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I was drawn to Naturopathic Medicine after experiencing a health crisis in my early 20s . I had just come off birth control and I lost my cycle for a year, experienced serious fatigue and digestive issues, and no longer felt like myself. When the medical system was unable to offer me any real answers, I visited a Naturopath who helped me uncover the key to my wide assortment of symptoms: hypothyroidism. Instead of sending me home with three different pharmaceutical prescriptions, he created a treatment plan for me that included nutritional counselling, supplementation, and acupuncture, along with other natural therapies. Within six months of working with my Naturopath, I went from feeling awful every day to experiencing the best health of my life.

With that, I was hooked.

I pursued a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, seeking out training in additional modalities along the way to broaden my knowledge and fill my naturopathic toolbox.

## My education + experience

Naturopathic Doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Completed my clinical internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic clinic

Bachelors of Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia

Registered and licensed with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and Alberta.

I’ve worked in the health and wellness space in diverse capacities for the past 10 years, allowing me to see a broader and more detailed picture of my patients’ overall well-being. I am a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).

## Selected trainings + certifications

Registered Holistic Nutrition

Birth Doula

Pre/postnatal Yoga Instructor

Meditation Teacher

Certified Personal Trainer

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

## Fun facts about me

On the weekend you can find me at the park with my daughters or baking in the kitchen with them

I love doing yoga and reading

I used to live in Mexico, where I owned a yoga studio

## Follow me on Instagram

@DR.ALEXATORONTOW

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