Dr. Edgar is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Her mission is to help women feel heard and understood, and helping them navigate through all their life transitions, from menstruation to menopause. Dr. Edgar grew up in Omemee, she attended UOIT (now called Ontario Tech University) where she received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology with an internship in Athletic Therapy. She went on to attend the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto to achieve her Doctor of Naturopathy degree.
Dr. Nicole Edgar also has experience working with the metabolic changes that may come in mid-life women, from high blood pressure to high cholesterol, diabetes, insulin resistance, arthritis/joint pain, brain fog, weight management, osteoporosis, mood and sleep changes. She also has knowledge working with autoimmune disease (IBD, Hashimoto’s, Lupus etc.) and gut health concerns (IBS, SIBO, food sensitivities, thyroid health etc.)
Nicole has additional training and certification in pharmacology and prescribing and can therefore prescribe bio-identical hormones, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D injections. In addition, Nicole has certification in IV therapy and can prescribe customized IV therapy treatments.
She assesses each case on an individual basis, uses evidence-based medicine and prepares customized treatment plans to treat the root cause of disease. Treatments may include but are not limited to: botanicals, acupuncture/cosmetic acupuncture, supplement, injections, IVs, HRT/MHT and nutrition.
Dr. Edgar is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Her mission is to help women feel heard ...
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Kori grew up in Lakefield ON, just outside of Peterborough. She went to the University of Guelph to receive an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics. Continuing the path of education, Kori achieved a master’s degree of rehabilitation science from McMaster University. Her spark for healthcare continued after working in the field and performing research, which lead her to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
She volunteered for many years at Peterborough Regional Health Center’s outpatient wound care clinic and worked at a busy orthotics clinic in Toronto where her interest in skin health began. Her goal is to help people understand their bodies and how to make achievable long-term adjustments to feel their best
Kori grew up in Lakefield ON, just outside of Peterborough. She went to the University of Guelph ...
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Cara grew up in Cape Breton Island and attended Dalhousie University to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2006, Cara spent her first 10 years of practice working in downtown Toronto. She worked in busy multidisciplinary clinics over that time setting the foundation for her areas of focus and gaining a wealth of knowledge.
With 17 years of clinical experience, Cara has worked with a variety of concerns and works collaboratively with patients from an evidence-based perspective to help them in their journey to optimal health. Cara believes strongly in a patient-centered, supportive and integrative approach to health and wellbeing and encourages patients to be active participants in their individualized plans. A Mother of three, Cara feels passionately about educating families in health optimization and how to navigate making healthy choices with a busy life.
Cara has helped many people in practice from acute to chronic conditions, to health optimization and preventative care. The areas of practice that have naturally evolved to become her passions either through personal or practical experience include fertility support, pre and postpartum care, recurrent miscarriage, children’s health from sleep issues to tummy troubles, ADHD (in both children and adults), and metabolic/endocrine health including hormone optimization, insulin resistance, PCOS and thyroid disorders.
Cara has also completed training to become a Mold Literate Practitioner to help those with mold related illness. Additionally, Cara has completed advanced training in chronic infections such as Lyme and EBV, as well as SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), IBS and other digestive concerns.
Cara prioritizes a healthy and active lifestyle with her partner and three sons. Time with family is spent mountain biking, hiking local trails, downhill skiing, and ensuring they get a healthy dose of nature and outdoor play. On her own, Cara enjoys walking/running, yoga, and quality time spent with family and good friends.
Dr. MacMullin ND, is licensed and in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO).
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Shavonne is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and yoga instructor. She completed her undergraduate degree in Applied Human Nutrition at the University of Guelph, and then went on to complete her Masters of Health Science in Nutrition Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) as well as her dietetic internship.
After having a difficult time dealing with her own health when she was diagnosed with celiac disease as a teenager, she knew that she wanted to help others better understand how to take control of their health. She has worked extensively in community nutrition over the last 10 years. She provides a weight-neutral approach and works with patients to improve their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes by providing an individualized, evidenced-based approach. She believes it is important to address all aspects of lifestyle including nutrition, stress, sleep, and activity, and takes a holistic approach to your care. Areas of nutrition counselling include: general healthy eating/lifestyle, gut health, IBS, meal planning, blood sugar management and diabetes, heart health (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, history of heart disease), PCOS, family nutrition, enteral feeds, malnutrition, emotional and mindful eating, seniors nutrition, and many other health concerns.
As a busy mom of 2 young children, she understands that it can be difficult to prioritize your health goals, but she believes that everyone can build healthy and sustainable habits with the right information and support… no restrictive diet needed.
In her spare time you can find Shavonne out on a run with her 2 rescue dogs, at a yoga class, or spending time outside with family and friends.
Shavonne is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and yoga instructor. She complet...
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Dr. Tapp Leonard ND has spent the last 12 years changing the face of naturopathic medicine in Peterborough and surrounding area.
>With a focus on cancer (prevention, after-care, and intra-treatment) she has established a reputation amongst her colleagues as being one of the top cancer NDs in Ontario. Relying on science and research-based evidence, she brings all of this to culmination with her philosophy of care that focuses on the specific needs and situation of each patient.
In addition to her own practice, she is the founder and owner of PCNM. Understanding the need within the community, she recently opened a second location in the Summer of 2023 providing another home for the strong women-focused team of NDs and other practitioners that work in the PCNM team. Her locations have become powerful healing centers where patients receive the benefits of a collaborative environment, cutting edge-tech technology, and backed by the latest in medical research.
Giving back to the profession, she works with the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine to perform inspections and audits of clinics offering intravenous therapy and those hoping to get certified. Also, her practice is revered by students pursuing Naturopathy as evidenced by the continuous stream of preceptors wanting the chance at working at the clinic.
Guided by nature and grounded in science. Let Dr. Tapp Leonard ND introduce you to the considerable benefits of Naturopathy.
Dr. Tapp Leonard ND has spent the last 12 years changing the face of naturopathic medicine in Pet...
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