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Weight Management Symposium
Weight Management Symposium 2025
Integrative, Inclusive, and Evidence-Informed Approaches to Weight Management
Date: Friday October 24, 2025 (9am-4:30pm)
Format: Live Online
Fee:
Regular: $297
Early-bird: $247 – coupon code: Symposium2025 (until September 28th, 2025)
Audience: Naturopathic Doctors and Allied Health Professionals
Course Description
The 2025 Weight Management Symposium brings together leading naturopathic doctors to explore the evolving landscape of weight care through an integrative, whole-person lens. As weight-related health challenges continue to rise alongside the demand for personalized and respectful care, this one-day continuing education event equips practitioners with the tools, insights, and confidence to support diverse patients navigating complex weight journeys.
With a focus on clinical excellence, inclusivity, and collaboration, the symposium features five in-depth sessions that examine the physiological, psychological, social, and pharmaceutical factors influencing weight. From GLP-1 receptor agonists to trauma-informed care, from PCOS to midlife metabolism, each session provides practical strategies rooted in naturopathic principles and current best practices.
Symposium Sessions:
1. Supporting Patients Using Weight Loss Medications in an Integrative Care Model
As the use of anti-obesity medications grows, naturopathic doctors are increasingly encountering patients who are either curious about these therapies or actively using them. This session will explore the evolving role of naturopathic doctors within an integrative care model that includes weight loss medications, such as GLP- 1 receptor agonists and other emerging therapies. Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with prescribing practitioners, optimize patient outcomes through foundational naturopathic care, and address common side effects and metabolic adaptations. The session will emphasize how naturopathic principles—including nutrition, lifestyle, and patient-centered coaching—can be leveraged to enhance long-term success, reduce medication reliance, and support sustainable behaviour change. This training is ideal for NDs who want to stay clinically relevant, support patients navigating complex weight journeys, and practice from a place of collaboration, curiosity, and comprehensive care.
Time: 9:00–10:00 AM EST
Instructor: Dr. Andrea Gri, ND
Dr. Andrea Gri, ND is a naturopathic doctor with over 13 years of clinical experience and more than a decade of working in integrative clinics alongside medical doctors. She currently supports patients using anti-obesity medications within a comprehensive, collaborative care model that blends the best of naturopathic and conventional approaches. Dr. Gri is a Certified Menopause Society Practitioner and has pursued advanced continuing education in obesity medicine, insulin resistance, and eating behaviours. She is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable, long-term results by bridging evidence-based naturopathic care with the evolving landscape of weight management therapies.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effect profiles of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other anti-obesity medications
To define the role of naturopathic doctors in an integrative care model for patients using anti-obesity medications
To identify and manage common side effects, nutritional concerns, and physical consequences of pharmacologically induced weight loss
To apply behavioural, nutritional, and lifestyle interventions that support sustainable weight loss and reduce long-term reliance on medication
To integrate assessment tools (labs, nutritional assessments, and body composition scans) to guide naturopathic interventions and support collaborative medication titration
To illustrate key concepts using real-world case studies that demonstrate ND–MD collaboration, individualized care planning, and patient outcomes
2. From Trauma to Triglycerides: Trauma-Informed Metabolic Care for Underserved Populations
The session provides evidence-based insights into how early-life adversity and chronic stress contribute to the development and persistence of obesity and metabolic disease, particularly in underserved rural populations. Participants will explore current research on the biological embedding of trauma, review clinical guidelines in obesity medicine, and assess the structural and systemic challenges faced by rural Ontarians in accessing metabolic care. Special emphasis will be placed on the naturopathic doctor’s role in interprofessional collaboration with family physicians and allied health professionals. The course will outline relevant aspects of the naturopathic scope of practice in Ontario, including diagnosis, lab testing, patient education, and care coordination. Designed for practicing NDs, this course offers practical clinical strategies and communication tools for working within an integrative model of care for obesity medicine.
Time: 10:30–11:30 AM EST
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Watson, ND
Dr. Danielle Watson, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Centre Health, a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinic serving families in Northern Ontario. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and earned her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Her clinical focus includes perinatal care, metabolic health and obesity medicine. Dr. Watson has been a keynote speaker on postpartum thyroiditis at multiple provincial and international conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals on maternal mood disorders and collaborative care models. She offers both in-person and virtual care, with an emphasis on accessible, evidence-based, trauma-informed medicine. With deep roots in northern practice, she is passionate about rural medicine and designing care systems that meet the real-world needs of women and families outside of urban centres.
