Naturopathic doctor with a practice focusing on mental health, hormones and women's health. Dr. Samantha Dass (ND) is a registered naturopathic doctor.
She received her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Before this, Dr. Dass received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto. There she majored in both nutrition and human biology with a focus on health and disease. As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Dass believes good health care should transform your life. She believes good health care should be as gentle as possible and should be based on scientific research. She has a special interest in mental health conditions like anxiety and panic, stress management, burnout and hormonal health. She also has experience with many other conditions. Dr. Dass uses nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture and other approaches to help her patients. She is a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. You can learn more about Dr. Dass and naturopathic medicine at samanthadass.com.
11/19/2025
I quit social media 6 days a week. I've been doing this for almost a year (with some slip-ups along the way). It's been really impactful for my overall wellbeing and mental clarity. Read my blog post if you want to learn more about my experience.
I don’t need to tell you about the negative impacts of social media on our mental health and wellbeing. This has been a much discussed topic in the news and in the medical research world. We have enough evidence showing that social media is not harmless. What I want to share with you is my own per...
10/10/2025
The hormone insulin has an important role to play in your mental health. Insulin resistance is common--around 1 in 3 Canadians or more may have it. It's something that everyone should be aware of even if you are not diabetic. Click to read my latest blog post about insulin resistance and depression.
What do your blood sugar, cholesterol levels and triglycerides have to do with your mental health? They’re all quite connected, as it turns out. Gone are the days of us treating mental health issues as a purely psychological phenomenon. We now know that biological factors like inflammatio
09/19/2025
New blog post!
You’ve probably heard about all of the different forms of magnesium out there. To help you sort through the confusion and claims about magnesium, I wanted to share my thoughts on this topic as a naturopathic doctor: Magnesium Citrate This form of magnesium is usually the most affordable and it
07/30/2025
Are you hearing about L-carnitine a lot? It may be overhyped as a weight loss supplement but the evidence for mental health is more promising! Read my latest blog post for more information.
L-Carnitine has been filling up our Tik Tok and other social media feeds a lot lately. You’re seeing it light up the fitness industry with strong claims about its ability to increase muscle mass and promote weight loss. While the evidence around L-carnitine and weight loss is not strong (yet), the...
06/18/2025
Whether you’re thinking about preventing diabetes or managing it, stress management should be an important part of your diabetes plan.
If you have diabetes, you’re probably thinking of ways to manage your diet, exercise more often, and you’re probably working with your doctor to manage your medications. Maybe you’re even trying some herbs and supplements to lower your blood sugar. But are you putting in serious effort t...
05/23/2025
Have you heard of the reishi mushroom? It's a lovely medicinal mushroom that helps to regulate stress and support the immune system to fight off infections and reduce allergy symptoms. Click below to learn more:
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a wonderful mushroom with multiple important uses. It’s native to China and grows on hardwood trees like oak. Historically, it was used as a calming herb and was known as the “elixir of immortality” because of the belief that it promoted longevity and supported ma...
05/07/2025
I often like to incorporate acupuncture as part of my treatment plan for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It has the advantage of improving symptoms while not interacting with any medications my patients may be on or causing uncomfortable side effects.
To read my latest blog post about the evidence for using acupuncture for PTSD, click here:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating issue that impacts people from all walks of life. It can occur after a person experiences significant trauma such as an accident, a traumatic birthing experience, a frightening diagnosis, being the victim of or witness to a crime and
04/25/2025
Thyroid antibodies, anxiety and depression—there may be a link between these.
One of the most popular articles on my website is an article I wrote back in 2019 about how your thyroid antibodies may be impacting your mood.
In 2024, an exciting study came out providing more evidence for this connection. You can read my summary of the article by clicking below.
We all know that low thyroid hormones can lead to feelings of sadness and anxiousness. One of the most common causes of low thyroid hormones is an auto-immune condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. With this condition, your body attacks and injures your thyroid gland which contributes to reduce...
04/09/2025
Whether you're eating out of boredom at work, frustration with with kids or to comfort anxiety at the end of the day, this $4.99 digital journal can help you. Click below to learn more.
This 21 day guided digital journal can help you gain a greater sense of clarity and control over your emotional eating. This journal provides prompts and reflection questions to help you uncover patterns and triggers for your emotional eating including: Reflection questions before and after eatin
04/08/2025
Most of the advice around premenstrual cravings feels unsympathetic: “Oh, you’re craving chocolate…try to eat less chocolate.”
If it were that easy, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
Read my latest blog post to learn about managing your premenstrual cravings realistically.
If you think you’re the only one who feels like they could eat a whole bar of chocolate or an entire pizza in one sitting before your period, you’re mistaken. Premenstrual cravings are common. Even those with a “clean” and rigid diet at other times of the month report strong, almost unstoppa...
04/06/2025
7 years of fun and following our dreams.
We haven't travelled in a billion years.
Sometimes it feels like our days are filled with just dishes, laundry and cleaning the high chair.
But every day is like a warm hug.
Here's to the greatest medicine of all: love.
04/02/2025
If you’re stuck in an emotional eating cycle, this resource is for you ⬇️
I’ve spoken a lot about emotional eating over the years. It’s a topic that is near and dear to my heart because of my own past struggles with it.
Since I started my practice years ago, I’ve been helping patients break through their emotional eating struggles. I’ve learned what really helps and what doesn’t. I also know that managing emotional eating can be a winding journey and that having regular guidance is key to making that journey as smooth as possible.
That’s why I created a resource that could act as a companion and guide on the journey.
The Emotional Eating Journal is a 21-day journal designed to help you gain a greater sense of clarity and control over your emotional eating. This journal provides prompts to help you uncover patterns and triggers for your emotional eating and make impactful changes.
So much of the emotional eating advice out there is superficial:
“Drink water to distract yourself!”
“Have a bubble bath!”
“Eat carrots instead!”
Emotional eating is complex, and it deserves more than surface-level tips. The Emotional Eating journal is rooted in science, experience, and compassion. It offers tools that are practical, reflective, and empowering.
It’s a digital download that you can keep with you on your phone, laptop, or you can print it out.
Disclaimer: This journal does not replace medical advice. It’s designed to educate and empower and help you reflect and dig deeper into your emotional eating habits.
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I'm a naturopathic doctor practicing in East Gwillimbury, Ontario (which is a lovable gem of a town). My practice has a strong focus on mental health - especially anxiety. That means I also spend a lot of time helping my patients with related issues like insomnia, digestive issues, hormonal problems and skin issues.
I'm not a health extremist which means you won't find me recommending rigid diets and mountains of supplements. You will find me crafting plans for my patients that are health transforming but also reasonable, well rounded and rooted in science.
I love hiking, watercolour painting, history, spirituality and devouring fantasy books and movies (favourite author - C.S. Lewis).
My parents are from the West Indies and I was born and raised in Newmarket, Ontario. I love my Indian, Indo-Caribbean and Canadian traditions.
I've been married for 2 years to the best husband ever and we live in North York (but are thinking of moving back to York Region).
Issues that get me particularly riled up: fast fashion, unfair trade, excessive consumerism, throw away culture, unconscious racial biases and global + local gaps in health care.
I'm an introvert but I love the amazing, meaningful one on one interactions I get to have with my patients every day in my work!
You can learn more about me and naturopathic medicine at samanthadass.com.
