Neuroaffirming Naturopathic Care in Toronto, Ontario

There’s no one “right” way to communicate, process information, make decisions, tolerate environments, or follow treatment plans.

And when healthcare isn’t built with your brain in mind, even basic care can become exhausting.

From booking appointments to sitting in waiting rooms to remembering instructions to implementing treatment plans…

…it can feel like you’re expected to force yourself into systems that were never designed for you in the first place.

I wanted to create something different.

Who This Care Is For

This space is intentionally welcoming to neurodivergent folks, including:

• autistic people

• ADHDers

• AuDHD folks

• people navigating unmasking or late diagnosis

• people who are self-diagnosed, questioning, or exploring their neurotype

• people with neurological conditions that affect capacity, cognition, or sensory experience

Neurodiversity includes many different ways that brains and nervous systems can work differently.

If you identify as neurodivergent, this space is for you.

I have particular experience supporting:

• autistic folks

• ADHD

• migraine and fluctuating neurological conditions

• ME/CFS and Long COVID

• hypermobility spectrum disorders

When Healthcare Hasn’t Felt Built For You

Many neurodivergent people have had healthcare experiences that felt stressful, shaming, confusing, or physically overwhelming.

You may have experienced:

• sensory overload in clinical environments

• communication mismatches or misunderstandings

• being labelled “noncompliant” when you actually needed more support

• treatment plans that looked good on paper but were impossible to implement in real life

• misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment

• pressure to appear more “normal” instead of understanding how your brain actually works

And sometimes the exhausting part isn’t one big thing.

It’s the accumulation of all of it.

The amount of extra effort required just to access care.

What Neuroaffirming Care Means Here

Neuroaffirming care means care that meets you where you are, and works with your brain, not against it.

That includes practical things, like:

• sharing the agenda at the beginning of appointments so you know what to expect

• collaboratively troubleshooting when something isn’t working

• providing treatment plans in writing afterward

• adjusting communication style based on what helps you process information best

• welcoming movement, breaks, fidgets, or different positioning during appointments

• offering virtual appointments from the comfort and safety of home

My clinic room also intentionally avoids overhead lighting, and sensory toys are available if helpful.

Treatment Plans Should Fit Your Actual Life

Creating a treatment plan is always collaborative.

I don’t just tell you what to do.

We talk about:

• how realistic it is for you

• what barriers might come up

• how to make implementation easier

• what pace feels sustainable

• what kinds of supports or reminders actually help

Troubleshooting is an expected part of the process… not a sign that you’ve failed.

If something doesn’t work the first time, we adapt.

For example:

• if pills give you the ick, we can explore liquid supplements or herbs

• if detailed information is overwhelming, I can simplify

• if you prefer more context and education, I can go deeper

• if a strategy doesn’t fit your nervous system or routine, we adjust it together

You Are a Co-Creator of Your Care

You are never expected to passively follow instructions that don’t make sense for your life.

My role is to:

• provide strategic recommendations

• explain the options available to you

• help you understand the pros, cons, and reasoning behind different approaches

Then we decide together:

• what to prioritize

• what pace to implement at

• what actually feels doable and supportive for you

You can also change your mind at any point.

A Neurodiversity Lens

I work from a neurodiversity-informed perspective.

That means I’m less focused on labels for their own sake, and more interested in understanding how your brain and nervous system actually function.

Formal diagnosis can absolutely be useful information. So can self-identification. So can simply noticing patterns in yourself.

You do not need a diagnosis to ask for accommodations or individualized support here.

And while I cannot provide ADHD or autism assessments or diagnoses, I’m always happy to discuss whether pursuing formal assessment feels useful for you.

Areas I Commonly Support

Many neurodivergent folks come into my practice for support with:

• IBS and digestive symptoms

• PMS and PMDD

• anxiety and depression

• burnout and chronic stress

• fatigue and brain fog

• hypermobility spectrum disorders

• migraines and fluctuating neurological symptoms

Many people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME and long COVID fall under the neurodiversity umbrella because of the brain fog associated with these conditions. This can be a particularly distressing feature for people who were previously very high performers, and can exacerbate ADHD significantly.

Who This Is For

This care may be a good fit if:

• you want healthcare that adapts to your brain instead of fighting it

• you value collaborative decision-making

• you’re motivated to make realistic, sustainable changes to support your health

• you want support creating systems and strategies that actually work for your life

This may not be the right fit if you’re looking to “cure” your neurodevelopmental condition or “hack” your brain.

We work from an evidence-based, neurodiversity-informed perspective here.

Location & Access

Appointments are available:

• Virtually across Ontario

• In-person in Midtown Toronto (Yonge & St. Clair)

The clinic space includes:

• an accessible, all-gender washroom

• sensory-friendly lighting

• flexibility for movement and accommodations during appointments

Direct billing and insurance receipts are available.

FAQs

Do I need a formal diagnosis to get accommodations or support?

No.

You can simply tell me what helps, what doesn’t, and what your needs are. We’ll work together from there.

What if I’m self-diagnosed or still questioning whether I’m neurodivergent?

You’re still welcome here, and encouraged to discuss your thoughts about this without judgement or pressure.

Formal diagnosis is not required for your experiences to matter.

What if I struggle to follow treatment plans?

That’s incredibly common, especially when plans aren’t designed with your brain in mind.

Part of our work together is figuring out how to make support more accessible and sustainable for you.

Can I ask for changes or accommodations during appointments?

Absolutely.

You’re welcome to ask for breaks, movement, different communication styles, clarification, pacing adjustments, or anything else that would help the experience feel safer or easier.

What about OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, or other mental health conditions?

I’m happy to support folks with these conditions as long as your mental health is stable enough for lifestyle-oriented work.

In some cases, I may recommend working alongside a therapist and/or psychiatrist so your care feels well-supported and collaborative.

Next Step

If you’re looking for healthcare that considers your actual brain, capacity, and lived experience…

You’re welcome to book a free 15-minute discovery call to see whether working together feels like a good fit.