Conference Speakers
Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur ND
Sat Dharam Kaur has been practicing as a naturopathic doctor since 1989, with a focus on women’s health, cancer and mind-body approaches to healing.
Sat Dharam has been studying, hosting, working and teaching with Dr. Gabor Maté since 2012, and structured his work in a format that could be taught to others, which is now the Compassionate Inquiry Professional Online Training. Since 2019, much of her naturopathic practice has included Compassionate Inquiry.
Her educational background includes a BA with a major in psychology and English literature, and a B.Sc. in biology from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. She completed postgraduate studies in naturopathic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto and taught stress management and women’s health at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine for 10 years. She has written three books on women’s health and has presented at numerous conferences.
At CECon25 Dr. Kaur will be presenting the session titled: Trauma and the Body Integrating Mind-Body Healing in Clinical Practice
Dr. Bryan Rade ND
Dr. Rade is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and his practice focuses on persistent borreliosis and coinfections, mold illness, integrative oncology, the biomedical treatment of autism, PANS/PANDAS, neurological disorders, SIBO, chronic pain and treatment-resistant conditions. He utilizes a wide range of tools including ozone therapy, prolotherapy, perineural injection therapy, Low Dose Immunotherapy, intravenous therapies, neurofeedback and many others. Dr. Rade guest lectures on persistent borreliosis and Post-Lyme Disease Syndrome at CCNM, teaches in-person and online courses on a variety of topics, and lectures on topics related to complex chronic illness around North America.
At CECon25 Dr. Rade will be presentition sessions titled;
i. Mitochondrial Dynamics: Protocols for Enhanced ATP Production
ii. Navigating Immunotherapy Theory and Practice for Optimal Patient Outcomes
Dr. Leigha Saunders ND
Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor, founder of True Roots Healthcare and an innovative leader and engaging speaker, passionately educating women as well as clinicians on the intersection of sleep and hormone health. Dr. Saunders is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, holds general, IVIT and therapeutic prescribing certification with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is a member of the Ontario (OAND) and Canadian Associations of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) as well as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She has delivered a 10 hour continuing education intensive on Mastering Sleep Medicine – Integrative Strategies for Managing Insomnia. Dr. Saunders has been published in the CAND’s journal, has delivered evidence-based lectures to her colleagues through the OAND and Confident Clinician Club on the topic of sleep disturbances, insomnia, cardiovascular health and hormone replacement therapy. She has also been a guest on multiple podcasts discussing sleep and hormone health, particularly perimenopause and menopausal related sleep disturbances.
At CECon25 Dr. Saunders will be presenting the session titled: Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Sleep Disturbances in Clinical Practice
Dr. Liam LaTouche ND
Dr. Liam LaTouche, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor, educator, and international speaker, based in Barrie, Ontario. Dr. LaTouche uses an integrative mind-body approach, rooted in the philosophy of Bioregulatory Medicine, to help patients who experience conditions that have been difficult to diagnosis and treat in conventional settings, and who have had limited success working with other practitioners. Dr. LaTouche has established a clinical focus in complex chronic diseases, such as chronic fatigue and pain, chronic infections and mycotoxin illness, mast cell activation disorders, autoimmune diseases, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and Ehlers Danlos syndrome/hypermobility spectrum disorders. In addition to clinical practice, Dr LaTouche is a part-time faculty member at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in Toronto, Ontario, as well as a medical consultant for Vita Aid Professional Therapeutics, where he supports health care practitioners with current research and tools for achieving optimal clinical outcomes.
At CECon25 Dr. LaTouche will be presenting the session titled; Beyond Fatigue A Clinical Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Drew Nesbitt R.TCMP, R.Ac.
Drew is a Registered TCM Practitioner and Acupuncturist with the College of TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario in Toronto. After completing an honours degree in Health Studies in1999, Drew graduated with a Doctoral Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 2002 from the Toronto School of TCM. In addition to his 23 year career as a TCM practitioner in Toronto, Drew has became an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS), a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and, for the last 15 years of his career, has been specializing in natural fertility enhancement and menstrual concerns at his clinic. Drew has also enjoyed working at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine since 2017 as a teaching assistant and has been instructing students in acupuncture theory, point location, TCM diagnosis and CONO exam preparation. More recently, Drew started Acupuncture Masterclass – an Acupuncture resource site for Acupuncture students, where he now has people from all over the world taking his courses.
