risk pregnancy care

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ND, Bowen Therapist

Jonah Lusis is a co-owner and co-founder of Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.

He is a licensed naturopathic doctor who has been practicing Bowen Therapy (a unique pain treatment technique), since 2002, and is a dedicated practitioner of meditation.

Jonah has experience treating a wide range of health concerns, but has particular expertise in treatment/implementation of:

• Gastrointestinal health concerns (e.g., heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease)
• Lifestyle medicine programs (treatment of health concerns such as obesity, heart disease or pain conditions by focussing on dietary change, exercise and stress management)
• Health optimization programs (use of a lifestyle medicine approach and natural medicines to feel and function at your best, every day)
• Metabolic detoxification programs
• Weight management programs

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ND, RMT

John MacIntosh is a licensed naturopathic doctor, registered massage therapist and one of the most experienced practioners of Suikodo™ (a unique form of bodywork that may be defined as a type of “neuroplastic massage”) in Canada.

John’s practice is focused primarily on management of chronic pain of all origins, particularly:

• Headaches and migraine headaches
• Disc-related back pains
• Sciatica
• Sports injuries
• Pain conditions in which other treatments have proven ineffective

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ND

Jennifer Parsons is a licensed naturopathic doctor, who practices Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, cupping and cosmetic acupuncture. She is passionate about helping children with anxiety, and has developed a program that provides parents with techniques to manage their child’s worries, fears and phobias.

Jennifer has experience treating a wide range of health concerns, but has particular expertise in treatment of:

• Hormonal imbalances (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome)
• Weight loss
• Anxiety and stress-related symptoms (e.g., insomnia)

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ND, Birth Doula

Janice Wu is a licensed naturopathic doctor, birth doula (professional birth assistant), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® and Stott Pilates® instructor.

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RMT, Certified Reflexologist

Melissa Dunseith is a registered massage therapist and Reflexology Association of Canada certified reflexologist since 2004.

She integrates reflexology, and her extensive knowledge of other massage therapy techniques into treatments, including use of hot stones and Thai Massage techniques.

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Administrative Assistant

Primarily working behind the scenes, you will occasionally meet with Sima as she works diligently in the background ensuring that TCNM operates with the precision of a Swiss timepiece.

Born in India, and raised in Iran and Malaysia before settling in Canada, Sima has a bachelor’s degree in biology, and is presently studying nursing and video game art.

In her (very limited) spare time, Sima is pursues her interest in video game design and kickboxes competitively!