About

Dr. Elena Zarifis BSc., Naturopathic Doctor in Oakville

Dr. Elena Zarifis is a board certified, fully licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Oakville, Ontario.

Dr. Elena has a general practice, with a special interest in Skin, Gut Health and Anxiety.

Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture is another special area of focus, as Dr. Elena enjoys helping her patients smooth fine lines and wrinkles, target sagging, and work on a glowing complexion.

She commonly sees patients who are struggling with Anxiety, Gut Issues, Skin issues(Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis etc), Cosmetic Signs of Aging, Fatigue, Stress, Sleep issues, and Hormonal issues.

Dr. Elena is passionate about helping people achieve better health , and believes that reaching your health goals should be done in a realistic and sustainable way.

Dr. Elena’s mission is to help you achieve a calm mind, glowing skin and a healthy gut, so that you can finally break free of limitations and enjoy your life to the fullest.

To book your first visit or a Free Intro Call online – go to https://drelenaznd.janeapp.com

As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Elena is passionate about:

  • Evidence-based and evidence-informed medicine.
  • Continuing Education.
  • Realistic & Sustainable health: working with you & your life to try and make your goals attainable.
  • Nurturing the mind-body connection.
  • Nourishment through lifestyle, food, herbs, and supplements/nutraceuticals.
  • Balancing and nourishing your internal systems through acupuncture.

Naturopathic Services:

  • Acupuncture
  • Nutrition
  • Botanical Medicine
  • Lifestyle Strategies
  • Supplementation
  • Basic & Comprehensive Lab Work
  • B12 injections
  • Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture

General & Naturopathic Education:

  • 4 year  BSc.(Hons) from the University of Guelph
  • 4 year Doctor of Naturopathy from CCNM
    • Including 12 month Clinical Internship : RSNC on the Sports Medicine Focus shift, BNTC inside the Brampton Civic Hospital.
  • Prescribing and Therapeutics License from CONO
  • Board Certified Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, from CONO
  • Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture Certified: via TwoCircles Acupuncture Continuing Education (Dr. Paymon Sadrolsadot ND, MD, Ph.D, R.Ac, R.TCMP.)

Member of:

  • CONO: College of Naturopaths of Ontario
  • CAND: Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
  • OAND: Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
 

Additional:

  • Contributing Author for Naturopathic Currents Virtual Magazine
About naturopathic medicine

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine involves  a comprehensive, functional medicine approach to healthcare.

By working to determine the root cause of disease using in-depth intakes, compassionate listening, and advanced testing when indicated, Naturopathic Doctors aim to identify the biochemical and physiological imbalances within the individual, and use natural , scientifically-proven solutions in an aim to rectify these imbalances.

Naturopathic Medicine combines traditional wisdom and modern, evidence-based medicine in an effort to identify and remove obstacles to help you achieve better health.

Do No Harm

Naturopathic Doctors aim to use a combination of the safest and most effective treatment as necessary for each patient , through minimally invasive techniques.

The Healing Power of Nature

Naturopathic Doctors recognize the body’s inherent ability to heal itself , and aim to support the body by working to identify and remove obstacles to health. 

Identify and Treat the Cause

Naturopathic Doctors aim to identify, address and remove the underlying root causes of disease and dysfunction.

Doctor as Teacher

Through education and support for their patients, NDs empower patients to take responsibility for their own health, and value the doctor-patient relationship this builds.

Treat the Whole Person

The body is an integrated whole being, each system is highly connected, and thus should be assessed and treated this way .

Naturopathic Doctors treat the patient, not the disease.

A naturopathic assessment addresses the nutritional status, lifestyle, family history, physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors in a person’s life.

Disease Prevention, Health promotion

Naturopathic Doctors promote a focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.

The Process

How Does Dr. Elena, ND Practice?

 
No two Naturopathic Doctors are the same; no two patients are the same. 

Assessment

Dr. Elena, ND spends the time and effort to thoroughly investigate your case in an aim to get to the root of  your concerns.

This is done through a detailed history intake, research done outside of appointment hours, and if indicated; the ability to order and examine comprehensive lab work.

Dr. Elena, ND highly values the importance of active listening with compassion and empathy.

Dr. Elena's Core Values

Realistic and Sustainable

Evidence-based, Evidence-informed

Mind-Body Connection

Root Cause

Treatment

Dr. Elena, ND  focuses on using Acupuncture, Lifestyle Modifications , Botanical Medicine and Nutrition/supplementation,  and aims to treat the root of the concern while providing symptomatic relief when indicated and possible. 

More specifically, Dr. Elena uses an evidence-based approach and structures her practice around treating the whole person.  

Achieve Better Health.

About

Dr. Elena Zarifis is a Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about helping you achieve better health.

 

Treatments

  • Acupuncture
  • Supplementation
  • Lifestyle Modification
  • Botanical Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Comprehensive Lab Work
  • B12 injections
  • Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Acupuncture

Contact

Email: info@drelenaznd.com

Location:

Oakville:

345 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, Ontario , unit 406 , L6J 1J5 

Downtown Oakville

Call: 289 856 8380

Achieve Better Health.