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Dr. Nicole Pander BSc, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has the goal of optimizing health in every decade and loves to support women, men, and children.
Continue ReadingDr. Mekayla Clarke is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a passion for empowering women to take charge of their health and well-being. Specializing in hormones, dermatology, fertility, aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, Dr. Clarke has had the privilege of helping many patients including A-list celebrities and professional athletes optimize their health to look and feel their absolute best. Over the years, she has acquired numerous certifications to ensure she can offer the highest level of care and support to her patients.
Continue ReadingDr. Clarke’s approach to care emphasizes listening, understanding, and providing a welcoming environment where patients feel confident in their ability to understand their bodies and how to care for them. She believes in the power of creating a strong healthcare team that helps each individual reach their full potential—an approach she brings to life through her practice at Fortify.
In addition to her expertise in hormones and aesthetics, Dr. Clarke offers integrative fertility and reproductive health support for both women and men. Whether preparing to conceive naturally, undergoing treatments like IUI or IVF, or preparing for embryo transfer, her approach is rooted in functional medicine. She utilizes advanced diagnostic testing and root-cause investigations to optimize health before conception, addressing key areas such as hormone balance, nutrient status, gut health, detox pathways, and environmental exposures.
Dr. Clarke encourages couples to begin preconception care 3–6 months before trying to conceive to allow time for correcting imbalances and supporting both egg and sperm quality. Her care plans include personalized nutrition, lifestyle guidance, evidence-based supplementation, and IV nutrient therapies to create the most supportive environment for conception. Beyond fertility, Dr. Clarke’s work focuses on ensuring long-term reproductive wellness and empowering her patients to take a proactive role in their fertility journey.
With a strong foundation in pediatric and maternal care, gastrointestinal health, metabolic wellness, and nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Salma, ND offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to both pediatric and family healthcare. Having graduated in 2024 from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) through its two-year bridge program for international medical graduates (IMG), Salma also holds a medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine in St. Kitts.*
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Dr. Emile is a Naturopathic Doctor who believes that the maintenance of good health is the most important factor in cultivating a vibrant and fulfilling life. While he is passionate about assisting patients with a wide range of health-related goals, Dr. Emile has a particular interest in the field and study of men’s health. Through the practice of various naturopathic modalities, as well as through the use of complementary conventional care, he treats a wide range of conditions including digestive issues, food sensitivities, insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress and chronic illness management, hormonal imbalances, and sexual and prostatic concerns. He also believes that taking preventative measures through specific individualized health optimization protocols is the best investment that one can make in their health.
Continue ReadingAre you seeking support with prenatal/postpartum anxiety, life transitions, postpartum depression or rage? Where society sends us messages about the joy in the pre and postnatal phases, I strive to normalize the conversation about both the happy times and the overwhelming, constantly learning and finding what it means to balance different asks and ever-changing identities.
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Life is a journey that can take us places we may not have ever expected to be. Sometimes things can get heavy and can stop us from moving forward in the way we want to. You do not have to walk alone. I am here to walk beside you and help you put down some of the heaviness so that you can find the freedom you need to push forward.
Continue ReadingI work from a narrative therapeutic standpoint. I focus on a justice oriented feminist approach that focuses on how individuals make meaning of their circumstances. While I mainly work with women I have worked with clients from all walks of life, genders, ages, and sexual orientations. I specialize in relationships, self-betterment, healing from trauma, and anxiety and depression. I help clients re-author their stories and separate their problems from who they are as a person. Clients can take the sessions where they need to and we will work through each focus point at a pace that works for the client.
Everyone has a story that describes how they are experiencing their world, their relationships, and their problems. I will walk alongside you as you take me through your narrative. We will explore your values, your beliefs about yourself, and how you make meaning of these things. Together we will work to thicken your story and discover your desired outcome.
My approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I aim to help people use their strengths to create their desired future and collaborate with clients to find ways for them cope with what they are facing.
Continue ReadingCarlos is seasoned Physiotherapist and Osteopathic Manual Therapist with over two decades of experience. Hailing from Argentina, he embarked on a new chapter in Winnipeg in October 2023. While navigating the process of Canadian physiotherapy registration, Carlos brings his expertise to our team as an Osteopathic Manual Therapist.
Continue ReadingJulien Gagnot is a dedicated osteopath with a passion for promoting health and wellness in his patients. He earned his degree from the Institute of Higher Osteopathic Studies (IdHEO) in Nantes in 2017, where he completed a master’s program accredited by the Ministry of Health.
Continue ReadingSpecializing in both individual and collective sports practices, Julien has been the official osteopath for the Saint-Nazaire Handball (SNHB) at the national level since 2022. His expertise extends to pediatric care, holding certifications in pediatric osteopathy (levels 1, 2, and 3) from the Osteo Bébé training in Paris, which he completed in 2020.
