Practitioners
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Sherry J. Chen, N.D.
Sherry J. Chen, BSc., ND
Sherry J. Chen is a Naturopath based in Toronto. She started her Naturopathic career working at Elixir Spa as the on-site Naturopathic Doctor. In 2004, she opened her own naturopathic clinic and named it Journey To Cure.
– “Cure for an illness is a journey that most of us need to take, and it is along this journey that illness gives us the opportunity to further explore ourselves. The journey allows us to create our own revelations and enlightments such as a physical illness may be the beacon in rough waters that is trying to direct our attention to our mental/emotional demons. “–
She was raised in a family that practices the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which later greatly influenced her career path and her decision to become a Naturopathic Doctor with special interests in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her first encounter with acupuncture, was when her dad put some acupuncture needles in her leg to alleviate excruciating stomach pain that could not be relieved by any conventional means. This left a deep impression on her, even though she was only 8 years old at the time. After completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology (McMaster University), she applied to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)–Toronto, Canada. She views naturopathic medicine as a field of medicine that bridges both scientific knowledge and the ancient arts of healing. In May 2002, Sherry graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and went onto studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture) at The People’s Hospital in Guangdong, China . Her training in acupuncture includes cosmetic and weight loss acupuncture. Her interests are in hyperhidrosis, fertility and weight management. She has also dealt with a wide range of other disorders and diseases from acute cases such as the common cold/flu to very debilitating diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis. Sherry is also a trained Bowen Therapist.
She is a member of BowenWork Canada, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.
She is friendly, energetic and empathic, and now practices in Toronto’s Don Mills and Lawrence area.
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Wendy Liu, RMT
Wendy Liu RMT
Wendy Liu is a Registered Massage Therapist. She graduated from Hubei College of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a Bachelor of Science degree. She received training at the College in Chinese Herbology, Acupuncture and Tuina. Tuina is the Traditional Chinese Medical form of massage that is used in hospitals all over China to treat ailments and diseases. Her experiences with the positive outcomes of using natural therapies to help people led her to attend the Canadian College of Massage Therapy and Hydrotherapy(CCMH).
In 2006, she graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist with an additional certification in pregnancy massage. She participated in hospital outreach programs that gave her the opportunity to work with pre and postpartum women. She currently uses Swedish massage, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage and deep tissue massage to provide relief and cure for such ailments as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, sprains, muscle strains and osteoarthritis.
Wendy is a member of The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.
Lei Gu, N.D.
Lei Gu, BSc., ND
Lei Gu is a licensed naturopathic doctor by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy. She completed her undergraduate honours degree in biological sciences and neuroscience at the University of Toronto. She then enrolled in the natuorpathic doctorate program at the Canadian College of Natuorpathic Medicine (CCNM), the first of only two accredited Naturopathic colleges in Canada, and graduated in 2007.
She is currently a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors as well as the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Two years upon graduating from CCNM, Lei furthered her education in traditional Chinese herbal medicine at The Advanced Academic College of The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. She was trained by Doctors Gengmin Tang MD and Wenzhong Xu MD. These two teachers not only have had over 25 years of practice experience but also over 20 years of teaching experience at the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Lei has a special interest in diabetes, weight loss, and cancer. Her passion for treating these health issues stems from her own family history of these health concerns. Lei has successfully helped her own father control his diabetes with naturopathic therapies. She has since helped her own patients deal with diabetes and weight-loss challenges with success.
Lei also has a keen interest in helping women with health concerns including menstrual issues, infertility, menopause and cancer prevention & treatment.
