Don't rely on assumptions—test don’t guess! Laboratory tests, including blood tests and urinalysis, along with advanced clinical testing methods like saliva, stool samples, and urine testing, can help identify issues
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About
Meet Dr. George Makrides, ND
Getting better today...
Dr. George Makrides, ND believes everyone deserves a life of vitality—and that each of us has the potential to create it. That’s why he is dedicated to addressing the root causes of chronic illness by using the principles of Functional Medicine to transform health and healing. Dr. Makrides and his team work every day to empower individuals, organizations, and communities to restore balance, strengthen resilience, and thrive in both body and mind.
Clinical Focus
Start your wellness journey.
Mental Health
Overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, and stress with expert guidance to restore balance and resilience in your daily life.
Metabolic Health
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that elevate a person’s risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health difficulties. The way your body responds to the hormone
Services
Healing your body. Inside. Out.
Orthomolecular therapy focuses on adjusting the intake of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, fatty acids, macronutrients, and other naturally occurring, metabolically active substances to determine the most effective doses. This approach has contributed to the development of various treatments, including the use of intravenous vitamin C for cancer and sepsis, vitamin B6 for autism, zinc for eating disorders, essential fatty acids (EFAs) for ADHD, and more.
Nutritional Medicine is grounded in the idea that nutrients, including essential micronutrients, are crucial for the proper functioning of the biochemical processes our bodies and brains rely on. When addressing symptoms or diseases, the focus is on identifying underlying causes, which, while often partly genetic, are typically closely linked to nutritional and environmental factors.
Acupuncture, a practice that has been used for over a thousand years, focuses on restoring balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit through the body’s vital energy system, known as Qi (or Chi).
Botanical medicine has become a popular form of healthcare and several herbal extracts have been demonstrated to be efficacious for many conditions. Traditional medicine has come a long way in contributing to improving well-being and increasing healthspan.
Dr. Makrides, ND has been presenting at national conferences, hosting online webinars, and health panels in the field of functional medicine. He has been lecturing on stress, anxiety, depression, and metabolic health, teaching fellow doctors, and educating the public.
If you're looking for information on integrative options for mental health conditions, we can help you identify evidence-based choices. This service is available exclusively to individuals living outside of Ontario, Canada, who seek evidence-based information on integrative mental health options, to share with their healthcare providers.
Laboratory & Clinical Testing
Don't rely on assumptions—test don’t guess! Laboratory tests, including blood tests and urinalysis, along with advanced clinical testing methods like saliva, stool samples, and urine testing, can help identify issues
Supplementation
Orthomolecular therapy focuses on adjusting the intake of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, fatty acids, macronutrients, and other naturally occurring, metabolically active substances to determine the most effective doses. This approach has contributed to the development of various treatments, including the use of intravenous vitamin C for cancer and sepsis, vitamin B6 for autism, zinc for eating disorders, essential fatty acids (EFAs) for ADHD, and more.
Nutritional Counseling
Nutritional Medicine is grounded in the idea that nutrients, including essential micronutrients, are crucial for the proper functioning of the biochemical processes our bodies and brains rely on. When addressing symptoms or diseases, the focus is on identifying underlying causes, which, while often partly genetic, are typically closely linked to nutritional and environmental factors.
TCM & Acupuncture
Acupuncture, a practice that has been used for over a thousand years, focuses on restoring balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit through the body’s vital energy system, known as Qi (or Chi).
Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine has become a popular form of healthcare and several herbal extracts have been demonstrated to be efficacious for many conditions. Traditional medicine has come a long way in contributing to improving well-being and increasing healthspan.
Expert Health Event Speaker
Dr. Makrides, ND has been presenting at national conferences, hosting online webinars, and health panels in the field of functional medicine. He has been lecturing on stress, anxiety, depression, and metabolic health, teaching fellow doctors, and educating the public.
Consulting Services
If you're looking for information on integrative options for mental health conditions, we can help you identify evidence-based choices. This service is available exclusively to individuals living outside of Ontario, Canada, who seek evidence-based information on integrative mental health options, to share with their healthcare providers.
FAQs
Frequently Ask Questions
Naturopathic medicine is a unique healthcare profession that combines traditional treatments with evidence-based science to develop natural and holistic solutions for disorders and diseases. It emphasizes disease prevention and aims to address the root causes of symptoms. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are trained as primary care providers, managing both acute and chronic conditions while addressing disease and dysfunction at the physical, mental, and spiritual levels. In Ontario, the titles "naturopath," "ND," and "naturopathic doctor" are legally protected.
Yes, virtual appointments are available for all new and existing patients in Ontario. You must be situated in Ontario during the appointment.
They are a healthcare practitioner who utilizes natural therapies to support optimal brain function and metabolic health. They strive to identify the root cause of mental disturbances and use natural therapies to promote mental healing and cognitive functioning.
