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MNHC Naturopathic & Mediaspa Clinic Staff |
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The Markham Natural Health Centre employs highly skilled and motivated individuals specializing in providing and promoting Natural Health services and treatments to our patients. They pride themselves on treating each and every patient with the greatest level of care and compassion while employing relevant Naturopathic remedies to help diagnose and cure their particular ailments.
Our practitioners are trained and certified by the appropriate government and professional regulatory bodies to ensure you are receiving both appropriate and professional care.
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Dr. Lorenzo Diana, B.A (Hons.) Psychology, Sociology, ND -
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Clinic Director

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Lorenzo M. Diana is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and York University. Since graduation, Dr. Diana has established his practice as a Naturopathic Doctor through a number of clinics in Ontario, located in Ajax, Markham, Mississauga and Simcoe. While he has developed an eclectic practice, he has cultivated particular expertise in women's issues, digestive disorders, Naturopathic Oncology, Fibromyalgia, preventive healthcare and more. Dr. Diana uses a wide range of treatment modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Nutritional and Botanical Medicine for the benefit of his patients.
Since 1998, Dr. Diana has acted as Simcoe's first Naturopathic Doctor. His practice has expanded in Simcoe and Dr. Diana intends to continue to serve the community from his new and enlarged premises at the Natural Health Clinic & Educational Centre, 338 Norfolk Street, South, Simcoe Ontario.
Dr. Diana regularly contributes to articles on natural health topics in various journals and magazines and has appeared as a guest on CFRB Toronto and community broadcasts elsewhere. In addition, he conducts a series of lectures across the Greater Toronto and Simcoe areas.
Aside from running busy practices, Dr. Diana has embarked on a project to develop a line of 100% natural and organic supplements designed to treat a variety of disorders as well as writing a book on Naturopathic Medicine and Natural Health.
Dr. Diana is a member of the following associations:
Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Board of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy
Canadian Health Food Association
Certified Member of Healthy & Active Metabolism Program
OAND transition advisory group (Recommending that ND's be regulated RHP - Regulated Health Professionals Act)
Certification & Credentials:
Certified in administration of Mesotherapy
Certified in administration of Intravenous Therapy |
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Angie Tobón, R.Ac, CNP, RRPr.
TCM Licensed Medical &
Cosmetic Acupuncturist

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Angie Tobón started Traditional Chinese Medicine studies at The Holt School of Natural Healing's, furthering her education at the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Canada. She obtained a degree of Reiki Master of mastership in the Usui System of Natural Healing from the Flamel College. In addition she holds a Certificate in
Micro-Current Holistic Face lift and Tissue Healing Repair with Alta-Med (Rocky) Ltd.
Angies vision is to join forces with high-quality groups of professionals to share a common dream of connecting heart to heart, soul to soul, bringing together their knowledge values and commitment. She believes that by working together they can truly contribute and offer optimum health care to those who need it.
Angie Tobon is a member of:
The Canadian Association of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario
The Board of Natural Medicine Doctors & Practitioners – North America
Certification & Credentials:
Licensed Medical Acupuncturist - Canadian Association of Acupuncture & TCM
Certified Cosmetic Acupuncturist -
Holt School of Natural Healing
Certified Naturotherapy Practitioner -
Board of Natural Medicine, Doctors & Practitioners
Reiki Master Degree -
Mastership in the Usui System of Natural Healing
Registered Reflexologist -
Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario
Licensed Holistic Practitioner - City of Markham, Ontario
Certified Micro-Current Tissue Repair & Cosmetic Practitioner
Non-Needle Acupuncture (Micro-Current) Guided Meditation Teacher
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Orchid Rastadmehr, MA, MSc, HD, DHMHS
Homeopath