Learning Objectives:
To explain the physiological and behavioral mechanisms linking trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to obesity and metabolic dysfunction
To identify unique health access barriers and socioeconomic determinants affecting metabolic outcomes in rural Ontario
To evaluate evidence-based models of interdisciplinary obesity care that include the role of naturopathic doctors
To apply scope-appropriate interventions for metabolic health, including trauma-informed communication, clinical screening tools, lifestyle counseling, and collaboration with MDs and other providers
3. Treatment Strategies for PCOS and Weight Management
Weight management is a common concern for patients with PCOS. Although being overweight does not cause PCOS, maintaining a healthy body weight can help with symptom management and fertility goals. We will discuss the impact of weight on PCOS and help to help guide your patients on a healthy weight loss journey if indicated.
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EST
Instructor: Dr. Laura von Hagen, ND
Dr. Laura von Hagen, MSc, ND has a strong clinical focus on PCOS, prenatal care, and fertility. As a Naturopathic Doctor, she has a passion for providing excellent, evidence-based on integrated care. Dr. von Hagen, ND fundamentally believes in empowering her patients on their fertility journey and helping them achieve their ultimate goal, a healthy pregnancy and baby. She shares her own personal IVF journey and expertise in her new book, My PCOS Pregnancy: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Pregnant with PCOS. Before becoming an ND, she completed an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Queen’s University and a Master’s in Clinical Anatomy at Western University. Outside of the clinic, she loves to spend her free time biking, running, swimming, basically anything outdoors!
Learning Objectives:
To review the effect of weight loss on PCOS
To determine the role that genes play in body weight in patients with PCOS
To discuss lifestyle interventions for PCOS and weight management
To acknowledge the role of medication in weight management
To identify the research, if any, on supplements for weight management
4. Trauma and the Nervous System in Weight Management
In this presentation we are going to look at our relationship with food from the way that it is perceived by the nervous system. Disordered eating is this idea that food takes on a meaning outside of nutrition. When this happens it means that food choices will not be made just for nutrition but often for other purposes. When food gets intertwined with our nervous system survival instinct it can prevent us from using food as nutrition and to support overall weight loss. We will go through how to screen for disordered eating in your own practice and the ways that food can become associated with our trauma response. We will talk about how to support food when it has a role for our nervous system outside of just nutrition and where we as NDs can start to change this relationship with food and help our patients understand what is happening.
Time: 2:00–3:00 PM EST
Instructor: Dr. Alexandra Sisam, ND
Alexandra Sisam is a Naturopathic Doctor licensed in Ontario BC and NWT. She completed her 4 year Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine graduating in 2018. Since then she has worked primarily in mental health with a special focus on disordered eating and trauma around the relationship with food. This has evolved into a practice that centers around nervous system health in all capacities. She works with patients with stress around food in any capacity and has treated a wide range of disordered eating patterns including those that fit diagnostic criteria for eating disorders and those that do not. She is very interested in the way that our actions and overall mental health is impacted by the many physical processes. She has pursued further certifications in reiki, trauma training, homeopathy and mind-body counselling. She provides trauma informed care. She currently practices out of the Clara Clinic in Toronto, Ontario and Bay Wellness in Vancouver, BC.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the role of trauma in the body and how it relates to our cortisol response
To identify when food is being used to soothe our nervous system
To identify when patients are eating for nourishment and when food is being used for a different meaning
To recognize when cortisol responses are determining eating behaviours (from a nervous system perspective)
To learn how to support the nervous system to change the relationship with food
5. Rebalancing Metabolism in Midlife: An Integrative, Personalized Approach
Midlife women often struggle with unexplained weight gain, insulin resistance, fatigue, and inflammation—symptoms that reflect deeper metabolic and hormonal changes rather than a simple caloric imbalance. In this clinical session, Dr. Tannaz Mokhtari, ND, draws on over 20 years of experience to explore how integrative, personalized care can restore metabolic and hormonal resilience, supporting sustainable weight regulation during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. Attendees will learn how to apply lab-informed strategies, individualized nutrition, and whole-person interventions to address the hormonal shifts that influence appetite, fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and mood. The course emphasizes respectful, trauma-aware care, and presents real-world case studies to demonstrate how metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors interact in complex but clinically actionable ways. Whether you're new to working with midlife patients or refining your approach to hormonal and metabolic care, this session will provide practical tools to support outcomes that go beyond the scale—enhancing energy, digestion, mood, and patient confidence.
Time: 3:30–4:30 PM EST
Instructor: Dr. Tannaz Mokhtari, ND
Dr. Tannaz Mokhtari, ND is a leading naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in women’s health, metabolic balance, and hormonal care. A certified Metabolic Balance® coach and member of the North American Menopause Society, Dr. Mokhtari helps patients achieve sustainable weight loss and metabolic health through personalized, evidence-informed nutrition and lifestyle strategies. She is a passionate educator and has delivered public health talks for the Cancer Society and Heart & Stroke Foundation for Farsi-speaking communities. Her work has been published in Integrated Healthcare Practitioners and Vital Link, and she currently serves on the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors’ Education and Content Committee. Dr. Mokhtari ND brings an integrative, compassionate lens to weight management—empowering patients to thrive in midlife and beyond.
