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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...