Dr. Smith closes the gap between the most current medical diagnostics, research and naturopathic medicine, merging the best of both paradigms and delivering optimal integrative medical care. Dr. Smith is committed to a high standard of care with an evidence-based approach and works collaboratively with MDs, specialists, and various medical practitioners. While she treats acute illnesses such as colds, much of her time is spent working with people of all ages with chronic health conditions whether it\'s healing the problem completely, mitigating or erradicating side-effects from medications, decreasing symptoms, or improving immune function and quality of life. She prioritizes prevention by decreasing risk factors so that the body can self-regulate and stay balanced and healthy. Dr. Smith deeply respects the intricate intelligence between the body and the mind and between our internal and external environments, and how this is implicated in the art and science of healing. Dr. Smith received an honours degree in communications at Queen's University and later, took pre-medical science courses then completed the 4-year full-time program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Subsequently, she has completed advanced medical studies in various areas but focuses on hormone health, infertility, oncology, gastrointestinal disorders, anti-aging and functional medicine.