Naturopathic Medicine is a primary health care profession that focuses on the promotion of health, assessment of the physical and mental condition of an individual, and the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders and dysfunctions. It does so through the integrated use of evidence based natural therapies and substances that promotes the individual’s own self-healing processes. Naturopathic medicine is inherently a personalized medicine, as no two individuals are the same; treatment is tailored to each individual’s specific condition and needs.
Naturopaths work with you to get to the root cause of illnesses by identifying the obstacles to great health, and supporting the individual both in body and mind to optimum wellness. This may involve the use of multiple modalities including:
Clinical Nutrition,
Supplementation
Herbal Medicine
Hydrotherapy
Homeopathy
Physical Therapies
Lifestyle & Emotional Counselling
Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture & Chinese Herbals)
NDs work with:
Patients looking for disease prevention and optimal health
Patients with a range of health concerns and no clear diagnosis
Patients with chronic and severe illnesses looking for alternative treatments
Patients who want to combine conventional and naturopathic treatments
Patients who want minimize side effects of drugs, surgery or conventional treatments
Common Conditions Naturopathy can help treat:
Acne, Hair Loss, Asthma, Allergies,Arthritis, Diabetes, Nutritional Deficiencies. Osteoporosis, Headaches/Migraines, Recurring Colds & Flus, Eczema, Psoriasis, Weight Loss/Management, Hormonal Imbalances, Female Disorders (PMS, PCOS, Menopause), Menstrual Irregularities, Chronic Infections (UTI, Candida, Sinusitis), High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Skin Disorders (Dermatitis, Infections), Chronic Pain (Joints, Muscles, Nerves), Digestive Disorders (GERD, Indigestion, Bloating), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), IBD (Chron’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis), Food Sensitivities, Sleep Difficulties,Adrenal Fatigue (Tiredness, Sluggish, Low Energy), Stress, Anxiety, & Depression, Thyroid Dysfunction, Fertility (Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, Conception), Recovery Support for Surgery/Injuries, Medication Side Effects,
Biography
Dr. Mayu graduated in Business & Marketing from York University before leaping into Naturopathic Medicine. During his undergrad at York, he developed a passion for natural health while attempting to treat and improve his own health. This journey of self-healing eventually led him to undertake a 4 year intensive post graduate Doctor of Naturopathy degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. While in the program Dr. Mayu engaged in various global health initiatives including Natural Doctors Internal (NDI), providing access to Naturopathic Medicine to small communities in Nicaragua.
He completed placements throughout the GTA, including a focus in clinical training via residency for 12 months at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic. He gained valuable experience through a 6 month residency at the Brampton Civic Hospital Naturopathic Community Clinic, a first of its kind and a highly popular clinic that is busy throughout the year. As well as a 6 month placement at the Sherbourne Community Health Centre serving HIV patients in Toronto’s east end.
Dr. Mayu also completed a 6 month intensive clinical training in advanced natural treatments under mentorship from senior doctors on case taking and remedies selection in Mumbai, India. The training included a residency with supervised patient treatments for various health conditions ranging from infectious diseases to chronic illnesses seldom seen in Canada.