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Naturopathic Medicine
We are a team of dedicated naturopathic doctors here to assist you with your healthcare needs. Whether you are looking to resolve a current health concern, complement an existing treatment plan, or work on taking your health to the next level, we have the knowledge and experience to guide you.
Dr. Abrar Negahban ND
Dr. Abrar Negahban is a Naturopathic Doctor and Women’s health advocate. She is passionate about empowering and educating her patients about their bodies and their health. She helps them achieve their health goals by finding the root cause of their illness and creating individualized treatment protocols for each patient taking into account their mental, spiritual and physical health. She treats all health concerns using an integrative approach and evidence-based medicine and has a special interest in Women’s health, stress management and preventative medicine. She uses a combination of the following therapeutic modalities in her treatment plans:
Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling Botanical Medicine Clinical Nutritional Supplementation Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Injection therapies (i.e. Perineural therapy, Vitamin B12 injections) Diagnostic testing Common concerns managed by Dr. Abrar include and are not limited to Premenstrual Syndrome, Perimenopause and Menopause, Prenatal and Perinatal care, Postpartum support, Fertility support, IBS, IBD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Fatigue, Chronic pain, etc. Learn More
She has strong communication skills and is fluent in both English and Farsi (Persian) and knows basic comprehension in Arabic. She strives to educate herself on cultural diversity and welcomes all backgrounds in her practice.
Fun Fact: In 2012, Dr. Abrar volunteered as part of a medical brigade to Guatemala, where she provided naturopathic care to underprivileged communities with challenging cases, with the majority including digestive and mental health concerns.
Dr. Abrar completed her bachelor degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, graduating with a double major in Microbiology and Immunology, and Religious Studies in 2010. She then moved to Toronto, Ontario and attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, obtaining a four-year Doctor of Naturopathy degree in 2014. She is a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Dr. Abrar Negahban is a Naturopathic Doctor and Women’s health advocate. She is passionate about ... Read More
Dr. Jayme Baldock ND
Dr. Jayme Baldock, ND, has earned her Bachelor of Science from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, with a major in Biology, and is a graduate of the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, British Columbia. She is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
With over eight years of post-secondary education, Dr. Baldock has an abundance of knowledge on how to treat both acute and chronic medical concerns. Using tools such as diet & lifestyle counseling, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathy, spinal manipulations, herbal medicine, and injection therapies, she has a wealth of options to help her patients succeed in their health care goals.
She embraces the naturopathic principle of treating the root cause of disease. She spends time with her patients to understand the whole person and develop an individualized treatment plan. Believing firmly in living a balanced and happy lifestyle, she strives to help Nova Scotians attain their optimal health.
DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS Physical Exams Orthopedic tests Applied Kinesiology Lab testing (food sensitivity testing; SIBO testing; hormone testing - including cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones; and other testing)
SPECIAL INTERESTS Fatigue/Energy optimization Stress reduction Pain management Autoimmune disorders Hormonal imbalances Blood sugar control Digestive health Cardiovascular disease and prevention Women’s health Pediatric health Healthy aging Optimal health & well-being Detoxification programs
Not sure of Dr. Baldock or Naturopathic Medicine is right for you? Book a free 15 minute Meet & Greet!
Dr. Jayme Baldock, ND, has earned her Bachelor of Science from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax... Read More
Dr. Bryan Rade ND
Dr. Rade works with patients presenting with complex chronic illness, including persistent borreliosis and coinfections, mold illness, integrative oncology, health challenges related to the autism spectrum, PANS/PANDAS, neurological disorders, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), POTS and chronic pain. He combines his knowledge of both conventional and complementary medical theory to provide his patients with the most effective, research-based care possible. Since he opened his practice in 2009, Dr. Rade has been a “continuing education enthusiast”, attending as many courses, and learning to use as many therapies as possible in an effort to be on the cutting edge of functional medicine.
Dr. Rade works with patients presenting with complex chronic illness, including persistent borrel... Read More
Dr. Jen Cruickshank
Dr. Cruickshank is a resident at East Coast Naturopathic Clinic. She is passionate about helping patients get to the bottom of their chronic symptoms by providing diagnoses and treatment for conditions such as Lyme and co-infections, mold and heavy metal toxicity, CFS/ME, and SIBO. She also has strong interest in mental health, Alzheimer’s disease, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. Her goal is to have each patient leave their appointment feeling educated and empowered about their health.
Dr. Cruickshank is a resident at East Coast Naturopathic Clinic. She is passionate about helping ... Read More
Dr. Adrienne Waunch
(she/her)
ND
Dr. Adrienne (she/her) completed a 2-year residency with Dr. Bryan Rade with a focus in complex chronic illness. She is confident in managing chronic infections, chronic pain, and conditions of the immune, neurological, digestive, and endocrine systems. Some examples are Lyme and co-infections, post-viral illness, mold, heavy metal accumulation, allergies, histamine related issues/MCAS, PANS/PANDAS, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), and hormonal imbalances. She has an interest in supporting neurodivergent folks, such as those who identify with ADHD and the autism spectrum. Adrienne is passionate about equitable care, social justice issues, and the climate crisis. Holding space for humans from diverse sociocultural backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations takes priority in her practice. She believes that meeting patients where they are at and collaboratively working together are central to achieving health goals.
Adrienne obtained a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from the University of British Columbia. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto and is licensed with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Adrienne would like to acknowledge that we are on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded Territory of the Mi’kmaq People, and acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. We are all treaty people.
She acknowledges the histories, contributions, and legacies of the African Nova Scotians and communities who have been here for over 400 years.
Dr. Adrienne (she/her) completed a 2-year residency with Dr. Bryan Rade with a focus in complex c... Read More
Dr. Cheryl Karthaus ND
Ten years ago I was working as a research consultant for the government of Canada and private industry. I had an exciting job, I worked with great people and made a home in a fantastic community. I left it all to follow my calling after I learned about naturopathic medicine. In 2015 / 2016 I was honoured to work with some of the top Canadian naturopathic oncology experts, and naturopathic experts in supporting autism. I have become an expert in integrative cancer care and supporting people with autism. I work with patients to increase independence and improve quality of life, increase energy and function, and provide direction and hope.
Your health journey is like rock climbing. You find yourself climbing up the side of a mountain and all of a sudden you feel stuck. You can’t see where to put your feet next, your hands are sweaty and slippery, and you feel that you are running out of energy and can’t hold on any longer. I am your guide. I can see a different picture from where I sit. I am able to see the next foot hold and can provide guidance to help you stay on the right route. I can see the next ledge where you can take a rest and catch your breath and encourage you. An outside perspective can make the difference in helping you reach the top.
Before coming in for your first appointment you will be asked to fill out a form. This provides some basic information so I can best prepare to help you with specific concerns. During your first visit we will get a lot more detail about your concerns. We may run relevant lab tests and I can answer any questions. In my practice we always explore a variety of treatment options; which is something unique to naturopathic medicine! You can feel empowered about your health care and have an understanding of the treatments that will be most effective for you. People unnecessarily live with excessive pain, fatigue, frustration, stress and/or a low quality of life; working together this can change.
As a doctor, I thrive on helping people through life transitions. I enjoy problem solving when patients feel ’stuck’ or just aren’t moving forward. I am most passionate about coaching people with neurobehavioral differences, and people with chronic illness to achieve their true level of energy and inner wisdom so they can focus their efforts on living their legacy!
Ten years ago I was working as a research consultant for the government of Canada and private ind... Read More
Dr. Rochelle Wilcox ND
“It is my belief that when we can really understand, and love ourselves, that we make the greatest progress in our health. It is through loving ourselves, that we make loving decisions for ourselves. We choose activities, foods, and thoughts that are more beneficial for us”.
Dr. Wilcox is happy to provide support in all realms of health, from helping to prevent illness, facilitating restoration of the body after becoming ill, to optimizing overall health. Her practice largely focuses on stress management, detoxification and chronic illness (chronic fatigue, neurological disorders, chronic pain, and chronic infections {Lyme, Epstein Barr, etc}). She has a special interest in Family Constellations therapy which helps to resolve relationship issues, transform existing beliefs, release repetitive patterns, and/or the feeling of being stuck in life.
Her compassionate, and easy-to-understand style encourages people to be the best version of themselves through making better life decisions, becoming physically vibrant, emotionally intelligent, and intuitively sound.
Dr. Wilcox is a naturopathic physician, and is licensed under the Canadian Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA). She obtains membership with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND). Dr. Wilcox holds certification in IV and Chelation Therapies, Advanced Injection Therapies (Neural Therapy, Perineural Therapy, Prolozone, PRP), Ozone and Oxidative therapies, and Acupuncture. She currently serves for NSAND on the Executive Committee as Vice President, Chair of the Continuing Education Committee, and is on the Governing Affairs Committee. Dr. Wilcox hosts workshops in Family Trauma Therapy (see website for up-coming events) as a Family Constellations Facilitator.
“It is my belief that when we can really understand, and love ourselves, that we make the greates... Read More
Dr. Umut Uzunel
I am a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario, having graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND), I bring expertise in both naturopathy and traditional medicine as a physician and eye surgeon from Turkey.
My professional background extends to accredited coaching certified by the International Coaching Federation, complemented by ongoing studies for a master’s in psychology at Yorkville University. This educational pursuit deepens my understanding of my client’s needs, fostering empathetic connections. With a passion for holistic well-being, I concentrate on eye diseases, mental health, chronic pain management, and digestive and neurological disorders. My personal experience with muscular dystrophy enables me to effectively support individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Utilizing coaching techniques, I assist clients in uncovering motivations and life goals. The pursuit of a master’s in psychology further enriches my ability to provide comprehensive support for mental health concerns among my clients.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I cherish my role as a mother to two wonderful girls, and I find joy in reading and travelling. I firmly believe in the power of transformation and advocate that it’s never too late to reshape one’s life and perspectives. The change begins at the individual level.
I am a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario, having graduated from the Canadian College of Nat... Read More
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