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Women’s Health

Dr. Laderoute is a dedicated clinical psychologist and mental health advocate. She has diverse clinical training spanning various therapeutic approaches, and brings a wealth of experience dealing with mental health concerns. She is passionate about helping women feel seen, heard, and freed-up from emotional burden.

Jamila Kanji is a Registered Dietitian and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is passionate about helping women in the menopause transition as she has seen firsthand the positive impact that nutrition and lifestyle changes can have at this time in a woman’s life.

Julie is a passionate and caring physiotherapist who has clinical experience treating both orthopaedic and pelvic health conditions. She is a member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and its Pelvic & Reproductive Health Division.

Dr. Castleman is registered in good standing with Therapeutics and Prescribing Authority through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), and is an active member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, The Menopause Society, and the International Menopause Society (IMS).

Dr. Amandeep Takhar completed her medical degree at the University of Toronto and her residency training in Family Medicine at Queen’s University. She is committed to providing comprehensive and evidence-based care to women of all ages.

Dr. Atwal earned her MD from the University of Calgary and completed her family medicine residency at Women’s College Hospital through the University of Toronto. Dr. Atwal currently has a women’s health practice with a focus in low intervention fertility medicine, general gynecology and care of midlife women.

Dr. Jessica Yu has 20 years of experience in family medicine with a special interest in women’s health. She completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Toronto and has worked in various primary care settings such as student health clinics, academic family medicine units, and comprehensive family practice.

Dr. Vowinckel graduated from family medicine residency at the University of Toronto in 2005, winning awards for patient advocacy and academic achievement. She started out in surgery, fell in love with family medicine and is now thrilled to make exceptional care for women a foundation of her clinical work.

Dr. Christina Biancucci has been a family physician since 2009, providing comprehensive care to patients in downtown Toronto. She is passionate about women’s health and delighted to support midlife women on their health journeys.

Dr. Verma is a mid-career family physician, with a psychotherapy designation, interested in women’s health, cognitive behavioural therapy (for insomnia and menopause), and lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about improving the healthcare experience and outcomes for women in midlife.

Dr. Céline Sayed is a family medicine physician with a special interest in medical gynecology, menopause and vulvar medicine. She is bilingual in French and English.

A lifelong advocate for girls and women, Dr. Shaw is passionate about illuminating health issues for midlife women and is committed to raising awareness for improved menopause care.

Dr. Woganee Filate is a passionate and dedicated adult respirologist and sleep medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centered care.

Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss is a tireless advocate for women’s healthy aging. She has been an MD for almost 20 years, working in the Greater Toronto Area since 2011 as an Emergency Medicine Specialist.