Our island team is made up of nine naturopathic doctors. We love what we do, and we’re good at what we do. We look forward to working with you towards better health.
Dr. Gretchen MacLean
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Gretchen MacLean is a licensed naturopathic doctor and the owner of The Island Wellness Centre. Gretchen was raised on Prince Edward Island. She attended the University of Prince Edward Island where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Biology. Gretchen was raised in a manner that emphasized the importance of good nutrition, fresh air and activity for health and well being. An interest in the health sciences led her to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto where she received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.
Contact Dr. MacLean: 902-394-0966
islandwellness.ca
Dr. Lana McMurrer
Naturopathic Doctor
Education:
Bachelor degree from University of Prince Edward Island
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine CCNM, Toronto, ON
Practice Focus:
Fertility, pregnancy and post-partum health, fatigue, digestive concerns, nutrient deficiencies, perimenopause and menopause, anxiety and depression, acupuncture, lifestyle counselling and stress management.
Outside of Work:
You will find me…
with my family, with my dearest friends, exercising, thrift shopping, at the beach, enjoying good food and continually trying to educate and better myself so I can better help you.
Contact Dr. McMurrer: 902-894-3868
simmondsmcmurrer.com
Dr. Kali Simmonds
Naturopathic Doctor
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Prince Edward Island
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, CCNM, Toronto, ON
Practice Focus:
My practice has naturally evolved to include a lot of hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause, digestive conditions, cancer, depression, anxiety, autoimmune conditions, skin problems and weight loss. I strive to teach, empower and encourage my patients to advocate for themselves.
About Me:
I practiced in a multidisciplinary clinic in Toronto with MDs, chiropractors, and massage therapists for a year before returning home. I have been in private practice and have owned The Root Cellar for 20 years. As children we would shop there with our Mom who shaped my interpretation of health and made me aware that Naturopathic Doctors existed. I am grateful to be able to apply my knowledge to my own health and that of my family. For 12 seasons I have cohosted a health show Au Natural on Eastlink Community TV with Lana. My husband Pat and I have 6 children and for that reason I am very family focused at this stage and only practice part time. I spend much time on the road, in hockey rinks, gymnastics academies and soccer fields. It is hard not to share my naturopathic tips in every day life. I am interested in politics because I think there needs to be a shift from our sick care system to one that also truly fosters health. In another life, I may have worked in architecture or interior design. Amidst a hectic schedule, I cherish time with family and friends.
Contact Dr. Simmonds: 902-894-3868
Dr. Nara Simmonds
Naturopathic Doctor
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Prince Edward Island
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine CCNM, Toronto, ON.
Special Interests:
Health optimization, Thyroid, Stress management, Mental health, Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Menopause, Breast Health
About Me:
I’ve worked for 20 years in the natural food and supplements business. While completing my science degree and working at the Root Cellar, I met many patients who were helped through my sister’s naturopathic practice and it inspired me to further my education and become an ND. Prior to becoming an ND, I took on the role of manager at The Root Cellar and again in 2016 I returned to manage while also maintaining a part-time practice. It’s by no surprise then, that one of my favourite things to do while travelling is exploring other natural food stores. I’m passionate about understanding how our bodies work and respond to our ever-changing environment and how to translate that into helping people live their best lives. I love to nerd out about nutritional biochemistry, thanks to my high school chemistry teacher who made me love chemistry early on. I do what I do because of my beautiful mother. I am grateful for my 2 boys and my partner who teach me every day how to be a better teacher. My other loves: Coffee, rebounding on my Bellicon, travelling, hiking, photography, and being with the people I love.
Contact Dr. Simmonds: 902-894-3868
Dr. Bryan Rade
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Rade is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and also completed studies in the premedical and biological sciences at the University of Western Ontario. As a licensed naturopathic doctor, he is registered with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia and the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta, and holds membership with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. He also holds membership with the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
His practice primarily focuses on complex chronic illness, persistent borreliosis and coinfections, mold illness, integrative oncology, the biomedical treatment of autism (“DAN” Doctor), PANS/PANDAS, neurological disorders, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and chronic pain. As a self-professed “Continuing Education Addict”, Dr. Rade has pursued additional professional training in a number of fields, including: IV therapy, integrative cancer treatment (he is a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians), the biomedical treatment of autism (he is a “DAN” Doctor), ozone therapy, advanced pain treatment techniques (prolotherapy, prolozone, neural therapy, neural prolotherapy/perineural injection therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy and trigger point therapy), integrative treatment of persistent borreliosis (a.k.a “chronic Lyme disease”) and coinfections, Low Dose Immunotherapy, Low Dose Allergen Therapy, and many others.
Contact:
East Coast Naturopathic Clinic
30 Damascus Rd – Unit 101
Bedford NS B4A 0C1
902-252-3080
[email protected]
eastcoastnaturopathic.com
Dr. Celine Leduc
Naturopathic Doctor
Celine Leduc is a licensed naturopathic doctor. She was raised in Charlottetown, PEI and went on to complete her undergraduate studies at Dalhousie University. She graduated with her Doctorate of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in May of 2018. She is a member in good standing with Prince Edward Island Association of Naturopathic Doctors (PEIAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
She takes an evidence-based approach to foundational health, using research-backed interventions to help patients feel their best. She focuses on nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress resilience—guiding patients in connecting the dots between mind-body medicine and the impact of a busy life. Her practice is focused primarily on women’s health from preconception and pregnancy to post partum and menopause. She wants to help patients feel confident in their health choices and help them feel well at every stage of life. She is currently accepting new patients and is currently practicing at Inbloom Health in Charlottetown located at 250 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE.
