Visit the ICPA for resources about family wellness and to find a family chiropractor in your area.
Dr.Cheryl van der Mark B.Sc., D.C., F.I.C.P.A. Dr. van der Mark runs a general family chiropractic practice and has extensive training and experience treating pregnancy and paediatric patients.Dr. van der Mark also teaches natural labour and delivery classes designed for women who desire to experience a more relaxed, comfortable birth.
Oakville: North Ridge Family Chiropractic 905-845-5777Email
Dr Dan Kresan, Essex and Chatham-Kent areas, also water birth tub rentals, acupuncture and massage therapy services (519) 733-3732
Dr. Jenna Davis, Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist, Alliance Healthcare Professionals, 232 South Service Rd. E Oakville, ON, L6J 2X5, 905-845-2291, Fax: 905-845-5606. Contact: by e-mailor web-site .
Dr Michael Beattie, DC, FICPA, 295 Weber St North, Suite 2, Waterloo, ON N2J 3H8, (519) 888-9273, a Waterloo based Chiropractor who focuses on pregnancy and children.
Dr. Nimet Meghji. H.B.A.,D.C., CAFCI is a Director of The Optimum Health Centre, a multidisciplinary health Clinic in Yonge and Summerhill area (downtown Toronto). Dr Meghji can be reached at 416-913-3700 or by e-mail.
Nimet's Twins
Dr.Shawna Hord, pediatric and family chiropractic clinic in Aurora, 73 Wellington Street East, Aurora, 905-841-0400
Homeopathy
Karen Guenther, Wellness Within Reach, Tel: 905-281-8897 (Mississauga). Specialized in women's health, pregnancy and pospartum, also a water birth/home birth mom.
Naturopathic Doctors
Members of theAPND share a vision of universal "care". Care at the beginning of life begets care for all life. A natural birth allows powerful bonds to form with the newborn and mother - bonds, which inevitably expand outward to include the family, the community and ultimately, society.
Progressive Medicine Centre: Dr. Anca Martalog, European Canadian Naturopathic Doctor, treats patients with any health challenges from 3 continents using alternative medicine (homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture, natural treatments and remedies). This site offers online treatment options+ FREE Health strategies to deal with menopause, women’s / men’s complaints, children’s problems, detoxification, IBD, ADHD, fibromialgia, chronic fatigue, diabetes, etc. Get healthier naturally with Dr. Anca Martalog’s treatment protocols and her books suggestions on health treatments and therapies.
Kitty Shang always knew she would become a health care practitioner. After over a decade of pursuing various medical sciences, Kitty discovered Naturopathic Medicine. The naturopathic philosophy of healing the whole person and treating the root cause appealed to Kitty’s own understanding of health. Furthermore, she appreciated naturopathy’s firm foundation in both modern medical science and traditional healing arts. Kitty Shang has a special interest in the mild energetic treatment modalities such as classical homeopathy and acupuncture.She is currently completing a homeopathic practitioner course with experienced homeopath/naturopath Joseph Kellerstein. Kitty’s goal is to provide gentle but effective medicine for the whole family.
At the Nature’s Intentions Naturopathic Clinic, we offer various natural approaches for improving fertility, hence helping you fulfill your dream of having a child. There are many avenues we can explore together, beginning with a better understanding of your hormonal cycles and a close examination of your individual concerns.
Treatment methods include: constitutional homeopathy, acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine, botanicals, nutrition, gentle detoxification, reiki treatments and lifestyle counselling.
Rachel Schwartzman is a Naturopathic doctor and graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine’s four year post-graduate program.She utilizes nutrition, supplements, homeopathy, acupuncture, Chinese and western herbs, hydrotherapy and lifestyle counseling in her treatment plans.She has a general family practice in Toronto and treats patients from all ages, with various conditions.She has a special interest in women’s health, pregnancy and pediatrics as well as hormonal imbalances and digestive complaints.Rachel is also a labour assistant who also apprenticed directly with a midwife, trained in facial rejuvenation acupuncture and is certified with Harvard University’s Body-Mind Medicine Institute.She enjoys lecturing to the public and is available to lecture at corporate events.Rachel can be reached at Continuum Wellness 3402 Yonge St. #301.Toronto, Ontario, 416-371-3422
Shannon Kaupp B.Sc., N.D., Doula As a Naturopathic Doctor and a Doula Shannon supports women through pregnancy, birth and beyond.She uses safe natural treatments to ensure a healthy pregnancy and support women to have a positive, natural birthing experience.
Oakville: North Ridge Family Chiropractic 905-845-5777 or Toronto: 647-292-1540email
Vanessa Lee, BSc, ND - Naturopathic Doctor at Bay & Bloor. 1235 Bay Street, Suite 400, Toronto, ON 416.969.7218.
Deanna Hlywka, ND (and a waterbirth mom, not once, not twice, but three times!), President of Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors, see above: www.apnd.org416-894-6316, Leslie & Lakeshore
Denise Fuller, ND, Riverdale, Toronto 416-922-2186
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