Hi, I’m Connor.
I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of science, human nature, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Long before I became a naturopathic doctor, I was the kind of person who wanted to know why we feel the way we do, how we can feel better, and what it really means to thrive — not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
To me, health is less about perfection and more about capacity: your capacity to show up fully and be present, to feel joy and calm energy, to handle life’s challenges with resilience, and to live in alignment with your values. It’s not a simple endeavor, but that’s the lens I try to bring into both my personal life and my work with patients.
Outside of practice, I’m someone who values simplicity and depth. I love good food - especially when it brings people together. I love a strong coffee at a cafe after a rock-solid sleep as much as an evening spirit out in Toronto. I cherish exercise not just for strength, but for the mental clarity and discipline it brings (and a smidge of vanity satisfaction). I’m energized by being in nature, having deep conversations and hearing new ideas, adventure and challenge, quiet mornings and loud evenings, and feeling close to my people.
At my core, I believe we’re all meant to be active participants in our own health — not passive recipients of care. My goal is to live in a way that reflects that belief and to help others do the same. Whether it’s through small daily rituals or big life shifts, I believe that meaningful change is always possible — especially when we’re willing to get curious and consistent, and to take ownership in the outcomes of our lives!
Education
BA Kinesiology (Hons)
Western University
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
I completed an Honours degree in Kinesiology at Western University and a Doctor of Naturopathy degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. At CCNM, I interned on a Chronic Complex Pain and Fatigue focus shift where I worked with patients with particularly sensitive conditions. There, I sharpened my skills in diagnosis, precision supplementation, physical medicine, recognition of adverse effects of our therapeutics, and pharmacological interactions. I also served at a satellite clinic in Queen West, which provided free naturopathic care and donated nutraceuticals to communities with limited access to healthcare.
My Story
Helping people achieve their health goals is an incredible privilege. I believe naturopathic medicine has a unique role to play in Canada’s healthcare system, offering an empowering and inclusive approach to well-being. Education is at the heart of my practice - understanding the “what, why, and how” of your health is key to building resilience and confidence in your state of health.
My curiosity about health started early. As a kid, I was constantly in and out of doctors' offices—getting allergy shots, lazy eye assessments, orthotics, orthodontics, shoulder surgery, jaw surgery, physiotherapy and chiropractic work. I thought this was normal until I started noticing the differences in health among my own family members. We shared the same genes, yet our experiences and outcomes were completely different. I loved food, gained weight easily, and grew early, while my brother didn't care much for food, was lighter, and grew later. My father is healthy, but his siblings developed type 2 diabetes. These realizations made me question how much of our health is truly genetic and how much is shaped by the choices we make.
In my mid-20s, I made a major lifestyle change, eliminating meat from my diet for seven years due to concerns about animal welfare and the environment. That shift to a whole-food diet had an unexpected effect - I felt an immense increase in energy, lost 15lbs of stubborn weight in 3 months, and even started running marathon distances to put the extra vigor to use. These health benefits were unanticipated, but it became clear to me: purpose, lifestyle, and nutrition matter.
That realization was reinforced during my time working in sales at various tech companies, including Uber Eats HQ in Toronto. There, I saw firsthand how environment and habits can hinder health. With unlimited access to the city’s most tempting food and free coffee, constant stress and pressure for growth in an IPO year, I watched vibrant young professionals join the company full of energy, only to become fatigued, anxious, stressed, and a few pounds heavier within months. It was a powerful reminder that modern conveniences often come at a cost - and confirmation that the daily choices we make can either build us up or break us down.
After confronting the moral dilemma of my current work and recognizing that I wanted my work to be in service of health, I committed to Naturopathic Medical School.
While in naturopathic medical school, at the peak of my health journey, I routinely saw interns for my own care. In early 2023, I ran a comprehensive naturopathic blood panel, expecting everything to be normal. Instead, I found something rare - intermittently high calcium, and borderline low potassium levels. A deeper look revealed elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH), and the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. I felt completely fine, but left undiagnosed, this condition could have led to serious complications like cardiovascular calcifications, kidney dysfunction, osteoporosis, and even early-onset dementia. Thanks to early detection, I was referred to an endocrinologist who confirmed the diagnosis, guided me through the testing process, and helped me qualify for surgery. One year later, I had a 2.0x0.8 cm adenoma removed from one of my parathyroid glands - before any real symptoms developed. In the months after, I realized an improvement in non-specific symptoms that I was previously writing off as burnout and general wear and tear - brain fog, chronic fatigue, bone pain, reduced strength and endurance. My health related quality of life rebounded in areas where I didn't even realize I was suffering.
That experience reinforced my belief in proactive, integrative care. Many chronic diseases develop silently, only showing their teeth when treatment options are limited and extreme. Today, we have the tools to conveniently assess our health proactively, making lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted nutraceuticals powerful options for preventing disorders from becoming diseases. My journey showed me firsthand how naturopathic and conventional medicine can work together for better health outcomes. I’m incredibly grateful for the quality of care I received during this unexpected period and feel privileged to be in a position to help provide that care to those who seek it!
My Why
Chronic diseases don’t start overnight - they build silently for years.
At a population level, we’ve never had so much comfort and convenience in everyday life, however, chronic disease is rising across the board as a result of our physical and mental-emotional environments.
Preventative medicine looks for the risk factors of disease development and starts fighting, ideally, before they have an impact.
“~80% of chronic disease and premature death could be prevented by not smoking, being physically active, and adhering to a healthful dietary pattern”
Lifestyle as Medicine: The Case for a True Health Initiative. Am J Health Promot