Meet the Health Care Team

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. Kristy Lewis RHN, ND

Dr. Kristy Lewis graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), the only fully CNME accredited Naturopathic medical college in Canada.

Her education includes a B.A. in Business from McMaster University as well as professional certification in Holistic Nutrition. She also has additional training in IV therapy, detoxifying techniques and breast care.

Dr. Lewis has had extensive business experience working with Tier 1 Canadian corporations like General Mills and Parmalat, assisting these companies to achieve optimal health in the workplace. In addition, she worked for five years as a registered Holistic Nutritionist, where she specialized in weight management and in sports nutrition.

While she works with many different health concerns, Dr. Lewis has a special interest in women’s health issues such as menopause, infertility, PMS, pregnancy and breast-feeding. She has extensive experience with allergies, asthma, food sensitivities, environmental toxicity, and pediatric health issues such as autism and ADHD.

Dr. Kristy Lewis’s philosophy: “I strongly believe that each person has the innate ability to achieve their health goals. My role in this process is to assist in the discovery of obstacles to health including physical, mental, emotional, environmental and/or lifestyle factors. With this knowledge we can partner in the development and action of an individualized treatment plan. I am committed to providing the highest level of support, knowledge and guidance to each individual seeking care.”

Dr. Lewis can be contacted directly at dr.lewis@puremednaturopathic.com

 

Dr. Jacqueline Davies, ND, CBT

Dr. Davies is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a Certified Bowen Therapist.  She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and is a member of the board of directors for FIMA, the Foundation for Integrated Medicine in Africa.  During her medical studies, she coordinated the Women’s Health Awareness Week to advance women’s health initiatives at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and was presented with the Naturomedic.com award in 2006, for her excellence in Gestalt psychotherapy and Naturopathic Medicine.  Over the past 2 years, Dr. Davies has also taught for the Canadian Health Food Association’s Certified Natural Products Advisor program.  She has additional training in Homeopathy and is certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.  As a practitioner, she emphasizes mind-body medicine and uses her varied skill set to tailor individualized treatment protocols for her patients. 

Prior to joining Pure Med Naturopathic Centre in Ottawa, Dr. Davies built a successful practice in a North Vancouver multidisciplinary clinic.  She is trained as a primary care physician and welcomes patients of all ages for prevention and treatment.  Although she works with many different conditions, Dr. Davies maintains a special interest in digestive disorders, women’s health, mental/emotional stress and peri-natal care.  Also, because of her expertise in Bowen Therapy, she has treated many patients suffering from chronic pain.

Dr. Davies’ Medical Philosophy:
“No one is immune to the impacts of modern day living and many people don’t consider the stresses that trigger genetic pre-dispositions for disease.  If you change the internal environment that allows disease to proliferate in the first place, you eliminate the space in which it thrives.  Personally, I feel that true healing can only occur when change happens throughout all aspects of the human experience. It must ripple through the physical body, spirit and mind.”
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein

Before beginning her career in Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Davies worked in the health food industry, as well as international translation.  She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Victoria in Environmental Studies and Hispanic Studies, and has enjoyed many years of travel and involvement in the performing arts.  Outside of the office you can find her teaching yoga or attending dance classes around the city.

Dr. Davies can be contacted directly by email at dr.davies@puremednaturopathic.com

 

Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont, B.A. (Hon. Psych.), H.D., N.D.

Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont est une graduée du Collège Canadien de Médecine Naturopathique à Toronto, soit le seul collège canadien offrant un programme post-gradué de 4500 heures accrédité par l'American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Pendant son cours, elle a fait partie de l'équipe de médecine sportive naturopathique, puis elle a effectué un internat à la clinique naturopathique Sherbourne spécialisée dans le traitement des patients atteints du VIH ainsi qu'à la clinique pour amérindiens Anishnawbe. Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont est également homéopathe depuis 1996 et elle a enseigné l'homéopathie classique pendant 3 ans. En 2006, elle a eu une capsule santé hebdomadaire sur la chaîne radio francophone Lov'Radio 104.9 Lachute et 102.1 Hawkesbury.

La médecine fonctionnelle ainsi que les changements de vie thérapeutiques par l'exercice et l'alimentation font partie intégrante de sa pratique. La médecine fonctionnelle étant l'étude de la relation qui existe entre le bon fonctionnement cellulaire et la nutrition, cette approche constitue donc une façon scientifique d'utiliser les nutriments et les extraits botaniques dans le but de rétablir l'équilibre biochimique et cellulaire. Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont s'intéresse particulièrement, mais non exclusivement, au: obésité, syndrome métabolique, cancer, troubles gastro-intestinaux et déséquilibres hormonaux.


