Please note Lauren is not currently accepting new patients at this time.

To book an initial appointment with Lauren, please call the office (905-662-0045) and place yourself on a waitlist for when her bookings re-open.

Lauren is a licensed Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. Using a principles-based approach to treatment, Lauren uses manual manipulation to restore overall alignment and encourage self-healing and self-regulating of the body. Osteopathic manual therapy can work to improve musculoskeletal issues, sports-related injuries, sciatica, digestion, reproductive health, postural imbalance, and lymphatic drainage. Lauren focuses on the interrelation of all of these systems to ensure holistic and effective results with each and every treatment.

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Dr. Meaghan is on a mission to educate, inspire, and support you on your journey toward optimal health. She dives deep into your health history to uncover the root cause of your concerns and identify the obstacles that are preventing you from becoming your happiest and healthiest self. Dr. Meaghan utilizes nutrition, lifestyle support, targeted supplements, herbal medicine, and acupuncture to develop treatment plans that are individualized to your unique needs.

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Accepting New Patients

Dr. Ariana Candaras, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and mother of two who is passionate about helping patients reconnect with their most natural, balanced selves. She believes in being a supportive first step or guide on your health journey, identifying and addressing the everyday obstacles that interfere with well-being. Dr. Ariana provides clear, actionable treatment plans focused on long-term resolution, sustainability, and simplicity, with the goal of helping patients regain balance and live more meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Dr. Ariana runs a general practice and welcomes patients of all ages, from young children to older adults. She supports patients with mental health and stress-related concerns, hormonal and menstrual imbalances, digestive issues, skin conditions, pediatric care, pre-conception and pregnancy support, and general wellness, including anxiety and mood disorders, acne and eczema, gas and bloating, food intolerances, IBS, IBD, and health optimization.

Dr. Ariana is available for in-clinic appointments on Monday mornings and the fourth Saturday of each month, with telemedicine appointments expanding in the near future.

Her approach emphasizes lifestyle medicine, preventive care, and patient education, empowering individuals with practical tools they can confidently carry forward.

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Dr. Raisa DaCosta believes in the body’s innate ability to heal when the mind, body, and spirit are in alignment. She is passionate about empowering her patients to implement small, sustainable changes that lead to meaningful, long-term improvements in their health and well-being.

She takes a personalized, evidence-informed approach to care, working collaboratively with each patient to identify the root causes of their concerns while creating realistic treatment plans that fit their lifestyle. Her recommendations may include nutritional and lifestyle counselling, targeted supplementation, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and laboratory testing when appropriate.

Dr. Raisa has a special interest in supporting patients with:

Digestive health Female hormonal health Skin concerns Burnout and stress management Sleep concerns Preventive and proactive wellness care

With a warm, compassionate, and patient-centred approach, Dr. Raisa strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.

Current Appointment Availability

Dr. Raisa is pleased to be welcoming patients back to practice with the following schedule:

In-person appointments: Fridays, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

One Saturday per month: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Telemedicine (phone and video): Tuesday evenings

Whether you prefer in-person care or the convenience of virtual appointments, Dr. Raisa looks forward to continuing to support your health and wellness goals.

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Brittney is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and a first-class honour’s graduate from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. She is a passionate, energetic individual, eager to help those reach their short and long-term goals. Her experience as a Registered BioEnergetics Practitioner is one of her primary modalities in helping her clients achieve balance. She works with stressor related symptoms that impede health, digestive issues and weight loss programs. Furthermore, Brittney co-teaches the BioEnergetics modality throughout the BIE Licensing and Training Program. Her in-depth experience in the Natural Health field expedited working personally with the founders of the BIE program since 2010. Brittney is a board member of The Scotty McKay and Friends Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money to provide natural health care for cancer patients. She currently operates a busy private practice and is the Head of Operations/Administration for the Institute of Natural Health Technologies Inc. and BIE Clinics head office in Oakville, Ontario.

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Dr. Madeleine Elton, ND, RN is a Naturopathic Doctor and RN Psychotherapist at Hudson Integrative Healthcare.

Naturopathic Care: Dr. Madeleine Elton, ND has fifteen years of experience in the healthcare field, originally training as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. She has a focus on treating anxiety, depression and reproductive health (including fertility, sexual health, pregnancy and menstrual health). Using evidence-based medicine, Madeleine brings a trauma-informed, inclusive and collaborative approach to her care with clients.

RN Psychotherapy: Madeleine Elton is an RN psychotherapist with a focus on supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression through a trauma-informed, compassionate, and evidence-informed approach that strongly acknowledges the mind-body connection. Using primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), sessions are designed to help clients better understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions and behaviours while building practical tools to support emotional wellbeing.

General: Dr. Madeleine Elton, ND, RN is described as calm, kind and intelligent, and brings an open curiosity to her interactions to allow others to feel at ease being exactly who they are. Her treatment plans are tailored to meet the individual needs of her clients, with the goal of each treatment plan to be both realistic and successful. When she isn’t working you can find her hanging out with her husband and her two young kids, exploring all of the green spaces in and around Hamilton.

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Dr. Ceilidh Flanagan, ND (pronounced “Kayley”) is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor providing evidence-informed, patient-centered virtual care across Ontario.

