Michele Lafond, ND
Naturopathic Doctor

Michèle has been in clinical practice for over 30 years, serving the Ottawa community as a Naturopathic Doctor since 1993. Her path into naturopathic medicine began with a deep curiosity about biology, diet and health, which led her from a BSc in Biology to the four year naturopathic medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She later pursued advanced homeopathic training through a fellowship with Dr. André Saine at the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy, strengthening her foundation in integrative, whole-person care.
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Throughout her career, Michèle’s practice has centered on thorough assessment and individualized treatment planning. Her initial consultations are highly comprehensive—covering personal and family history, review of organ systems, diet, lifestyle, stress, physical examination, and analysis of relevant laboratory testing. In the last 30 years of practice, Michèle has witnessed great evolution in
the scope of naturopathic blood, urine, saliva and stool testing, to help with identification of heavy metal toxicity, intestinal microbiome and inflammation analysis, leaky gut assessment, micronutrient testing, immune/autoimmune assessments, cardiovascular function assessment, hormone production
and utilization assessments, thyroid function assessment, adrenal function assessment, environmental toxicity assessment, mitochondrial function assessments, Lyme disease detection, mold toxicity assessments, and food sensitivity testing. With such information, it has become easier to understand why patients are “stuck” in patterns of chronic pain, chronic inflammation, autoimmune issues, fatigue, hormonal problems, neurological problems, digestive issues, recurring migraines, inability to heal from concussions, and anxiety/depression. She integrates electrodermal food sensitivity testing and elimination-challenge protocols to help her patients understand how foods affect their physical
and mental/emotional symptoms.

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Michèle formulates a treatment plan that is specific to the patient, using nutrition, nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and lifestyle counselling.

 

The healing journey is like peeling an onion, with the treatment plan being adjusted at every follow-up visit. She is a curious practitioner, a health detective, and she asks a lot of questions. She is compassionate and dedicated to deliver her healthcare in a kind and caring manner. She inspires and supports her patients with knowledge, to help them become active participants in their own treatments.

She is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.