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.
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: Tuesday 10-6pm and Saturdays 9-5pm.
Enrique ( Rick) Olazabal N.D
Dr. Rick Olazabal, N.D., B.Sc.(Hon) is an Ontario and Alberta licensed practitioner who has a passion for thyroid, endocrine and metabolic health. This passion began during clinical training and was later fuelled by frustration and opportunity. Having experienced his mother’s fight against thyroid cancer, which resulted in complete surgical removal of the gland, he learned to comprehend the personal struggles of people suffering from thyroid and/or endocrine dysfunctions.
By being an active participant in his mother’s difficult journey, Dr. Olazabal attests to the gaps in conventional care when treating patients like her. Due to the amount of suffering his mother endured when medication and hormonal changes led to complications—combined with severe miscommunication between her other doctors—Dr. Olazabal knew he had to do something about it. Given how common thyroid-related disorders are, this led him to take on further training in thyroid hormone management and prescribing to better help patients regain what’s truly treasured: quality of life.
Practitioner's Hours: Rick is available Tuesdays 10 am-6pm and Saurdays 10-4pm.
By being an active participant in his mother’s difficult journey, Dr. Olazabal attests to the gaps in conventional care when treating patients like her. Due to the amount of suffering his mother endured when medication and hormonal changes led to complications—combined with severe miscommunication between her other doctors—Dr. Olazabal knew he had to do something about it. Given how common thyroid-related disorders are, this led him to take on further training in thyroid hormone management and prescribing to better help patients regain what’s truly treasured: quality of life.
Practitioner's Hours: Rick is available Tuesdays 10 am-6pm and Saurdays 10-4pm.
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.
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.
Michael Frosina, Bsc, ND
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 for Intravenous therapy appointments every other Saturday from 2-5pm.
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 for Intravenous therapy appointments every other Saturday from 2-5pm.
Our Nutritionists
Johana Orrego, CNP, RHN
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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Our Psychotherapists
Rubiel Chica, MA, C.Psych (Colombia)
Psychotherapist-Counsellor-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) and of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
You may also contact Rubiel Chica directly by email at: rubielchica@gmail.com.
To learn more about Rubiel, you may visit his website 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) and of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Consultations are available in English and Spanish.
You may also contact Rubiel Chica directly by email at: rubielchica@gmail.com.
To learn more about Rubiel, you may visit his website www.rubielchica.com
Our Massage Therapist
Leslie Sagara, RMT
Leslie graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto in 1995. The 2200 hour program includes studies in science courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Neurology and Nutrition. The program also includes a range of practical courses such as Massage Treatments, Rhythmic Mobilization, Clinical Assessment, Remedial Exercise, Joint Play, Trigger Point Therapy, Advanced Palpation, Manual Lymph Drainage, NISA Techniques, etc. Another important component of the course is over 250 hours of clinical training in diverse settings which include hospitals, the U of T Sports Clinic, shelters for teens, women and children, Senior Citizens' homes, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres and neurological clinics.
Leslie's areas of interest and clinical work experience include: Stress Reduction, MVA Injury Rehabilitation, Chronic Pain Management, Special Needs Clients, Postural Retraining, Sports Massage, Senior Massage, Addiction Rehabilitation, Infant Massage and Pregnancy & Labour Support. Leslie is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in Ontario and B.C.
Leslie's areas of interest and clinical work experience include: Stress Reduction, MVA Injury Rehabilitation, Chronic Pain Management, Special Needs Clients, Postural Retraining, Sports Massage, Senior Massage, Addiction Rehabilitation, Infant Massage and Pregnancy & Labour Support. Leslie is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in Ontario and B.C.
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.
