Jonah Lusis, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor who has been practicing since 2002, and is a dedicated practitioner of meditation.
Jonah has extensive experience in treatment of:
- Gastrointestinal health concerns
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Men’s Health and Longevity
- Metabolic Dysfunction and Weight management
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Jonah Lusis, ND blends evidence-based medicine with time-honoured traditional healing approaches to create practical, sustainable solutions for health, wellness, and longevity. Both a teacher and a practitioner of healthy living, he draws from personal experience and clinical training to integrate mindfulness, motivation, meditation, intermittent fasting, and diverse nutrition and exercise strategies into individualized care.
Jonah is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Bachelor of Physical and Health Education / Kinesiology, 1997) and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2003). A committed lifelong learner, he has expanded his training through studies in medical herbalism, classical “Hahnemannian” homeopathy, Suikodo™, and mind/body medicine with Dr. Herbert Benson—pioneer of mind/body medicine in the Western world and founder of the Harvard Medical School–affiliated Mind/Body Medical Institute.
In clinical practice, Jonah focuses on chronic and stubborn digestive concerns, including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohn’s disease. He is a leader in SIBO testing, interpretation and natural treatments for stubborn cases.
He also incorporates lifestyle medicine programs, helping patients address conditions such as obesity, heart disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) through targeted dietary changes, exercise strategies, stress management and functional medicine prescription, empowering them to feel and perform at their best every day.
Jonah is passionate about education and public outreach. He has lectured at the University of Toronto, the Law Society of Upper Canada, Environment Canada, and the Canadian Television Fund. His writing has appeared in EcoParent magazine and Metro, and he has been featured as a health expert on CTV National News, in the Toronto Sun, and in NOW Magazine.
Outside of practice, Jonah enjoys time with his daughters, reading detective novels, exploring the city, and savoring a quiet cappuccino with a biscotti.
Naturopathic medicine and Bowen Therapy treatments provided at Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine are covered by most extended healthcare plans.
Meet Jonah
- How does the gentle pressure of Bowen Therapy succeed in reducing pain where more aggressive treatments do not? Jonah explains.
- Jonah discusses meditation as a tool for helping children succeed at school.
- Jonah offers guidelines for a safe, food-based family detoxification program here, and here.
- Is it worth it to spend more on nutritional supplements? Jonah offers a professional opinion.
- You’re active, but are you active enough? Jonah reviews the guidelines.
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