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Naturopath Practitioner in Bracebridge
Dr. Michelle McKee ND
Board Certified, Licensed Naturopathic Doctor with Bio-identical Hormone Therapy Prescribing Rights in Ontario.
As a mom with two young kids, I understand the challenges that come with busy schedules, illnesses, parenting, work/life balance, all while taking care of little dependents.
It's VERY hard to prioritize our own health. I’m a big believer that small changes can have a big, lasting impact and that the whole family thrives when mom (and dad!) prioritize their health needs too. There’s no room for perfection or diet restriction when we work together!
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I like to determine and address the root cause when possible.
Example: Iron deficient but eating dietary sources of iron? We need to dig deeper and explore digestion and absorption factors instead of just supplementing with iron forever. Another example: feeling anxious in perimenopause? Nutrient status assessment is required first before jumping to hormone support.
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Let's not forget the low hanging fruit.
Our bodies simply don't work well when we aren't drinking enough water, eating real food or sleeping properly. We can't skip these steps!
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Just because fancy functional tests exist, doesn't mean we should run them.
Further testing should help guide treatment choices and provide insight that we didn't previously have. I frequently discuss the best testing options weighing out the pro's and limitations for each one.
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My Story
You could say I've had a unique journey to Naturopathic Medicine since both of my parents are medical doctors, and as a matter-of-fact, both of my grandfathers were too! I've always dreamt of following in their foot steps and becoming a doctor one day as well. I first graduated with a Medical Sciences degree from the University of Western Ontario. It wasn’t until I was about to apply to medical schools (yes, I even wrote the gruelling MCAT) that I discovered Naturopathic Medicine and fell in love with its comprehensive and preventative approach to healthcare. I haven't looked back since!
About Me
I married a Port Carling local which brought us to Bracebridge in 2021, attracted to living in an area so close to the outdoors and the activities that we enjoy.
I have two children: my son born in 2020 and my baby girl born recently in 2024. We also have a majestic golden retriever named Rosseau - all three who make my life full, happy, and help me get my steps in each day!
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Telemedicine Appointments