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Orchid received her M.A. in Linguistics in 1997 and started her career as a college teacher. After 5 years of teaching Linguistics and English she joined the department of Speech Language Pathology at the University of Toronto as a clinical researcher. Orchid received her Master of Science in Speech Pathology from the University of Toronto in 2004. During her time in the Master of Science program she was responsible for recruiting oral cancer patients and doing research on the impact of tongue resection on their speech.
She then studied Homeopathic Medicine and Health Sciences at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine and got her “Doctor of Homeopathy” as a registered Homeopath from the Ontario Homeopathic Association. Presently, she is pursuing her career as a Homeopath at the Markham Natural Health Centre as well as doing research on preventative measures to the treatment of specific health problems such as skin disease, allergies, asthma, digestive problems, infectious diseases, infertility, pediatric issues, anxiety, depression, and genetic disorders.
Publications:
Rastadmehr O., Bressmann T., Smyth R. Irish J. C. (2008). Increased midsagittal tongue velocity as indication of articulatory compensation in patients with lateral partial glossectomies. Head & Neck,.30(6),718-26
Rastadmehr O., Bressmann T., Ackloo E., Irish J. C. (2006). The Impact of Lateral Tongue Resections on Midsagittal Tongue Movement during Speech. 5th International Conference on Speech Motor Control Nijmegan: Abstracts, 14, 66.
Rastadmehr O., Bressmann T., Heng C. L., Irish J. C. (2005). Acoustic and articulatory space before and after lateral tongue resections in oral cancer patients. Canadian Acoustics, 33 (3), 82-83.
Rastadmehr O. (2003). How to help a child speak early. Tehran: Nourbakhsh (in Persian) |
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Flora Zorn, RHN
Registered Holistic Nutritionist

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Flora Zorn, R.H.N. - Registered Holistic Nutritionist is a graduate of Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Canada’s largest and leading school of Natural Nutrition. Flora is member of CSNN Alumni Association and an active member of Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals (CAHN-Pro).
As Holistic Nutritionist, Flora is trained in nutrition therapy to work with clients to identify and help correct their nutritional deficiencies. She is qualified to design personalized whole foods menu plans, recommend dietary supplementation and lifestyle programs that ensure the body is receiving the needed nutrients to achieve and maintain optimal health. Through her coaching program, Flora motivates and teaches participants how to improve their physical health and emotional well-being, vitality and longevity with balanced nutrition, physical activity and healthy living.
Flora's multifaceted approach to holistic health stems from her own family journey to wellness; and after years of researching and achieving a great amount of knowledge on her own Flora decided to attend the CSNN and further educate herself on natural health. Flora is passionate about natural health, nutritional and emotional well-being of children and the preservation of the environment. She will be the guide along the way to help families make the right choices in raising healthier happier children.
Her Nutritional approach is practical and liveable, suitable to today’s busy life and considers the need to be pleasant and nourishing to all family members. She creates nutrition and lifestyle plans that best suit each person’s needs.
Flora focuses on traditional foods and avoiding modern food processing as much as possible because organic whole foods, traditional fermented foods, and other nutrient-dense foods are ideal ways to build nutrient reserves and support healing. She collaborates with local physicians, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists and other Holistic Practitioners to discuss nutritional insights that aid their clients' healing. |
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Alla Arshakyan, M Ed, MA Counselling Psychology
Psychotherapy & Counselling

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Alla Arshakyan, M Ed, MA Counselling Psychology
Member of Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP)
I provide individual, couples, family and relationship therapy, child and adolescent counselling.
I have been practicing counselling for 20 years, both in Europe and Canada. My clients present a wide range of psychological and personal problems, from life crisis and bereavement to child ADHD, from anxiety and obsessive-compulsiveness to depression.
My goal is to create an encouraging, calm and relaxed atmosphere, and to work in respectful collaboration with the client. I will listen to you, I will understand you - and will never judge. I provide ongoing support and practical recommendations to help clients effectively address personal life challenges or cope with stressful situations.
We are going to discover your inner strengths and build on them, gaining valuable insights and finding ways to solve your problems.
Treatment specialization includes:
- Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
- Therapy for Personality Disorders
- Sleep Disturbances
- Child and Youth Counselling
- Couples and Family Counseling
- Parenting Issues
- Grief Counseling
- Work and Career Issues
- Psychological Rehabilitation after major health events
I incorporate various counselling methodologies and approaches, such as Gestalt (including BodyMind Rubenfeld Synergy method), Narrative therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour therapy, and others. I also offer an effective Stress Management Program, based on the principles of deep diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation. The program can be implemented individually and in group settings.
Therapy is available in English, Russian, and Armenian. |
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Wanda Leung, MA - Marriage and
Family Counselling - Psychotherapist

