Daryl has been practicing acupuncture for more than 12 years, starting from the time she graduated with a B.App.Sci in Human Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine, RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia) in 2009. Though she has seen amazing benefits using acupuncture to treat conditions like emotional and mood related disorders (anxiety, depression, panic), pain (musculoskeletal and joint pain or injury) and internal conditions (digestive issues such as IBS, acid reflux and constipation or respiratory conditions such as colds, allergies and sinus related conditions), she has a special love and passion for the application of acupuncture in women’s health.

Over the last decade she has focused her treatment on areas of women’s health that include (but are not necessarily limited to) fertility (natural or assisted such as IVF/IUI), hormonal balancing (PCOS, irregular periods, perimenopausal conditions, painful periods, PMS/PMDD, acne) as well as providing safe treatment for women at each critical stage of pregnancy (such as in the early few weeks of the first trimester, final trimester, labour induction around the time of the baby’s due date and post partum). Some of the conditions treated at each stage of pregnancy include morning sickness, fatigue, acid reflux, mastitis, joint pain, insomnia, cold and respiratory conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, seasonal allergies, as well as post partum mood disorders.

In addition, Daryl also practices Cosmetic Acupuncture, supporting the patient for concerns such as dull and tired skin, fine facial lines, improving elasticity and moisture, and maintaining the texture and firmness of facial skin around areas such as the chin, jawline, brows and forehead.

Daryl is a passionate advocate of using this form of therapy for supporting women in their journey through the different stages of life and considers it a privilege to be able to offer acupuncture as a proudly licensed Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture of Ontario (CTCMPAO) since 2013. She holds a previous B.A of Psychology from the University of Toronto (Toronto, Canada) and is also a member of the TCMO (Traditional Chinese Medicine Ontario) Association.

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Dr Fiona McCulloch ND, the founder and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past 17 years of her practice. She is committed to health education and advocacy, empowering her patients with the most current information on health topics and natural medicine therapies with a warm, empathic approach.

Dr. Fiona has a passion for writing and has published many articles including for NDNR, and other publications for health professionals and the public. Her popular research-based blog receives a monthly readership of over 30,000 per month. Dr. Fiona is also the author of an encyclopedic style book on PCOS called “8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS”.

Dr. Fiona is the Naturopathic Doctor advisor to IVF.ca : Canada’s premier online fertility community. As a woman with PCOS herself, she’s passionate about health education for women with this disorder, and holds a position on the medical advisory committee of the PCOS Awareness Association. She is also a medical advisor to Open Source Health – a women’s health technology platform. The Open Source Health Precision Medicine PCOS Project was started in December 2015 and may be the largest ever project to use state of the art genetic and molecular research, science, evidence-based integrative medicine and technology to help the growing underserved community of women with PCOS.

Fiona also enjoys speaking. She lectures to naturopathic doctors and integrative medicine clinicians through various professional associations and to students at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine on topics in her areas of expertise.

In the media, Dr. Fiona has appeared on CP24, Global News, A Channel News, a CBC Documentary, and in FLARE and Wish magazines.

Associations

Fiona is a strong proponent of evidence-based natural medicine and peer-reviews for Natural Standard, an international research group affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Her memberships include: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She is the only Naturopathic Doctor in Canada who is a member of The Fertile Soul and is part of a close network of specialized fertility practitioners including Dr. Randine Lewis (Author of The Infertility Cure).

Dr. Fiona is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2001) and the University of Guelph (Biological Science). She is also a Registered Acupuncturist.

Clinical Focus and Special Interests

Dr. Fiona’s clinical focus is on Fertility, PCOS, Women’s Health/Gynecology, Autoimmune Disease and Thyroid Health. She has treated thousands of female and male patients for fertility concerns and has designed unique, groundbreaking natural fertility and IVF support programs. Dr. Fiona is also experienced in treating a wide variety of other conditions and has a particular interest in inflammatory disorders, disorders of insulin resistance, and the complex mechanisms of the hormonal system – and in particular, in the connection between the endocrine and immune systems (immuno-endocrinology).

A Little Bit About Dr. Fiona

When Fiona was a young girl, she would spend hours “compounding” mixtures made from plants and trees in the outdoor wooded areas where she spent much of her time roaming free. As she grew older she became fascinated with science, biology, medicine and biochemistry, and would spend her time reading through medical journals, encyclopedias and textbooks. As such, Naturopathic Medicine was the career path that truly spoke to her heart and mind and she feels fortunate to work daily in a profession that is her life’s calling.

Dr. Fiona is married to her amazingly supportive husband Shane, and has three beautiful young sons who inspire her every day in her life’s work.

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Dr. Alexandra Triendl-Dimitriu is a licensed and registered Naturopathic doctor with a drive to empower her patients to heal with knowledge, understanding and support. She believes physical health is mental health and vice versa and treats the whole individual in a compassionate setting. Dr. Alex has worked as a Naturopath for over 10 years.

Her clinical focus is in treating hormonal health with a special interest in * Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) * thyroid * PCOS * and mental health

She employs botanical medicine, professional supplementation, diet and lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Alexandra’s Clinical Experience

Dr. Alex also has years of working in the Eating Disorder Recovery field using compassionate inquiry, acupuncture, supplements and somatic therapies. She has extensive understanding of nervous system dysregulation and teaches her patients emotional regulation to access stored traumas in the body or simply assisting her patients through emotional experiences.

She has also spent years working alongside medical doctors in a walk-in clinic in Toronto and has experience treating a wide variety of patients and conditions.

A Little Bit About Dr. Alex

As a young girl, I spent a few years of my childhood living in New Delhi, India. There I discovered at an early age the realities of human suffering and the tremendous power of healing that is possible and available to all people. I would gather plants and pretend to heal animals and anyone that would accept my help!

Years later, I returned as an adult to embark on a Naturopathic student internship in the foothills of the Himalayas working alongside medical and Ayurvedic doctors, Reiki masters and homeopaths.

Prior to entering Naturopathic College I worked in Pharmaceutical Research and had a glimpse of the drug development process.

Recently and to my surprise I found myself moving through peri-menopause and chose to go the Bioidentical Hormone Therapy route. It felt like a difficult time where I often found myself confused, anxious, depressed, tired and of course all the physical symptoms that accompany this transition. I am passionate about helping women during this very pivotal and sacred time in their lives. I am an advocate for Women’s and Environmental Health. I’ve written for the CAND journal on chemical sensitivities and have presented my experience and knowledge on Eating Disorder Recovery.

Education:

Dr. Alex graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Art History. (Her mother owned an Art gallery and thought this was her path!) It wasn’t.

Many years later, she graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and gained her Doctor of Naturopathy degree (ND) and completed her clinical internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and the Parkdale Community Center providing free Naturopathic services to the community.

She also spent a week shadowing the world renowned and pioneer in Women’s Health, Dr. Tori Hudson ND in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Alex is a member and in good standing with The College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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