About Naturopathic Medicine

The Healing Power of Nature, (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
Naturopathic doctors work to restore and support the powerful and inherent healing ability of the body, mind and spirit and to prevent further disease from occurring. Naturopathic doctors identify and remove obstacles to recovery, facilitating and augmenting this ordered and intelligent healing ability.

Identify and Treat the Cause, (Tolle Causam)
The primary goal of a naturopathic doctor is to determine and treat the underlying cause rather than simply managing or suppressing their symptoms. The underlying cause may be due to diet, lifestyle habits, life events, posture or environment. Symptoms are viewed as expressions of the body’s natural attempt to heal.

Treat the Whole Person
Each person is unique and requires individualized care. In treating the cause of any condition a naturopathic doctor takes into account not only your physical symptoms, but also mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, spiritual and other factors. Disease affects the entire person, not just a specific organ or system. Your nutritional status, lifestyle, family history, feelings, environmental stresses, and physical health are all carefully evaluated and addressed.

Doctor as Teacher, (Docere)
Naturopathic doctors will assist you in understanding health and illness. He/she will provide with an understanding of the factors that affect your health and help you balance and become more capable of maintaining your own health. Naturopathic doctors also acknowledge the therapeutic value inherent in the doctor-patient relationship.

Source: https://www.cand.ca/guiding-principles/

Board Members

Dr Darlene Reid-Ahenakew BSc BPhe ND
Board Chair

Dr Reid is a licenced Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Saskatoon.

Her premedical training was at Queen's University in Kingston, followed by 4 years at CCNM in Toronto.  She graduated with her ND in 2001.
Dr Reid has a practice focus working with patients with chronic headaches and migraines.

She has always played an active role in the profession, serving as a director for 5 years on the OAND, as well as a contributing writer to our national licensing examinations.  She is an active member of the CAND and the current chair of the SAND.

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Dr. Richelle Galay ND
Vice Chair

Dr. Richelle Galay Naturopathic Doctor is a licensed ND practicing in Moose Jaw. 

Her premedical training was at the University of Saskatchewan in the college of Kinesiology, followed by  4 years at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. 

​Currently she practices with a special interest in Women's Health, including fertility and pre and post-natal care, PCOS, Endometriosis and empowering women to understand their cycles better.  An active member with the CAND she is the current vice-chair of the SAND.

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Dr. Megan Parker ND
Treasurer

Naturopathic Doctor Megan Parker is the owner of It Starts with Nature Health Clinic in Humboldt, SK. Dr. Megan graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2013. Before moving to Toronto to begin studies at CCNM, she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology in 2009.
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When away from the clinic, she can be found spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and enjoying time outdoors.
Megan is a member in good standing with the CAND and SANP and is the current treasurer with the SAND. 

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Dr. Joanne Dawe ND
Secretary

Dr. Dawe is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Saskatoon.  Originally from Ontario, her interest in nutrition and natural health started during her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph leading her to pursue her Naturopathic Education at CCNM in Toronto. graduating in 2009.  While Dr. Dawe has a general health practice, she sees a lot of autoimmune and digestive conditions.   She Is an active member of the CAND and the current secretary of the SAND.

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 Dr. Sami Leung ND

​Dr. Leung is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in Saskatoon. Her pre-medical training was at the University of Saskatchewan in the college of kinesiology followed by 4 years at the CCNM - Boucher Campus in New Westminster, BC. 
Dr. Leung has a special interest in pediatric health including neurodivergence, eczema, digestive concerns, anxiety, ADHD, as well as in cognitive health including brain fog (postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), alzheimer's prevention, and overall mental clarity and focus. 
She is also a member in good standing with both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (SANP).

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Dr. Julie Zepp ND
Director

Dr. Julie Zepp graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2004, and has been practicing in Regina since early 2005.  She is actively involved in the promotion of naturopathic medicine through public talks, attending career fairs, leading retreats, and hosting groups in workshop settings.
Julie has served as president of the regulatory body for Naturopathic Medicine (the SANP), from 2007 to 2015, and has been a part of the membership committee (the SAND) since 2017, as conference committee co-chair.
She is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others to better health.

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Dr Wendy Davis B.Kin., ND
Director

A licenced Naturopathic Doctor, originally from Ontario, Dr Davis moved to Saskatchewan in 2017 and is now practicing in Windthorst, Saskatchewan.
Her premedical training was at McMaster University, followed by 4 years at CCNM in Toronto.  She graduated with her ND degree in 2004.
Dr Davis has a general family practice and treats various health concerns from the common cold to cancer. Dr Davis has an affinity for all things hormonal, especially the peri/menopausal transition.​

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Dr. Michelle Marcoux, BSc, ND, Bowen Therapist
​Director

Dr. Marcoux is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing at New Earth Therapy in Saskatoon, SK. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a BSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2006 and went on to receive her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine diploma from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in 2010. She also completed her Bowen training in 2010.
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Dr. Marcoux has a family focused practice with a special interest in working with mental health, stress, and the nervous system. She is also mom to 2 active and feisty boys.

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Dr. Alana Barmby ND
​Director

In 2001 Dr. Alana Barmby was one of the first to practise naturopathic medicine in Saskatoon.  

She was instrumental in promoting and supporting the profession in those early days.  She served as the president of the regulating body for 7 years and continues to be involved with the SAND.  
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She has a special interest and practise focus on perimenopause, menopause,  stress and anxiety.  

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Dr. Bohdana Shevchenko, BSc (Hons), ND

Bohdana is licensed Naturopathic Doctor who graduated from Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2024, with experience in general naturopathy and integrative oncology.

Her premedical training was at the University of Saskatchewan where she graduated with Bachelor of Science with Honours majoring in Physiology and Pharmacology.

​Dr. Shevchenko, ND practices general naturopathy that includes a variety of health concerns. ​