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Naturopathic Medicine
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Dr. Poonam Patel, BSc, ND, FCHM, is a registered and licensed naturopathic doctor. She received her Bachelors in Science degree from the University of Toronto and then attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) for her four-year post-graduate education in naturopathic medicine. Dr. Patel has obtained in-depth medical training in naturopathic and allopathic modalities and completed her internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and at Sherbourne Health Centre (a community clinic specializing in patients with HIV/AIDS).
Dr. Patel’s special interests include gastrointestinal disorders (including indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s/colitis, etc.), anxiety, depression and mood disorders, women’s health (including PMS, fertility, menopause, etc.), healthy lifestyle and weight management, smoking cessation and chronic pain management. She treats each person as an individual, and focuses on healing the whole self (including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects), and addressing the root cause of the illness.
In order to address her patient’s various concerns, Dr. Patel integrates a variety of naturopathic modalities including nutrition and lifestyle counselling, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) including acupuncture, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy and physical medicine. She has also completed her fellowship in homeopathy at The Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine in order to better treat her patients with this particular modality. These therapies provide Dr. Patel with a unique and comprehensive approach to enhancing health and wellness for her patients at Mississauga Wellness.
Dr. Patel is licensed under the Board of Drugless Therapies - Naturopathy (BDDT-N). She is also a registered member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Dr. Patel is also licensed to practice acupuncture under the Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CSCMA)
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Dr. Oznoor Rahmaty, Hon. B.Sc., ND,
is a registered and licensed Naturopathic Doctor who received an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Waterloo and completed her medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto.
As a result of her passion to help others find ways to heal themselves, Oznoor realized that Naturopathic Medicine was the profession of choice. Her goal is to stimulate people’s awareness of their body, mind and attitudes in order to help them create the pathway for their own healing and well being. Dr. Rahmaty’s modalities include but not limited to: Clinical Nutrition and Lifestyle Counseling, Acupuncture/Asian Medicine, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy, Physical Medicine, Acupuncture facial Rejuvenation (Cosmetic Acupuncture).
As a primary health care provider, Oznoor has experience treating a wide spectrum of diseases and in addition she has a special interest in Digestive and Musculoskeletal disorders, Skin disorders, Weight loss, Detox/Cleansing, Women's health issues, Infertility and prenatal health care.
Professional Designations:
- N.D.- Doctor of Naturopathy, registered and licensed with The Board of Directors of Drugless- Therapy, the regulatory body for the Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario.
- Member of The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
- Member of The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
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Dr. Soraiya Gulamali, HBSc, ND is a board-certified, licensed Naturopath. Her background in Biochemistry and Life Sciences guides her integrated practice of evidence based medicine. As a Naturopathic Doctor she aims to address the root cause of disease and heal the whole person through individualized treatment. Years of training alongside conventional, naturopathic, and oriental medical doctors has allowed Dr. Gulamali to develop a comprehensive mindset for primary care. Today she approaches many conditions within general family practice with a distinctive emphasis on endocrinology/hormone balancing, gastroenterology, fatigue/fibromyalgia, auto-immunity, weight loss, restorative medicine, anti-aging strategies and cancer.
Dr. Gulamali received her Honours Bachelor of Science from McMaster University. She then attended the rigorous 4-year program at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine; providing care at The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, Sherbourne and Anishnawbe Health Clinics in Toronto.
Soraiya is a certified practitioner of Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome thyroid protocol. She is a member of The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the American Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine.
Dr. Gulamali is an educator, naturopathic family physician, pet enthusiast and environmentalist. She is excited to join Mississauga Wellness and contribute to the team approach of patient care.
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Dr. Erica Nikiforuk, HBSc, ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor focusing on Family Medicine. She graduated with distinction from the University of Guelph earning an Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences and Nutrition. Erica went on to complete her medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
Dr. Erica enjoys working with patients of all ages to address the underlying cause of their symptoms. Erica uses natural yet effective treatments that help stimulate the body’s ability to heal. She works closely with the other practitioners at Mississauga Wellness to ensure that each patient receives integrated health care that exceeds their health goals. Erica has a special interest in hormone balancing, optimizing fertility, pregnancy care, skin and digestive concerns, as well as anxiety and stress management.
Dr. Erica is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and is licensed by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (BDDT-N). As a Naturopathic Doctor, Erica is fully trained and licensed to perform Acupunture, which she may incorporate into her treatment strategy.
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