Work with Me

Collaborative & personalized care for your health & wellness.

Why choose this approach?

We go through life with various health struggles and life expereiences, without realizing how it is weaving a web of who you are. Whether you are experiencing stress, mental health concerns or women’s health issues – they are all related and tell a story. Wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling empowered to take steps in the direction of healing that align with you

My approach truly focuses on you and your thoughts, feelings, beleifs about yourself that could be holding you back from a life you love. You deserve to live a life that you feel energized, supported & whole.

Know Thyself

Is this the right fit for me?

  1.  You want to feel compassionately seen & heard.
  2. You want to feel supported with a personalized plan that is nourishing, sustainable & effective.
  3. You’re navigating stress, emotional dys-regulation, mental health concerns, women’s health issues or overall feeling of disconnection and you want knowledgable insights and guidance on how to help heal yourself.
  4. You’re not looking for a “quick fix” but rather a deep, transformative, meaningful healing that works for you – not against you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions do you treat?

Most people I work with struggle with things like anxiety, stress, burnout, hormonal concerns, autoimmunity and digestion concerns. I support both your emotional well-being and your ability to manage stress effectively.

My approach emphasizes the mind body connection therefore any condition which is affected by stress/emotions/mindset could benefit from the care I provide.

What methods do you use for treatment? Is this similar to therapy?

Mind-Body Counselling and Emotional Resilience Coaching are supportive, non-psychotherapy services provided within the scope of naturopathic medicine. When the body has a felt sense of emotional safety – the nervous system regulates & the body is primed for healing.
Our busy lives make the burden of stress & emotional dysregulation very potent. Providing space to be heard & seen can really help to gain perspective and help us feel more balanced and in control of our destiny & well being. (This does not involve diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders).  

A large part of the my work is also looking at supporting the body. There are many things can be contributors to things like stress, anxiety & burnout that have everything to do with the body. For example, Iron deficiency or thyroid concerns. Making sure the body is functioning optimally gives the body its best chance to be resilient & thrive. 

Methods include but not limited to: 

– Mind-Body Counselling and Emotional Resilience Coaching 

– Lifestyle Changes 

– Nutrition Support 

– Lab work assessment

– Supplementation

– Referall when additional investigation or support is required 

 

Can I work with you alongside my medical doctor? Or while I'm taking medications?

Yes! It is encouraged to continue to seek & receive medical care from your family doctor, as needed. Medications that are prescribed by your doctor will be taken into account to ensure there is no interactions when prescribing vitamins/herbs etc. Collaborative care truly is the BEST care. 

What happens after I book?

After you book, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Additionally, 30 minutes before your scheduled call you’ll receive an email with a link to the virtual meeting. 

Will I be pressured to book in for a session?

Absolutely not. My goal is to help you. Whether that is with me or another provider or service is totally ok with me. I’ll offer my insight while you have your questions answered. There is zero pressure. 

What are your fees if I decide to continue? Is it covered by health insurance?

My fees are: 

Initial Visit (1.5hr): $200 

Follow Up (1hr): $165

Follow Up (30 mins): $100

Yes, most people with health insurance receive coverage (~$500/yr) for naturopathic medicine. Please contact your provider to find out the specifics.  

 

If I book in, how long till I get results? How many sessions do I need?

This is highly variable depending on the condition being treated and the individual themselves. I have some people that only require 2-3 visits for their concerns to be addressed and some folks receive ongoing care for years because they benefit from the approach of having a health advocate. For some, I become a member of their health care team where I can offer support throughout their life with different stages and health goals they may have. It all depends on the person, their goals, their budget, their values, their condition etc. But overall I would say most people feel ‘lighter and more clarity’ after one visit and symptom relief in days/weeks. There is no guaranteed made to receive a specific result within a specific time period.

Approach to Health Care

Mind Body Connection

Many illnesses, whether physical or mental/emotional, are multi-layered and complex. To merely address the symptoms is only looking at the tip of the iceberg. The layers of a disease involve physical, social, environmental, emotional and energetic factors which contributed to its presence. In addressing each layer, the body is able to express and release any blocks which have previously prevented healing.