Learning Objectives:
To describe the key hormonal and metabolic changes that affect weight regulation during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition
To identify laboratory markers commonly used to assess metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal status in midlife women
To apply individualized nutrition and meal timing strategies informed by lab findings to support metabolic resilience
To integrate lifestyle and behavioral tools—such as movement, stress support, and sleep hygiene—into an effective, whole-person weight management plan
To recognize how trauma-informed and respectful care approaches can enhance patient engagement, compliance, and outcomes in weight management
To evaluate case-based examples demonstrating the effectiveness of an integrative, personalized approach in improving clinical outcomes
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Weight Management Symposium
Weight Management Symposium 2025
Integrative, Inclusive, and Evidence-Informed Approaches to Weight Management
Date: Friday October 24, 2025 (9am-4:30pm)
Format: Live Online
Fee:
Regular: $297
Early-bird: $247 – coupon code: Symposium2025 (until September 28th, 2025)
Audience: Naturopathic Doctors and Allied Health Professionals
Course Description
The 2025 Weight Management Symposium brings together leading naturopathic doctors to explore the evolving landscape of weight care through an integrative, whole-person lens. As weight-related health challenges continue to rise alongside the demand for personalized and respectful care, this one-day continuing education event equips practitioners with the tools, insights, and confidence to support diverse patients navigating complex weight journeys.
With a focus on clinical excellence, inclusivity, and collaboration, the symposium features five in-depth sessions that examine the physiological, psychological, social, and pharmaceutical factors influencing weight. From GLP-1 receptor agonists to trauma-informed care, from PCOS to midlife metabolism, each session provides practical strategies rooted in naturopathic principles and current best practices.
Symposium Sessions:
1. Supporting Patients Using Weight Loss Medications in an Integrative Care Model
As the use of anti-obesity medications grows, naturopathic doctors are increasingly encountering patients who are either curious about these therapies or actively using them. This session will explore the evolving role of naturopathic doctors within an integrative care model that includes weight loss medications, such as GLP- 1 receptor agonists and other emerging therapies. Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with prescribing practitioners, optimize patient outcomes through foundational naturopathic care, and address common side effects and metabolic adaptations. The session will emphasize how naturopathic principles—including nutrition, lifestyle, and patient-centered coaching—can be leveraged to enhance long-term success, reduce medication reliance, and support sustainable behaviour change. This training is ideal for NDs who want to stay clinically relevant, support patients navigating complex weight journeys, and practice from a place of collaboration, curiosity, and comprehensive care.
Time: 9:00–10:00 AM EST
Instructor: Dr. Andrea Gri, ND
Dr. Andrea Gri, ND is a naturopathic doctor with over 13 years of clinical experience and more than a decade of working in integrative clinics alongside medical doctors. She currently supports patients using anti-obesity medications within a comprehensive, collaborative care model that blends the best of naturopathic and conventional approaches. Dr. Gri is a Certified Menopause Society Practitioner and has pursued advanced continuing education in obesity medicine, insulin resistance, and eating behaviours. She is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable, long-term results by bridging evidence-based naturopathic care with the evolving landscape of weight management therapies.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effect profiles of GLP-1 receptor agonists and other anti-obesity medications
To define the role of naturopathic doctors in an integrative care model for patients using anti-obesity medications
To identify and manage common side effects, nutritional concerns, and physical consequences of pharmacologically induced weight loss
To apply behavioural, nutritional, and lifestyle interventions that support sustainable weight loss and reduce long-term reliance on medication
To integrate assessment tools (labs, nutritional assessments, and body composition scans) to guide naturopathic interventions and support collaborative medication titration
To illustrate key concepts using real-world case studies that demonstrate ND–MD collaboration, individualized care planning, and patient outcomes
2. From Trauma to Triglycerides: Trauma-Informed Metabolic Care for Underserved Populations
The session provides evidence-based insights into how early-life adversity and chronic stress contribute to the development and persistence of obesity and metabolic disease, particularly in underserved rural populations. Participants will explore current research on the biological embedding of trauma, review clinical guidelines in obesity medicine, and assess the structural and systemic challenges faced by rural Ontarians in accessing metabolic care. Special emphasis will be placed on the naturopathic doctor’s role in interprofessional collaboration with family physicians and allied health professionals. The course will outline relevant aspects of the naturopathic scope of practice in Ontario, including diagnosis, lab testing, patient education, and care coordination. Designed for practicing NDs, this course offers practical clinical strategies and communication tools for working within an integrative model of care for obesity medicine.
