Meet the Doctors

Dr. David W. Lescheid, PhD, ND

Dr. David W. Lescheid graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), the only fully CNME accredited Naturopathic medical college in Canada. He was awarded the prestigious Governor General’s medal for the highest level of academic and clinical excellence in his graduating class.

His education includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Protein Chemistry from the University of Victoria, as well as a B.Sc. in Biology and a Diploma in Health and Fitness studies from Simon Fraser University. He also has additional training in IV therapies, homeopathy and acupuncture.

Dr. Lescheid operated a successful Toronto-based naturopathic clinical practice and was a professor for five years at the CCNM where he taught Physiology and Microbiology, and was recognized for his excellence in teaching. As a nationally recognized expert in naturopathic medicine, he is frequently invited to speak at professional events and has published extensively on complementary and alternative medicine. He often holds seminars, including courses for continuing education credits for other medical professionals.

In 2006, Dr. Lescheid was appointed to the Expert Advisory Committee (EAC), an advisory board to Health Canada. He also is a member of the international Council for Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), which regulates the quality of naturopathic education, and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) Government Relations Committee.

Although his practice extends over a broad range of health concerns, Dr. Lescheid takes a special interest in the immune system and infectious diseases. He also works with men’s health issues, overweight and obesity concerns and sports medicine.

Dr. David W. Lescheid’s philosophy: “I believe that the foundation of good, effective medicine is built upon understanding the physiological functions that have been altered to create the current signs and symptoms. Therefore, I will use all the current scientific evidence to develop a more complete understanding of each individual’s illness. A more detailed knowledge of physiology and pathology provides clues as to the best method of treatment or prevention. However, I also believe that for complete, long lasting healing to occur, some of the less tangible aspects of health like mental, emotional and spiritual health must also be addressed. The pathway from disease towards optimal health is a dynamic one that requires regular investment and commitment. Our collective role as patient and health care provider is to discover and remove the obstacles to cure and provide the building blocks necessary for the body to heal itself. I will do my best to provide each individual with the knowledge and support needed to rebalance their health and maximize their true life potential.” 

Dr. Lescheid can be contacted directly at dr.lescheid@puremednaturopathic.com

Dr. Lescheid is currently acting as an Advisor to PureMed Naturopathic Centre and is not seeing patients.