Hi, I’m Dr. Carly!
Nice to meet you.
Let’s see, a little bit about me...
I’m a mom to two wonderful kids, ages 5 and 8. We love to spend time in the Dundas Conservation area, going on hikes and exploring the waterfalls in our neighbourhood!
I’ve always been oriented to health and wellness and love movement of any kind! But especially running and yoga.
As a strong believer in continuing education, I am always learning. I spend a LOT of time looking at medical research to bring the most current evidence to my clinical practice.
Fun fact: I love coffee almost as much as my kids.
I have an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University and continued my education to receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am a medical educator for the profession, I am a recurrent guest lecturer at McMaster University and I facilitate an international fellowship of perinatal clinicians. I also am a board member for the non-profit organization NDoula Community Alliance, which helps support health equity and healthcare access for all.
Why this path.
During my first pregnancy, I was diagnosed suddenly with acute kidney failure. My dream of a home birth quickly dissolved and I was left with more questions than answers from my team of care providers. I saw the major gaps in the conventional care model. Feeling frustrated and unsupported, I dove into the medical research on my own and went on to have 2 healthy babies.
My experience ignited my passion for supporting other women through their own pregnancies, whether uncomplicated or high risk. I believe that everyone deserves someone on their medical care team who will follow them from preconception through postpartum with an individualized and comprehensive approach. I also believe in prioritizing moms’ mental health during this vulnerable time and that our current standard of care for maternal mental health is inadequate.
It is my goal to provide exceptional health care for my patients as they navigate their journeys into parenthood and beyond.