To reach Dr. Leduc contact:
Inbloom Health
902-367-5300
Dr. Lauren Holden
Naturopathic Doctor
Lauren is a naturopathic doctor working in Charlottetown. She has a strong passion for brain health (including ADD + ADHD), digestive health and overall well-being.
Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science from University of New Brunswick and a Doctorate of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Lauren has a strong passion for healthcare, and resonated deeply with a root cause approach to overall health, which led her to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine. She loves to incorporate both evidence based medical practices alongside traditional medicine into her treatments for optimal and full-body healing.
To reach her contact:
Inbloom Health
902-367-5300
inbloomhealth.ca
Dr. Audrey Grady
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Audrey Grady graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario and holds a membership with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Dr. Audrey grew up in the Freetown area and was involved in plenty of sports throughout her childhood and teenage years. After seeing a Naturopathic Doctor for her own health concerns, Dr. Audrey was drawn to the profession of Naturopathic Medicine.
Dr. Audrey is drawn to the principles of Naturopathic Medicine, most notably prevention and docere, doctor as teacher. Audrey is more than happy to help all conditions but has a special interest in skin health and naturopathic aesthetics.
You can visit Dr. Audrey at the Summerside Integrative Care Clinic in Summerside.
We welcome Dr. Audrey to the PEIAND!
To reach her contact
[email protected]
draudreygrady.ca
Dr. Natalie Hennessey
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Natalie Hennessey is a graduate of the Doctor of Naturopathy program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Prior to attending CCNM in Toronto, Dr. Natalie completed her bachelor of science at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Dr. Natalie’s passion lies in helping women feel empowered in their healthcare journey by providing patient-centered, evidence-based naturopathic medicine. Her areas of focus include women’s health, reproductive health, periods, perimenopause and gut health. Natalie places a strong focus on prevention and empowering her patients to make informed decisions about their health.
Dr. Natalie lives in Summerside, PE with her senior goldendoodle, Huey.
Natalie is a member in good-standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Prince Edward Island Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
To reach her contact
Dr. Audrey Grady & Associates
902-439-9799
H[email protected]
DrNatalieHennessey.ca
Dr. Megan Bernard
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr Megan Bernard is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and founder of The Roadmap to Recovery, a step-by-step cancer recovery and prevention method for women who want to feel empowered and energized after cancer treatment.
After supporting hundreds of women through their diagnosis and treatment and then hearing about their lack of satisfaction with post-cancer care in the medical system, she decided that something great had to be done to help these women to regain control of their future and to feel their best after cancer.
Once treatment is finished, the medical system kind of just spits you out, and you’re left on your own looking for how to improve your energy and chances of staying cancer-free. It’s a big world out there full of misleading information and it isn’t easy to navigate and find what actually works.
Through harnessing years of experience as a researcher and cancer-focused naturopathic doctor, Dr Megan Bernard, Naturopathic Doctor inspires a grounded, tangible, and self-affirming sense of “Wow! I can really do this” for hundreds of women who are advocating for more for their health during and after cancer. Let go of the overwhelm and step into the most powerful + research-backed course that will help you to understand anticancer nutrition in a simplified way that you didn’t think was possible.
Dr Bernard has been published in several scientific journals for her work in breast cancer and the immune system. She has a Bachelor of Health Science, a Masters of Science, and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, all having a focus on cancer. Her broad education gives her the skill to combine the best of conventional medicine and holistic knowledge. Most importantly, Dr Megan has a passion for helping women to make realistic and effective nutrition and lifestyle changes to prevent cancer that works for their lives and families.
Dr Bernard only supports women in her Roadmap program and with the 1:1 support that her program coaches provide, and cannot bill insurance for naturopathic medicine.
To reach her contact:
Flourish After Cancer
[email protected]
https://flourishaftercancer.com/apply
Dr. Lauren Myers
Naturopathic Doctor
Lauren is a licensed naturopathic doctor. She completed her Doctorate of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2024. Lauren is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and Prince Edward Island Association of Naturopathic Doctors (PEIAND).
Lauren strives to empower patients in understanding their health, and believes that patient-centered care is an important piece to healthcare. She combines evidence-based solutions with traditional Chinese medicine principles to help connect the dots between how you are feeling and how you want to feel. Her practice focuses primarily in infertility, preconception, pregnancy & postpartum care, athletic performance and recovery, and hormonal health. Lauren is currently accepting new patients and is practicing at Inbloom Health in Charlottetown.
To reach her contact:
Inbloom Health
902-367-5300
inbloomhealth.ca
Dr. Jenna Cruickshank
Naturopathic Doctor
After completing her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland and her Doctor of Naturopathy degree at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Cruickshank Completed a 2-year residency at East Coast Naturopathic Clinic with Dr. Bryan Rade with a focus on complex chronic illness.
Dr. Cruickshank is passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, as well as working with pediatric patients with PANS/PANDAS, eczema, and allergies.
Dr. Cruickshank works with patients presenting with Lyme disease and co-infections, post-viral illness, mold-related illness, heavy metal accumulation, and chronic digestive conditions including Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). She also supports individuals with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and post-concussion syndrome, and provides integrative care in oncology.
Dr. Cruickshank is licensed with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, New Brunswick Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and The Prince Edward Island Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She currently offers virtual care for residents of New Brunswick, Alberta and PEI.
In addition to naturopathic care, Dr. Cruickshank offers intravenous therapies, including IV chelation and major autohemotherapy, as well as advanced pain management injections such as prolotherapy, prolozone, and perineural therapy. She also frequently works with Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI), Low Dose Allergen Therapy (LDA), high-dose intravenous vitamin C, and Helixor® (mistletoe) injections.
East Coast Naturopathic Clinic
30 Damascus Rd – Unit 101
Bedford NS B4A 0C1
P: (902) 252-3080
F: (902) 252-3081
[email protected]
www.eastcoastnaturopathic.com