Dr. Jill Shainhouse is not only a longtime Leaside resident, she’s also the owner of a naturopathic clinic right here in the neighbourhood.
Insight Naturopathic Clinic offers a wide range of services including care in very specialized disciplines provided by a skilled and professional staff.
Dr. Shainhouse received her Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario before graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She set up her own practice in 2004 and has worked exclusively in the field of cancer care.
She offers services to those with a current cancer diagnosis as well as those who previously had the disease or are at high risk of developing it.
Dr. Shainhouse also trains and works with naturopathic students who have chosen the integrative cancer care stream and is often asked to speak to support groups including Gilda’s Club and the Wellspring Cancer Support Centre.
As Shainhouse points out, MDs and naturopathic doctors are working increasingly closely to learn from each other. Patients at the Odette Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital, for instance, now receive information about complementary care.
Her colleagues at Insight are just as highly trained and experienced in various areas of expertise with the clinic offering comprehensive care in digestive help, cancer support, women’s health, fertility support, men’s, kids and teen health, weight management and metabolic health, mental health and counselling support.
Patients are offered a wide range of treatments from acupuncture and different therapies to osteopathy, specialized testing and blood work, nutritional counselling and hormonal support.
Specialized pediatric care includes work with children experiencing complex chronic conditions, including autism, ADHD, eczema and allergies.
With their professional and caring support, Dr. Shainhouse and her colleagues have worked hard to ensure that patients “feel at home when they come to Insight.”
Located in the Smart Centre Mall at 45 Wicksteed, Unit 260, the Insight Clinic is walking distance for many in the neighbourhood but also with plenty of parking and an elevator for those requiring assistance.
No referrals are required, and free 15-minute discovery calls are on offer to ensure that a particular doctor is a good fit.
To learn more about the Insight Naturopathic Clinic: insightnaturopathic.com.
