Stefan Cvijetan is an Osteopathic Manual Therapist completing a four-year Master’s in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and is a member in good standing with the Ontario Osteopathic Association (OOA). He holds a Bachelor’s in Health Studies (BHS) focused on Kinesiology and Health Policy from York University. Stefan is also a certified Sports Nutritionist and Strength and Conditioning Coach, having completed the Sports Rehabilitation program at Washington State University. In 2024, he won Canada’s Choice Awards in Osteopathy and received several accolades, including platinum awards in Osteopathy and gold in holistic wellness. Stefan’s interest in Osteopathy began while studying Dr. Andrew Taylor Still’s work on circulatory conditions. His fascination with manual therapy’s role in health led him to seek Osteopathic treatment for his own issues. He believes in the body’s endless possibilities for self regulation and views Osteopathy as a holistic, non-invasive therapy that supports the body’s natural healing. By maintaining the body’s structural integrity, he aims to enhance recovery and provide comprehensive care beyond just alleviating pain.

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Dr. Julie is the owner and Clinic Director of Markham Village Naturopathic Clinic. She graduated with a B.A.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Guelph in 1993 with the intention of completing a Master’s degree in in family therapy until she realized many of the people she met in counselling had emotional challenges with underlying issues of hormone imbalances, fertility struggles and pain that were not being optimally addressed by conventional medicine at the time. This, in addition to her own personal health issues that didn’t seem to have answers, she became dedicated to studying ways to address the “root cause” of dis-ease through nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and yoga and eventually found her home when she discovered the field of naturopathy. She immediately changed her life plan and never looked back, signing up for another five years of full-time training in medical sciences and graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1999. She completed the Therapeutic Prescribing Exam in 2016 to add the controlled act of prescribing to her clinical toolbox. Dr. Julie is NPLEX certified and registered with CONO (College of Naturopaths of Ontario). She is an active member of the OAND (Ontario Association of Naturopathic Medicine), the CAND (Canadian Association of Naturopathic Medicine) and the AARM (American Association of Restorative Medicine). Dr. Julie is a dedicated lifelong learner and regularly participates in continuing education for advanced women’s health issues, bioidentical hormone prescribing, fertility, menopause and more so she can stay on top of research in both conventional and complementary medicine to improve the care she can provide in her practice. She has been interviewed on television, lectured for the University of Toronto, written articles for several publications, consulted for corporate health and wellness centers and regularly acts as a mentor for students and new practitioners. In addition to addressing her patients’ presenting health concerns, Dr. Julie considers true health to be a balance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her ability to actively listen and take the time to see the whole picture of what is happening in a person’s health and life allows her to recommend effective individualized and manageable treatment plans. When not in the clinic, Dr. Julie enjoys community projects, gardening, hot yoga, cycling, cooking, travel, getting lost in the forest and mostly spending time with her family.

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Dr. Jacqui Zins, ND is passionate about helping people achieve their health goals at all ages and stages of life. She was drawn to Naturopathic Medicine because of its integrated and holistic model of care. Dr. Jacqui believes in addressing the root cause of illness and treating the whole person. She is committed to educating her patients and sharing the most current information on health topics with an evidence-based approach. Dr. Jacqui takes the time to understand each patient’s current and past medical history to create comprehensive treatment plans that are individualized for optimal outcomes. She is motivated to find long-term solutions that make healthy living sustainable and realistic.

Dr. Jacqui has a special interest in hormonal imbalances and women’s health, digestive concerns, pediatric and family care, as well as mental health. Dr. Jacqui values the mind-body connection and strongly believes that mental health plays an integral role in our overall well-being. Her kind and compassionate approach to patient-centered care ensures that her patients feel supported and inspired to live balanced, healthy lives.

Dr. Jacqui completed her medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, where she received the Governor’s award for academic excellence. As part of her clinical internship, Dr. Jacqui treated patients at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC), Brampton Naturopathic Teaching Clinic (BNTC) and Sherbourne Health Centre. Prior to studying Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Jacqui completed an honours degree in Biology at Queen’s University. Dr. Jacqui is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). In her spare time, Dr. Jacqui enjoys running, skiing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

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