Please note Lauren is not currently accepting new patients. To book a new appointment with Lauren for the future, please call the office and place yourself on a waitlist for when bookings open back up. 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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MATERNITY LEAVE NOTICE

We’re excited to share that Dr. Raisa will be starting her maternity leave as of June 1st, 2025. 💛👶

In preparation, she has adjusted her schedule to include both in-clinic and remote telemedicine shifts this spring, helping her patients stay on track and get organized ahead of her time away.

Dr. Raisa plans to return to telemedicine hours in early Fall, with in-person visits resuming shortly after with options for: - In-person and telemedicine virtual visits - Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - Morning, midday, and evening appointments

While she is away, patients are welcome to continue their care with any of the other licensed naturopathic doctors on our team. Our clinic is here to ensure you feel supported every step of the way! 🩺✨

Please speak with our reception team if you’d like help arranging your next appointment.

BIOGRAPHY

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 long-term improvements in their health and well-being.

Her personalized treatment plans may include goal setting, targeted supplementation, herbal tinctures and teas, dietary guidance, acupuncture, and lab testing to support deeper investigation.

Dr. Raisa has a special interest in: - Digestive health - Female hormonal balance - Skin concerns - Burnout and stress - Sleep issues - Preventive wellness care

With a thoughtful and compassionate approach, Dr. Raisa helps her patients feel supported every step of the way on their healing journey.

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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 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.

Madeleine 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.

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Breanne is a Registered Psychotherapist providing therapy and counselling to Stoney Creek and surrounding communities. She takes a client-centered approach to work with you on any mental and emotional struggles to support you in optimizing your overall health and help you on your journey to living your best life.

If you do not see the date and time that works best for you, please call reception at 905-662-0045 so they can provide you with more options.

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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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MATERNITY LEAVE NOTICE

Dr. Melanie Hudson will begin her maternity leave in August 2025. 💛👶

In preparation, patients are encouraged to book her in-clinic and telemedicine appointments to follow-up, order lab tests, and implement treatment strategies that support meaningful progress ahead of her leave. This also helps ensure a smooth and consistent transition of care with her colleagues during her time away.

While the online booking option for new initial consultations with Dr. Hudson has been temporarily removed, she is still accepting new patients by request. If you are interested in beginning care with Dr. Hudson, please contact the clinic directly, 905-662-0045, to arrange an appointment.

New patients are still encouraged to begin their naturopathic care with Dr. Hudson before her leave and continue their care with one of her trusted colleagues during her time away.

Dr. Hudson plans to return in January 2026 to part-time telemedicine appointments, with in-person clinic shifts resuming shortly afterward.

If you’d like assistance arranging your next appointment, please don’t hesitate to speak with our reception team—we’re here to help. 🩺✨

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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Hudson is dedicated to helping patients of all ages improve their health and overall quality of life. She often incorporates comprehensive lab testing to gain a deeper understanding of each patient’s health and uses this insight to empower them with the tools and knowledge needed for proactive, long-term improvement.

Her practice commonly supports individuals with concerns related to: - Digestive health - Hormonal balance - Fertility support - Cardiovascular wellness - Preventative aging - Proactive healthcare

Dr. Hudson provides personalized care that blends evidence-informed natural therapies with a compassionate and collaborative approach.

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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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DEPARTURE NOTICE

Dr. Kate O’Hare’s last day at Hudson Integrative Healthcare will be Friday, June 27th, 2025, as she begins her maternity leave. Following her leave, Dr. Kate will be returning part-time to her primary practice in Waterdown and will not be returning to HIH.

To ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care for her patients, we’re pleased to share that her colleague, Dr. John Varga, will be expanding his hours at Hudson Integrative Healthcare and is available to support your ongoing chiropractic care.

We wish Dr. Kate all the best in this exciting new chapter and thank her for the wonderful care she has provided to our community!

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Mark Rofail specializes in providing effective relief and long-term results for a wide range of conditions, including TMJ dysfunction, sciatica, concussions, low back and neck pain, herniated or bulging discs, and lymphatic drainage. His approach focuses on addressing the root cause of discomfort, helping clients experience meaningful improvements in their overall well-being.

Mark has a particular passion for working with infants and their parents, helping to address concerns such as torticollis (head tilt), latching challenges, and tongue ties. He also recognizes the importance of supporting both mother and baby, often providing treatment to mothers to promote balance and well-being for the entire family.

With a deep appreciation for the holistic approach of Osteopathy, Mark works with clients of all ages — from newborns to older adults — and enjoys supporting pregnancy care and helping athletes optimize their performance and recovery. His goal is always to help clients feel their best by restoring balance within the body.

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Dr. Natalie welcomes and accepts all patients with general health concerns and utilizes evidence based naturopathic medicine to help optimize the health of her patients with a focus on implementing long-term and sustainable lifestyle changes and treatment plans.

Dr. Natalie completed her undergraduate degree at Western University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, where she then worked in the clinical nutrition department at Credit Valley Hospital and the Diabetes Management Centre, located in Mississauga. Dr. Natalie then decided to study a 4 year Naturopathic Medicine Doctor degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), located in Toronto. In addition to her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Natalie has also successfully completed her Holistic Nutrition designation.

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Dr. Varga is new to the clinic, coming with over 20 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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