Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND

Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND Individualized, patient-centered care focusing on the ROOT of your health concerns.

I combine over a decade of experience in cardiovascular nursing with my naturopathic medical training and experience to bring you the best of both worlds. I work with you and your current health care team to help you reach your health goals. Not only do I teach my patients on becoming heart smart, but I also treat patients across the lifespan with a variety of acute and chronic health conditions--

cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight management, sleep disturbances, stress, mental health challenges, children's health, digestive disturbances...

Did you know that heart disease—not breast cancer—is the #1 cause of death in women with early-stage breast cancer?It’s...
04/25/2025

Did you know that heart disease—not breast cancer—is the #1 cause of death in women with early-stage breast cancer?

It’s a surprising truth, and one that’s reshaping how we think about survivorship and long-term health.

The good news? Treatments have come a long way.

The even better news? There’s a lot you can do to protect your heart before, during, and after treatment.

Advances in cancer care mean that the heart risks once associated with treatment aren’t as high as they used to be.

💉 Cardiotoxic drugs are used more cautiously, and women are monitored more closely.
🔬 Radiation is now more precise—so whether the tumor is on the left or right side of the chest, the risk to the heart is about the same.
🫀 And if heart failure does occur, women who develop it during cancer treatment often have better outcomes than those who develop it from other causes.

But here’s the key takeaway: your daily habits still matter. Managing blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, and stress levels can significantly reduce your risk—especially if you’re in or beyond cancer treatment.

This is where cardiology meets oncology, and where you meet your chance to be proactive.

Whether you’re in the thick of it, in remission, or simply looking ahead: protecting your heart is an essential part of healing.

💬 Did any of these facts challenge what you thought you knew? What’s your next heart-healthy step?

👇 Drop a comment and share your takeaway.

Did you know your lifestyle choices can impact your heart rhythm more than know? 🤔Key AFib risk factors:• Age & gender -...
03/02/2025

Did you know your lifestyle choices can impact your heart rhythm more than know? 🤔

Key AFib risk factors:
• Age & gender - men are more at risk for AFib, while women are more at risk for stroke
• High blood pressure and diabetes
• Certain heart conditions such as mitral valve disease and coronary artery disease
• Sleep apnea
• Obesity
• Sedentary lifestyle 
• Excessive alcohol intake and smoking

Don't underestimate what is within your control. Risk factor management is the foundation of both prevention and treatment and must be part of your comprehensive plan.

Evidence shows that lifestyle change such as weight loss of at least 5%, regular physical activity, reducing or eliminating alcohol and quitting smoking can prevent AFib, reduce AFib episodes, and reduce recurrence rates after ablation.

Please take this seriously!
02/24/2025

Please take this seriously!

📢 Heart Health Awareness Month Reminder! ❤️The diagnosis in your 70s? It didn’t start overnight—it began in your 20s.Eve...
02/04/2025

📢 Heart Health Awareness Month Reminder! ❤️

The diagnosis in your 70s? It didn’t start overnight—it began in your 20s.

Every choice you make today lays the foundation for your future heart health. The good news? It’s never too late (or too early!) to start taking care of your heart.

💡 Here’s what you can do at ANY age:
✅ Prioritize daily movement
✅ Eat more fiber & heart-healthy fats
✅️ Eat a Mediterranean or plant forward diet
✅ Manage stress & get quality sleep (7-9hours)
✅ Know your numbers (BP, cholesterol, glucose, ApoB, Lp(a)!)
✅ Lean into Joy - the emotion of the heart is your life compass
✅ Advocate for yourself—early prevention is KEY! and seek support from an evidence-informed heart focused practitioner.

Your future heart is counting on you.

💖 What’s one heart-healthy habit you’re focusing on this month? Drop it in the comments! 👇

Hundreds of women have been feeling empowered and informed about their cardiovascular health journey this past week.Wome...
10/26/2024

Hundreds of women have been feeling empowered and informed about their cardiovascular health journey this past week.

Women’s heart health is under-recognized and under-supported.

Every woman deserves the education and support to build a stronger heart. So today only, you have access to the top insights from heart-focused clinicians thar EVERY WOMAN needs to know.

For today only, you can still sign up to watch the sessions for free or rewatch the sessions you loved or weren't able to make it to.

If you aren't able to catch the sessions before the end of the day, you still have a today to purchase a VIP upgrade ticket before the full price goes into effect.

It all starts on Monday! SAVE YOUR SEAT.✨ Join us for the HeartStrong Health Summit for Women! 🌟Discover how to boost yo...
10/18/2024

It all starts on Monday! SAVE YOUR SEAT.

✨ Join us for the HeartStrong Health Summit for Women! 🌟

Discover how to boost your heart health with top-notch expert advice and empowering discussions.

