Dr. Susan Gillis, ND
Welcome! I’m Susan, a Naturopathic Doctor with a passion for supporting new parents during this special phase of life. I was drawn to doula work through my own experience becoming a mom. Understanding what a safe and supported birth environment looked like for me, turned my fear and uncertainty around birthing into knowledge and confidence, and allowed me to have births that I can truly say were incredible. I love to assist new parents throughout the perinatal period, from healthy pregnancies, to empowered births and postpartum support.
Background and experience:
My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Bishop’s University, as well as graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As a naturopathic doctor I enjoy treating from an evidence based perspective, and am particularly interested in women’s health, digestion, and mental health/stress management. In addition to my educational training, my approach to care is informed by over a decade of teaching yoga, where I learned the value of mind-body techniques that can be instrumental in birthing.
My boundaries for home visits are:
- West: Oakville
- East: DVP
- North: Highway 401
- South: No limit
I offer care in the following hospitals:
- St. Joe’s
- St. Mike’s
- Mt. Sinai
- Sunnybrook
- Humber River
- Toronto Birth Centre
- Credit Valley
- Oakville Trafalgar
