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Dr. Ariana Candaras ND
About Dr. Ariana Candaras ND
Naturopath
Ariana runs a general practice, and welcomes anyone looking to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing, from young children to older adults. She takes a special interest in mental health, stress management, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues and skin conditions. Specific conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Anxiety, Depression, mood disorders
- Acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and hives
- Menstrual concerns, from menarche to menopause
- Gas, bloating, food intolerances, IBS and IBD
- Pediatric care
Ariana strives to make better health attainable, simple, and sustainable for all patients who walk through her door. She advocates for maintaining a balanced lifestyle and making health a priority in order to bring focus back to living a more enjoyable and meaningful life.
Naturopathic medicine is a philosophy. Ariana practices it herself through maintaining an active, social and environmentally conscious lifestyle. She wants her patients to wholly thrive with what naturopathic medicine has to offer.
You may find Ariana frequenting local restaurants, yoga studios or parks with her young boys. Ariana also enjoys sewing and upcycling, painting and working on her production garden.
Commonly Supported Patient Types:
Adults and Children
Additional Info
Qualifications & Services
Qualifications
Dr. Ariana obtained her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. During her fourth year, she completed her clinical internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and the Brampton Naturopathic Teaching Clinic. Dr. Ariana continues her education with special interests in pediatrics, natural pregnancy and birth, herbal medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine.
Dr. Ariana is a professional member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and a practicing member of the College of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Ontario (CONO).
Services
- Naturopathic consultations including clinical assessments and diagnosis
- Routine lab test ordering
- Specialized lab test ordering
- Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
- Naturopathic medicine recommendations (including herbal medicine, homeopathy, vitamins and supplements)
- Acupuncture treatments
Commonly Supported patients
From babies to older adults.
Commonly Supported Health Concerns
- Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
- Acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and hives
- Menstrual concerns, from menarche to menopause
- Gas, bloating, food intolerances, IBS, and IBD
- Pediatric care
- Pre-conception and pregnancy care
- General wellness and health optimization
Special Interests
Dr. Ariana has a special interest in:
- Patient education and preventative medicine
- Lifestyle counselling
- Digestive wellness, from constipation and GERD to IBS and IBD
- Family medicine
- Skin health, from acne, hives, and eczema
- Healthy aging
- Hormonal health, from cycle balancing to menopause
Professional Affiliations
OAND: Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
CAND: Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
CONO: College of Naturopathic Doctors of Ontario
Education
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine degree (ND) 2020
University of Guelph – Bachelor of Science in Biological Science – 2014
Dr. Ariana continues her education with special interests in natural pregnancy and birth, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine and environmental sustainability.
