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Every woman deserves to feel empowered, respected, and cared for on their healthcare journey. My approach is all about creating a partnership built on trust, understanding, and open communication. Together, we’ll take the time to explore your health concerns in depth, asking meaningful questions and using the right tools to uncover the root cause of your symptoms.
With confidence and care, we’ll navigate each step of your health journey, creating an evidence-based plan that not only addresses your current symptoms but also supports your long-term wellness. I’m deeply passionate about providing compassionate, personalized care to help you feel your best at every stage of life.
I am Passionate about Supporting you in the Following Areas;
- Fertility Support: Conception planning and guidance through ART/IVF
- Pregnancy & Perinatal Care: Support through all trimesters
- Reproductive & Metabolic Conditions: PCOS, endometriosis, diabetes, high cholesterol
- Period Concerns: Irregular, heavy, or painful periods, and cycle changes
- PMS & PMDD
- Thyroid Conditions
- Fatigue, Burnout & Sleep Concerns
- Mental Health: Anxiety (GAD)
- Digestive Health: IBS, IBD, and related concerns
- Athletes & Athletic Performance
- Integrative Oncology Care: Breast, gynaecological and lymphoma cancers
- Complex Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Disease
Comprehensive Support for Fertility, Hormone/Period Health, & Pregnancy: Reproductive health is personal and unique, and I’m here to support you wherever you are on your journey. Whether you’re planning for a family, navigating the complexities of IVF, or managing conditions like PCOS, thyroid concerns, or hormonal changes, my goal is to help you:
- Improve fertility and increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy.
- Address the full spectrum of reproductive concerns such as irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances.
- Receive personalized care throughout each trimester of your pregnancy.
Together, we’ll create a care plan that prioritizes your needs and empowers you with the confidence to move forward.
I have my prescribing licence allowing me to provide vitamin B12 and vitamin D injections and hormone replacement therapy. If you’d like to learn more about how I can support your health journey, please reach out. I look forward to connecting and working together to help you achieve your health goals.
I am passionate about teaching and educating the public about naturopathic medicine. If you’re interested in having me speak at an event or give a talk, I would be happy to discuss how I can contribute to your gathering.
I am passionate about helping you create a foundation for lifelong wellness, empowering you to make informed and confident decisions about your health. My commitment is to guide you through any challenges in ways that honour your unique life and values, always grounded in evidence-based care.
Credentials and Qualifications
- Educational Background: I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry, from Trent University, followed by a Master’s degree focused on neurodegeneration. I have presented my research at international conferences and been published in leading journals.
- Clinical & Research Experience: At the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, I participated in clinical research, including as an intern for the EASe-GAD Trial, which explored dietary counselling and omega-3 supplementation for anxiety. This foundation in research ensures that my approach to patient care is grounded in the latest science.
- Professional Recognition: During my training, I served on student council and the CCNM Board of Governors. I was honoured to receive the Robert Schad Leadership Scholarship, which is awarded to a student in the top 10% of their class who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential. I also received the Leadership Award for my cohort at graduation.
- Licensing & Professional Affiliations: I am an active member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, keeping me connected to the latest advancements in the field.
Fun Facts
- I have two obsessions; my ~well-behaved~ Golden Retriever named Prince, and coffee. On weekends, you’ll find me out on the local nature trails, with Prince by my side and a cup of coffee in hand
- I grew up in Peterborough, Ontario, in a hockey-loving family. I spent much of my time on the ice, following in the footsteps of my family’s passion for the sport
- During my undergraduate years, I was a proud member of the Trent Cross Country team. Running holds a special place my my heart and it continues to be one of my favourite ways to stay active and clear my mind
- I am all about balance – but I will admit I have a serious sweet tooth!
Meagan’s Research Publications
- Aucoin, M., LaChance, L., Wurff, I., McLaren, M.D, Monteiro, S., Miller, S., Jenkins, A., Sabri, E. and Cooley, K. (2024). Dietary Counselling Plus Omega-3 Supplementation in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Results of a Randomized Wait-list Controlled Pilot Trial (the ‘EASe-GAD Trial’). Nuts. Neurosci. 24, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/1028415X.2024.2403901
- Mirhosseini, N., Psihogios, A., McLaren, M.D. and Seely, D. (2023). Vitamin D & Multiple Myeloma: A Scoping Review. Curr. Oncol. 30(3), 3263-3276. doi: 10.3390/curroncol30030248
- Aucoin, M., Cardozo, V., McLaren M.D., Garber, A., Remy, D., Baker, J., Gratton, A., Ali Kala, M., Monteiro, S., Warder, C., Perciballi, A., and Cooley, K. (2021). A systematic review on the effects of Echinacea supplementation on cytokine levels: Is there a role in COVID-19? Metabol. Open, 100115. doi: 10.1015/j/metop.2021.100115
- McLaren, M.D., Mathavarajah, S., Kim, W., Yapp, E. and Huber, R.J. (2021). Aberrant autophagy impacts growth and cellular development in Dictyostelium knockout model of CLN5 disease. Front. Cell Dev. Biol. 9, 657406 plus supplementary data, doi: 10.3389/fcell.2021.65406
- McLaren, M.D., Mathavarajah, S. and Huber, R.J. (2019). Recent Insights into NCL Protein Function Using the Model Organism Dictyostelium discoideum. Cells 8(2), 115. doi: 10.3390/cells8020115
- Mathavarajah S., McLaren, M.D. and Huber, R.J. (2018). Cln3 function is linked to osmoregulation in a Dictyostelium model of Batten disease. Biochim. Biophys Acta Mol. Basis of Dis 1864(11), 3559-3573. doi: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2018.08.013
