Our Team
We believe that for optimal patient care an integrated team approach is crucial, this is why we have tried to put together a comprehensive health team at the Hillcrest Centre for Health.
We are in the process of interviewing medical doctors, osteopaths, and homeopaths to add to our team. If you are interested or know someone who might be please contact us.
We are in the process of interviewing medical doctors, osteopaths, and homeopaths to add to our team. If you are interested or know someone who might be please contact us.
Our Naturopathic Doctors
Sarah Vincent, BSc., ND --- New Practitioner @ St. Clair West!
Sarah grew up in North Bay, Ontario. As a teenager, she had her own health challenges which she was able to overcome with the help of her own Naturopath. This, paired with the fact that both her grandfathers were doctors (MD & HD), changed her life dramatically for the better! It was through them that Sarah came to have a love for health care and an appreciation of the benefits and necessity for both fields of medicine.
Sarah is committed to providing high quality, individualized, integrated health care for all her patients. Her goals as a naturopathic doctor are to help individuals restore health and balance to their lives, through education in personalized diet and lifestyle counseling.
Her areas of special interest are in allergies, digestion, weight management, detoxification, stress management, skin conditions, mental health, women’s health, and biotheraputic drainage.
Sarah likes to use natural health care products such as, botanicals (medicinal extracts from plants), homeopathy, as well as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition, to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Sarah believes one of the main objectives of naturopathic medicine is to empower individuals to take an active role in their health, by taking ownership and control of their health related choices. Patient Education is a big part of her naturopathic practice! She believes that more health conscious decisions on a regular basis help to achieve optimal health.
Take charge of your health and create the happy, healthy, vibrant, strong and successful individual that you wanted to be!
Sarah a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine as well as Lurentian University. Sarah is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors(CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (BDDT-N).
Practitioner's Hours: Sarah is available Thursdays from 10 am-6pm and Saturdays from 10-4pm. Visits outside of these hours can be made by appointment.
Sarah is committed to providing high quality, individualized, integrated health care for all her patients. Her goals as a naturopathic doctor are to help individuals restore health and balance to their lives, through education in personalized diet and lifestyle counseling.
Her areas of special interest are in allergies, digestion, weight management, detoxification, stress management, skin conditions, mental health, women’s health, and biotheraputic drainage.
Sarah likes to use natural health care products such as, botanicals (medicinal extracts from plants), homeopathy, as well as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and nutrition, to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Sarah believes one of the main objectives of naturopathic medicine is to empower individuals to take an active role in their health, by taking ownership and control of their health related choices. Patient Education is a big part of her naturopathic practice! She believes that more health conscious decisions on a regular basis help to achieve optimal health.
Take charge of your health and create the happy, healthy, vibrant, strong and successful individual that you wanted to be!
Sarah a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine as well as Lurentian University. Sarah is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors(CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (BDDT-N).
Practitioner's Hours: Sarah is available Thursdays from 10 am-6pm and Saturdays from 10-4pm. Visits outside of these hours can be made by appointment.
Michael Frosina, Bsc, ND --- New Practitioner @Port Credit!
Dr Frosina is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor who believes that every person is unique and therefore every case should be treated differently regardless of the diagnosis. Dr. Frosina knows that it is important for you to ultimately take responsibility for your own health. He will work with you to identify and reduce the factors in your life that have a negative impact on your health in addition to adopting healthy lifestyle habits. You become an active participant in your own health care and gain the knowledge and power to be well naturally.
Dr. Frosina is a graduate of the four-year, full-time medical program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). In his final year of the program, Dr. Frosina completed a 12 month internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic as well as four months at the Parkdale Community Health Centre, a walk-in clinic for lower income families in Toronto. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Frosina is a board certified practitioner of parenteral therapy and has completed advanced training courses in I.V. therapy and Mesotherapy (injection therapy). He has also undergone additional training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and is a certified practitioner of Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome.
Dr. Frosina is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors(CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (BDDT-N).
Practitioner's Hours: Michael is available Mondays 2-6pm, Wednesdays from 10 am-12pm and Saturdays 2-6pm.
Dr. Frosina is a graduate of the four-year, full-time medical program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). In his final year of the program, Dr. Frosina completed a 12 month internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic as well as four months at the Parkdale Community Health Centre, a walk-in clinic for lower income families in Toronto. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Frosina is a board certified practitioner of parenteral therapy and has completed advanced training courses in I.V. therapy and Mesotherapy (injection therapy). He has also undergone additional training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and is a certified practitioner of Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome.
Dr. Frosina is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors(CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (BDDT-N).
Practitioner's Hours: Michael is available Mondays 2-6pm, Wednesdays from 10 am-12pm and Saturdays 2-6pm.
Nicole Henry, BSc , ND
Nicole enjoys weaving various aspects of people’s lives together
to address their health concerns, working to engage and encourage people to
become the most important member of their health care team. Her focus is on digestive and cardiovascular
health, stress management and physician health.
Nicole is part-time academic and clinical faculty at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where she completed the 2-year residency program after earning her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine diploma. Her undergraduate Honours degree in Biology and Pharmacology was obtained from McMaster University, and she has also worked in the pharmaceutical industry in clinical research. Nicole is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy.
