About
I know what it’s like to feel like something’s off in your body and not quite have the words for it, or to have been told your symptoms are “normal” when they really don’t feel that way. That’s exactly why I do this work.
Everyone deserves to feel empowered, respected, and cared for on their healthcare journey, and that belief shapes everything about how I practice. I’m committed to building partnerships rooted in trust, open communication, and genuine curiousity about you.
With a Master of Science and years of health research behind me, I’m passionate about translating the most up to date research into care that actually makes sense for your life. I love helping patients connect the dots between their symptoms, their biology, and the bigger picture of their well-being.
My approach is evidence-based and compassionate, meeting you where you are and building realistic, sustainable strategies that support both how you feel today and how you want to feel long-term.
I am passionate about supporting you in the following areas;
- Fertility & Conception: Preconception care, recurrent pregnancy loss, ART/IVF support, complementary fertility clinic care
- Perimenopause & Menopause: Symptom management, hormone therapy prescribing, cognitive, heart & bone health, body composition, libido
- Period Health & Hormones:: PMS/PMDD, irregular, painful or heavy periods, thyroid & Hashimoto’s
- PCOS/PMOS & Endometriosis: Hormonal and metabolic management, pain, fertility implications, long-term care
- Pregnancy & Postpartum: Routine & high-risk pregnancy care (gestational diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, anaemia, early pregnancy complications), postpartum & maternal health
- Digestive Health: IBS, IBD (UC, Crohn’s), bloating, constipation, loose stools
- Mental Wellness: Anxiety (GAD), depression, ADHD
- Complex Chronic Illness & Autoimmunity
Education
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, ON
- Master of Science, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
- Honours Bachelor of Science, Major: Biology | Minor: Chemistry, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
Honours & Awards
- The 2025, 4 under 40 award, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
- Robert Schad Leadership Scholarship, Awarded to a student with a GPA in the top 10% of their class, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
- Leadership Award, Selected by faculty as the leadership recipient for graduating cohort, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Features
Research Involvement
- Presented research at international conferences
- Published in multiple peer-reviewed journals
- Interned on the EASe-GAD Trial, which explored dietary counselling and omega-3 supplementation for anxiety
Advanced Training
- North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Practitioner (MSCP)
- Women’s Health Research Fellowship (2025–2026 Cohort, The Confident Clinician)
- Fertility Intensive (The Confident Clinician)
- The Basics of Prenatal Care Intensive (The Confident Clinician)
- Menopause Intensive (The Confident Clinician)
- PCOS Intensive (The Confident Clinician)
- Sports Medicine Update (The Confident Clinician)
- Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (The Confident Clinician)
Fun Facts
- I have two great loves outside of clinic life: my Golden Retriever’s, Prince & Arnold, and a good cup of coffee. On weekends, you’ll often find us exploring local nature trails.
- I grew up in Peterborough, Ontario, in a hockey-loving family and spent much of my childhood on the ice, embracing the passion for the sport that runs in my family.
- During my undergraduate years, I was a proud member of the Trent Cross Country team. Running holds a special place in my heart and remains 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