Dr. Ben Snider is a naturopathic doctor with a deep passion for personalized, systems-based medicine that honours the individuality of every patient. Drawing on the latest advances in functional diagnostics, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Snider creates customized treatment plans that address root causes—not just symptoms.
His clinical approach blends the art and science of healing. His practice includes IV nutrient therapy, advanced food sensitivity testing, applied kinesiology, lifestyle counselling, targeted supplementation, bioregulatory therapies, meditation, and hands-on bodywork. He works with patients of all ages and stages, but has particular expertise in complex chronic conditions such as:
- Digestive dysfunction
- Chronic fatigue
- Hormonal imbalances
- Skin conditions
- Allergies and sensitivities
- Chronic pain and infections
- Anxiety and depression
Dr. Snider has a growing interest in the fields of quantum biology and mitochondrial medicine—emerging disciplines that explore how energy, light, and cellular dynamics influence healing at the deepest level.
At the core of Dr. Snider’s philosophy is a belief in partnership. He takes the time to listen deeply, exploring the interconnected web of environmental, emotional, and lifestyle factors that shape health. His goal is to empower patients to become active participants in their healing journey—cultivating resilience, clarity, and vitality along the way.
Dr. Snider has been featured on the television program Cosmetic Innovations, in Weight Watchers magazine, and as a contributor to Everyday Health. His work bridges leading-edge science with the timeless wisdom of nature, helping patients reconnect with their innate capacity to heal.
Dr. Snider holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo (2002) and earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto (2006). He completed advanced training in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) program in 2018.
In addition to his formal education, Dr. Snider has pursued extensive post-graduate training in several specialized disciplines. He has studied applied psychoneuroimmunology under Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, applied kinesiology with Dr. George DeWit, and functional biochemistry with Dr. Chris Astill-Smith—each of whom has significantly shaped his approach to whole-person healing and root-cause medicine.
He has also developed two targeted functional medicine programs: Beyond Pain, designed to support patients struggling with inflammatory joint conditions, and Gut Renewal Blueprint, a step-by-step system to help individuals heal from IBS, Crohn’s, colitis, and other gut-related disorders. These programs blend clinical insights with practical lifestyle strategies to help patients regain control over their health.
To learn more about how Dr. Ben can help you and to inquire about his services, please contact the clinic:
Email: hello@fmuptown.com
Phone: (519) 745-1600
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Dr. Benjamin Snider, ND