Naturopathic Doctor and Co-Founder of DNHC

I love what I do! I do it so I can help others truly feel their best and live their lives to the fullest. My twin sis, Dr. Nicole Sandilands ND and I opened Durham Natural Health Centre almost 8 years ago. We always knew we wanted to create a space for healing and transformation for our community. Having grown up in Pickering, it has been a dream to create a centre for…

Naturopathic Doctor

Hi, I’m Christal Blanchard and understanding the “why” of every case is my approach to addressing your concerns rather than managing symptoms. Your symptoms are simply the compass that points us in the right direction so that we can bring balance to the mind and body by addressing the root cause of the condition. This realization occurred to me at a very young age after many…

Naturopathic Doctor

Hi, I am Saira Kassam, Naturopathic Doctor. You can’t control the world around you, but you can control the world within you. Understanding your body and the way it works will allow you to take proactive care of yourself. I am a strong believer that health is not just the absence of disease, but also a state of optimal physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. I became a Naturopathic Doctor to help people feel empowered about their health so they can live their best life sooner and longer.

Registered Massage Therapist

One of my earliest memories was rubbing my grandma’s knees for her after gardening; I always volunteered, and she told me that I have “the touch” – that delighted me to no end!

I became a registered massage therapist in 2001 to help relieve people’s pain and suffering. When the lymphatic system sparked my interest in 2004, I studied and became certified to…

Registered Holistic Nutritionist

I have been on my own personal health journey and mission for 26 years and counting…and have spent most of my life researching, studying and certifying myself as an expert in the area of holistic nutrition, health, exercise and mind-body well-being.

As a registered nutritionist, former national level figure skater, holistic lifestyle and fitness expert, I bring a unique blend of experience gained working in the health industry for over 25 years.

Registered Acupuncturist

Hi, I’m Sage and I’m a registered acupuncturist. I received my Bachelor’s

degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies at the University of Dalhousie, from

there I moved to China for a year to experience Chinese culture and lifestyle first

hand. It was while I was in China that I was first introduced to acupuncture and

Chinese medicine and from there I was hooked. I moved back to Ontario and

achieved a Diploma of Acupuncture from the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese

Medicine with additional certifications in cosmetic acupuncture. My own personal

motto is Life is Fun, Live it Fun and your health and wellness are integral to

achieving that goal. Whether its digestive health, mental wellbeing, women’s health,

being in pain or feeling like you don’t look your best I’d like to help you regain

control over your own body so you can get back to being you and having fun. When

I’m not needling I’m probably crafting, costuming, gaming or pestering my partner

about going for a walk.

Patient Coordinator

As a native New Yorker who moved to the Durham region in the early 2000s, I’d like to dispel the rumor that New Yorkers are rude. With almost 20 years of prior experience in the healthcare field, I am proud to continue to help others as they improve their health and quality of life. When you visit us at DNHC, I will endeavor to bring you pleasant, competent service with the attentiveness you deserve (pending my consumption of black coffee). I understand the challenges of living with and overcoming complicated health issues and can appreciate how difficult it is to fix unhealthy habits. This is why I will do all that I can to assist you on your health journey, offering you kindness, respect, and a genuine smile whenever you contact DNHC.

Administrative Assistant

“Science, nutrition and nature are my three biggest passions. I love naturopathic medicine because it is a field that allows me to embrace these passions. I am a graduate from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelors of Science in Nutritional and Nutraceutical science. Now, I am pursuing my dream of becoming a naturopathic doctor by studying at the Canadian college of naturopathic medicine. My position as a receptionist at Durham Natural Health Centre allows me to learn invaluable lessons from both patients and practitioners. I really admire the integrative environment at DNHC and I have no doubt that my experience here will help shape me into a better naturopathic doctor and will be a major contributor to the type of practitioner I become.

Working alongside such dedicated professionals is constantly fuelling my drive to help others in improving their health and quality of life. I love contributing to the positive and welcoming environment at DNHC and am so grateful for the opportunity to work here. When I am not working or studying, I love weight training, practicing yoga, trying new vegan recipes and spending time with my friends and family.”