Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Maria-Christina Conte
Dr. Maria-Christina Conte is a Naturopathic Doctor who believes that meaningful healing starts when patients feel genuinely heard.
She offers a warm, patient-centred approach to care, taking the time to understand your story, your lived experiences, and the patterns that may be shaping your health. She maintains a family practice, supporting individuals of all ages and at every stage of life. Her clinical focus includes digestive concerns, hormonal imbalance, autoimmune conditions, and stress and burnout.
She recognizes that symptoms rarely occur on their own. True, lasting change comes from exploring how the mind, body, and environment interact. Her intention is to help patients feel supported, understood, and empowered as they move toward balance, clarity, and long-term wellbeing.
Her therapeutic approach includes:
Dr. MC draws from a wide range of naturopathic therapies, including clinical nutrition, lifestyle counselling, botanical medicine, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, hydrotherapy, physical exams, supplementation, and functional laboratory testing.
She also offers Facial and Cosmetic Acupuncture as part of her advanced training, blending traditional techniques with modern clinical understanding.
When meeting with Dr. MC patients can expect a thoughtful and supportive experience. Appointments are conversational, collaborative, and centred around creating space to explore your concerns with clarity and compassion. Treatment plans are personalized, realistic, and tailored to support healing at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. MC works as a Medical Advisor for Pure Encapsulations and Genestra Brands (NHSc). In this role, she collaborates with educational teams to translate emerging research into meaningful learning for naturopathic students and to support informed care within the integrative health community. This work allows her to stay connected to new developments in the field while remaining grounded in the core principles of naturopathic medicine.
Education:
Doctor of Naturopathy, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
Bachelor of Kinesiology & Biological Studies, University of Toronto, St. George
Facial & Cosmetic Acupuncture Certification
Outside the clinic, Maria-Christina enjoys exploring new restaurants and discovering great gluten-free spots to share with her fellow celiac community. She loves cooking, hosting themed dinner nights, and practicing yoga as a way to slow down, reconnect, and feel grounded.