Bio


Carole Ma
Carole earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 1993.  She completed her naturopathic medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), and has been practicing as a licensed naturopathic doctor since 1998.  To enhance the mindbody approach in clinical practice, Carole studied at the Ontario Hypnotherapy Centre.  She received her certification as a hypnotherapist in 2010.  Since 2012, she has also been a registered HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator (Mongan Method).  

As a practitioner, Carole is committed to providing safe and effective medical care. She is thorough in assessing each client’s case, and is eclectic in utilizing evidence-based and time-honoured therapies.  She implements a wide range of therapeutic modalities including nutritional counselling and supplementation, botanical medicine, acupuncture and hypnotherapy.   Her practice focus is general family medicine.  

In clinical practice, Carole believes in educating clients regarding their health issues so they are better informed and engaged in making their own health care decisions. Her passion as an educator has also led to her serving as a faculty member at CCNM since 2001. 

Carole is licensed with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapies – Naturopathy, and is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Naturopathic Doctors of Ontario, Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians,  National Guild of Hypnotists, and the HypnoBirthing Institute. She practices at  The CCNM Integrated Healthcare Centre (www.ccnmihc.ca)  in North York. 




I would like to recommend Rebecca Roberson (ND cand., Lactation Consultant Student, and Doula) if you are considering having a doula attend your birth.  Research has shown that having a doula tends to shorten births, reduce the need for interventions, reduces negative feelings about the experience, and increases overall satisfaction with the birth process.

As a doula, Rebecca's main role is to support mothers during the labor process. She has training in providing emotional support, and physical comfort during childbirth.  Some of the therapies she utilizes include massage, acupressure, homeopathy, various stretches and birthing positions, as well as lots of encouragement and coaching. 

Please visit www.facebook.com/RebeccaClaireDoulaCare for more information.  You may also  email at RebeccaC_Robertson@hotmail.com or call (416)-999-4746.