Dina’s passion is supporting individuals and families navigating through significant life events. In her practice, she uses both her experience and her technical skills to gently and calmly bring her patients back to health. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities, such as acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, guasha, tuina (Chinese massage), and nutrition, she treats patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Dina holds a diploma in Acupuncture and Moxibustion from Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine. Prior to studying Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dina spent over 13 years as a birth and postpartum doula. She supported families by providing them with the tools they needed to feel both confident and cared for during this special life transition. She also holds a Masters degree in Political Science and Development Studies, influencing her 10 years of work with vulnerable communities both in Canada and abroad. She is also a member of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Her many years of experience supporting families and individuals in a variety of circumstances have left her patients feeling both heard and cared for. Dina looks forward to meeting and supporting you on your journey to better health and wellness.
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Du (pronounced “Yo”) La is co-owner and co-founder of Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.
Du is a licensed naturopathic doctor, registered Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, a Bowen practitioner and an experienced birth doula.
Du has been practicing naturopathic medicine for over 18 years, and has a particular expertise in treatment of:
- Children’s health and paediatrics
- Women’s health and hormonal health
- Infertility, natural fertility and pregnancy optimization
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Natural childbirth
Du bridges evidence-based medicine with time-tested traditional approaches to health care with effective strategies and a compassionate approach.
Du is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Human Biology and Physiology, 1998), the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2002) and the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2006). She is certified in Bowen Therapy from Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia, mind/body medicine from the Mind/Body Medical Institute (an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education) and has completed training in medical herbalism. In 2000, she completed an acupuncture internship at the pediatric neurology clinic at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan.
Du enjoys experimenting in the kitchen with her two young daughters, Esmé and Anja, keeping active and spending time in nature. She makes time every day for mindfulness, mediation and to laugh, play and cook with her family.
Du is only accepting new patients by referral by a current patient. Please call the clinic at 416 598 8898 to arrange for a new patient appointment.
Du (pronounced “Yo”) La is co-owner and co-founder of Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.
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Jonah Lusis is a co-owner and co-founder of Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.
He is a licensed naturopathic doctor who has been practicing Bowen Therapy (a unique pain treatment technique), since 2002, and is a dedicated practitioner of meditation.
Jonah has experience treating a wide range of health concerns, but has particular expertise in treatment/implementation of:
- Gastrointestinal health concerns (e.g., heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease)
- Lifestyle medicine programs (treatment of health concerns such as obesity, heart disease or pain conditions by focussing on dietary change, exercise and stress management)
- Health optimization programs (use of a lifestyle medicine approach and natural medicines to feel and function at your best, every day)
- Metabolic detoxification programs
- Weight management programs
Jonah bridges evidence-based medicine with time-tested traditional approaches to health care.
Not only a teacher, but also a practitioner of healthy living, Jonah is able to incorporate personal experience with approaches such as mindfulness and personal motivation, meditation, intermittent fasting, and a wide range of dietary and exercise approaches, into effective, but also “implementable” plans for “living your best life”.
Jonah is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Bachelor of Physical and Health Education [Kinesiology], 1997) and Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2003). A committed lifelong learner, he has complemented his naturopathic training with study in medical herbalism, classical “Hahnemannian” homeopathy, Suikodo™, and mind/body medicine (with Herbert Benson, MD, the pioneer of mind/body medicine in the Western world and founder of the Harvard Medical School-affiliated Mind/Body Medical Institute).
Jonah enjoys educating about naturopathic medicine. His teaching experience includes lecturing at the University of Toronto, the Law Society of Upper Canada, Environment Canada and the Canadian Television Fund. He has written articles for EcoParent magazine, Metro, Toronto’s daily commuter newspaper, and has been featured on CTV National News and in the Toronto Sun and Now Magazine as a health expert.
In his leisure time, Jonah enjoys playing with his daughters, reading detective novels, strolling the city and a quiet cappuccino accompanied with a biscotti.
Naturopathic medicine and Bowen Therapy treatments provided at Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine are covered by most extended healthcare plans.
Jonah Lusis is a co-owner and co-founder of Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.
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Janice Wu is a licensed naturopathic doctor, birth doula (professional birth assistant), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® and Stott Pilates® instructor.
Janice bridges evidence-based medicine with time-tested traditional approaches to health care in a no-nonsense, approachable manner.
Janice enjoys working with young families and growing families. She can help a new parent or new parents transition into parenthood smoothly. She also offers support for growing families and their growing children. She provides naturopathic family medicine to help everyone thrive while building on a strong foundation while offering on-going support as the family grows.
In addition to her work with families, she has over 10 years of experience in fitness and working with athletes. Janice helps weekend warriors elevate their performance. She can provide the functional medicine “edge” that urban athletes need to excel in their chosen activities.
Janice is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Bachelor of Physical and Health Education [Kinesiology]) and Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
When she is not helping families transition into larger families, Janice can be found outdoors enjoying the sunshine and trying to keep up with her three young children, or in the kitchen re-imagining leftovers into a Instagram-worthy dish.
Naturopathic services and Birth doula services at Toronto Centre for Naturopathic Medicine are covered by most extended healthcare plans.
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