Emily Maheux-LeBlanc graduated with her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is a women’s health advocate and has a special focus in practice on hormonal concerns (PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility/pregnancy/postpartum, menopause, etc) as well as skin conditions (acne, eczema, rosacea, etc) and pediatrics. Emily loves educating her patients on the foundations of health – nutrition, movement, sleep, stress-management, and connection – and creating easy habits for patients to increase their longevity.

As the partner of a conventional medicine healthcare worker, Emily understands and respects the values of both conventional and naturopathic medicine and knows that they work best when in conjunction. Her passion lies in preventative medicine and she utilizes natural therapies such as clinical nutrition, acupuncture, botanical medicine, lifestyle counselling, nutraceuticals, and more in her practice.

Always eager to learn more to better serve her patients, she has amassed a number of continuing education courses and conferences in the fields of integrative dermatology, fertility, breastfeeding counselling, and more.

Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys spending time with her fiancé and two rescue cats, visiting the farmer’s market and shopping local, decorating her cozy acreage home in Bayfield, and sharing all of the above on her Instagram (as well as health info!).

She is thrilled to be joining the team at Root Cause Health & Wellness and serving the wonderful community of Antigonish!

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Dr. Julie MacDonald, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Nova Scotia. She is registered with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA) and a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND).

​Dr. MacDonald completed her prerequisite undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science with Human Nutrition at St. Francis Xavier University in 2013. Her love of the ocean and mountains brought her to the west coast to continue her studies at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC, where she graduated in 2021.

Dr. MacDonald has a general practice with areas of interest in hormone balance, fertility, pregnancy support, perimenopause and menopause, digestion, mental health, and pediatrics. Some of the services she offers include injection therapy, acupuncture, comprehensive hormone testing, food sensitivity testing, and SIBO breath testing.

In her free time, Dr. MacDonald loves to experiment in the kitchen creating new healthy recipes, or spend time outdoors with her partner, their son and two dogs.

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NOTE - Dr. Teresa Donovan, ND is not accepting new patients until January 2024. If you are a new patient and would like to book an initial appointment please book with Dr. Julie MacDonald, ND or Emily LeBlanc, Naturopath or call the clinic to be put on the wait list for Jan 2024.

Dr. Teresa Donovan, ND has been a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Nova Scotia since 2007.

With over 17 years in experience, her practice focuses on fertility, women’s health, and endocrinology including adrenal and thyroid. She has advanced training in chronic infections, chronic pain, epigenetics, mold illnesses, SIBO and digestive disorders, and Lyme disease & co-infections, neurotransmitters and mental health, and heavy metal toxicities.

She completed her undergraduate degree in 2001 from St. Francis Xavier University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition.

After her undergraduate degree, Dr. Donovan completed an International Development and Youth Leadership Program at the Coady International Institute, including a work placement in Kenya, where she developed the foundation for a national reaching program in Kenya.

In 2006 she completed her degree in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Donovan is licensed with College of Naturopathic Doctors Alberta (CNDA) and is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and is a member and current president of the Nova Scotia Naturopathic Association (NSAND).

In her free time, Dr. Donovan enjoys family time with her husband and daughter, keeping an active lifestyle through fitness & healthy eating, and enjoying time with their dogs, cats, and horse as you can often find her with her daughter at the stables

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