Dr. Roberts is available for booking at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC) on Thursdays from 2:45-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. -1 p.m.

In addition to his supervisory role at the RSNC, Dr. Roberts teaches Clinical Medicine and lectures on cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinaland endocrine health at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM).

In his private practice, Dr. Roberts focuses on helping people with their anxiety using natural therapies.

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Paul Richard Saunders, PhD, ND, graduated from Purdue University with a BS and MS, Duke University with a PhD, an ND from Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, and earned a second ND and completed a Homeopathic Medicine Residency at National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon over 30 years ago. He uses the full range of naturopathic therapies, enjoys helping patients with unusual cases, and reading the medical literature to find solutions.

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Dr. Pilar Villegas, ND is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, providing general family naturopathic care across the GTA since 2007. For years, Pilar has been balancing her private practice along with her role as a clinical supervisor at the Brampton Naturopathic Teaching Clinic inside Brampton Civic Hospital. Recently, she has begun serving the communities of Peel and Toronto from the Urgent Care Centre Brampton East as well as the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic. Pilar’s clinical interests include digestive issues, skin conditions as well as autoimmune conditions. Her practice is guided by the core belief that health is attainable and sustainable. Dr. Pilar Villegas, ND lives in Woodbridge and can often be found exploring the outdoors with her family.

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Dr. Rajesh Ragbir ND is strongly rooted in the principles of naturopathic medicine and is passionate about teaching sustainable health and healing. He uses herbs, supplements, homeopathics, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle, and mind-body medicine. Rajesh sees patients with a variety of health concerns that fall under a general family practice. When not serving people through teaching and naturopathic medicine, he loves to spend time with his young family and enjoys many outdoor sports and activities.

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Paul graduated from the University of Toronto in 1977 with a 4-year Bachelor of Science Degree (Biology Specialist Diploma). He graduated from CCNM in 1989 and has been in private practice in Toronto since then. He has been an academic faculty member at CCNM since 1991 and clinic faculty since 1998. He is currently a clinic supervisor at the RSNC. In addition, he is a teaching assistant for the Physical and Clinical Diagnosis, Primary Care, and Emergency Medicine courses.

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Dr. Patel, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a clinical focus in gastrointestinal health, women’s health and fertility, hormonal/endocrine disorders, and mental health. She has over 15 years of clinical experience and is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their health goals using a variety of naturopathic treatment modalities. Dr. Patel, ND emphasizes patient education in her practice and also enjoys teaching as a part-time academic faculty member. She supervises fourth-year interns at the RSNC and has a private practice in Mississauga.

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Dr. Brennan Dedecker, ND is a registered Naturopathic Doctor with a clinical focus in dermatological and hormonal/endocrine disorders. He has a deep passion for helping patients achieve optimal health and is committed to providing comprehensive, personalized and integrative care. Dr. Dedecker believes that skin health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and is dedicated to helping patients address a wide range of dermatological concerns including acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. He also enjoys working with patients suffering from thyroid disorders, PCOS and diabetes. Dr. Dedecker is committed to empowering his patients to achieve their health goals using a variety of naturopathic treatment modalities; and he employs a root-cause, patient-centered approach in his care. Dr. Dedecker is a lifelong learner and is continuously updating his knowledge and skills to stay at the forefront of advancements in the field; and he is thrilled to be part of the clinical education community at CCNM.

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Dr. Mark Fontes ND graduated from CCNM and enjoys supervising and teaching fourth-year interns on Thursday evenings in the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic. For the last 10 years, he has been practicing in midtown Toronto with a clinical focus in supportive cancer care and chronic disease and strives to work alongside his patients medical team. He currently sits as Chair of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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Alan is a licensed naturopathic doctor and a part-time academic and clinical faculty at CCNM. After a Bachelor of Science (honours) at U of T and graduating from CCNM in 2006, Alan was accepted into and graduated from an additional two-year CCNM Clinical Residency Program. He is proud to have been a faculty member since then.

His private practice is at the Hannam Fertility Centre, focused on evidence-based natural fertility care.

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Dr. Rita Patel, ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who supervises patient care by fourth-year interns at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC) and the Brampton Naturopathic Teaching Clinic (BNTC) at the Urgent Care Center, where she is the Lead Supervisor.

