Are naturopathic doctors regulated in Ontario?

Yes. Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario are regulated by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). Our ND is registered, board-certified and licensed to order labs and perform procedures within ND scope.

Is a naturopath covered by insurance in Toronto?

Naturopathic visits are covered under most Canadian extended health plans (Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield and others). Coverage caps and copays vary — bring your benefits details and we'll confirm.

Can a naturopath order blood tests?

Yes — Ontario NDs can requisition a wide range of standard and functional lab tests. We use them where they meaningfully change your plan, not as a default upsell.

How is naturopathic medicine different from a family doctor?

Your family physician focuses on diagnosis, prescription medication and acute care. An ND complements that with longer visits, lifestyle medicine, targeted supplementation and root-cause investigation of chronic concerns. We work alongside your MD, not in place of them.

Naturopathic consultation at LiveWell Toronto

Naturopathic Medicine · Bay Street

Naturopathic Doctor in Downtown Toronto

Hormones, digestion, sleep, energy — root-cause answers, not another supplement guess.

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Direct Billing

We bill most insurers

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Dr. Natasha Vani, Naturopathic Doctor at LiveWell Toronto

Your practitioner

Dr. Natasha VaniMSc, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Evidence-based naturopathic care from a board-certified ND with a BSc and MSc in Kinesiology. Clear answers on hormones, gut, sleep and energy — not another bag of guess-supplements.

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Why see Dr.

Hands-on care, built around what's actually wrong.

Evidence first
MSc-trained in research design. We use what's shown to work — and tell you what isn't.
Labs that matter
Targeted, requisitioned bloodwork and functional testing only where it changes the plan.
Covered by most plans
Naturopathic visits are eligible under most Canadian extended health benefits.

What patients see Dr. for

Common reasons downtown Toronto patients book naturopathic medicine with Dr. at LiveWell — think lower back pain, post-surgical recovery, recurring headaches. Not sure if your issue fits? Send us a quick note.

Your first visit

What to expect, step by step

A calm, hands-on hour. Here's exactly how it flows — so nothing about your first visit is a surprise.

1
A 60–75 minute initial intake covering history, lifestyle, labs and goals.
2
Targeted lab work where it changes the plan — hormones, thyroid, micronutrients, gut, metabolic markers.
3
A clear, written plan: what to start, what to stop, and what we're measuring.
4
Follow-ups to track real change, not just sell supplements.

Good questions

Frequently asked questions

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: LiveWell answerYes. Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario are regulated by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). Our ND is registered, board-certified and licensed to order labs and perform procedures within ND scope.
: LiveWell answerNaturopathic visits are covered under most Canadian extended health plans (Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield and others). Coverage caps and copays vary — bring your benefits details and we'll confirm.
: LiveWell answerYes — Ontario NDs can requisition a wide range of standard and functional lab tests. We use them where they meaningfully change your plan, not as a default upsell.
: LiveWell answerYour family physician focuses on diagnosis, prescription medication and acute care. An ND complements that with longer visits, lifestyle medicine, targeted supplementation and root-cause investigation of chronic concerns. We work alongside your MD, not in place of them.

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Ready to book naturopathic medicine on Bay Street?

1033 Bay Street, Suite 316 — a 5-minute walk from Bay Station. Evening and weekend appointments available. Most major Canadian insurers direct billed.

Book Online Call (416) 700-3054