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Wanda believes in helping others to reach their full potential and assisting clients to remove any obstacles that prevent their growth and healing. She walks alongside clients as they make changes towards attaining healthier lives as well as satisfying relationships. Wanda works with clients to explore and learn more about themselves, develop new skills, and resolve their difficulties. Spiritual concerns can be incorporated based on clients’ preferences.
Wanda has experience with a wide range of issues including: depression, pain management, grief and loss, parenting, stress management, mental illness, family conflicts, relationship difficulties, and childhood traumas. She uses an integrated approach drawing from a variety of interventions including clinical hypnosis based on the clients’ needs and clinical issues. She works with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children. Counselling can be provided in Spanish and Cantonese in addition to English.
Degrees:
BA in Childhood and Family Relations – University of Western Ontario
MA in Marriage and Family Counselling, Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis, Concentration in Adlerian Psychotherapy – Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Associations:
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology |
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Dr.Caroline Gross, Hons BSc, DC, ART Certified

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Dr. Caroline is excited to be able to offer Chiropractic care to patients at Markham Natural Health Centre. Growing up in Southern Ontario Dr. Caroline attended and graduated from McMaster Universty earning an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biochemistry (minor). After only a couple visits to a chiropractor’s office she decided it was the right career path for her. Within months, Dr. Caroline was enrolled at New York Chiropractic College in upstate New York.
While completing the clinical portions of her chiropractic residency, Dr. Caroline treated a diverse age group of patients, from children to elderly at the Depew Health Center located in Buffalo, NY and multiple outreach sites in the surrounding area. These outreach sites included the University of Buffalo where mainly students were treated, the Salvation Army Centers where she treated an elderly population and at Lighthouse Centre treating an underserved low-income population.
When not in the office Dr. Caroline loves to be on the water, most likely to be found racing sailboats on Lake Erie. Racing out of both Buffalo, NY and Port Dover, ON, Dr. Caroline loves the challenges of racing, learning and winning!
Dr. Caroline’s chiropractic practice focuses on treating acute and chronic pain and restoring motion to enable whole body health. Dedicated to improving her knowledge and clinical skills Dr. Caroline has become certified in over 500 protocols earning Whole Body certification in Active Release Techniques (ART). ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. To learn more about ART please visit www.activerelease.com or call the office to make an appointment with Dr. Caroline.
Dr. Caroline is a member of the following associations:
Ontario Chiropractic Association
Canadian Chiropractic Association
International Chiropractic Association
American Chiropractic Association
Certification & Credentials:
Active Release Techniques - Spine, Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity |
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Melody Lee - Registered Massage Therapist

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Melody has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. She continued her education at ICT Kikkawa College for massage therapy and has worked as a Massage Therapist since 2003 and has worked with grass root to national sport teams, such as the Canadian National Men & Women’s Rugby Team for more than 6 years. Who she is for her clients is someone who listens to their needs and delivers what they want by drawing from her experience in spas, rehabilitation, chiropractic and sport clinics, she blends the many techniques she has learned to create a treatment based on the unique needs of her clients. Being described as having “Magic hands”, she is able to find troubled spots and treat them accordingly leaving her clients educated, a participant in their own well-being and leaving their muscles feeling like jello. She has now found Markham Natural Health Centre her new home.
Melody is a Member of:
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association
Treatments Available to Provide:
Massage:
Sport Massage
Swedish Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Others:
Reiki
Cranial Sacral Therapy |
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Marion Zeitner
Office Manager

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As a member of the MNHC Naturopathic & Medispa clinic team Marion's role as Office Manager is to handle patient inquires, book appointments for our practitioners as well as handling general office duties.
Marion also plays an instrumental role in the management of our Naturopathic Dispensary, ensuring it is always fully stocked for our patients. She is knowledgeable about the various products available through the Dispensary and is able to assist patients and clients with any questions they might have about the various products available. |
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Michelle Paulo
Office Assistant

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