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The Team
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine& Clinic Director
Sharon Kelly was born and raised in Toronto and grew up in the Leaside area where she now practices Naturopathic Medicine.
Sharon attended the University of Western Ontario where she earned an Honors Bachelor of Science with distinction in Physiology. Following this, she completed a four-year degree in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Recognizing the uniqueness of every individual, Sharon focuses on a personalized approach to healthcare. She utilizes acupuncture, western and eastern botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, lifestyle counseling, and sauna detoxification programs to help facilitate optimal health.Sharon has a special interest in the mind-body connection and has studied at The Harvard Mind Body Institute of Medicine. She believes the mind is a powerful tool and can be used to facilitate change in one's life. Sharon aims to encourage balance within both the body and the mind.
Sharon is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Tracey is a graduate of Queen’s University and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Following her education, she spent two years working in Japan and three years working with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. She also attended the well-respected Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute founded by Harvard MD, Herbert Benson.
A practicing naturopathic doctor since 2001, Tracey takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, including the impact of nutrition, the role of the environment and the mind-body connection.
From digestive health to chronic fatigue syndrome, Tracey treats each of her patients individually, using a combination of traditional and complementary therapies including nutritional therapy, botanical medicine, homeopathy and acupuncture. She is also licensed to prescribe intravenous vitamins.
In addition to her family practice at Bayview Natural Health Clinic, Tracey also practices at The Granite Club Active Therapy Clinic and shares a practice Integrative Care Centre of Toronto with Dr. Alison Bested M.D., specializing in CFS, FM and MCS.
Tracey is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and APND- (Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors).
Tracey resides in Toronto, Ontario with her husband and cherished Havanese ‘Shiki’.
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Stacey Shillington completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree at McGill University, where in addition to graduating with distinction, she also received the prestigious Scarlet Key Award, which recognizes McGill's outstanding student leaders. Following McGill, Stacey pursued a successful career in marketing before ultimately deciding to change her life's course and dedicate herself to medicine, completing a four-year degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Stacey's approach to naturopathic medicine encourages individuals to incorporate healthier practices into their daily lives, on an on-going basis, versus an approach that treats individuals only once they have become ill and lost some aspect of their health. In treating her patients, Stacey recognizes the need to develop a specialized plan to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Stacey combines Clinical Nutrition, Botanical Medicines, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy and Lifestyle Counselling in her daily practice. Stacey has also attended continuing education courses for cosmetic acupuncture and the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine for infertility.
In addition to being passionate about naturopathic medicine, Stacey has been practicing and teaching Iyengar yoga for over 10 years. Her commitment to yoga as a healing art has deeply influenced her approach to treatment and health.
Stacey is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Louise is a general family medicine practitioner who welcomes patients of all ages and levels of health. She has a special interest in women's health, fertility, pre- and postnatal care, and paediatrics. With a highly personalized approach to care, Louise employs both medical diagnostics and traditional methods to assess and treat health concerns. She values the importance of a team-based approach to health, striving to educate and engage patients in their path towards optimal health. In her practice, Louise utilizes a range of treatments, including botanical medicine, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, lifestyle counselling, and homeopathy. In addition to her family practice at Bayview, Louise practices with Dr.
Alison Bested, M.D. specializing in CFS, FM and MCS.
Louise earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from the University of Alberta. After working as an earth scientist in Calgary for several years, she decided to pursue her passion in holistic health and relocated to Toronto where she completed the four-year program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM).
During her time at CCNM, Louise was a very active member of the student body and was twice awarded the Academic Excellence Award, as well as the Class of 2008 Humanitarian Award. She was on both the paediatrics and sports medicine specialty shifts and has taken numerous continuing education courses outside of CCNM, including a year-long herbal medicine course and is a first line therapy health care provider.
Louise has also trained at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she received additional instruction in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. In addition, she is a trained Doula and has assisted at both home and hospital births.
Louise is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors (APND). Louise is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and is BDDT-N certified to prescribe Intravenous Vitamins. She is an active member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic
Doctors (APND).
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Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Carla Kamendy attended McMaster University where she received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Dr. Kamendy furthered her chiropractic education and skills with additional courses in Active Release Technique, Gait Analysis and Custom Orthotic Fitting, Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems and the Motion Palpation Institute. In order to expand her clinical skills, Carla completed a program in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University to become a clinical acupuncturist.
Years of participation in competitive and recreational sport, as well as experience coaching help Carla to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, how to reach individual fitness goals, athletic conditioning and rehabilitation after sports injury.
Carla is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and is a member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).
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Registered Massage Therapist
Linda has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2003. As a health care provider, Linda currently assists her clients in the development of exercise, stretch and strengthening programs.
The following is a partial summary of medical conditions that she has had success in treating: stress; joint and tendon pain; arthritis, sports injuries and post surgical outcomes; carpal tunnel syndrome; muscular strains and sprains; symptoms associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome; bronchial and sinus conditions; tension related headaches; infant and pregnancy massage.
Linda's recent postgraduate training includes Scapular Stretch and Rotator Cuff Release and most recently is enrolled in studying Reiki, an energetic therapy that will complement her practice as a massage therapist. Linda feels 'at home' at Bayview Natural Health Clinic and welcomes you to experience the same.
Linda is a licensed Massage Therapist and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
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Registered Massage Therapist
Carla Battiston is a registered massage therapist who has been practising since 2002. She has treated a variety of conditions and clients throughout the years and had the opportunity to travel overseas to teach massage techniques. She has additional training in pre/post natal massage, infant massage, lymphatic drainage and Hot Stone massage, and is passionate about continuing her education.
She likes to stay active and understands the aches and pains sometimes associated with this, and has treated a variety of athletic injuries as well.Carla is a licensed Massage Therapist and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
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