Compassionate Care

The heart is a beautiful muscle in our chest that circulates our blood so that our tissues may become oxygenated. The heart is also often the place where we feel connection, love and empathy. In heart-centered care, I offer an approach which facilitates connection between myself and my client. Your needs and concerns will be addressed with the most compassionate yet effective care.

Scientific Evidence meets Intuition

There have been many gains in scientific literature that speak to the mind body connection. My passion is combining latest evidence on gold standard care in medicine with intuitive insights. To me, these two things are not mutally exclusive but synergistically benefical when combined in service for a client.

How it Works

Getting Started

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Initial Visit

An initial visit allows us to get an in-depth look at your whole health picture. I’m interested in getting a sense of your health journey thus far and hone in on areas that need support and areas that are preventing your healing. My hope is you leave feeling heard, seen & empowered. 

 

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Customized Plan For You & Your Goals

In follow up visits we will re-visit your original health concerns and look for objective and subjective signs that you are on track to feeling better. Some people desire and require more frequent follow ups and some prefer more spaced out. Every step is uniquely tailored to you & your needs.

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Ongoing Support

This is completely unique and tailiored to your needs. My goal is to be a resource on your health & wellness team as long as it suits your needs! As your needs ebb & flow so will frequency of visits. As your Naturopathic Doctor, it’s my honour to walk along side you.

Let’s see if we are the right fit.

Book a free 15 minute discovery call. This is a chance for us to connect and see if we’re a good fit. You can get any questions answered, and even if we’re not the right match, I’ll point you in the right direction. I truly enjoy meeting new people and would love to connect with you!

Dr. Bridget Ross, ND

Pillars of My Work

Stress Resilience

When we are better able to cope & adapt to life stressors, we give our body its best chance to grow, repair & heal. We can’t always control what happens in our world but we can learn how to best support ourself through it. 

Emotional Regulation & Wellness

Stuck emotions like shame & fear can sometimes hold us back from living a vibrant life. It shapes the way we live, the choices we make & relationships we hold. Healing happens when we learn to feel. 

Women & Maternal Health

A women’s cycle means a constant shifting of hormones. Supporting the body to best adapt to these shifts is key. Additionally, motherhood is a life changing experience that demands so much. Supporting mother’s body, mind & spirit for the health of her & her family is crucial. 

Children’s Health

Children wellness is about physical, mental & emotional health. As parents, it’s our job to provide the best environment for our kids to thrive. We are not the carpenter, molding & shaping our kids into what we like, we are the gardener, tending the soil so that their best self can grow & thrive.

Community & Workplace Wellness

Stress Resilience Workshop

Book Dr. Bridget for a wellness workshop at your workplace, community or event.

 

Getting Started

Stress Resilience for your Community

Educate

Have your community be informed on the latest evidence based interventions for stress management & resilience. They will walk away with tangible tools and practical skills to see benefits & implement that day.

Inspire

Community wellness is all about connection. Creating space for members of your community to be heard & seen helps to boost morale & support wellness of it’s members. Inspiration comes from new ideas leading to purposeful action; let’s make that spark.

What Inspires me

My Mission

The problem is that often times we are feeling disempowered and truly reacting to life instead of creating life. A large part of this is because the burden of stressors in our life. I’m hear to say it’s less about the burdens and more about how we RESPOND to them. Stats Canada recently reported that 4.1 million Canadians reported high or very high work-related stress in their lives. Stress affects a very large amount of our respective communities & workplaces. We know from the literature, stress-related illness comprises over 90% of illnesses. Bottomline is that stress makes us unwell. My mission is to not stop the waves but to teach you how to surf. Stress Resilience is a skill & a mindset that can bring clarity, empowerment & wellness into your life.

Book a Workshop Today.

 

 

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Business Hours

100% Virtual Visits (Ontario Residents Only)

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 2:30pm

*Sundays slots available upon request

 

Where Are We?

Toronto, Ontario

(Available for virtual care for any residents of Ontario, Canada)