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
Vanessa Youssef, BSc., ND --- New Practitioner @ St. Clair West!
Vanessa is a naturopathic doctor who is enthusiastic about providing gentle, compassionate, and patient-centred care to her patients in a way that supports their body’s innate ability to heal itself. She works with each of her patients to create an individualized assessment and treatment plan that will not only promote healing, but also educate and empower them to understand the unique messages their body is communicating to them.
Vanessa works with the healing power of nature through the use of nutrition and lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, homeopathy, botanical medicine, and mind-body awareness techniques to address concerns from a holistic perspective.
She has experience treating a wide range of complex conditions, from acute infections to chronic debilitating diseases. Areas of special interest include women's reproductive health, pediatric health, weight loss, pain management, stress management, and depression and anxiety. Vanessa has completed further training in infertility assessment and treatment, and is currently completing a research study in this area.
As a fully licensed Naturopathic Doctor and member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Vanessa holds a diploma in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from York University. Vanessa is also a board certified practitioner of Parenteral (IV) Therapy. With a strong desire to continue expanding her scope of knowledge, Vanessa is currently completing her residency through the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, as well.
Vanessa is excited to be a new member of Hillcrest and looks forward to meeting new patients and supporting them on their journey to optimal wellness and balance!
Practitioner's Hours: Vanessa is available Thursdays from 10 am-6pm. 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: Alexandra is available Monday & Tuesday from 10am-6pm and Saturdays from 10-1pm
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 Iridologists
Alex Hurtado, Iridologist & Reflexologist Clinic Co-founder
Alex (Alexandra's father) is a former Catholic priest, and has been studying and working in the field of metaphysics for over 20 years. He holds degrees in Theology and Philosophy from La Javeriana University in Colombia, and is an Iridologist, Reflexologist and Spiritual counsellor. He and his wife Flor started the Centro Naturista Guatavita (which was re-branded as HCH in 2009) over 15 years ago with a vision of providing healthcare to the Hispanic community that addresses body, mind and spirit and continues guiding the broader community to this day.
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 Spring 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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