Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Rupa Salwan, ND
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Naturopathic doctors use a whole-body and individualistic approach to treating the root cause of disease. Naturopathic doctors may use conventional and functional assessments and testing to determine the treatment that works best for you.
Hi, I’m Rupa!
I believe we all deserve to live a life fulfilled. A meaningful life that you can cherish and continue for years to come. There are a lot of obstacles that can make us physically tired and spiritually drained, one being our health. But I truly believe that simple and effective medicines have the greatest potential to transform our health.
I am interested in getting to know you and what you want out of life. I believe in meeting you on common ground and working together to solve your health problems. I take a minimalistic approach to any health changes because I want to help you make real improvements and take charge of your health. I don’t believe in making you a professional vitamin-taker because health isn’t at the bottom of a bottle.
You can trust that I will ask the tough questions because those are the barriers that keep us from achieving our full potential. It’s only once we ask the hard questions that we achieve healing in our bodies, minds and hearts.
We all want to live healthier and happier lives, so let’s do it!
Things I love
- Food (need I say more?)
- Good books
- Warm drinks
- Amazing friends
- Travelling
- Getting dressed up
- Staying in my PJs
- The honest truth
- Hiking
- Crisp Apples
- Waking up to a shining sun
Professional Profile
Rupa Salwan is a health advocate and naturopathic doctor. She uses a research-backed approach to health, along with knowledge of traditional practices.
With the foundational base of research and traditional knowledge, Rupa creates personally tailored treatment plans for each patient.
As a clinician, Rupa has a special interest in endocrinology (hormone health) including thyroid health and (peri)menopause.
Rupa received her training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Canada. While pursuing her dream career she completed clinical internships at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, Brampton Naturopathic Teaching Clinic and the Holistic Healing Arts Centre in Brantford.
Prior to naturopathic medicine, Rupa studied at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree. She studied Life Sciences and had a special interest in biochemistry and nutritional studies.
Rupa has a passion for research, especially in regards to complementary alternative medicine. She is the co-author of a study conducted at CCNM which investigates the formulations of turmeric and its implications on adjunctive cancer treatment. Being involved in research along with practicing traditional medicine gives Rupa a definite advantage in offering the best of both worlds to her patients.
Her published research includes:
- Champigny, Marc & Wl Sung, Wilson & Catana, Vasile & Salwan, Rupa & S Summers, Peter & Dudley, Susan & Provart, Nicholas & Cameron, Robin & Brian Golding, G & A Weretilnyk, Elizabeth. (2013). RNA-Seq effectively monitors gene expression in Eutrema salsugineum plants growing in an extreme natural habitat and in controlled growth cabinet conditions. BMC genomics. 14. 578. 10.1186/1471-2164-14-578.
- Systematic Review of Curcumin in Cancer. CCNM *not yet published
Rupa was a part of building the Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) at CCNM. The NMSA is an international student association dedicated to education and increased access to success as health advocates. She held a position as the Legislative Committee Chair because she is passionate about moving the naturopathic profession forward.
Rated #1 Best Naturopathic Doctor in Caledon Area, 2023 & 2024 by Quality Business Awards
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