Our Team

Dr. Afsoun Khalili, N.D.

Dr. Afsoun Khalili is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She is also an Associate Professor and clinic faculty member at CCNM where she lectures and teaches Clinical Nutrition and supervises 4th-year interns at CCNM. Dr. Khalili is the creator and facilitator of Be Your Best Self, a healthy lifestyle and weight management program. While Dr. Khalili utilizes all naturopathic modalities for treatment, patients can also benefit from her advanced training in cosmetic/facial rejuvenation acupuncture and anti-aging treatments.

Additional topics Dr. Khalili focusses on include Clinical Nutrition, Obesity, Thyroid health, Diabetes, Stress management, Eating healthy, Detoxification and Food sensitivities, Gastrointestinal disorders, Sleep and mood disorders, Eczema, Body image issues, and menopause among many others.

Dr. Nicole Hwang, N.D.

With a bachelors in Life Sciences from McMaster University, Dr. Nicole Hwang’s passion for science and natural forms of health and healing led her to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she graduated with a degree in 2014.

Dr. Nicole has a special interest in digestive health, weight loss, thyroid health, stress management, anxiety and depression.
Using IV Therapies, nutritional & lifestyle counselling as well as botanical medicine, acupuncture and hydrotherapy, Dr. Nicole creates personal plans for each patient.

Growing up with a herbalist for a father, Dr. Nicole was exposed to natural medicine and got to witness its efficacy first-hand. As a competitive ballet dancer, she learned the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Dr. Nicole loves the opportunity to support her community with personalized, integrative healthcare.

Dr. Alessandra Perciballi, ND

Dr. Alessandra Perciballi, ND is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).

Her passion for health and wellness began during her Bachelor’s of Life Science from McMaster University, where she was able to focus on Sports Medicine and sports nutrition. Dr. Alessandra has a special focus in chronic pain, arthritic conditions, sports medicine, women’s health and hormones, depression, and anxiety. Leveraging the power of modalities such as optimal supplementation, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, massage, and spinal adjustments, Dr. Alessandra will get to the bottom of your health concerns and make you feel your best.

Dr. Alessandra spends her spare time hiking, reading, doing yoga, and spending as much time in nature as possible.

Dr. Amita Sachdev, N.D.

Dr. Amita graduated from The University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working as an registered nurse, she graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and served as a faculty member and advisor at CCNM while building her private practice.

Dr. Amita focuses on cancer care and is a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Amita holds memberships with the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She is also a faculty member at the Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine providing IV therapy instruction.

Dr. Amita has certification in pharmacology and prescribes bioidentical hormones, dessicated thyroid and compounds/administers IV Therapy and injections – B12 and vitamin D.

Dr. Nina Amelifard, N.D.

Dr. Nina is Board Certified in Naturopathic Medicine by College of Naturopaths of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).
Dr. Nina’s scope of practice covers various modalities. She helps those with a wide range of symptoms and ensures a safe and effective approach to restoring optimal health.
During her internship year, Dr. Nina worked with many cancer patients. She excelled at combining conventional and naturopathic treatments, helping to improve the quality of life and to minimize the side effects of drugs, surgery and conventional treatments.
In addition to her general practice, Dr. Nina focuses in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and has advanced training in dermatologic acupuncture and facial rejuvenation/cosmetic acupuncture. Dr. Nina also has a special interest in helping those with alopecia, plantar fasciitis, hormonal imbalances and diabetes.

Dr. Erica Balcombe, N.D.

Dr. Erica Balcombe, ND graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine after receiving an undergraduate degree from Brock University. Some of her favourite principles of Naturopathic Medicine are identifying and treating the root cause of disease, doctor as teacher, treating the patient as a whole and preventative care.
Dr. Erica has a strong passion in creating family wellness, where she focuses on mental health, women’s health, children’s health, and digestive health. Her interest in neuroscience and providing evidence-based education helps Dr. Erica support families through areas such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond, in order to create connected and thriving families.
The modalities Dr. Erica uses to help her patients achieve their goals include nutrition and lifestyle counselling, supplementation, mental health counselling, botanical medicine, acupuncture and massage.

Rebecca Phair, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Rebecca Phair graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy as a certified Master in Practice of Osteopathic Manual Sciences (M.OMSc) and is a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association. As a lifelong rock climber and competitive climbing coach for over 5 years Becca gained a deep interest in anatomy and movement.

Working with climbers of all ages she was able to experience how asymmetries and restrictions within the body can have a widespread effect on one’s health overall.

Becca is passionate about delivering safe and effective treatments which are based on classical osteopathic principles. By restoring movement and realigning the mechanical structure of the body, the important neurovascular structures below are able to function optionally and restore health to not only the areas that need it most but to the entire body as a whole. Becca strongly believes in supporting the restorative mechanisms that each person possesses, allowing them to take control of their health and feel their best.

Terri Romero, Registered Holistic Nutritionist

There are few things that you can do to impact your life more powerfully and profoundly than changing your diet.

I know that making changes to diet and lifestyle can be difficult without regular help and support. Over the past few years I have tried it all and found what works well to benefit health without sacrifice. When I started practicing holistic healthy living – eating right, exercising daily, journaling and getting outside – I felt like a million bucks and my family and friends will tell you I was a whole lot easier to be around! I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist because I am passionate about helping others reach their peak of wellness through good and nutritious foods and through a healthy lifestyle. All you need is the willingness to be mindful about what you are putting into your body, an excitement to reap the benefits and the enthusiasm to learn more.

It would be my pleasure to help you overcome or improve any health issue you are dealing with.

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1333 Sheppard Ave. East
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North York, Ontario
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312 Dundas Street East
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Waterdown, Ontario
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