La philosophie de Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont : " Le corps humain est extraordinaire car il est à la fois simple et complexe. La santé débute avec une saine alimentation et un style de vie équilibré mais le corps a parfois besoin d'un coup de main de mère nature afin de retrouver son équilibre. Dans ce cas, le médecin n'agit qu'à titre de guide afin de remettre le corps sur la voie vers la santé. Prenez bien soin de votre corps et il prendra soin de vous. "

English Version

Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, the only Canadian college to have a 4500-hour post-graduate program accredited by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. During her training, she was part of the Naturopathic Sports Medicine Group and did internships at Sherbourne Naturopathic Clinic specializing in HIV positive patients as well as at the naturopathic clinic for aboriginals, Anishnawbe. Furthermore, she has additional training in cosmetic acupuncture and intravenous therapy. Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont has also been a homeopathic doctor since 1996 and has taught classical homeopathy for 3 years and hosted a weekly health segment on the French radio station Lov'Radio 104.9 Lachute and 102.1 Hawkesbury.

In her practice, Dr. Anouk Lepage-Chaumont has chosen to focus on functional medicine and therapeutic lifestyle changes through nutrition and exercise. Functional medicine is the study of the relationship between healthy cellular function and nutrition, as well as the scientific use of nutrients and botanicals to restore the cellular and biochemical equilibrium. Special areas of interest include, but are not restricted to: obesity, metabolic syndrome, cancer, gastro-intestinal problems and hormonal imbalance.

Dr. Lepage-Chaumont’s Philosophy:
“"The human body is amazing in the sense that it is both simple and absolutely complex. Health begins with proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle but sometimes the body needs help from Mother Nature in order to regain a sense of balance. In these instances, the doctor is merely a facilitator in guiding the body on the road back to health. Take good care of your body and it will take care of you."


Dr. Lepage-Chaumont can be contacted directly by email at / Dr. Lepage-Chaumont peut être contactée directement à dr.lepage@puremednaturopathic.com

 

Dr. Dominic Vallée, DTCM, B.Ed.

Docteur Dominic Vallée est un gradué du programme de Docteur en Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise du Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (CCAOM), le plus ancien collège de Médecine Traditionelle Chinoise au Canada, situé a Victoria, Colombie-Britannique.

Il a complété un Baccalauréat en Adaptation Scolaire et Sociale à l'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Il a également poursuivi d'autres études, notamment en Thérapie Intra-Dermale, le Protocole NADA, le massage sportif ainsi que le travail énergétique.

Avant de compléter ses études, Dr. Vallée a passé quelques années en Corée du Sud ou il a travaillé comme bénévole dans une clinique privée sous la supervision d'un vieil ami et mentor, un expert en Médecine Orientale et Chuna (techniques de massage et chiropratiques combinées). Non seulement Dr. Vallée a pu améliorer ses connaissances et habiletés, mais et plus important, il a compris et acquis la capacité nécessaire de voir un patient sous plusieurs angles pour mieux le soigner. Pendant son séjour en Corée du Sud, il a soigné beaucoup de patients ayant des problèmes reliés au stress. Dr. Vallée fut aussi un des premiers étudiants a travailler sur un bateau de croisière, travaillant dans la clinique d'acupuncture. Les patients visitant la clinique ayant différents problèmes tels fatigue, dépendances, maux de tête, etc.

Au cours des années, Dr. Vallée a adoré soigner les différents problèmes de santé qui lui furent présentés par ses patients, quoi qu'il a un intérèt pour les différentes douleurs physiques, les blessures reliées au système musculaire et osseux, le stress et l'anxiéte, ainsi que les problèmes respiratoires.

La philosophie de Dr. Vallée :
" C'est avec le plus grand respect pour le corps et l'esprit humain que je m'adresse à mes patients. Je crois que la douleur est un déséquilibre de tout le corps et les traitements sont centrés sur la douleur et ses causes, harmonisant le yin et yang pour retrouver l'harmonie qui nous fut donné à la naissance. "

English Version

Dr. Dominic Vallée graduated with the diploma of Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM), the oldest college of TCM in Canada, located in Victoria, B.C. His education includes a B.Ed. specializing in learning disabilities from Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM). He also has additional training in Intra-Dermal Therapy, NADA Protocole, Sports Massage, and energy work.

Prior to completing his studies, Dr. Vallée spent a few years in South Korea where he volunteered in a private setting under the supervision of his older friend and mentor, an accomplished doctor in Oriental Medicine and expert in Chuna (massage and chiropractic skills combined together). Not only was Dr. Vallee able to improve his skills, but most importantly, he was able to understand and acquire the mindset needed to treat patients successfully. During his time in South Korea, he has treated a lot of patients having stress-related disorders.

Dr. Valléee was also one of the first students to be hired on a cruise ship, working in the acupuncture clinic. Patients there had a diversity of issues; chronic fatigue, addictions, headaches, and more.

Over the years, Dr. Vallée has enjoyed treating the various health issues presented to him by his patients, although he has a great interest in pain management, musculo-skeletal injuries, stress and anxiety, and respiratory disorders.

Dr. Vallée’s Philosophy:
"It is with the utmost respect for the human body, mind, and spirit that I approach my patients. I believe that pain is the result of an imbalance of the whole body and treatments will be geared toward removing the pain and its root-cause, harmonizing yin and yang to find that balance given to us at birth."


Dr. Vallée can be contacted directly by email at / Dr. Vallée peut être contactée directement à dr.vallee@puremednaturopathic.com

 

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