Dr. Ceilidh supports patients with a wide range of concerns including hormonal health, fatigue, stress and burnout, metabolic health, digestive concerns, sleep issues, and preventative wellness care. She has a special interest in women’s hormonal and metabolic health, stress resilience, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and healthy aging.

Her approach combines detailed health assessment, appropriate lab testing, nutrition and lifestyle counselling, targeted supplementation, and individualized treatment planning tailored to each patient’s goals and needs. Dr. Ceilidh is passionate about helping patients feel heard, supported, educated, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.

Virtual appointments available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with morning, midday, and late evening availability across Ontario.

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Breanne Griffin is a Registered Psychotherapist providing therapy and counselling to individuals aged 13 and up in Stoney Creek and the surrounding communities. She offers a compassionate, client-centred space to explore emotional challenges, life transitions, and mental health concerns. With particular expertise in grief and bereavement, as well as navigating significant life changes, Breanne’s work focuses on supporting healing, building resilience, and promoting emotional well-being.

Appointments are available both in person and remotely via secure video. Please note: individual therapy only; couples therapy is not offered.

NEW CLIENTS – PLEASE READ All new clients are asked to begin by booking a free discovery call with Breanne. This brief, no-obligation call allows you to learn more about her therapeutic approach and gives Breanne the opportunity to help determine whether she is the best fit for your therapy needs.

For this reason, initial therapy appointments are not bookable online until the discovery call has taken place. If it’s a good fit, next steps for booking will be discussed during that call.

If you need assistance with booking or have questions, please contact our front desk team at 905-662-0045.

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Sunny is an osteopathic manual practitioner. He uses various principle based manual techniques to facilitate the health of individuals with acute and chronic issues that include muscular pains/strains, improper lymphatic drainage, joint pain, pelvic pain, visceral discomfort and many more. With the body functioning as a unit, the body will be able to have long lasting effects for healing and maintaining without dependency on pharmaceuticals.

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Current Appointment Availability

Dr. Hudson currently offers consultations:

Telemedicine (phone or video): Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM In-person appointments: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

For patients who are unable to attend daytime telemedicine appointments, limited evening phone or video appointments may be available by request through our reception team.

Additional Notes:

Acupuncture: Due to limited availability, acupuncture appointments are not available for online booking. If acupuncture is recommended as part of your treatment plan, our reception team can help coordinate your care with another naturopathic doctor on our team who offers acupuncture. Vitamin B12 Injections: Dr. Hudson offers B12 injection appointments on Thursdays. If another day is preferred, our reception team can arrange an appointment with another naturopathic doctor within the clinic.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Melanie Hudson is dedicated to helping patients improve their health and quality of life through personalized, evidence-informed naturopathic care. She believes in identifying the underlying contributors to illness rather than simply managing symptoms and partners with patients to develop practical, sustainable treatment plans that support long-term wellness.

Comprehensive laboratory testing is often incorporated to gain a deeper understanding of each patient’s health and to guide individualized treatment recommendations. Depending on each patient’s needs, treatment plans may include clinical nutrition, lifestyle medicine, botanical medicine, targeted nutritional supplementation, and prescription therapies when appropriate.

Dr. Hudson commonly supports patients with concerns including:

• Digestive health
• Hormonal health, including perimenopause and menopause
• Fertility and preconception care
• Cardiovascular health and cholesterol management
• Healthy aging and disease prevention
• Proactive wellness and longevity

She also has extensive experience supporting patients with chronic, complex health concerns through comprehensive assessments, advanced laboratory testing, and individualized treatment plans. Prescription-based hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is available for appropriate candidates and includes comprehensive assessment, personalized treatment recommendations, and ongoing monitoring.

Dr. Hudson is committed to providing compassionate, collaborative care that empowers patients with the knowledge and tools to take an active role in their health.

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Dr. Shelly Linehan was born and raised in Hamilton, where she was happy to return after completing her Naturopathic Medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

She emphasizes the use of evidence-based natural therapies to help you reach your health related goals by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

Her goal is to empower people with the tools and strategies necessary to manage their physical, mental, and emotional health by practicing health-focused medicine, rather than disease-focused medicine.

Her services include diet and lifestyle counselling, acupuncture, nutritional and botanical supplement recommendations, bioidentical hormone therapy as well as utilizing a variety of diagnostic tools and testing.

Naturopathic services are covered by most extended health care plans.

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Dr. Natalie received her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western University. Prior to pursuing naturopathic medicine, she worked in the clinical nutrition field at Credit Valley Hospital and the Trillium Diabetes Management Centre located in Mississauga.

Dr. Natalie welcomes patients with a wide range of health concerns, with a special focus on gut health and digestion, fatigue, fertility, pregnancy, inflammation, cardiovascular health and overall wellness. She is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports the body’s natural ability to heal.

Dr. Natalie works collaboratively with her patients to provide clinical assessments and create sustainable, long-term treatment plans that fit their unique needs and lifestyle. Her goal is to empower individuals to take charge of their health with practical, effective strategies grounded in naturopathic principles and clinical research.

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Dr. Varga has over 27 years of experience treating babies and pregnant women, professional athletes and everyone else in between. He is highly regarded for helping his patients understand the nature/source of their pain and providing various techniques for pain relief and ongoing wellness. He welcomes new patients.

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