Dr. Vanessa Testaguzza, ND, B.Sc. (Hons)
Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Vanessa completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Toronto with an honors in Nutritional Science and Neuroscience. She completed research with the department of Nutrition at the University of Toronto furthering her love and knowledge of health and wellness. Dr. Vanessa obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. She is in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Dr. Vanessa maintains a general family practice with a focus on digestive health, women’s health, prenatal and maternal care. She was also a member of the pediatric shift during her clinical training and has gained a special interest in treating pediatric patients.
Dr. Vanessa’s goal is to educate and guide her patients so that they are able to reach their ultimate health goals. She aims to optimize her patient’s health by addressing diet, and lifestyle, among other factors, to prevent the development of disease. Dr. Vanessa uses a variety of treatment modalities including: botanical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and cupping), nutritional and lifestyle counselling. She always takes an evidence based approach to her treatments and individualizes her plans to her patients needs.