It’s FREE—reserve your spot now and take charge of your wellness! ❤️💪 

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It's not your destiny to come out the other side with heart disease. By understanding the changes that happen, you will ...
10/12/2024

It's not your destiny to come out the other side with heart disease. By understanding the changes that happen, you will be more prepared to take timely action and protect yourself from these midlife changes.

To help protect your future heart health, an amazing line-up of expert clinicians will be sharing the most important insights women need to know, October 21-25.

And you have access to them for FREE!

Let's come together to build stronger, healthier hearts. See you there! ❤️

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Recently, I had the privilege of teaching a group of brilliant practitioners what I learned about integrative care for A...
10/12/2024

Recently, I had the privilege of teaching a group of brilliant practitioners what I learned about integrative care for Atrial Fibrillation (AF). It became even more clear to me that naturopathic doctors have an instrumental role to play with this group of patients. 

AF is the most common arrhythmia, and increases as the population ages. It poses a significant reduction in quality of life, and increases the risk for stroke and tachy-mediated heart failure. Up to 24% of all stroke and systemic embolism events are direct results of AF.

This is a group of patients that require risk factor modification from the moment they are seen in office with risk factors throughout their journey living with AF. 

Aggressive risk factor modification is what these patients need. Not expensive supplements.

Strategies like weight reduction, regular exercise, alcohol reduction/abstinence, blood pressure control and good blood sugar management.

As well as ongoing education and mental health support. 

All of this can
❤️ reduce the risk of patients developing AF in the first place
❤️ reduce the chances of patients progressing from paroxysmal to permanent AF
❤️ improve catheter ablation outcomes, and AF-free survival
❤️ can reverse AF from persistent to paroxysmal and reduce AF burden

These patients are often left on their own without the education and guidance they require. We CAN make a difference. And we already have the tools to do it!

It's World Heart Day Today.Let's stop the world's biggest killer. Sign the petition to demand better cardiovascular heal...
09/29/2024

It's World Heart Day Today.

Let's stop the world's biggest killer. Sign the petition to demand better cardiovascular health for all.

That means better policies addressing factors impacting heart health for all - food, water, pollution, exercise, stress....

access to information, care and treatment regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, education, or income.

I hope you will sign too World Heart Federation

There's some new faces around town, so I thought I would re-introduce myself.I am both a naturopathic doctor and cardiac...
07/15/2024

There's some new faces around town, so I thought I would re-introduce myself.

I am both a naturopathic doctor and cardiac nurse passionate about supporting women with their heart and hormonal health.

When I first started as an ND, I worked with patients in their late 50s, 60s, and 70s who had or were at risk for heart disease. 

As I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the impact that hormonal changes had on cardiovascular health, I realized that if I really wanted to help change the trajectory of women's heart healh, I needed to reach women DECADES earlier, BEFORE they reached menopause.  

My goal is to set you up for success as you enter this phase of your life. I love supporting women in navigating the challenges and confusion they face in midlife with clarity and confidence so that they can enjoy the next decades of life—remaining active, traveling, playing with kids and grandkids, and showing up as the best version of themselves both in their personal and professional lives. 

I have a no-nonsense approach to care with my patients :) You're in this for the long haul so your treatment plan has to withstand the test of time, not be overwhelming or complicated, and not make you miserable. 

In my off time, I love being active outdoors and connecting with friends and family. I'm a huge animal lover and volunteer with , and in the fall and winter, I enjoy skating with , the Newmarket synchro skating team. I've also been known to close down a dance floor.

Want to learn more about how we can work together and discover your next 2-3 strategic moves to improve your health? Book a strategy call with me!

I see patients both in my Newmarket and Sharon offices, and virtually across Ontario.

Who hates meal prepping? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️When working at the hospital, 3 shifts in a row, I'd rather cook now than cook ...
06/04/2024

Who hates meal prepping?

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

When working at the hospital, 3 shifts in a row, I'd rather cook now than cook after a 12 hour shift.

Let's be real. Packing my lunch then...NOT. GONNA. HAPPEN.

Instead, a common scene: still in scrubs, raiding the pantry for anything quick and satisfying. If you're a nurse, (or any busy person who doesn't take regular meal breaks) I know you can relate.

But, it's a habit that is so ingrained into my routine and is so important for my health (and it is for yours too!) that it's a non-negotiable to help keep my nutrition and health on track.

So, I opt for a little misery now, I might huff and puff, and as much as I think meal prepping is the pits, (most of the time) I do it anyway.

And it doesn't have to be complicated and take up a ton of time.

Health takes effort, and sometimes it means we do things we may not love. And sometimes you need to just do the thing that is going to help you achieve your health goals, and huff and puff all the while you do it.

You're in good company.

If you can connect your strategy with the deeper reason you want your health, not because I told you to, it'll make it a little bit easier.

Tell me what you huff and puff about, but still do anyway.

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78 Main Street, South
Newmarket, ON
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