Personalized Naturopathic Care Designed Around You.

OUR STORY

A passion for natural care

Hi, I’m Dr. Meera Suchdev, ND, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Ellastone Health.

My path to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor wasn't a straight one, and I think that has shaped the way I practice today.

Before entering healthcare, I spent many years working in the corporate world. During those years, I also became a mum to two boys, so balancing a career with family life has been part of my world for a long time.

Later in life, I made the decision to change direction and pursue something I had become increasingly passionate about, health and medicine.

That meant going back to school while continuing to be a mum, a partner and everything else that comes with family life. My boys were growing up while I was studying, and life didn't stop because I had exams, assignments or clinic days. There were still school runs, soccer practice, homework, family commitments and all the everyday things that needed to happen.

For much of my adult life, I've been juggling something, work and children, studying and children, relationships, family responsibilities and trying to find some space for myself in between.

I think that's one of the reasons I'm so passionate about making healthcare realistic.

I completed my Doctor of Naturopathy at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, but my interest in health isn't only professional. It's personal too.

My own health journey has included challenges with fertility, the postpartum period, skin concerns and hormonal changes, so I understand how frustrating it can be when you don't quite feel like yourself, or when you know something has changed but you're not sure why. I also understand what it's like to want answers, to want to feel heard, and to want to feel more like yourself again.

I also understand that our physical health doesn't exist separately from our emotional wellbeing. Stress, relationships, work, family pressures and the demands we place on ourselves can all affect how we feel.

That's why I don't believe healthcare should be about perfection.

My Approach

When you sit down with me, I want you to feel that you have the time and space to tell your story.

I want to know what's bothering you, but I also want to understand the bigger picture, how you're sleeping, what you're eating, how you're feeling, what your days look like, what your bloodwork is showing and what you realistically have the capacity to change.

Mental and emotional wellbeing are an important part of that conversation too. Sometimes what you need is not another supplement or another thing to add to your to-do list. You may need the space to talk about stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, relationships or the challenges you're navigating in your life.

Counselling can be part of naturopathic care, alongside looking at the physical factors that may be affecting how you feel.

From there, we work together.

My approach combines evidence-informed naturopathic medicine with practical recommendations that can actually fit into your life. Depending on your needs, this may include nutrition, lifestyle changes, nutritional supplementation, botanical medicine, acupuncture and counselling.

I also believe strongly in collaborative healthcare. Naturopathic medicine doesn't have to sit separately from the rest of your healthcare. Where appropriate, I want to work alongside your family doctor, specialists and other healthcare providers, including mental health professionals when additional support is needed.

Why I Do This

One of the things I value most about naturopathic medicine is time.

Time to listen.
Time to ask questions.
Time to look at the bigger picture.
And time to help you understand your own health.

My role isn't simply to hand you a long list of things to take or things you should stop doing. I want you to understand the why behind the recommendations we make and feel involved in the decisions about your care.

Because ultimately, this is your health, and my job is to help you feel informed, supported and confident in taking care of it.

Dr. Meera Suchdev, ND
Naturopathic Doctor