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Dr. Carissa Bush, HBSc., ND is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario. After completing her degree in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science at the University of Guelph, she attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, graduating in 2019. Her interest in human health and drive to understand the complexity of disease progression and its connections to diet, lifestyle, and the environment is what initially led her to study Naturopathic Medicine. Outside of private practice, you’ll never catch her without a book and she enjoys hiking, yoga, and baking in her spare time.

Special Interests: Fatigue/stress, digestive health concerns, women’s health and fertility, nutrition and weight loss, chronic illness, and thyroid health.

Additional Certifications and Training: IVIT (intravenous therapy) license, Standard of Practice for Prescribing , B12 injections

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Dr Chanel Cressman, BSc, ND is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario since 2011.

Dr Cressman, ND treats families in her private practice with a particular focus on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, hormone imbalances and autoimmunity. She also treats a wide variety of digestive conditions, mental health concerns and common struggles relating to insomnia, fatigue and stress.

After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph, studying Food Science, Dr Cressman, ND attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. Dr Cressman, ND holds a valid IVT (intravenous therapy) license, has completed training for Advanced Integrative Endocrinology and has the ability to prescribe bio-identical hormones, and is a certified FLT (First Line Therapy) Healthcare Practitioner designed for weight loss/management.

Dr Cressman, ND has a particular interest in women’s health and pediatrics. In 2010, she participated in the Doula Training (child labour support) through DONA International and since has supported women pre, post, and during their birth experiences.

Outside of work, Chanel strives for a healthy balance in today’s world with many priorities. Her interest in food and its connection to health is what led her to find Naturopathic Medicine. When not in the office, you’ll find her cooking a new recipe or spending time with her family and friends.

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Andrea Hauser, BA(Kin), DHMHS, HOM

is a Registered Homeopath with the College of Homeopaths of Ontario (CHO). Andrea was a part of the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicines‘ teaching faculty for 7 years and has sat on the Board of Directors for the CHO and the Ontario Homeopathic Association . Her areas of expertise include Classical Homeopathy, Blood Cell Analysis (aka Nutritional Microscopy), and Nutritional counselling.

After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario, Andrea enrolled at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine (OCHM) and fell in love with homeopathy. Andrea graduated from OCHM in 2009 as class valedictorian and with honours in both Science and Homeopathy. She earned her certificate in Nutritional Microscopy at the Edison Institute in 2013 and has added this service to her practice ever since.

Andrea has been practicing in Kitchener-Waterloo since 2010 and continues to be amazed each day with what homeopathy and nutritional counselling can do for her patients. Being an avid student of health and nutrition, Andrea continues to pursue additional training under the guidance of many different world-renowned homeopathic doctors and speakers.

Combining her sharp intellect with her passion for healing, Andrea brings a professional yet personable tone to her consultations. She has had success in treating both psychological and physical illness, and has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, and autoimmune diseases. She also has a comprehensive background treating children of all ages with homeopathy.

Outside of the clinic Andrea is passionate about healthy living through nutrition and recreation. She loves experimenting in the kitchen, working in her garden, dancing with her children, and spending time with her extended family and friends.

>“I feel truly lucky to be a homeopath. Homeopathic medicine is a rapidly growing system of medicine around the world today. I am committed to providing gentle, natural, and effective healthcare solutions to my patients and their families. I am extremely thankful to have had a healing role in the lives of many, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you.” – Andrea Hauser

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Margaret K. Hobson, R.M.T. has been practicing massage therapy in the Waterloo region for 30 years. Her wide variety of experience accommodates both adults and children for sports injury, relaxation and stress management. Margaret uses a holistic approach toward the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits with the goal of preventing decline in overall health. Margaret is passionate about helping others. She has demonstrated this commitment by researching specific illnesses or injuries in order to develop specific health recovery and pain management programs for her individual clients. She experiences great joy in helping her clients “feel the best they possibly can”. Heavily involved in athletics, Margaret demonstrates an active lifestyle and enjoys participating in competitive sports that include soccer, golf and pickleball. She also partakes in yoga, swimming, weightlifting for fitness and outdoor gardening. Since 1995, Margaret Hobson has been a member of and holds a General Certificate license with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She has additional training in myofascial release, structural integration, and scar tissue impact on structure.

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Dr. Colin O’Brien, BA (Kin), ND

Dr. O’Brien is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor with a special interest in digestive health, as he believes that a large proportion of illness and disease can be managed by improved diet, nutritional supplementation and repair of the gut. He also has a special interest in mental health, including anxiety, depression, stress management and general concerns surrounding low energy and poor sleep.

After completing a degree in Kinesiology at Western University, Dr. O’Brien attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) to further his study of the human body and health. This education, along with his personal experience growing up with family members suffering from chronic illness, has helped him to understand the connections between diet, lifestyle choices, and health outcomes. Using evidence-based medicines and lab results, Colin is able to incorporate nutritional, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations tailored to each individual to build a strong foundation for health.

Outside of private practice, Colin also lectures regularly to public and professional audiences on common health topics.

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Dr. Stephanie has always been interested in health care and first pursued an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Guelph. She then studied for 4 years at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. She completed her Prescribing and Therapeutics exam and can administer vitamin injections and prescriptions (bioidentical hormones, dessicated thyroid) to her patients. She also has her doula certification and loves to attend births for moms-to-be.

Dr. Stephanie is passionate about women’s health and fertility. She loves to help women thrive and support each other through all of life’s changes and stages, including hormone balance, pregnancy, postpartum and into and beyond menopause. She loves listening to and helping women because it empowers them, their families, friends, co-workers and the larger community. Other clinical interests include digestive health, thyroid concerns and fatigue.

Outside of the office, you’ll find her at your local coffee shop, out biking with her sons or playing with her two golden retrievers!

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We are now offering infrared sauna sessions at Sprout Wellness Clinic! Relax, detoxify, and recover in the Sprout Sauna for a 30-minute or 45-minute session, alone with a friend or on your own.  We are offering single sessions and 5-packs at an affordable rate to our clients and the community

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