Time: 10:30–11:30 AM EST
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Watson, ND
Dr. Danielle Watson, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Centre Health, a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinic serving families in Northern Ontario. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and earned her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Her clinical focus includes perinatal care, metabolic health and obesity medicine. Dr. Watson has been a keynote speaker on postpartum thyroiditis at multiple provincial and international conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals on maternal mood disorders and collaborative care models. She offers both in-person and virtual care, with an emphasis on accessible, evidence-based, trauma-informed medicine. With deep roots in northern practice, she is passionate about rural medicine and designing care systems that meet the real-world needs of women and families outside of urban centres.
Learning Objectives:
To explain the physiological and behavioral mechanisms linking trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to obesity and metabolic dysfunction
To identify unique health access barriers and socioeconomic determinants affecting metabolic outcomes in rural Ontario
To evaluate evidence-based models of interdisciplinary obesity care that include the role of naturopathic doctors
To apply scope-appropriate interventions for metabolic health, including trauma-informed communication, clinical screening tools, lifestyle counseling, and collaboration with MDs and other providers
3. Treatment Strategies for PCOS and Weight Management
Weight management is a common concern for patients with PCOS. Although being overweight does not cause PCOS, maintaining a healthy body weight can help with symptom management and fertility goals. We will discuss the impact of weight on PCOS and help to help guide your patients on a healthy weight loss journey if indicated.
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EST
Instructor: Dr. Laura von Hagen, ND
Dr. Laura von Hagen, MSc, ND has a strong clinical focus on PCOS, prenatal care, and fertility. As a Naturopathic Doctor, she has a passion for providing excellent, evidence-based on integrated care. Dr. von Hagen, ND fundamentally believes in empowering her patients on their fertility journey and helping them achieve their ultimate goal, a healthy pregnancy and baby. She shares her own personal IVF journey and expertise in her new book, My PCOS Pregnancy: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Pregnant with PCOS. Before becoming an ND, she completed an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Queen’s University and a Master’s in Clinical Anatomy at Western University. Outside of the clinic, she loves to spend her free time biking, running, swimming, basically anything outdoors!
Learning Objectives:
To review the effect of weight loss on PCOS
To determine the role that genes play in body weight in patients with PCOS
To discuss lifestyle interventions for PCOS and weight management
To acknowledge the role of medication in weight management
To identify the research, if any, on supplements for weight management
4. Trauma and the Nervous System in Weight Management
In this presentation we are going to look at our relationship with food from the way that it is perceived by the nervous system. Disordered eating is this idea that food takes on a meaning outside of nutrition. When this happens it means that food choices will not be made just for nutrition but often for other purposes. When food gets intertwined with our nervous system survival instinct it can prevent us from using food as nutrition and to support overall weight loss. We will go through how to screen for disordered eating in your own practice and the ways that food can become associated with our trauma response. We will talk about how to support food when it has a role for our nervous system outside of just nutrition and where we as NDs can start to change this relationship with food and help our patients understand what is happening.
Time: 2:00–3:00 PM EST
Instructor: Dr. Alexandra Sisam, ND
Alexandra Sisam is a Naturopathic Doctor licensed in Ontario BC and NWT. She completed her 4 year Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine graduating in 2018. Since then she has worked primarily in mental health with a special focus on disordered eating and trauma around the relationship with food. This has evolved into a practice that centers around nervous system health in all capacities. She works with patients with stress around food in any capacity and has treated a wide range of disordered eating patterns including those that fit diagnostic criteria for eating disorders and those that do not. She is very interested in the way that our actions and overall mental health is impacted by the many physical processes. She has pursued further certifications in reiki, trauma training, homeopathy and mind-body counselling. She provides trauma informed care. She currently practices out of the Clara Clinic in Toronto, Ontario and Bay Wellness in Vancouver, BC.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the role of trauma in the body and how it relates to our cortisol response
To identify when food is being used to soothe our nervous system
To identify when patients are eating for nourishment and when food is being used for a different meaning
To recognize when cortisol responses are determining eating behaviours (from a nervous system perspective)
To learn how to support the nervous system to change the relationship with food
5. Rebalancing Metabolism in Midlife: An Integrative, Personalized Approach
Midlife women often struggle with unexplained weight gain, insulin resistance, fatigue, and inflammation—symptoms that reflect deeper metabolic and hormonal changes rather than a simple caloric imbalance. In this clinical session, Dr. Tannaz Mokhtari, ND, draws on over 20 years of experience to explore how integrative, personalized care can restore metabolic and hormonal resilience, supporting sustainable weight regulation during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition. Attendees will learn how to apply lab-informed strategies, individualized nutrition, and whole-person interventions to address the hormonal shifts that influence appetite, fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and mood. The course emphasizes respectful, trauma-aware care, and presents real-world case studies to demonstrate how metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors interact in complex but clinically actionable ways. Whether you're new to working with midlife patients or refining your approach to hormonal and metabolic care, this session will provide practical tools to support outcomes that go beyond the scale—enhancing energy, digestion, mood, and patient confidence.
