Naturopathic Doctor
"The Physician's highest and only calling is to make the sick healthy; to cure, as it is called"
- Samuel Hahnemann
As long as he can remember, Shawn has felt a calling to the medical profession. As a child with frequent ear infections, food allergies, and poor immune function, it was always holistic approaches that made him feel better. Upon consulting a naturopathic doctor as a teenager, he was impressed by the use of botanical medicines and the attention she paid to both his emotional and physical symptoms. From that moment on, Shawn knew he wanted to become a naturopathic doctor.
Shawn began his formal training at McGill University in Montreal, completing a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with a focus on biochemistry. He continued to study the role between diet and health through the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, earning his Registered Holistic Nutritionist designation. After working for three years in the natural food and supplement industries, Shawn studied at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, completing the rigorous four year, full time professional program in naturopathic medicine.
Shawn's areas of specialization include:
In his practice, Shawn utilizes acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, herbal medicine, clinical nutrition and hydrotherapy. In addition to his naturopathic training, Shawn has specialized training in homeopathic medicine, which he uses to successfully treat both acute and difficult chronic conditions.
Shawn's mission is to provide a healing environment where his patients recive excellent naturopathic medical care and feel respected and understood. At the same time he strives to educate and empower his patients so that they can understand their health and take a more proactive role in their health care decisions.
Shawn is currently accepting new patients. He lives near Ottawa with his wife and two young sons.