Julien is adept at tailoring his practice—encompassing structural, myofascial, visceral, and cranial techniques—to suit the specific needs of each patient, from newborns to adults. He focuses on addressing the underlying causes of symptoms and conditions rather than merely alleviating discomfort.
With a strong personal background in athletics—having participated in ultra-trails, marathons, and both half and full IRONMAN triathlons across Europe—Julien is uniquely positioned to support athletes in optimizing their performance. He offers comprehensive long-term follow-ups, including stretching advice, recovery strategies, lifestyle modifications, and nutritional guidance, in addition to urgent consultations for acute pain and injuries.
Julien is also committed to supporting young families, providing postnatal assessments for infants, and offering valuable insights to new parents regarding their child’s development and well-being.
Bryan is one of the few Massage Therapists to specialize in trigger point therapy, a form of focused deep tissue massage meant to treat both acute and chronic soft tissue pain.
Continue ReadingSince graduating in 2005 Bryan has worked with people from all walks of life including elite athletes wanting to recover faster or improve performance, to individuals suffering from chronic pain such as fibromyalgia, tmj dysfunction, headaches/migraines.
Bryan has always focused on education and communication with his clients and always strives to make his clients feel heard and respected.
For the last few years, Bryan has started to incorporate meditation and contemplative practices into his treatments as a way of treating the whole being and reconnecting body and mind.
When Bryan is not treating patients he loves spending time with his family, is an avid meditator, and a workout enthusiast.
Mia Ackermann is a registered massage therapist passionate about the human body and its interconnectedness, Mia is dedicated to providing relief and healing.
Continue ReadingWith a holistic approach, she combines various massage techniques to restore balance and functionality. Mia’s empathetic nature and personalized treatment plans create a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Continuously expanding her knowledge, she stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in massage therapy.
Mia empowers her clients with self-care techniques and lifestyle modifications for long-term wellness. She loves to educate her clients on how their bodies were in order for them the take charge of their growth.
Mia has completed a Manual Lymphatic Drainage course which has furthered her education in how the lymphatic system impacts the rest of the body. MLD can be very beneficial for pain-management, lymphedema, other inflammatory issues, post-surgery, anxiety and so much more. If you are interested in the benefits and how MLD could help you – ask Mia at your next treatment and she’d love to answer your questions!
Trust Mia to help you live a pain-free, fulfilling life.
Vineet is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a neuroscientist, passionately working to help her clients find freedom in food. She examines how diet is affected by thoughts, feelings, and circumstances to help her clients achieve their health and wellness goals by developing intuitive connections between food, body, and mind.
Continue ReadingVineet individualizes her nutrition counseling to fit her client’s unique health conditions and often busy lifestyles. Vineet prides herself in being a weight inclusive practitioner and believes that health is attainable at any weight, shape, or size. In her practice, she utilizes a number of nutrition counseling techniques to help her clients discover the joy in food.
My name is Rhea Batra and I am a registered homeopath. My journey with homeopathy started when I was a child and my family would take me to a homeopath regularly.
Continue ReadingI have completed an Honour’s Degree in Human Biology and life sciences from the University of Toronto and then completed my postgraduate diploma in Homeopathy and Medical Sciences from the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine.
Throughout my education and my practice, I have expanded my experience and focused on a wide variety of conditions, especially regarding children. I have seen tremendous responses to homeopathy in kids, ranging from all age groups. I have helped kids with emotional conditions and high-stress levels, such as parental separation, I have seen kids with a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, allergies, stomach upset, depression, and many more.
Homeopathy is a wonderful method of treatment, and I am excited to bring my experience and expertise to the Fortify team.
My name is Vanessa and I am a Registered Health Coach who is passionate about making wellness accessible for all! Pulling from knowledge in root-cause medicine and evidence-based psychology strategies, I partner with my clients to co-create a plan that will build self-efficacy, foster self-awareness, and utilize client’s inner strengths to break through their health barriers.
Continue ReadingI acknowledge that each client is whole, and are the true experts of their own lives. Each client is resourceful and will see that they hold the answers to which they are seeking, becoming the fuel driving their own change. As an ally to your health journey, I will help turn your “why” into your “how.
Through consistent support, targeted education, and a client-centred approach, I help clients create long-lasting habits to no only succeed, but feel empowered to take charge of their long-term health and wellbeing.
What is your health for? Let’s find out together!
Jared Vanderveen is a lifelong learner with an appetite for information. He is interested in all things biology and holds a bachelor of science. If he isn’t glued to a pair of birding binoculars or hanging out with friends, he is likely to be found reading.
Continue ReadingJared loves preparing and sharing food and drinks with friends, and believes that good food and good community prompt health and strength for everyone. As Director of Fortify Foods Jared hopes to reach out to others via the medium of healthy and delicious food, inviting them to care for their bodies and for each other.
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