Naturopathic Medicine

A holistic approach to healthcare, blending traditional healing methods with modern medical expertise to address the root cause of your health concerns.

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Root Cause Medicine

Our naturopathic doctors take time to understand your whole health story, past and present.
Rather than simply treating symptoms, we look for the underlying patterns that contribute to imbalance and illness.

Through a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach, we help prevent chronic issues, reduce dependency on medication, and support your body’s natural capacity to heal.

Discover care that’s personalized, preventative, and rooted in understanding.

Meet Our Naturopathic Doctors

  • Functional Medicine Uptown, Dr. Kristijana Rakic, ND

    Dr. Kristijana Rakic, ND

    As a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, Dr. K has a special interest in metabolism and weight loss resistance. She also focuses on autoimmune disorders, digestive health, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, hormone health (PCOS, menopause, PMS), cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid health, and brain health.

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  • Functional Medicine Uptown, Dr. Ben Snider

    Dr. Ben Snider, ND

    Dr. Ben has a special interest in caring for the mind, body, and spirit in the fullest sense. As a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, he focuses on uncovering causative factors in the mind and body, using nutritional testing, diet therapy, belief repatterning, meditation techniques and deep respect for the messages of the body.

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  • Functional Medicine Uptown, Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Erica Behr, ND

    Dr. Erica Behr, ND

    Dr. Behr, ND is passionate about preventative medicine and educating patients on optimizing their health through naturopathic medicine. She specializes in several areas including skin care, digestive health, weight management, women’s health, stress management, osteoarthritis, and pain management.

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  • Functional Medicine Uptown, Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Jen Forristal, ND

    Dr. Jen Forristal, ND

    Dr. Jen, ND is not only a Naturopathic Medicine Doctor but also a school wellness specialist. She is regularly seen in the media as a wellness expert and works both in private practice and in hospital settings providing family medicine for her community.

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  • Functional Medicine Uptown, Dr. Aaron Samanta, ND

    Dr. Aaron Samanta, ND

    Dr. Aaron, ND aims to help clients prevent and treat diseases while optimizing their health. He brings a compassionate approach to care, utilizing integrative medicine and lifestyle therapeutics. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology, fitness training and testing, and post-graduate studies in naturopathic medicine.

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  • Dr. Leizl Yance, Naturopathic Doctor Uptown Waterloo

    Dr. Leizl Yance, ND

    Dr. Leizl, ND believes in creating a patient-centred experience and helping individuals uncover and address the root causes of their health concerns. Her collaborative style fosters a safe, supportive environment where patients feel truly heard and guided on their wellness journey.

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Learn With Our Practitioners

Monthly Webinars + classes

Our team hosts monthly webinars to help you understand your health from a functional perspective.
Each session blends education with practical tools you can use right away—covering topics like hormones, digestion, mental health, energy, and preventive care.

Classes + Events
KW Community Cleanse | Nov 3-12

The KW Community Cleanse is a 10-day guided program hosted by the FMU team to help you reset digestion, energy, and focus through structured daily support and functional medicine principles.

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The Gut Renewal Blueprint: A Systems + Circadian Approach to Digestive Repair [Webinar]

Join Dr. Ben Snider, ND for a free live webinar that reframes digestive repair through a systems and circadian lens. You’ll learn how timing, light exposure, and structured daily habits influence motility, bile flow, and inflammation—and why food alone often isn’t the full answer. Dr. Ben will share a clear, evidence-based framework you can start applying right away to reduce symptoms and support long-term gut health.

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Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach

Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.

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Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach

Join us for an evening of Authentic Relating & The Original Circling® Approach, a guided practice designed to build presence, deepen communication, and create meaningful connections. In this 2-hour small-group session, you’ll explore how to feel more at ease in your own skin and discover the power of honest, supportive dialogue.

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Classes + Events
The Gut Renewal Blueprint: A Systems + Circadian Approach to Digestive Repair [Webinar]
Nov 12
The Gut Renewal Blueprint: A Systems + Circadian Approach to Digestive Repair [Webinar]

Join Dr. Ben Snider, ND for a free live webinar that reframes digestive repair through a systems and circadian lens. You’ll learn how timing, light exposure, and structured daily habits influence motility, bile flow, and inflammation—and why food alone often isn’t the full answer. Dr. Ben will share a clear, evidence-based framework you can start applying right away to reduce symptoms and support long-term gut health.

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