Time: 3:30–4:30 PM EST
Instructor: Dr. Tannaz Mokhtari, ND
Dr. Tannaz Mokhtari, ND is a leading naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in women’s health, metabolic balance, and hormonal care. A certified Metabolic Balance® coach and member of the North American Menopause Society, Dr. Mokhtari helps patients achieve sustainable weight loss and metabolic health through personalized, evidence-informed nutrition and lifestyle strategies. She is a passionate educator and has delivered public health talks for the Cancer Society and Heart & Stroke Foundation for Farsi-speaking communities. Her work has been published in Integrated Healthcare Practitioners and Vital Link, and she currently serves on the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors’ Education and Content Committee. Dr. Mokhtari ND brings an integrative, compassionate lens to weight management—empowering patients to thrive in midlife and beyond.
Learning Objectives:
To describe the key hormonal and metabolic changes that affect weight regulation during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition
To identify laboratory markers commonly used to assess metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal status in midlife women
To apply individualized nutrition and meal timing strategies informed by lab findings to support metabolic resilience
To integrate lifestyle and behavioral tools—such as movement, stress support, and sleep hygiene—into an effective, whole-person weight management plan
To recognize how trauma-informed and respectful care approaches can enhance patient engagement, compliance, and outcomes in weight management
To evaluate case-based examples demonstrating the effectiveness of an integrative, personalized approach in improving clinical outcomes
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[Public Education Series] Fundamentals of Nutrition and Health
$24900
Public Education Series
Fundamentals of Nutrition and Health
Course Description
Fundamentals of Nutrition and Health is a 5-module introductory course designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of how food impacts your health. Taught by naturopathic doctors, the course explores the essential building blocks of nutrition—fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals—offering evidence-informed guidance to support your energy and well-being. You'll gain the tools to make confident food choices, read nutrition labels effectively, and understand the role of nutrients in everyday life.
Learning Objectives
To identify the five key building blocks of nutrition: fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
To explain the fundamental roles of each macronutrient (fats, proteins, carbohydrates) in energy production and overall health.
To describe the basic functions of essential vitamins and minerals in maintaining bodily processes.
To understand the importance of vitamins and minerals for maintaining health.
To understand how different food choices impact energy levels, health, and overall well-being.
To recognize the evidence-informed insights provided by naturopathic doctors regarding nutrition.
To apply foundational nutrition knowledge to daily life and personal wellness.
Modules:
Module 1. Fats: 6-7pm EST, Wed October 1st 2025
Module 2. Proteins: 6-7pm EST, Wed October 8th 2025
Module 3. Carbohydrates: 6-7pm EST, Wed October 15th 2025
Module 4. Vitamins: 6-7pm EST, Wed October 22nd 2025
Module 5. Minerals: 6-7pm EST, Wed October 29th 2025
Prerequisites:
Whether you're just starting your wellness journey or looking to deepen your understanding of food and health, this course provides the foundational knowledge you need. You must be 18 years of age in order to participate.
Fee:
Regular: $249
Early-Bird: $197 until Sep 19, 2025 (coupon code: Nutrition2025)
Format
Five 1-hour live webinars
Recordings provided
1 pager summary for each module included
Course Details
MODULE 1
Nothing but the Fats: A discussion around the structure, function and importance of fats (including cholesterol) in maintaining our health and wellbeing.
A discussion about the function, structure and importance of fats in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including their sources, digestion and food preparation.
Date: 6-7pm EST, October 1, 2025
Instructor: Dr. Colin Huska ND
Dr. Colin Huska, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor and founder of Sage Elements Naturopathic Clinic in Halifax, NS. With a Bachelor of Science from Thompson Rivers University and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (including two years of residency at the RSNC), he has 20 years of experience supporting patients with digestive health, hormonal concerns, stress management, and more. A passionate educator, Dr. Huska has taught at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition for over a decade and frequently lectures on nutrition and wellness in the community.
Learning Objectives
To recognize the roles and biological importance of healthy fats in the body
To describe the structure and function of fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol
To explain the process of fat digestion
To apply practical knowledge of fats in everyday life, including cooking, storage, and daily requirements
To differentiate between healthy and unhealthy fats
MODULE 2
The Truth About Protein: Portions, Myths, and Must-Knows
This module will serve as an introduction to understanding protein requirements across the lifespan. We will discuss dietary sources of protein, daily requirements, serving sizes and common myths when it comes to this macronutrient.
Date: 6-7pm EST, October 8, 2025
Instructor: Dr. Laura von Hagen ND
Dr. Laura von Hagen, MSc, ND has a strong clinical focus in hormones and women's health. She is passionate about providing excellent, evidence-based care for her patients. She currently practices at Higher Health Centre and Pollin Fertility in Toronto. Before becoming a Naturopathic Doctor, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Queen’s University, followed by a Master’s of Science in Clinical Anatomy at Western University. Outside of the clinic, she loves to spend my free time biking, running, swimming, basically anything outdoors.
Learning Objectives:
To educate the general public on protein as a macronutrient
To discuss optimal protein intake based on age, health status and activity level
To review animal and plant-based sources of protein
To identify healthy sources of protein in the diet and common portion sizes
To dispel common protein myths
MODULE 3
A practical guide to carbs and how they support your health
This module will explore the essential role of carbohydrates in human health. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the different types of carbohydrates, how they function in the body, and their relevance to energy, metabolism, and long-term wellness. Common myths around carbs will be addressed using an evidence-informed perspective. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for making informed, balanced food choices that reflect both health goals and naturopathic principles.
Date: 6-7pm EST, October 15, 2025
Instructor: Dr. Filza Swalah ND
Dr. Filza Swalah, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor with a background in nutrition and a passion for helping people understand the connection between food and health. With a degree in Nutrition & Food and years of experience teaching webinars, workshops, and community events, she focuses on making nutrition clear, practical, and relevant to everyday life. Whether she’s working with patients or leading public sessions, Dr. Swalah’s goal is to help individuals feel more confident in their food choices and better understand how nutrition supports energy, balance, and long-term wellness.
Learning Objectives:
To identify the main types of carbohydrates and their common food sources
To explain how carbohydrates contribute to energy production and metabolic function
To describe the impact of carbohydrate quality and glycemic response on health
To recognize and clarify common myths and misconceptions about carbohydrates
To apply evidence-informed strategies for balanced carbohydrate intake in everyday eating
To participate in a guided food recall exercise focused on carbohydrate intake and healthier choices
MODULE 4
The ABCs of Vitamins: What Your Body Needs to Thrive
A one-hour module exploring the essential vitamins your body needs to feel and function at its best. You'll learn what each vitamin does (from Vitamin A to all the Bs, C, D, E and K), how to spot signs of deficiency, where to find them in food, and when supplementation may be helpful. Perfect for those interested in deepening their understanding of how vitamins support health - no prior science background required!
Date: 6-7pm EST, October 22, 2025
Instructor: Dr. Lara Spector ND
Dr. Lara Spector is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with over a decade of clinical experience and a strong foundation in evidence-based integrative healthcare. Her clinical focus includes women’s health, digestive health and mental-emotional wellness, using a whole-person, root-cause approach to care. It is important to her that her patients feel heard and understood, and this informs every aspect of their care. She earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014 and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science with a Specialist in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto. She also has pursued advanced training in Intravenous Therapy and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (including thyroid health). Since 2017, she has worked at the Institute of Hormonal Health alongside Dr. Kristy Prouse, OBGYN, as part of a leading integrative team specializing in hormonal health, treating mostly perimenopause and menopause. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Spector has taught preventative nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in Toronto. Dr. Spector is in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO).
Learning Objectives:
To understand the key vitamins (A, Bs, C, D, E, K), and their fundamental roles in maintaining health
To identify the primary food sources of these vitamins
To recognize common signs and symptoms of vitamin deficiencies and excesses
To address when and why supplementation of certain vitamins may be indicated
To apply practical strategies for incorporating vitamins through our diet and supplements
MODULE 5
Mineral Masterclass: Tiny Nutrients, Big Impact
This module explores the essential vitamins your body needs to feel and function at its best. You'll learn what each vitamin does (from Vitamin A to all the Bs, C, D, E and K), how to spot signs of deficiency, where to find them in food, and when supplementation may be helpful. Perfect for those interested in deepening their understanding of how vitamins support health - no prior science background required!
Date: 6-7pm EST, October 29, 2025
Instructor: Dr. Carly King ND
Dr. Carly King is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in Hamilton, Ontario and virtually across the province. Her clinical focus is on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and pediatric care. Dr. Carly is an international speaker and clinician educator. She is also an associate faculty member of McMaster University Health Sciences, where she teaches nutrition research.
Learning Objectives:
To identify key minerals essential for daily health and wellness
To recognize common signs and symptoms of mineral deficiencies
To understand how diet, stress, and lifestyle impact mineral balance
To compare food sources and supplements for optimal mineral intake
To apply practical strategies to support mineral levels naturally
Ready to take charge of your health—one bite at a time?
Join us this October and discover how small, informed changes to your plate can make a lasting impact on your energy, focus, and well-being. Reserve your spot today and start building the knowledge you’ll use for a lifetime.
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[Skills Refresher] Manipulation and Mobilization Techniques 2025
$24900
Practical Spinal Manipulation Review: Sharpen Your Skills in One Day
Course Description:
This intensive one-day practical review is designed for Naturopathic Doctors seeking to refresh and refine their spinal manipulation skills. Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, participants will review common spinal adjustments for the sacrum, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine. This course emphasizes practical application and aims to build confidence and proficiency in delivering safe and effective spinal manipulation techniques.
Note: This course is a review and assumes prior foundational knowledge of spinal anatomy, biomechanics, assessment, and manipulation techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Palpate: Accurately palpate anatomical landmarks to ensure precise and targeted adjustments.
Demonstrate: Safely and effectively demonstrate proper hand placement, body mechanics, and thrust application for common manipulation techniques. Procedures include but are not limited to:
Thoracic Spine: Prone Thoracic, AP Thoracic, T/L junction, Rib
Lumbar Spine: Lumbar Roll, Spinous Pull, Spinous Push, Flexion and Extension Mobilizations
SI/Pelvis: Upper and Lower SI joint, Sacra Base/Apex, Pubic Symphysis
Cervical Spine: Cervical Rotation, Lateral Flexion, C/T combo, C/T Thumb, Occiput rotation and lateral flexion
Adapt: Modify manipulation techniques to accommodate variations in patient anatomy and presentation.
Course Format:
This is a highly practical, hands-on workshop. The day will consist of:
Concise Review: Brief overview of goals and objectives of spinal manipulation. Understand effects on tissues and expected outcomes.
Demonstrations: Clear and detailed demonstrations of common spinal manipulation techniques by experienced instructors.
Hands-on Practice: Ample time for participants to practice manipulation techniques under the direct supervision and guidance of instructors.
Instructor Feedback: Personalized feedback and correction to refine technique and ensure safety.
Q&A Sessions: Opportunities to ask questions and clarify concepts.
Course Schedule:
9 - 9:30am – Introduction and Motion Objectives
9:30 - 11:00am – Thoracic Procedures
11:00 – 11:15am – Morning Break
11:15am - 12:45pm – Lumbar Procedures
12:45 – 1:45pm - Lunch
1:45 – 2:45pm – SI Joint/Pelvic Procedures
2:45 - 3:00pm- Afternoon Break
3 - 4:30pm – Cervical Procedures
4:30 – 5:00pm – Bonus! Coccyx
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Chris Lee grew up in and has always called North York his home. His educational journey first took him to the University of Waterloo where he received his Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Kinesiology in 1997. He then attended the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, now the Southern California University of Health Sciences, where he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2001 graduating with Honours. He has since returned from his studies in the US to serve the community from his multi-disciplinary clinic in downtown North York.
Dr. Lee has furthered his studies and became certified in acupuncture, as well as becoming one of only a handful of chiropractors in Canada to be certified in the McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT) and Mulligan Concept. The use of manual medicine and end-range loading strategies has allowed him to quickly restore function in his patients, as well as empowering them with the tools and knowledge that will allow them to lead a more productive and enjoyable lifestyle. Dr. Lee has provided his knowledge and skills as a teaching assistant in the Physical and Sports medicine courses at the CCNM. He currently is providing his teaching experience to 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Chiropractic Technique courses at CMCC.
Price:
Regular: $249Early Bird: $199 (coupon code: EARLYBIRD50 until September 12, 2025)
Date:
Saturday September 27th 2025 (9am - 5pm)
Location:
CCNM - Toronto Campus
1255 Sheppard Avenue EastToronto, Ontario M2K 1E2
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Botanical Medicine: Research Update for Clinical Practice 2025
Course Description
Botanical medicine is an important corner stone, historically and currently, to the effective practice of naturopathic medicine. The purpose of this research review is to highlight well known and lesser-known botanicals, review current research studies (their strengths and weaknesses) and their application to evidence informed clinical practice. Where the presenter has clinical experience or cases that parallel the studies, these will be noted as well. Currently more trials are comparing botanical medicines against pharmaceuticals. This will also be noted and differences or parallels in mechanism will be examined. By the end of the presentation attendees will have a greater awareness of current research, newer outcomes, and applications of botanical medicine to clinical practice. This is a deep-dive, level two and three, type of presentation focused on the practicing naturopathic doctor. Botanicals covered will include Boswellia serrata, Curcuma longa, Nigella sativa, Melissa officinalis, Olea europaea, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Capparis spinosa, Curcuma longa, Vaccinium marocarpum, Echinacea spp, Coffea arabica, Digitalis spp., and others as well as compounds such as astaxanthin, flavonoids, and more.
Learning Objectives
To describe the role of seed oils in diabetes
To review the role of flavonoids in dementia
To examine antiviral botanical actions
To review essential oils in wound healing
To examine new findings regarding caffeine
Instructor bio:
Dr. Paul Saunders earned his PhD at Duke University in forest ecology, his ND at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and completed a homeopathic residency at National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon, earning a second ND. He is Professor of Materia Medica and Clinical Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine; Professor of Materia Medica and Clinical Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Professor of Homeopathy at the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine, Toronto; and has a private practice in Dundas, Ontario. Paul was a member of the transition team that formed the Canadian Office of Natural Health Products, served as a natural health expert to the Directorate, and has served on several expert panels for Health Canada. Paul is president of NPLEX and a member of the National Ski Patrol.
Course Information
Format: Live Webinar
Original Date: 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday September 23rd 2025
Instructor: Dr. Paul Saunders, PhD, ND, R HOM
Credits: 2 Category A Credits (CONO; PENDING)
Price: FREE (Recording available only to live attendees)
This course has been generously sponsored by St. Francis Herb Farm.
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Bridging Science and Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Menopause
Course Description
This session equips naturopathic practitioners with evidence-based knowledge to support women through perimenopause and menopause — in all its forms: premature, early, surgical, medically induced, and natural. Participants will learn about common symptoms, their impact on health and productivity, and a range of therapeutic options, including hormonal, non-hormonal, and non-prescription approaches. We’ll also dispel common myths around hormone testing, bio-identical hormones, and hormone therapy to help practitioners provide safe, effective, and informed care during this pivotal life stage.
Learning Objectives
To understand definitions and causes of menopause and its various forms — including premature, early, surgical, medically induced, and natural menopause
To define perimenopause and its clinical significance
To recognize common menopausal symptoms
To examine the effect of menopause on physical and mental health, as well as professional life and workplace productivity
To provide an overview of evidence-based therapeutic options — including hormonal, non-hormonal, and non-prescription therapies
To address common myths and misinformation — such as hormone testing, compounded bioidentical hormone therapy, and appropriate indications for hormone therapy
Instructor Bio
Dr. Shafeena Premji is a nationally recognized family physician and menopause care leader dedicated to advancing women's health through compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized care. With over a decade of experience, she has built an impactful career as the Founder and Medical Director of three women’s health–focused clinics, including her most recent one, Milestone – Menopause Centre of Southern Alberta—a visionary center created to provide comprehensive, community-based menopause care rooted in validation, education, and empowerment. A Certified Menopause Society Practitioner since 2015 and a Board Member of the Canadian Menopause Society since 2020, Dr. Premji is committed to reshaping how menopause is understood, treated, and experienced in Canada. She also serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the Menopause Foundation of Canada, where she contributes to national advocacy, policy development, and public education.
Date
Monday October 6th, 2025 (6-7pm EST / 3-4pm PST)
Format
Live Webinar
Price
FREE (Recording available only to live attendees)
This course is generously sponsored by AOR.
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IVIT Refresher Course (1-day practical) Fall 2025
$39700
Course Description
This IV Refresher Course is specifically designed for NDs already have their IVIT Certification. The course includes practical rotations, which give NDs practical applications using catheters, butterflies, IV lines and bags and a laminar airflow hood. Registrants both observe others and perform IV insertions themselves. Registrants will be able to identify specific applications for IV therapy, and most importantly, to assess if a patient is suitable for IV therapy or it is contraindicated.
Learning Objectives
To identify equipment used for venipuncture including IV cannula, start pack, needleless connector, IV extension set, and securement dressing/device
To select appropriate cannula size for prescribed therapy
To demonstrate how to successfully initiate IV therapy, including how to secure and dress the site
To recognize local and systemic reactions related to IV therapy and their proper management
To prepare IV bags with the correct infusates in a sterile aseptic manner, including a discussion on USP 797 and fumehood use
To identify approaches to take to prevent, detect, and minimize complications
To describe the procedure for discontinuing the IV
To describe precautions to use to prevent the spread of infection and avoid self- contamination
To describe emergency complications of IV therapy and what actions to take to address these situations
Regular Price: $397
Early Bird Pricing: $50 discount until August 11, 2025 (Coupon Code: Refresher2025)
Date: Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Schedule: 10am-6pm
IVIT Insertion Practicum: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Lunch: 1 - 1:30 p.m.IV bag preparation practicum: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Break: 3:30 – 4 p.m.IM, ID, SC and Z-track practicum: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Emergency Procedures I, II & III (Q&A): 5:30 – 6 p.m.
LunchPlease make arrangements to bring lunch.
FormatLive Course
LocationCCNM (Toronto Campus)
PrerequisiteThis course is only open to naturopathic doctors with an existing license to practice IVIT.
MaterialsThis course is a practical session only and does not include course materials.
Credits6 IVIT Credits (CONO)
Booking a Flight
Please note that CCNM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course at their discretion. If you are booking a flight to attend the course, please contact us prior to booking to ensure minimum enrolment numbers have been met. We make every effort to inform registered participants of any cancellations or changes as soon as possible.
This course has been generously sponsored by Yorkdowns Chemists.