NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

  • Shannon Munkley ND
  • Rena Saini BSc, ND

Link to info about Naturopathy.

WHAT IS IT?

 
A holistic approach to health that taps into the body’s innate ability to heal itself. It combines botanical medicine, nutritional advice and lifestyle counselling.

Please select from the practitioners on the left to read their biographies.

Shannon Munkley  ND 

Shannon Munkley graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (ccnm.edu), one of the six accredited medical schools in North America for formal studies in Naturopathic Medicine. As a licensed doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Shannon is strongly guided by the fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine. She feels as though it is imperative to identify and treat the root cause of any symptom in order to allow for complete healing to occur. Recognizing the uniqueness of every individual, Shannon works with her patients to develop individualized treatment plans. She utilizes Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition, Herbal medicine, Homeopathic remedies, Hydrotherapy, and Lifestyle Counselling to help her patients achieve optimal health. Shannon enjoys all facets of family practice, including but not limited to gastrointestinal and nervous system conditions, all types of allergies, stress-induced illness, immune system and hormonal imbalances, and detoxification. Committed to her own personal evolution as a doctor, she regularly attends seminars and workshops to further her areas of study and expertise. Shannon is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and is registered with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy.

For more information about Dr. Munkley, go to www.drmunkley.com

Rena Saini  BSc, ND

After completing her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Alberta, Rena went on to continue her education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). From there she was able to travel to Guatemala where she introduced naturopathy to the small village of El Triunfo. She saw first hand how natural medicines treated the root cause of the villagers’ health concerns. This experience strengthened her passion for connecting with individuals, communities and promoting change and well being.

Rena also participated in a four month externship at the Sherbourne Health Centre working with HIV patients. She is actively involved as a guest speaker at various organizations and is passionate about educating people on how to naturally improve their daily lives. Her belief is that individualized education and empowerment are just as important as treating the root causes of illness.

Rena takes into consideration mental, emotional and physical components to help her in diagnosis and treatment. Her holistic approach allows her to work together with the patient to create a unique and effective plan. Rena works with a variety of conditions such as; maintaining a strong immune system, PMS and menopause, anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal conditions (muscles aches and pains), digestive issues, stress and chronic illness, general well being, and detoxification.

Rena is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy.

HEALTH FORMS

 
Download and fill out a health history form ahead of time:

• General Intake Form
• Acupuncture
• Naturopathy [adult]
• Naturopathy [child]

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