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 other health care providers to add to our team. If you are interested or know someone who might be please contact us.
Dr. Alexandra Hurtado, ND, BA, CNP
Clinic Director, Pediatrics & Women's Health Focus
Dr. 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. Her 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.
Dr. Alexandra believes in finding and treating the root of the disease in an individualized approach to health care. Dr. Alexandra's main treatment tools involves clinical nutrition and in depth dietary counselling, acupuncture and traditional Asian medicine, as well as botanical medicine. Dr. Alexandra's primary goal is always to educate her patients and to explain the body's complex processes in ways that patients can understand and relate to. She believes in empowering her patients as the key to their health lies within their own hands.
Dr. Alexandra is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is regulated under the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
Dr. Alexandra's hours of service: Tuesday 10-6pm, Thursdays 10-6pm and Saturdays 9-5pm.
Dr. Rick Olazabal, ND, BSc(Hon)
Endocrine & Metabolic Health Focus, Intravenous Therapy
Dr. Rick Olazabal, naturopathic doctor, focuses primarily on endocrine and metabolic conditions. He is a registrant of the regulatory College of Naturopaths of Ontario, and formerly with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta. He is also a professional member of OAND, CAND, AARM, the Endocrine Society and supporter of the Thyroid Foundation of Canada.
He is certified in intravenous nutrient therapy, therapeutic prescribing, and medical acupuncture, thus providing patients with a wide variety of services. Dr. Olazabal prefers to work in an integrated manner with other health care providers in order to maximize the effectiveness of patient care. He acknowledges some of the gaps and limitations in conventional patient care and strives to address them by educating, empowering, and guiding patients throughout their journey. Dr. Rick habla español y ofrece sus servicios en ese idioma.
For more information, please visit: www.DrRickND.com.
Dr. Rick's hours of service: Tuesdays 10:30 am-6pm; Fridays 10:30-6pm, and Saturdays 10:30-5pm. By appointment only.
He is certified in intravenous nutrient therapy, therapeutic prescribing, and medical acupuncture, thus providing patients with a wide variety of services. Dr. Olazabal prefers to work in an integrated manner with other health care providers in order to maximize the effectiveness of patient care. He acknowledges some of the gaps and limitations in conventional patient care and strives to address them by educating, empowering, and guiding patients throughout their journey. Dr. Rick habla español y ofrece sus servicios en ese idioma.
For more information, please visit: www.DrRickND.com.
Dr. Rick's hours of service: Tuesdays 10:30 am-6pm; Fridays 10:30-6pm, and Saturdays 10:30-5pm. By appointment only.
Dr. Nicole Henry, ND, BSc(Hon)
Digestive, Cardiovascular, Stress Management
Dr. Nicole Henry 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. She is a general naturopathic practitioner with a focus on digestive and cardiovascular health, stress management and physical health.
Dr. Nicole is part-time academic and clinical faculty at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she completed a two-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. Dr. Nicole is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and is a regulated member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. Dr. 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.
Dr. Nicole's hours of service: Wednesdays from 10 am-6pm.
Dr. Nicole is part-time academic and clinical faculty at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she completed a two-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. Dr. Nicole is a professional member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and is a regulated member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. Dr. 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.
Dr. Nicole's hours of service: Wednesdays from 10 am-6pm.
Dr. Michael Frosina, ND, BSc
Adjunct Cancer Care Focus, Intravenous Therapy
Dr. Michael Frosina is a 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. In his final year of the program, Dr. Frosina completed a twelve-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 certified practitioner of parenteral therapy and has completed advanced training courses in intravenous 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 the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and is a regulated member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
Dr. Michael's hours of service: Every other Saturday from 2-5 pm.
Dr. Frosina is a graduate of the four-year, full-time medical program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. In his final year of the program, Dr. Frosina completed a twelve-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 certified practitioner of parenteral therapy and has completed advanced training courses in intravenous 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 the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and is a regulated member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
Dr. Michael's hours of service: Every other Saturday from 2-5 pm.
Ms. Johana Orrego, CNP, RHN
Holistic Nutritionist
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.
Johana's hours of service: by appointment.
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.
Johana's hours of service: by appointment.
Mr. Rubiel Chica, MA, C.Psych (Col.)
Registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Registered Social Service Worker
Rubiel is a highly qualified professional with vast experience in the treatment of various emotional and mental disturbances and a deep respect for people’s beliefs. He uses a biopsychosocial focus on individuals in order to reach an appropriate balance between body, mind and spirit. His main areas of expertise, which he began developing in his university training and practicums, are social psychology and the comprehensive management of all types of chemical and non-chemical addictions.
He has worked as a university professor, lecturer and therapist for individuals and groups not only in his home country of Colombia, but also in Canada. Rubiel has given interviews on Spanish radio programs in Toronto, led educational workshops on life skills development in community centres in English and Spanish-Speaking communities and successfully provided psychotherapy and counselling to patients in consultation. Additionally, he has earned his Diploma with Honours in Social Service Worker from George Brown College.
He is an active member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
You may also contact Rubiel Chica directly at: rubielchica@gmail.com. To learn more visit: www.rubielchica.com.
He has worked as a university professor, lecturer and therapist for individuals and groups not only in his home country of Colombia, but also in Canada. Rubiel has given interviews on Spanish radio programs in Toronto, led educational workshops on life skills development in community centres in English and Spanish-Speaking communities and successfully provided psychotherapy and counselling to patients in consultation. Additionally, he has earned his Diploma with Honours in Social Service Worker from George Brown College.
He is an active member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
You may also contact Rubiel Chica directly at: rubielchica@gmail.com. To learn more visit: www.rubielchica.com.
