Hi! Nice to Meet You.
I’m Dr. Julie.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve been building wellbeing into the fabric of businesses and working individually one-on-one with people as a Naturopathic Doctor, Coach and Entrepreneur. My vision is a world with health, wellness & freedom for all.
These days my time is spent as Clinical Director of our collaborative health team at Aurum Medicine & Wellness Clinic. We made a clinic that offers in-person and virtual services to patients in a inclusive & supportive environment, as well as a professional, enjoyable and equitable workspace for health care providers.
I also work as a CoFounder & the Chief Operating Officer for NOON WORLD, a New York-based cognitive wellness company bringing functional mushroom chocolates & gummies to the masses, combining the rigor of neuroscience with the wisdom of Eastern herbal medicines.
I love helping people, businesses and non-profit organizations through developing projects that boost health and productivity, organizational strategy and structure using research & science and soul.
As an athlete, musician & artist, at home, I am super grateful each day to be ALIVE and to be able to work with interesting creatives & business owners like yourself.
Let’s collaborate if you’re seeking holistic personalized health & wellness solutions and business development & strategy tips.
Talk soon!
– Dr. Julie
Professional Development: Past Experience & Specializations
My formal education began with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the renowned McGill University and an exchange to the National University of Singapore (my fatherland), laying the groundwork for my practice in medicine. I finished my studies with a course in Mahayana Buddhism. After a long-time struggle with skin conditions and allergies myself, I was further able to deepen and expand my skills in both primary care and in nutrition, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and mental health counselling at the CCNM in Toronto, where I earned my Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree.
This equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of health principles and practices and a foundational training to help myself and help others. I am now licensed by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NPLEX I & II) and Registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), and am also trained as a health coach.
My dedication to professional excellence is demonstrated through continuous learning in areas such as:
Advanced Mental Health Strategies
With a background in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, lifestyle counselling, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), I integrate strategies from bodies of work with a specific method of assessment to get significant personal and group change.
Dermatological Research & Treatment Approach
Studying the psychological impacts of skin conditions, I developed an integrated method of creating comprehensive and collaborative management plans for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and other skin conditions. Much of this is informed by Environmental Medicine exposures and their holistic impact.
Corporate Wellness Program Development
Designing and implementing tailored wellness programs to boost workplace health and productivity. Leaning on my leadership and coaching experience, I created transformative corporate programs using multiple modalities and by collaborating with my multidisciplinary team.
Brain & Environmental Health & Research
Engaging in clinical research, I assisted in investigating the efficacy of using polyunsaturated fatty acids in intractable seizure disorders. I also ran the Women’s Healthy Environments network, connecting the environmental exposures to health. As a result, I now work through functional medicine to support to resultant neurological conditions including seizures, migraines as well as autoimmune skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Global Cancer Patient Education Experience
When delivering integrative care and education to patients at the Humlegaarden Cancer Clinic in Denmark, I learned the importance of prevention and upstream intervention. There I worked side-by-side the medical and research teams providing cutting-edge and integrative treatments. Now, we focus a risk-reduction and education clinically for patients in remission for those looking to take an integrative mind-body-spirit approaches to health.
Sports Medicine and Brain Trauma Volunteer
With a background as a competitive athlete, prevention, and rehabilitation, I worked in sports medicine rehab centers for over 10 years and Volunteered in the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit at the Toronto Rehab Institute. I use a range of techniques including nutrition, acupuncture and spinal manipulation to expedite recovery and enhance overall movement and performance.
Professional Roles and Achievements
- Non-Profit Sector Leadership: My work in non-profit organizations such as the International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine and the Women’s Healthy Environments Network has greatly influenced health and wellness policies, especially regarding women’s and environmental health.
- For-Profit Wellness Consulting: I have effectively collaborated with businesses to integrate sustainable wellness practices into their strategies, enhancing organizational well-being and productivity.
Personal Experience
- Life-Long Athlete: Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sailing, Tennis… and more!
- Language Lover: English, Can Communicate Well In: French, and Conversationally in Cantonese & Mandarin
Transform Your Health, Business, & Life
As your partner in wellness, I invite you to discover the expansive potential of the multitude of tools available to enhance every aspect of life, from individual health to overarching business strategies and creative potential. My approach seeks not only to address immediate health issues but to foster a lasting culture of wellness and resilience.
Let’s navigate this journey together, and turn your aspirations into reality.
Dr. Julie is an owner of of NOON WORLD INC, Aurum Medicine and Wellness Clinic and Fruit Studio (Açaí) of JSH Health Group Inc. She is a global collaborative health and wellness advocate based in Toronto, Canada.