Naturopathic Medicine: The WOMB Guelph

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. Rooted in both modern science and traditional healing practices, it integrates various natural therapies to support and enhance health. Naturopathic practitioners use a blend of techniques, including herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, physical manipulation, and lifestyle recommendations to address the root causes of illness rather than merely alleviating symptoms. Central to naturopathic medicine is the principle of treating the whole person—considering physical, emotional, and environmental factors that contribute to health. Naturopaths also focus on disease prevention and patient education, aiming to empower individuals to take charge of their own well-being. This approach values the use of natural substances and therapies, such as vitamins, minerals, and botanical extracts, while also acknowledging the importance of conventional medical interventions when necessary. Naturopathic medicine is often sought for its personalized, patient-centered approach and its emphasis on a balanced lifestyle to promote long-term health and vitality. By fostering a deeper understanding of one's own health and wellness, naturopathic medicine strives to create a harmonious integration of mind, body, and spirit.

Prenatal and Postpartum Care

At our naturopathic clinic, we are dedicated to supporting prenatal and postpartum mothers with a holistic and personalized approach to wellness. During pregnancy, we focus on optimizing your health through tailored nutrition plans, safe herbal remedies, and stress management techniques to address common issues such as morning sickness and fatigue. Our goal is to ensure both you and your baby receive the essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy.

Postpartum, we continue to support your recovery with natural strategies to manage hormonal changes, promote emotional well-being, and aid in physical healing. We offer guidance on boosting energy levels, enhancing lactation, and navigating the emotional adjustments of new motherhood. By emphasizing individualized care and education, we aim to empower you through this transformative time, fostering a balanced and resilient transition into motherhood. At our clinic, we are committed to nurturing both you and your baby for a healthy, harmonious start.

Get to know our naturopathic doctors!

Dr. Courtney Clayson-Russell

  • Dr. Courtney is a Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula at the WOMB Guelph. She is passionate about helping people optimize their health, achieve their goals, and find the root of any ailments, while providing a space of education and support. She has a special focus in women’s health, in particular navigating hormones, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care, as well as children’s health, from infancy to adolescence. In addition to working with hormonal imbalances (endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, cycle irregularities, thyroid concerns, mood imbalances, weight gain, etc), she also has additional training in the Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies sphere.

    Dr. Courtney is also certified in facial rejuvenation and cosmetic acupuncture, and as a birth doula.

    In her practice, Dr. Courtney utilizes the power of a thorough assessment (bloodwork, scans, etc). and helps those uncover the ‘root’ of their symptoms. Her treatment plans are individual specific, and combine modalities such as nutrition, acupuncture, botanical medicine, lifestyle, and nutraceuticals. She is a mom to a beautiful 4 year old, golden doodle, and in her spare time is playing ultimate frisbee or baking in the kitchen.

    She looks forward to working with you!

Dr. Natalia Rey-Caughlin

  • Dr. Natalia’s mission is to help people reconnect to their intuition when it comes to understanding their needs and the needs of their family. She provides whole family care, from infancy to adolescence, optimizing fertility and preparing the body for pregnancy, supporting pregnancy and the postpartum period, and helping people struggling with hormone imbalances (PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, chronic stress, thyroid disorders, acne, painful periods, mood imbalances) and stress-related disorders (insomnia, digestive issues, anxiety & depression).

    She loves helping women with the mental, emotional and spiritual journey that accompanies the transition from an individual to a mother.

    Natalia is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor and certified Naturopathic Doula. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Before pursuing a path in Naturopathic Medicine, she attended Wilfrid Laurier University where she obtained a Degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology.

Dr. Ciara Savard

  • Ciara is a licensed naturopathic doctor and doula. Her intention is to reach the heart of your health concerns. She facilitates a space where transformation and healing can happen in community with others rather than in isolation. In kind, she supports growing families in and around childbirth-from intention setting, calling in babe all the way along the transitional path through postpartum.

    She has an integrated mind/body/spirit approach to practice, utilizing well-loved naturopathic modalities as well as other healing arts where appropriate. It’s important to her that her patients and clients feel heard, empowered, well-informed, and walked alongside.

    Ciara is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor and certified Naturopathic Doula through York Region Naturopathic Doulas and Your Downtown Doula. She also holds a Gilligan’s Guide health professional-doula certification on optimizing fetal position through maternal positioning. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Prior to her journey into the naturopathic and birth worlds, she studied at Northern Vermont University (formerly Johnson State University) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Wellness and Alternative Medicine.