Dr. Patel, ND uses diet, lifestyle changes, botanical herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and chiropractic manipulations to treat a variety of conditions. She has a special interest in digestive health, hormonal health, pain management, and weight management, particularly in patients over the age of 50.

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Dr. Misa Kawasaki is a Naturopathic Doctor, speaker, educator, movement coach, business owner, and nutrition advocate. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in her home town at the University of Waterloo (1997) and her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2001). She also completed the 2-year Residency Program at CCNM in 2003.

Dr. Kawasaki has been integrating clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, functional movement, and hormone restoration in her practice for over 20 years and sees patients of all ages. She is the co-owner of Meridian Spine + Sport in Richmond Hill, Ontario since 2005.

In addition to her clinic, in 2004-2013, Dr. Kawasaki was the on-site Naturopathic Doctor for over 1500 employees at the Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto where she fostered a positive work-life balance. She has also been invited to many corporate and school board workshops to speak on her favourite topics: macro-based eating and intermittent fasting.

Dr. Kawasaki is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and enjoys tough conditioning workouts at Validus Fitness (formerly CrossFit Ark). Her other loves are gardening and sewing, and can be found browsing for deals at Fabricland and Sheridan Nurseries. You can find out more about Dr. Kawasaki at drmisakawasaki.com.

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Dr. Erin Truscott-Brock ND completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology at the University of Toronto and from there went on to the four year Naturopathic Medical program at CCNM. Since graduating in 2000, she has been in private practice in Toronto, with the recent addition of a Hamilton practice. Dr. Truscott-Brock ND was the on-site naturopathic doctor at the Telus Wellness Centre from 2002 to 2009. She has been a clinic faculty member at CCNM since 2004 and has been active in the naturopathic community with her involvement in the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) and as a former board member for the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). She has a wide ranging practice, treating people of all ages with all types of concerns. She employs all naturopathic treatment modalities and also offers intravenous therapies.

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Born and raised in Brantford, Onkar graduated from McMaster University in 1997 with an Honours B.Sc. in Biochemistry. Thereafter, he pursued the four-year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree at CCNM. Onkar has keen interests in the areas of stress management, depression and anxiety disorders, has been in private practice since 2001 and is a senior clinical faculty member at the RSNC since 2008. Onkar is also a distinguished and professional musician.

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Dr. Maria Shapoval, ND is passionate about neurological conditions, women’s health, and gastrointestinal disorders. After graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, she completed a 2-yr research residency focusing on Parkinson’s disease and has presented at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference on the topic of Women’s Health and Circadian Rhythms. Dr. Shapoval, ND has additional training in neurological scalp acupuncture and is a member of the Movement Disorder Society, Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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As a naturopathic doctor, associate professor and international speaker, Dr. Ellen Wong has a clinical focus in anxiety and stress management. Dr. Wong combines her clinical experience, love for psychology and expertise in decoding mental chatter to help thousands of patients go from feeling overwhelmed and anxious to feeling calm, confident, healthy and happy.

Aside from her clinical role, Dr. Wong has been involved in various aspects of teaching, committees and projects with CCNM. She has a virtual practice and offers mentorship programs, helping entrepreneurs and leaders elevate their physical health, mental well-being, and joy. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, Thrive Global and has been interviewed in over a dozen podcasts.

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Cristina graduated from CCNM in 2007, and received the prestigious Joyce Vanderburgh Scholarship for outstanding clinical performance and patient interaction. She has a private practice in Woodbridge, and has a clinical focus on fertility, women’s health, and hormonal concerns. Cristina has been supervising at the RSNC since 2013, and has two Fertility Focus Shifts, on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Cristina is passionate about empowering her patients achieve their optimal health through education, and fostering a therapeutic relationship built on mutual trust and respect. Cristina is also fluent in Italian and Spanish.

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Dr. Leslie Solomonian, BSc, ND, MPH (FCM) is a doctor, a mother, a woman, an activist, a human who uses naturopathic principles to help individuals, communities and the planet reach their fullest potential. She has been on faculty at CCNM in both the clinic and the classroom since 2005, and has spoken and written widely on the topic of both planetary health and pediatrics. Leslie places a strong emphasis in her practice on optimizing lifestyle, and tends to be a minimalist in all ways, including in her practice of medicine. Leslie is the author of the textbook, “Naturopathic and Integrative Pediatrics,” and is a regular contributor to the magazine “Ecoparent.” Leslie completed a Masters degree in Public Health with a specialization in community development in order to further her efforts to promote social and ecological well-being. She is the co-founder of Naturopathic Doctors for Environmental and Social Trust (www.nestnds.com), member of Clinicians for Planetary Health, and board member and past president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (www.pedanp.org). You can find out more about Leslie at www.lesliesolomonian.weebly.com.

