Hi, I’m Arlene! I’m a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Birth Doula, and Lactation Consultant. My goal is to help families feel confident going into labour and parenthood. I present the evidence-based information in a non-judgemental way that is easy to understand so that you can make decisions that feel right for your family.
After completing an Honours Bachelor of Science at McMaster University, I graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. I completed further education at the Zhongfang Red Cross Hospital in China, where we dove in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, and learned more about acupuncture for fertility and labour preparation.
In 2021 I began to develop an interest in helping parents navigate feeding challenges so began my journey towards becoming a board-certified lactation consultant.
My current practice revolves around reproductive health such as PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & lactation.