Best Naturopathic Practitioner Ottawa Near Me

4worldlovers: It's time to consider naturopathic medicine and make your health goals a reality.

Dr. Ellen Simone welcomes you to work with her under a holistic view of health which encompasses the understanding that the mind and body are connected to sustaining long term health and wellness.

Through a combination of lifestyle counselling, nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, reiki, and bowen therapy, Dr. Simone can work in partnership with you to help improve your well being and quality of life.

Start your journey to a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.

4worldlovers: Our Happy Thyroid approach provides 3 key ingredients needed to make lasting health habits: knowledge, a plan you can follow & enjoy, and community support.


“ I have spent the last 10 years helping hundreds of women reboot their thyroid, balance their hormones and supporting them on their journey to optimal health.”

Hypothyroidism, which is an under-functioning thyroid, affects up to 1 in 8 people (mostly women) and up to 60% of those haven’t been diagnosed yet!

Did you know that the #1 cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s? It’s an auto-immune condition where the immune system damages your thyroid.

Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid is over-functioning. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves Disease, an auto-immune disorder.

Are you craving a health care experience where you feel acknowledged, supported and empowered? Work with our Naturopathic Doctor one-on-one to find out and fix what’s stopping you from feeling your best. And, you’ll walk away with a plan made just for you that you can enjoy and actually follow.

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We take the time to get to know you, to ask questions and to actively involve you in your treatment plan. We will help you identify the obstacles that are keeping you from being healthy. When you walk into the clinic you will have access to a team of health professionals who collaborate to provide you with the best care in Ottawa.

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We are here to help and support you. We take the time to listen and understand your health to help you separate fact from fiction. We care about your health as much as you and the outcomes you can achieve with naturopathic care.

Tell your story, the full story. We are listing and want to learn about your health.

We track your progress to gain the knowledge about your health.

We recommend only the most essential tests for diagnosing your health symptoms.

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4worldlovers: Sarah is a health nerd. She loves hearing the elaborate story of how you got to this point in your health, and geeking out on your lab results to determine the root cause of your concerns.

She has a BSc in neuroscience and biology from Dalhousie University, and did her 4-year naturopathic training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She’s since accumulated over a decade of clinical experience, and refined her practice to focus on women’s health and digestion.

Sarah blends science and compassion, and acts as a personal health researcher to help you navigate your health. Tools that she uses include nutrition, supplements and botanicals, bioidentical hormones, and lifestyle modifications. The closer you get to the root cause, the gentler the therapies needed to resolve the issue.

Most of my patients are as curious as I am. They’re frustrated with their symptoms, and even more so, they’re often frustrated with their health care team and the lack of answers they’re receiving.

I help them to gather all relevant information, then I structure it to make sense, and translate it in language and images that are tangible to them.

Often at the end of the first visit a patient says “this has been so great”, even before we’ve rolled out the treatment plan. They so very much value being fully listened to.

They also love learning the mechanism of why their body is behaving as it is. I draw them pictures of their organs, maps of their hormones, and zoom-ins of their cell receptors so that they understand why the elements of our treatment plan are important. Once they understand the “why” they are motivated to do the work necessary to get well.

The first visit is up to 1.5 hours. We review your medical history, your stress sources and levels, your diet, your movement/exercise, your sleep, and really all aspects of your health, big and small. At the end of that visit you will have a structured holistic view of your health architecture, where your body needs help, and how we’re going to address it. You’ll also receive a simple initial treatment plan, a nutrition calculation tool, and likely requisitions for lab testing. As lab testing via a naturopathic doctor is not covered by the public health care system in Ontario, you will be given the specific costs of the lab tests prior to agreeing to them, and most extended health care plans will cover them under your naturopathic benefits.

The second visit is usually 2-4 weeks after the first, once the lab test results have come in. In this 30- to 60-minute visit we put together the full plan and answer any questions you may have remaining. I reserve the creation of a full treatment plan for the second visit as it allows me the time to really analyze the full case and create a precise plan, which may include supplements, herbs, dietary guidelines, lifestyle suggestions, links to video/programs/other resources, and whatever other tools best suit your specific case.

All follow-up visits after the second are 30 minutes, and allow us to tweak the plan as needed.

After the chief concern is resolved (usually within the first 3-5 visits), we can redirect our focus to long-term wellness strategies, and draw in other practitioners to grow the patient’s care team, including counsellors, holistic nutritionists, personal trainers, acupuncturists, etc.

The goal is that you’re feeling so well, that you just need to check in once per year to repeat some lab testing, and level up your health to the next notch, but that you are well fueled through your diet, moving optimally through your exercise plan, and are well supported with the practitioners within your circle of care team.

I am the mother of two young kids, a yogi, a runner, a blossoming outdoor enthusiast, and truthfully a recovering stress addict perpetually working towards calm.

I am currently a co-owner of Santé Health Beechwood, and am also involved with a few other incredible businesses: Brownroots Baby, ARC Climbing Yoga Fitness and the Yoak, as well as being the founder of Nickel Ridge Natural Health in Sudbury, Ontario.

I am a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and an associate member of the Association of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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An integrative approach to diagnosis. My aim is to treat the root cause of illness while managing associated symptoms.

Most health insurance plans will cover some or all of your Naturopathic visit costs. If you have questions, please contact your health plan administrator to find out how much your plan covers and how to submit claims.

No two patients are alike, and therefore no two treatments are alike. I strive to tailor a treatment plan specific to your health and wellness goals.


As a Naturopathic Doctor, I recognize that health and healing are unique to each person. Therefore I use a wide range of diagnostics and recommend naturopathic treatments that are highly individualized. My goal is to treat the underlying cause of disease and create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you reach your health goals and empower you to live your most vibrant life.


Nutrition is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Together we review your current dietary intake and correct nutritional deficiencies, optimize your nutrient levels, and identify food sensitivities. Any assessed nutrient deficiencies are fixed with good quality supplements and guidance on specialized diets.

Why guess when you can assess? Appropriate tests will help us understand your individual physiology and to uncover the true cause of your health concerns. Various testing is available through blood, saliva or urine.


Naturopathic Doctors are professionally trained to know the historical uses of plants and the modern pharmacological mechanisms and interactions with plant constituents. A naturopathic prescription will usually include whole plants or plant constituents in the form of herbal tinctures, extracts, teas, and capsules.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes 55 medical conditions that are effectively treated using acupuncture, a modality that has 2000 years of traditional use behind it. A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded that individuals with back pain that were treated with acupuncture had lasting relief in contrast to patients receiving medications and other medical treatments.

While the diet is our foundation, there are times in our lives where we require more than what we can get from our food.

Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients may be prescribed to treat specific conditions, to reverse deficiencies and to support the body during times of higher demand.

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Naturopathic Doctors and Medical Doctors are trained similarly in the biomedical sciences and are both primary care practitioners. Naturopathic Medicine differs, however, in its philosophy of care (address the underlying cause, treat the whole person, educate and prevent) and in its use of evidence-based natural therapies, designed to support the body’s innate ability to heal.


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Ottawa Naturopath Dr. Tanya Manikkam has genuine interest in women and men’s health. This has led her to devote her naturopathic medical practice to hormone management and mental health. With an undergraduate education in both psychology and biology, Dr. Tanya graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2009.


Ottawa Naturopath Dr. Tanya is a prominent public speaker and advocate for the role of hormones in overall health. She is known to adopt modern, evidence-based and innovative treatments. She completed further education in integrative endocrinology in the United States and is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). She has prescribing rights in Ontario and can prescribe BHRT and desiccated thyroid.

Outside of hormones Ottawa Naturopath Dr. Tanya is known for her knowledge with mental health disorders such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD and Schizophrenia. She also keeps up to date with current research in Lyme and Autism treatments.

Following her parents’ journey through chronic illness sparked Allison’s interest to work in the healthcare field from a young age. This drove her to complete a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, and furthermore, become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.

Allison strives to support her clients by providing them with simple modifications that can easily be implemented into their daily routines, helping her clients to make better dietary and lifestyle choices. Her goal is for clients to leave the consultation feeling confident in their ability to make dietary changes, and succeed in taking control of their health.

Allison specializes in weight-loss; she develops a realistic nutrition plan based on the clients’ diet, cooking abilities, budget, time, and exercise capabilities. She also focuses on general nutrition, and meal-plan support for clients following a diet recommended by their doctor (i.e. FODMAP, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Candida, Paleo, etc.).


Registered acupuncturist, Wen holds a master’s degree in Acupuncture therapy

Wen has a wide scope of practice. He combines many modalities include

The integrated session, to effectively change client’s condition and has received

Lumbar muscle strain, lumbar disc herniation pain, osteoarthritis of the joint,

Other Conditions such as Facial paralysis, hemiplegia, allergic sinusitis, tiredness, tinnitus.

Wen has gained a very honorable reputation by successfully restoring clients’ balance for

Health in body and mind. Services offered in English or Mandarin.

Devon began her focus on health and wellness through the practice of yoga and Pilates in 2010 after searching for new ways to stay active. With an athletic childhood, she had experienced tolls on her joints and wanted to find a low impact exercise that she could do at home without requiring a lot of equipment. She continues to connect to these modalities because of the way they link breath to movement and for their ability to calm the nervous system. Devon runs a virtual movement studio through her website where clients can access her classes online to build strength in a fun, safe and effective manner.

After finishing an undergrad in Psychology from the University of Ottawa, She completed her yoga teaching training (YTT200) in 2015. With anatomy always being the focus of her movement practice, she found herself drawn to teaching Pilates. This led her to complete her Pilates Teacher Training as well as search for a manual therapy that could complement her movement training. The science behind Osteopathy immediately aligned with the way she viewed health, and furthermore the countless stories of its success made it an easy decision to pursue a formal education in the field. In 2017 she enrolled in the four-year M.MOMSc program with the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and graduated in 2021.

Devon is constantly searching for new approaches to connect with patients to help them obtain health. Her goal is to provide a service that will leave patients feeling more aligned, healthier and in less pain. She gives tools to use in everyday living so that new, healthy habits are formed, affecting the overall quality of life. Devon approaches patients from a place of compassion and treats everyone as a unique individual, requiring fresh eyes and a blank slate in regards to what the body is needing.

4worldlovers: Naturopathic Medicine focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of disease, rather than simply suppressing symptoms. Each person is treated as a whole, carefully looking at how all the systems of the body interact with and affect one another. Because treating the root cause can take time, I recommend gentle, effective and evidence-based treatment options to help manage and reduce symptoms along the way.

Most importantly, I offer you a space to voice your struggles and concerns, ask your questions, and celebrate your wins, judgement-free. No one knows your body better than you, and I want you to feel heard and understood when it comes to your health. I provide individualized care and tailored treatment plans to each and every patient by including you in the process. This is your journey and I’m here to support you and guide you along the way.

I help women navigate and thrive through the hormonal stages of life including menstruation, preconception, postpartum and perimenopause. Some of your symptoms/challenges might include: