Meet Dr. George Makrides, ND

Dr. George Makrides is a naturopathic doctor based in Toronto. He has been a featured speaker at national health conferences presenting on integrative mental health, functional medicine, and metabolic dysfunction. He also educates healthcare professionals on integrative health, nutritional biochemistry, and functional medicine, integrating evidence-informed strategies into clinical practice. His clinical practice focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, weight management, and metabolic optimization.

Dr. Makrides is the founder and director of Makrides Wellness Centre, located in Queen West, Toronto. At the Makrides Wellness Centre, our mission is to help you achieve true wellness. We emphasize preventive care whenever possible, aiming to reduce the need for unnecessary surgeries or medications. As a leading functional medicine centre, we focus on guiding you toward lasting wellness and independence. We facilitate collaboration and integrative care, educating and empowering you, to prioritize wellness through prevention.

Dr. Makrides is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. He is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). He serves on the educational committee for the OAND, helping shape the future of naturopathic medicine through lifelong learning and clinical excellence. He also serves on the research committee for the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PsychANP), gathering data on the current practice of naturopathic mental health, evaluating evidence regarding its approaches and components, and encouraging further research in the field. Dr. Makrides holds a Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and holds degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology.