Dr. Atousa Faraz BSc (Hon), ND has been a naturopathic doctor since 2007. Over the years, she has been educating, treating and helping patients with their health struggles and concerns.  As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Faraz uses an integrative and an individualized approach to healthcare. She aims to find the root cause for your health issues. Through compassion, by balancing the science of evidence based therapies with holistic care, Dr. Faraz listens to your concerns, makes her assessment and uses natural therapies to try to help your body return to a state of health and balance.  

Through patient education, Dr. Faraz aims to empower her patients with knowledge to take health and wellness into their own hands. The healing process is often a time for growth and self-discovery in her patients that she feels privileged to witness.  
Her practice focus is general family naturopathic practice where all patients are welcome. She believes in collaborating with your medical doctor and other health care professionals in your circle of care. 

Dr. Faraz is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she went to become a naturopathic doctor.  She also holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree in Chemistry from York University and a post graduate certificate in Human Resources Management from Ryerson University.  

SERVICES

A few examples of specific treatments and services that are offered to patients at our office include:

  • Acupuncture and cupping 
  • Women’s health
  • Gastrointestinal health & concerns
  • Clinical nutrition & lifestyle counselling
  • Fertility treatment support
  • Arthritic joint & muscle pain management 
  • Skin conditions such as acne, eczema & lipomas
  • Thyroid health
  • Chronic stress and chronic fatigue syndrome 
  • Blood work & laboratory testing. A few examples are:
    • Serum (blood) food allergy testing
    • Serum (blood) food sensitivity testing 
    • Heavy metal toxicity testing
  • Hormonal testing: Male/Female (Perimenopause, Menopause, PMS, PCOS, Infertility) Thyroid (Hypo, Hyper, Hashimoto’s disease) Cortisol, Adrenals (Stress, Adrenal Fatigue)
  • Lyme disease testing through public health Ontario, IGeneX, Armin Labs or Dynacare
  • Liver, kidney, cholesterol, blood sugar, iron panels
  • Comprehensive stool analysis for parasite testing and gastrointestinal health