Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Dr.
Ristimaki is a licensed and registered naturopathic doctor. She received
her undergraduate degree from the University of Guelph majoring in Nutrition
and Neutraceutical. Her passion for health led her to pursue a 4 year
graduate degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto
where she graduated with Honours as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.
Her primary focus is on assisting patients achieve optimal health by assessing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspect of health and addressing the underlying cause of health concerns. She develops individualized treatment plans and educates patients about their health while encouraging them to take an actively participate in their own health care.
As a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Ristimaki utilizes her strong background in Nutrition, Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lifestyle counseling, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy and Intravenous Therapy to assist her patients in attaining their treatment goals. She specializes in digestive health issues, allergies, immune disorders, infertility, women’s health and pediatrics. She has also designed specific programs dealing with weight management, detoxification, healthy aging and cancer prevention.
Samantha also brings her experience as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor to the clinic. She also instructs fitness at several clubs in the GTA and was awarded the Bally Total Fitness Instructor of the Year in 2003.
Dr. Ristimaki is a member of the Canadian College
of Naturopathic Medicine Alumni Association, the Ontario Association of
Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors,
the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors and is registered and
licensed with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy.