Dr. Breiding got introduced to naturopathic medicine at the end of her 4 th year of university and instantly felt in alignment with the principles shared within the naturopathic community. She then completed her studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During her time there, she became fascinated by how the power of diet, nutraceuticals and the mind can have on one’s health.

Dr. Breiding believes that medicine should not solely be about extending one’s life but of improving one’s quality of life. Everyone deserves to feel their best and it is Dr. Breiding’s mission to support, educate and empower her patients to achieve their goals. Dr. Breiding takes a whole-body approach and likes to investigate the root cause of concerns while also managing one’s symptoms.

She has a keen interest in women’s hormonal health, digestive and metabolic health, as well as those experiencing low mood, fatigue and skin concerns.

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Shannon realized early in her university studies she wanted to pursue an occupation where she could be innovative and involved in the evolution of health care. Having a very active sports background throughout her life, Shannon understands the physical and mental benefits of movement, which led her to pursue a career as a Physiotherapist. She gained valuable knowledge and practical experience into the exciting world of pelvic health throughout her Master’s of Physiotherapy program in London, United Kingdom.

Shannon believes in the life-changing benefits of treating the pelvic floor in a holistic therapeutic manner. She is passionate about providing her patients with a sense of empowerment when treating not only their pelvic floor, but rather their body as a whole. Shannon provides her patients with manual therapy, education regarding her findings, meaningful treatments, as well as a detailed individualized exercise program for both pelvic health and orthopedics. Shannon is excited to see her patients achieve their personalized functional goals and continue to participate in activities they love.

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Laura is a lactation consultant and registered nurse with 16 years experience. She has been helping parents learn how to breastfeed, feed their babies, and to care for themselves and their newborns. She uses evidence based knowledge to teach, support, empower and encourage her patients to be active participants in their own feeding journeys and plans. Her own personal experience and challenges with breastfeeding have only deepened Laura’s passion and commitment to protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding and infant feeding.

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Camille chose to pursue a career in physiotherapy as it allows her to incorporate her passion for wellness, lifestyle intervention, and exercise. She has a special interest in women’s health as she loves being able to support women throughout the perinatal period, normalize pelvic health concerns, and help individuals reconnect with their bodies through mindful movement.

Drawing from her education and athletic background, she ensures that each treatment plan is individually curated based on her client’s goals and values. Camille works to empower and support all of her clients to help them get back to doing what they love.

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Dr. Laura believes the path to healing is through empowerment. She encourages her patients to play an active role in their healing journey by teaching, rather than “telling,” treatment plans. She wants to ensure that all those who step into her office feel heard, understood, and safe.

Seeing a large gap in education about women’s own bodies, Dr. Laura has taken a special interest in further learning about women’s reproductive health. During her internship, she was selected to be part of the first Reproductive Health Focus Shift at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (Toronto), where her passion for fertility and pre/postnatal health grew.

Dr. Laura takes an evidence-based approach in diagnosing and formulating treatment plans with patient and inter-disciplinary collaboration. She approaches each case on an integrative and individual basis, and uses a range of modalities including botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, acupuncture, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling.

Dr. Laura is a board-certified and licensed Naturopathic Doctor in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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Sarah Trottier is a bilingual registered physiotherapist who completed her Bachelors of Health Sciences in 2012 and her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2015 both at the University of Ottawa. She grew up in North Bay, and was very active in the sporting community, which played a huge role in her becoming a physiotherapist. After years of living in Ottawa for school, she had fallen in love with the city and decided to continue her physiotherapy career in the nation’s Capital.

Through her work, Sarah realized early on in her career that she had an interest in pelvic health. She completed post graduate training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, which included courses to assess and treat many pelvic health conditions, such as bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, diastasis recti (or DRA), and many other related conditions.

Sarah understands that pelvic floor issues may be a vulnerable topic, but she believes that her compassionate and positive approach can help clients feel empowered in a comfortable and safe environment.

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