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Dr. Qingping Zheng is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in Canada. She currently practices in Guke Clinic, Toronto (www.guke.ca) and also is a part-time faculty in the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), serving as a clinical supervisor.

Education and Training:

Dr. Zheng obtained her Doctor of Naturopathy Degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto (CCNM) in 2016.

Prior to attending CCNM, Dr. Zheng had worked as a medical doctor in China for over 10 years. Dr. Zheng graduated from Zhejiang University in 2001 and finished her residency program there. In 2007 she obtained her master’s degree of rehabilitation medicine in Fudan University and since then had worked as an attending physician in the department of rehabilitation medicine in Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, specializing in neurological and sports rehabilitation.  During 2010-2011, awarded by SASAGAWA fellowship from Japan, she was selected by the Chinese Ministry of Health to further her clinical training as a visiting scholar in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tohoku University Hospital, Japan.

Clinical Practice:

Dr. Zheng has been trained to integrate conventional and natural medicine to offer the most natural, scientific, and evidence-based treatment protocol. Her focus is to empower clients and enable them to make informed choices about their health and to coach them to make health a priority. Dr. Zheng believes that preventive medicine is the best form of health management. She applies diet/lifestyle counselling, herbs, and acupuncture to provide each client with an individualized treatment plan.

Neurological Health: 

Dr. Zheng has a passion for working on neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s diseases,  post-traumatic brain injury, post-stroke, spinal cord injury et al. Currently, there is no known cure in the conventional medical system but natural medicine can offer therapies that can prevent and even slow the onset of conditions.

Physical therapy and pain management: 

Dr. Zheng applies his extensive experience in physical medicine and uses very specialized treatment techniques such as acupuncture, muscle release therapy, botanical medicine, and nutrient therapy, and intravenous infusion therapy to quickly, effectively, and naturally reduce pain and provide lasting relief.

Profession association

Dr. Zheng is a member of good standing with the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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Dr. Adam Gratton ND completed his naturopathic medical studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2008 after obtaining his Specialist Bachelor of Science degree in Toxicology at the University of Toronto. Following his naturopathic medical studies, he completed a two-year residency at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine followed by a Master’s of Science degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Michigan State University.

Adam is also an associate professor at CCNM since 2010 where he coordinates and teaches courses related to evidence-based medicine and pharmacology. He is also actively involved in numerous collaborative research projects. Adam has a keen research and clinical interest in naturopathic approaches to patients with skin conditions.

In addition to his private practice, Adam is also actively involved with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the provincial regulatory body for naturopathic doctors.  

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Dr. Shelley Burns is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and also the Health Services Director for Executive Health Centre. She works alongside medical doctors, consulting as a team, to offer the best advice from the medical, naturopathic, and nutrition worlds.

Shelley completed the four-year program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, where she received the NaturoMedic Award for proficiency in Naturopathic Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Wilfred Laurier University and certification in Complementary and Integrative Medicine from the Harvard Medical School.

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As a naturopathic doctor I particularly enjoy helping to fill the gaps in conventional medical care by incorporating traditional medicine with the best available evidence to deliver a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient. I dedicate time to understand the patient as a whole, combined with advanced diagnostic testing to get the most in-depth information about your health and to help you regain balance in your life. I have a special place in my heart and practice for lifestyle medicine and nutrition and I primarily use what I learned in these areas to optimize human health on a large scale.I am passionate about optimizing health and managing chronic disease, including autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic syndrome and sports related injuries.

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Hi! I’m an ND that works with all people and all ages with a focus on helping people reclaim agency of their health through simplest and most effective individualized treatments.

I’m also a Western Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, and yoga teacher.

And of equal passion, I’m an amateur writer, musician, and woodworker. Hope to see you soon!