Nicole has also studied acupuncture and Traditional Vietnamese Medicine at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, a World Health Organization collaboration training centre in Vietnam.
Practitioner's Hours: Nicole is available Wednesdays from 10 am-6pm. Visits outside of these hours can be made by appointment.
Nicole is part-time academic and clinical faculty at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where she completed the 2-year residency program after earning her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine diploma. Her undergraduate Honours degree in Biology and Pharmacology was obtained from McMaster University, and she has also worked in the pharmaceutical industry in clinical research. Nicole is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy.
Nicole has also studied acupuncture and Traditional Vietnamese Medicine at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, a World Health Organization collaboration training centre in Vietnam.
Practitioner's Hours: Nicole is available Wednesdays from 10 am-6pm. Visits outside of these hours can be made by appointment.
Alexandra Hurtado, BA, CNP, ND Clinic Director
Alexandra is a naturopathic doctor, holistic nutritionist and sociologist. She is a graduate from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, The Institute of Holistic Nutrition and York University. Alexandra's practice focuses on women's health and pediatrics with a particular interest in fertility and reproductive care and has completed further training in this area.
She believes in finding and treating the root of the disease in an individualized aproach to health care. Having a nutrition background, one of Alexandra's main treatment focuses involves in depth dietary counselling, other preferred methods of treatment include acupuncture or traditional chinese medicine, as well as botanical medicine, among others. Alexandra's primary goal is always to educate her patients and try to explain the body's complex processes in a way the patient can grasp, she believes in empowering her patients as the key to their health lies within their own hands.
Alexandra is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy.
Practitioner's hours: Call the Clinic for Available appointments.
Our Massage Therapists
Adam D'Andrea, RMT
Adam is a graduate of the massage therapy program at Fleming College in Peterborough, ON. He uses an outcome-based approach where the cause of the problem is identified by a detailed assessment and alleviated through a focused progression of treatments to obtain optimal results. Adam uses Connective Tissue & Myofascial release, Classic Swedish massage, stretching and exercise to treat many musculoskeletal conditions, acute or chronic. Adam is also a Reiki practitioner.
Our Psychotherapist
Misha Capler, MSW, RSW
Misha is a Registered Social Worker. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Carleton University in Ottawa in 1994, and has specialized training and extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a modality to treat depression and anxiety, and in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, a mindfulness-based practice. Misha has also been trained in Critical Incident and Stress Debriefing for individuals and teams following serious injury or death in the workplace, and has smoking cessation training.
Misha's view of psychotherapy is shaped by her belief in the intrinsic strength and value of each human being. She believes that we are capable of making significant changes, especially when we have the support of being truly understood and validated. She also believes that we cannot separate the mind and body, and supports her clients in working with other practitioners, such as chiropractors, naturopaths, and massage therapists.
Misha works with adults of all ages, adolescents, couples and families to assist with difficulties in communication, self-esteem, sexuality, relationships, substance abuse, separation/divorce, depression, anxiety, body image, and workplace stress.
She is available for a free 15-minute consultation.
Our Iridologist
Flor Hurtado, Iridologist, Aromatherapist & Reiki Practitioner Clinic Co-founder
Flor (Alexandra's mother) is an Iridologist, Aromatherapist and Reiki practitioner. She also does ear candling and has extensive knowledge of botanical medicine, particularly in Latin american/Amazonian plants. She is the co-founder of Centro Naturista Guatavita (now HCH) and continues to develop innovative ways in which she can expand services and resources for the Hispanic community in Canada. Her dream is to create a not-for-profit foundation in order to provide proper nutrition for disadvantaged and displaced children and youth in her native Colombia.
Our Nutritionist
Johana Orrego, CNP, RHN *On Maternity leave until December 2013
Johana is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Registered Nutritional Consulting Health Practitioner. She was born and raised in Colombia where fresh homemade food is the number one choice for most people. When she moved to Canada for her studies, she noticed that homemade food was not a priority and that convenience and speed meant more than nutrition. This encouraged her to follow her calling in Holistic Nutrition at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition after completing her Food and Nutrition Management Program at Centennial College. Johana loves to learn everything she can about whole-body nutrition and educate others about the gifts wholesome foods give in every bite.
She loves helping people and she believes that caring and understanding are two important qualities to have in order to make a positive change in someone’s life. Johana had been very involved with the community; she worked with Meals on Wheels and with a Congregate Dining program for seniors and individuals in need of warm meals. This exposure provided her with the opportunity to experience the spirit of contributing and supporting the community. In addition, she acknowledges the need for nutritional meals in our society, the barriers to obtaining these meals for many and the lack of education surrounding nutrition in general. Her goal is that together she will help you build and share a better tomorrow.
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She loves helping people and she believes that caring and understanding are two important qualities to have in order to make a positive change in someone’s life. Johana had been very involved with the community; she worked with Meals on Wheels and with a Congregate Dining program for seniors and individuals in need of warm meals. This exposure provided her with the opportunity to experience the spirit of contributing and supporting the community. In addition, she acknowledges the need for nutritional meals in our society, the barriers to obtaining these meals for many and the lack of education surrounding nutrition in general. Her goal is that together she will help you build and share a better tomorrow.
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