At CECon25 Drew Nesbitt will be presenting the session titled; Unraveling Dysmenorrhea: A TCM Approach for Naturopathic Practice
Dr. Emma Pollon-MacLeod ND
Dr. Emma Pollon-MacLeod, ND specializes in providing personalized, compassionate care, working on several levels to improve patient’s quality of life and simultaneously investigate the root causes of the symptoms. Dr. Emma recognized, very early on in her career, that women going through peri/menopause had very little support and understanding from the healthcare system. This sparked Dr. Emma’s passion for hormonal health. Her philosophy for care revolves around empowering patients with choice and understanding that their treatments should be determined by what will work for them and not by healthcare biases. Dr. Emma’s education includes a BSc. in Biochemistry from the University of Guelph and her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from CCNM
At CECon25 Dr. Pollon-MacLeod will be presenting the session titled; Navigating HRT: A Naturopathic Framework for Patient Care
Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic BScPhm RPh MSCP
Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic is a Clinical Pharmacist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) who practices in a primary care setting with Hamilton Family Health Team. In addition to her collaborative clinical practice, she is a leader in knowledge mobilization for probiotics worldwide.
Translating scientific research in this field, she has authored the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in Canada’ and the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in the US’ since 2008. This practical clinical tool is peer-reviewed and updated annually to reflect the latest evidence. It includes the available evidence-based probiotic products in the Canadian and US markets. Dragana’s project has been presented, published, and recognized internationally, receiving numerous awards and recognition. It has also been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes, National Geographic, and CBC.
Dragana’s efforts in probiotic education led to establishing the ‘Alliance for Education on Probiotics’ (AEProbio™) in 2015. AEProbio supports publishing the Clinical Guides to Probiotic Products and coordinates the preparation and delivery of various educational tools designed for healthcare professionals and consumers.
At CECon25 Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic will be presenting the session titled: Probiotic Insights: Evaluating Evidence and Enhancing Patient Care
Dr. Adam Livingston, PharmD, B.Sc. (Hons), RPh.
Dr. Adam Livingston, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist, NutriChem’s Deprescribing Program Coordinator, and a medical cannabis consultant. Adam works as both a clinical pharmacist and a compounding pharmacist, and he is also NutriChem Compounding Pharmacy’s designated manager (DM). He completed his undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Queen’s University before attending The University of Toronto, where he graduated as a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2017. As a pharmacist, Adam is a proponent of the appropriate use of medications and providing patients with evidence-based options, whether they be prescription drugs or natural alternatives.
At CECon25 Dr. Livingston will be preseting the session titled: Polypharmacy Awareness – Understanding the Risks and Realities
Dr. Kirsten Perley ND
Dr. Perley graduated from McMaster University and started her career as a Registered Nurse in Labour and Delivery. Whilst working as an RN, she planned to further my education by becoming a Nurse Practitioner, but as she continued to learn all the fascinating ways that Naturopathic Medicine can help people she decided to go back to school to become a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Perley has been in practice since 2007 and she considers each and every patient interaction a blessing and an opportunity to help. She absolutely loves that she get to be a part of people’s healing journeys. Dr. Perley is passionate about understanding and finding the root cause of why someone has a particular ailment, condition, or disease state. She uses a variety of tools to help people attain better health, manage pain or stress and support mental health and wellness. Throughout the many years of treating patients for a variety of concerns and conditions, she has takes the time to listen and understand where patients are coming from, where their health has been and how they would like to see it improve. Dr. Perley sits in empathy with her patients for all that they have experienced with a special interest in understanding how trauma informs our life experience, our behaviours, and our present-day functioning.
At CECon25 Dr. Perley will be presenting the session titled: From Diagnosis to Care – Comprehensive Strategies for Managing Hypermobile Patients
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