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Dr. Sejal graduated from the University of Toronto with an honours in Molecular Genetics and a minor in Psychology. She graduated from CCNM in 1994, after which she started a private practice. Currently, Dr. Sejal is a part-time clinic faculty at both the RSNC and BNTC/UCC. She is also a TA in 3rd-year courses; Primary Care and Emergency Medicine. In her private practice, she emphasizes diet and nutrition, lifestyle counselling, botanical medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. Her practice focuses on women and children’s health. Her interest in special needs, specifically, Down Syndrome, started with her pregnancy of her youngest child, Jai.

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Alexander earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Guelph in 1992 and his ND from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2000. He has been licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario since 1996. Alexander completed a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Waterloo in 2015. He has been a member of the clinic faculty of CCNM since 2001.  

Dr. Hall is as passionate about teaching the next generation of naturopathic doctors, as he is about providing expert guidance to patients of all ages on their journey towards better health and wellness. He employs evidence-based medicine, especially nutrition and physical activity towards the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic illness.

Alexander is a father of two energetic young children and maintains an active lifestyle, including mountain biking, hiking, martial arts and HIIT based workouts. He is also an avid guitar player and enjoys singing blues and sea shanties. He is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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I would never tell you to avoid certain foods, just because it might help. I know that struggling to conceive is hard enough. That’s why I believe in providing evidence-based care that is individualized to you and your needs.

As a professor, I am passionate about education. I believe in empowering my students and patients with accurate information.

When I’m not teaching at the college, I run the integrative wellness team at Hannam Fertility Centre, where I have my private practice.

I have been invited to speak to my colleagues on topics related to infertility at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine.

I previously held volunteer role as an advisory council member for Fertility Matters Canada. I was the chair of Canadian Infertility Awareness Week from 2017 -2019.

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My journey in medicine began long before becoming an ND.  I worked in a community health center in Manaus, Brazil, alongside  traditional healers in Q`eqchi, Gutemala and I was a medic in the Canadian Forces for nearly twenty years.   

After obtaining degrees in Science & Anthropology from McMaster University I was inspired to learn a holistic form of medicine that has a scientific approach, so I pursued Naturopathic Medicine.  Now I’m licensed by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario to practice Naturopathic Medicine and I’ve been practicing since 2007.

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What attracted me most to naturopathic medicine was its natural and wholistic approach to healthcare, and I love this about my job, but my favorite part about what I do is connecting with people to make their health (and lives) better!

I see patients both in my private practice in Oakville and at the RSNC on Saturdays. I enjoying seeing patients with a wide range of health goals including digestive health, mental health, and hormone balancing. Since having my two children, I also have a strong interest in family medicine (women’s health, fertility, and pediatrics). When not in practice, I also spend some of my time teaching naturopathic students reproductive health and acupuncture at CCNM.

When working with patients like you, my goal is to help solve the (sometimes difficult) riddle to your health problems with you steering the wheel.

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Afsoun Khalili is a naturopathic doctor (ND) in the GTA and a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), with a bachelor of science in biochemistry. While Dr. Khalili ND utilizes all naturopathic modalities for treatment, patients can also benefit from her advanced training in cosmetic/facial rejuvenation acupuncture and anti-aging treatments.

In addition to owning Khalili Second Nature, she is currently an associate professor and clinic faculty member at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), lecturing and teaching Clinical Nutrition, and supervising 4th-year clinical interns at CCNM’s teaching clinic, The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC). Dr. Khalili is the creator and facilitator of Be Your Best Self, a healthy lifestyle and weight management program offered at RSNC. The program has enjoyed success for more than 15 years.

Dr. Khalili has been involved with CCNM’s corporate wellness program in the past. Additional topics which she has lectured on include Clinical Nutrition, Obesity, Thyroid health, Diabetes, Stress management, Eating healthfully, Detoxification and Food sensitivities, Gastrointestinal disorders, Sleep and mood disorders, Eczema, Body image issues, and menopause among many others.

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Dr. Lisa Smith, ND is a health-conscious individual that is passionate about helping to improve the lives of her patients by striving to know the person, not just the disease. She takes a patient-centred approach to care, encouraging active involvement at every visit and with every decision. She aims to empower her patients to take charge of their health and support them through their journey to optimal wellness through individualized care and an emphasis on educating about the condition and treatment options. Dr. Smith focuses her practice in working with people experiencing mental health concerns (particularly stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and PMDD) as well as digestive health issues (IBS, constipation, GERD, indigestion, Crohn’s and colitis)

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