A System Under Pressure: Why Naturopathic Doctors Matter More Than Ever
For many Canadians, navigating the healthcare system can feel like an endless maze – but for Dr. Robyn Stanley, ND, it’s a challenge she meets head-on every day. From advocating for patients without access to a publicly funded primary-care provider to managing complicated post-surgery care, she sees firsthand the gaps that leave people underserved. In…
DATE POSTED: May 01, 2026 View Posting
Reclaiming Energy After Cancer: Why Fatigue Deserves More Attention
Cancer care is evolving, and Dr. Jessa Landmann, ND, is helping lead a more patient-centred approach – one that looks beyond treatment to how people actually feel during and after cancer. In an interview with the CAND, she explored what integrative cancer care looks like in practice, why cancer-related fatigue remains widely misunderstood and under-treated,…
DATE POSTED: Apr 22, 2026 View Posting
Endometriosis Awareness Month – Listening to Women’s Pain
For Endometriosis Awareness Month, the CAND is taking a closer, more compassionate look at a condition that affects at least 1 in 10 girls and women – and, according to Endo Network Canada, unmeasured numbers of two-spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals – nearly 2 million Canadians in total. For something so common, the road to…
DATE POSTED: Mar 18, 2026 View Posting
Beyond Bloodwork: Building Peak Performance from the Inside Out
Known for his work with NHL players, UFC fighters, and high-performance professionals, Dr. Callum Cowan, ND, has built a practice around understanding how the body performs under pressure. As the founder of Phenom HPM, he has a reputation for digging deeper than standard testing, providing clients with clear, actionable answers to where their bodies are…
DATE POSTED: Feb 18, 2026 View Posting
From the Finish Line to the Clinic: What the Road to the Olympics Teaches Us About Health
With the 2026 Olympics around the corner, conversations about elite performance are everywhere – training regimens, mental grit, recovery protocols, and what it really takes to perform at the highest level on the world stage. But long after the medals are awarded, and the Olympic torch is extinguished, the lessons of high-level sport don’t fade.…
DATE POSTED: Feb 01, 2026 View Posting
Healing Begins with Being Heard: A Conversation Exploring the Path to Culturally Safe and Accessible Care for Indigenous Communities
Healing Begins with Being Heard: A Conversation Exploring the Path to Culturally Safe and Accessible Care for Indigenous Communities In this insightful conversation, Dr. Jessica Carfagnini, ND, shares with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) what inspired her to explore how Indigenous patients experience naturopathic medicine in her paper, “Exploring the Experiences of Indigenous…
DATE POSTED: Dec 11, 2025 View Posting
Two-Eyed Healing: Reconciliation for Indigenous and Naturopathic Inclusion in Healthcare
An Interview with Dr. Johanne McCarthy, BA, MA, ND, Onondaga Nation, Beaver Clan The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time when people are called to pause and reflect on the legacy of residential schools- how they came to be, the systems that enforced them, and the lasting intergenerational impacts they continue…
DATE POSTED: Sep 29, 2025 View Posting
A conversation with Skin, Fertility & Hormone Focused Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist Dr. Olivia Leung
Naturopathic Medicine Week 2025 – A conversation with Skin, Fertility & Hormone Focused Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist Dr. Olivia Leung During Naturopathic Medicine Week (May 5-9), the CAND highlights the value of naturopathic medicine and the role of naturopathic doctors (NDs) in supporting the health and well-being of Canadians. Dr. Olivia Leung is a…
DATE POSTED: May 09, 2025 View Posting
A conversation with Dr. Gurdev Parmar, a leading figure in the field of integrative naturopathic cancer care
ND Perspective By: Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO (USA) Cancer Awareness Month, observed every April, brings attention to the significant impact of cancer on the lives of Canadians and their families. With estimates suggesting nearly half of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, promoting early detection, supporting innovative research advancements, and improving…
DATE POSTED: Apr 23, 2025 View Posting
Naturopathic Medicine Advances Family Planning and Fertility Treatment
Naturopathic Medicine Advances Family Planning and Fertility Treatment in Collaboration With Conventional Medical Professionals. ND Perspective By: Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, BSc Kin, ND For most couples, the thought of starting a family is an exciting time filled with anticipation and hope, but for some the road to conception isn’t quite as easy as they might have…
DATE POSTED: May 14, 2024 View Posting