Dr. Samantha Zahavi is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Birth Doula. She is passionate about combining medical knowledge with evidence based and well-researched Naturopathic treatments. She believes that patients deserve the time to be heard with respect, empathy and compassion in order to truly uncover the underlying cause of their health
concerns. Samantha aims to work closely with patients’ other healthcare practitioners in order to provide comprehensive, integrative functional medicine. As a Mom of two, she has combined her journey through Motherhood and Naturopathic Medicine to create unique treatment protocols for women and children.

Although Samantha maintains a general practice, her areas of expertise include:

• Gut Health, specifically treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s and Colitis)
• Women’s Health (PCOS, Endometriosis, PMS, PMDD, Short-Luteal Phase)
• Fertility, Pregnancy, Labour, Post-Partum and Newborn Care as an ND and Doula
• Common Childhood Illnesses and Health Optimization
• Autoimmune Disease prevention and management
• Samantha is also certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Samantha completed an Honours Double Major Bachelor of Sciences (HBSc) in Physiology and Psychology at the University of Western Ontario to better understand the mind-body connection. She then completed her doctorate degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During her clinical study, Samantha took part in additional research studies regarding Crohn’s and Colitis. She practiced at Brampton Civic Hospital, Sherbourne Health Centre, Queen West Health Centre and travelled to Nicaragua providing Naturopathic medical care to communities in need.

Memberships & Affiliations:
-Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND)
-Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
-College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO)
-The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM)