Dr. Marie-Jasmine Parsi, Naturopathic Doctor

09/25/2023

Let me reintroduce myself!

I’m Marie-Jasmine (you can call me MJ) and I am a Toronto-based Naturopathic Doctor offering in-person and virtual care. I’m passionate about dispelling nutrition myths, making people stronger, and providing evidence-based care for my patients.

I look forward to connecting with you and I hope I can help you find the answer to your health concerns.

A bit more about me:
- I was born in Montreal
- I have a Master’s degree in Physical Rehabilitation
- Soccer is my first love

10/29/2021

Reposted from Posted • Doing no harm means recommending what is best based on the least amount of harm to the patient. It does not mean least invasive, it doesn’t always mean no medications or surgery. It doesn’t mean using off-label prescriptions or herbs that aren’t proven effective. It doesn’t mean not recommending safe and preventative vaccines (especially if the virus at large could cause even more damage). It does mean helping the patient choose. It does mean having the patient’s best interest at hand, even when they don’t believe you. It does mean using science, objective data, and clinical data. It doesn’t mean using subjective personal beliefs or experiences. Being a physician is hard, but that’s why I love it, and I choose it everyday. 🤓💕 💉

03/25/2021

1/2 done 👍👌💉

01/26/2021

Why you should continue wearing a mask even after getting vaccinated.

12/25/2020

Happy Holidays!

10/08/2019

"If you find yourself feeling frustrated at how difficult it is to get from consciously eating well to unconsciously eating well, remember that you are on a journey..."

My latest blog post is up - click the link to read more!

Much of what I do as a Naturopathic Doctor involves teaching patients about making lifestyle changes that will improve their health and longevity. Getting peopl

08/27/2018

It was an enjoyable two days attending the Barbell Medicine seminar in Mississauga this past weekend. The seminar included lectures on a variety of health topics including obesity, blood pressure, heart disease, pain, nutrition, and programming for strength and conditioning as well as real-time coaching and lifting practice.
Looking forward to helping patients improve their health with the information gathered from the lectures and lifting sessions.
Thanks to the coaches , , , and for coming to the True North Strong and Free. Your patience, rigorous attention to detail, and helpful coaching suggestions were much appreciated.

08/15/2018

Another lifting session in the bag. Improvement of bone and muscle mass, amongst other things, requires repeated exposure to a challenging stimulus that the body can recover from. So when approaching your training, remember that each session is akin to making an investment in your future health status.

07/24/2018

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07/07/2018

Eyeing some blossoming blueberries in the garden.

05/18/2018

It's Spring!...and here come the allergies. Contact me if you need guidance on improving your diet and managing seasonal allergies.

01/30/2018

What a beautiful day out today! ❄️☃️
Research shows that being outdoors particularly in cold climates helps improve the .

01/26/2018

Looking through some of my desktop references today during patient case preparation.

01/01/2018

Happy 2018!

#2018

11/15/2017

Breakfast this morning: pre-made mini quiche? (Eggs, yogurt, seasoning, a small amount provolone & cheddar, spinach and mushrooms) + blueberries + radish + cucumber + 1 olive cut up + 3 Brazil nuts (for the selenium content). Easy, healthy, and tasty. Breakfast doesn't have to be complicated. And it doesn't have to always be cereal or toast. Put together simple foods you enjoy eating.

11/07/2017

Naturopathic meet and greet today at Pratt & Whitney!

11/07/2017

Latest episode from on on one man's journey weaning off prescription opioids.

Many MDs are now de-prescribing opioids but have little experience in offering alternatives. Pain management without the use of prescription medication is the cornerstone of naturopathic medicine and the basis of any Naturopathic Doctor's treatment plan.

NDs have long practiced alternative pain management, similar to what is discussed in this podcast. As such, collaboration between MDs and ND is critical to overcoming the opioid crisis.

If you or someone you know is struggling with pain, seek out help from a Naturopathic Doctor who can help guide alternative pain management and collaborate with your family doctor.

11/06/2017

By now you've heard about the opioid crisis that's taking over 30,000 lives per year in Canada. Think it's only affecting drug addicts? Think again.

The linked podcast is a story about a man taking opioids for pain following a severe accident who was able to wean himself off the medication after becoming physically addicted to the drug.

The doctor doing the interview, Dr. Brian Goldman, MD, also confesses that he educated other doctors about prescribing opioids and profited from opioid companies.

He interviews another MD considered a specialist in deprescribing opioids. Her approach, while considered novel to the conventional medical field, resembles the approach of a Naturopathic Doctor (exploring alternative pain treatments including diet, exercise, CBT, etc.) Pain management without the use of prescription medications is THE cornerstone of naturopathic medicine and the basis of any Naturopathic Doctor's treatment plan.

The episode fails to mention the role and importance of NDs in helping patients manage pain during this opioid crisis.

If you or someone you know is struggling with pain, seek out help from a Naturopathic Doctor who can collaborate with your Family Doctor to help manage pain. Treating patients without the use of prescription medication, particularly with regards to pain, is the basis and strength of naturopathic medicine.

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