meet the doctor
Hi! I'm Dr. Nadia Mawji
With over 10 years of clinical experience, combined with advanced education after obtaining my naturopathic medical degree, I strive to deliver compassionate, research-informed care for each of my patients. As we work together, you can expect honesty and transparency. You can also expect learn how to apply tools in your everyday life to better your health.
I am incredibly grateful to my patients that put their trust in me to guide them through their health journey. I understand that life has its unexpected turns and as human beings, we are not perfect; nor should we be. Learning how our bodies operate can provide lifelong insight into addressing the root cause of disease.
This is where naturopathic medicine shines.
"Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine."
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Naturopathic doctors conduct a thorough health history & assessment to address the whole patient, not the symptom. Naturopathic support may be able to help you further your knowledge around how to optimize your health.
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine:
1. First, do no harm
2. Utilize the body's inherent ability to heal
3. Identify & treat the cause
4. Doctor as teacher
5. Treat the whole person
6. Prevention
Dr. Nadia Mawji, ND offers complimentary Meet & Greet Visits for you find out how Naturopathic Medicine may be able to support you.
*Please note that Naturopathic Medicine cannot definitively cure, treat or prevent any medical condition.
practice interests
Hormone imbalances are becoming more widely discussed and recognized. What are you doing to feel your best?
Whether it is fatigue, difficulties losing weight, hair thinning, skin tags, not waking up rested in the morning, acne, non-optimal sleep, PCOS, PMS, uterine fibroids, chronic stress, perimenopause, menopause (...the list can go on...) - many of these symptoms are common, but not normal. Depending on the circumstances, assessments/tests may be helpful. Many hormone-related conditions & symptoms are a combination of more than just the endocrine (hormone) system. Many bodily systems can be involved and perhaps what seems to be a hormone-related may not be the case! Naturopathic Medicine approaches can help to address the root cause of your symptoms and help you gain insight into your health. Building a team of health professionals dedicated to you is encouraged.
Autoimmune conditions are becoming increasingly common.
Autoimmune conditions can present with a myriad of symptoms. At times, it can take a while to receive an appropriate diagnosis due to the nature and combination of symptoms. Did you know that certain blood tests can help guide patients to seek out additional care? Some autoimmune conditions can be managed without medication through a medical doctor or specialist, but depending on progression, medications can make a world of a difference. Naturopathic Medicine can support patients through diagnosis & medical management & help to reduce inflammation. Naturopathic doctors are able to identify which natural health supplements are safe to take alongside medications. Nutrition & lifestyle changes can make a positive difference in chronic immune disease.
When the body is in "dis-ease", it gives us signs in the form of symptoms.
Addressing the body's intuition by identifying signs & symptoms can help to prioritize proactive health measures. Although prevention of any condition cannot be guaranteed, routine screening, blood work & assessment can help to address issues as soon as possible. If you have received a diagnosis of a chronic disease, Naturopathic Medicine modalities may be beneficial in helping to optimize your health. The foundations of health - adequate nutrition, exercise & sleep - are being researched widely in chronic disease and the evidence brings clarity to the importance of lifestyle. Naturopathic medicine promotes an individualized approach to health, providing accountability & strategies to improve overall health.
Metabolism is the breakdown of molecules in the body.
Cardiovascular, hormone, nutrient & neurotransmitter markers - these can all provide us with incredible amounts of information regarding metabolization. The liver also plays a significant role in all bodily processes by facilitating the breakdown and excretion of byproducts, hormones and more in the body. Our metabolic health provides immense insight into how our bodies operate. Naturopathic Medicine looks at all of the body systems as a unit.
Examples of metabolic health disease and diseases that these can progress to include: cardiovascular disease (high blood cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure - Type 2 Diabetes), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cancer, thyroid and other hormone-related conditions. Some forms of metabolic health disease can be acquired and some can be hereditary. Naturopathic medicine can help support these conditions and care plans through your primary care provider by going back to the basics!
There is no cure for cancer. Naturopathic Medicine may help support patients through conventional medical treatments.
There are evidence-informed therapies to support cancer related fatigue, chemotherapy induced symptoms (nausea, peripheral neuropathy, digestive concerns, mood changes), hormone changes, surgery support, sleep, weight maintenance, hot flashes etc. There are also some modalities that are not safe given certain types of cancer and treatments and these can be discussed with you on an individualized basis. No two people diagnosed with the same type of cancer will experience the same types of concerns and so, naturopathic integrative cancer care is tailored to your specific case.
naturopathic integrative
cancer care
Naturopathic Integrative Cancer Care (NICC) uses naturopathic medical principles to complement & support conventional medical treatments including but not limited to surgery, chemotherapy, radiation; with the goal of addressing the whole person.
Conventional medical treatments are incredibly important! The main goal for naturopathic care is to support the patient's well-being and that the naturopathic modalities recommended do not interact with conventional medical treatments. Dr. Mawji's primary objective is to support patients through conventional medical treatments, so that patients are able to complete necessary treatment cycles with minimal side effects and without compromising the intended purpose of conventional medical treatments.
Patient education is integral. Contrary to popular belief, not all supplements are safe to take with various types of cancers. Please note that for safety reasons, Dr. Mawji may make recommendations to stop certain self-recommended supplements if they negatively interact with conventional medical therapies.
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improved quality of life
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aid in completion of conventional medical treatments by aiming to reduce side effects that may hinder some patients from continuing treatments
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optimizing health through clinical nutrition
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tracking the progression of treatments
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side effect management from chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal & other targeted therapies
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weight management & maintenance during chemotherapy & radiation
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emotional guidance & support (referrals to health professionals also available)
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whole-person approach
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information for those who have a family history of cancer
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questions to ask your health providers to support you in making informed decisions
potential benefits of nicc include:
what to expect . . .
initial consultation
A thorough review of your health history. Time permitting, a physical exam, discussion of private testing/assessment options and the initiation of naturopathic recommendations may be discussed as well.
in-person only
1st follow up visit
Discussion of your individualized naturopathic recommendations based on the review of assessments including pertinent physical exam, lab work, imaging reports and any other test results.
in-person & virtual available
2nd follow up visit
Follow up on previously discussed and implemented naturopathic
recommendations. Amendments will be recommended as needed.
in-person & virtual available
subsequent follow up visits
Future follow up visits may vary in duration & frequency depending on health updates, progression and new findings or symptoms.
in-person & virtual available
*IN-PERSON VISITS MAY BE REQUIRED AT DR. MAWJI'S DISCRETION
