MEET THE TEAM
Our approach is holistic: focusing on the individual.
We work with our patients to create customized and realistic care plans aimed at achieving individual health goals, while staying with you every step of the way. Meet our team!
Kavita Gill
Acupuncturist and Herbalist
R.Ac, R.TCMP
Kavita is a Registered Acupuncturist, Herbalist and co-owner of Urban Wellness Clinic. Her aim is to facilitate your healing journey, empower you to make better decisions and bring your mind and body into a state of equilibrium.
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Expect to learn more about yourself. Be prepared to experience a deep mind-body connection. Walk away relaxed with a new-found sense of self-awareness and ease.
With nearly 10 years of experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Kavita has developed deep clinical insights, which have powerfully informed her treatments. By utilizing an individualized approach and adept at modalities such as acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbal medicine, and moxibustion she effectively treats ailments ranging from migraines to menstrual irregularities. Having interned with TCM leaders in the fields of gynecology & fertility: facial rejuvenation & dermatology: musculoskeletal pain & trauma she employs an integrative approach to achieve tangible results. She educates her patients on how to incorporate this ancient wisdom into daily, workable self-care strategies.
Kavita is a licenced member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners of Ontario (CTCMPAO) and is an honors alumnus of the Institute of Traditional Medicine. As a Clinical Supervisor at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Academy (AIM), she helps her student’s breakdown complex issues into cohesive and strategic treatment plans.
Kavita’s ultimate desire is that her patients experience the transformative benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine, empowering them to achieve their health goals.
J. Ingrid Gerberick
Acupuncturist
R. Ac
Ingrid is a Registered Acupuncturist and co-owner of Urban Wellness Clinic. While her special interest lies in reproductive health (including gynecological issues, fertility, prenatal/postpartum care and perimenopause), she loves to treat a broad array of health issues including back pain, stress relief/emotional regulation, insomnia, headaches, digestion and more.
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including gynecological issues, fertility, prenatal/postpartum care and perimenopause.
She is committed to an inclusive and gender affirming approach to reproductive health.
She also offers Facial Acupuncture/Guasha using a therapeutic whole body approach,
believing that skin health and longevity can be encouraged as part of helping her clients
feel great overall. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a holistic approach to health and
Ingrid uses this framework to treat her client’s symptoms while simultaneously
addressing underlying imbalances and so improving overall health outcomes. With a
background in visual arts, Ingrid brings an intuitive and creative sensibility to her
practice, and believes deeply in meeting the unique needs of each client. She believes
in each person’s innate healing ability, and centers her practice around facilitating and
empowering her patients in this beautiful and challenging process.
Ingrid’s education includes a diploma from Eight Branches Academy of Eastern
Medicine, cosmetic acupuncture certificate from Two Circles Acupuncture and
internships at both Six Degrees Community Acupuncture and Living Waters Therapies.
Ingrid also has a BFA from Emily Carr University. She loves to learn and is always
expanding her knowledge and skills in the healing arts to bring the best care to her
clients.
We’re Hiring!
This could be you
Urban Wellness is looking to expand our team of holistically minded practitioners.
If you are self-motivated and actively looking to build up your business and practice, and want to work with a diverse mix of practitioners in a beautiful and healing environment, this is for you.
Jennifer Bowers
Acupuncturist and Herbalist
R.Ac, R. TCMP
My practice is trauma informed, intersectional and anti-oppressive. I have been using Traditional Chinese Medicine for almost fifteen years to help people with mental health challenges, particularly those with a history of trauma. I also work with folks trying to get pregnant and have healthy babies.
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Diana Dorrance
Acupuncturist and
Holistic Nutritionist
R.AC, CNP
Diana (Dee) is a Registered Acupuncturist and Certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. She graduated from Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine and the Institute of Holistic Nutrition with first class honours, and has completed over 2000 hours of clinical training.
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Dee’s mission in her practice is a simple one: to help you feel healthier and more empowered in your body, so that you can thrive in all aspects of your life. She has a particular interest in digestive, reproductive, and mental health, and has experience treating a wide array of conditions including IBS, PCOS, Endometriosis, PMS, irregular or lost cycles, fatigue, insomnia, stress and anxiety.
Dee approaches treatment through a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) framework, informed by a biomedical understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. She is passionate about creating personalized and effective care plans for each individual patient that addresses their own unique needs, using a combination of modalities including acupuncture, nutrition, cupping, gua sha and body work. All of her treatments take into consideration the connection between the body, the mind and the spirit.
Dee is deeply passionate about helping you heal and reach your health goals without judgment, restriction or shame. She practices from a holistic, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens, in a 2SLGBTQIA+ positive space.
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Jordan Lewis
Psychotherapist
MSW, RSW
Jordan Lewis is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. He is dedicated and interested in engaging people and helping them come up with solutions to their problems and issues that feel good and achievable. He is trained in various modalities.
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Dr. Mary MacDonald
Naturopathic Doctor
As a Naturopathic Doctor I’m here to get to the root of your health concerns. I am a medical detective with 17 years of experience.
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My approach is to meet you where you are in your healthcare journey. I combine my expertise in scientifically researched and naturally based health care with your knowledge of your body’s physical, mental and emotional health to develop an individualized treatment plan.
I enjoy working with patients of all ages. And my goal is to help you achieve your true state of health through well researched and effective treatments. I take a deep dive into any relevant lab work and offer lab testing directly through me so we can get to the bottom of your concerns.
I have a particular interest and experience in the following conditions:
- Fertility Care
- Pregnancy Care
- Paediatrics
- Menopause Care
- Chronic Illnesses including
- Autoimmune Disorders
I bring my enthusiasm and passion for Naturopathic Medicine to every patient visit. I sincerely love what I do and with years of clinical practice, I take pride in seeing my patients succeed!
Feel free to book a complimentary Meet & Greet appointment to see if we are a good fit!
Indu Vashist
Somatic Movement
Indu teaches various forms of movement and rest practices including somatic education, yoga, restorative, and yoga nidra.
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Jordan Ramsay
Acupuncturist and Herbalist
R.Ac, R.TCMP
I work with acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine primarily to support people in their health goals.
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I work with acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine primarily to support people in their health goals.
My practice has been greatly shaped by working with people experiencing HIV+ at the Toronto People with Aids Foundation as well as having spent the majority of my acupuncture time working in a community clinic setting where many folks could receive treatment at the same time while in the same space.
I regularly treated symptoms including but not limited to chronic or acute pain, fatigue, difficult or irregular periods / PMS, migraines, digestion, insomnia, mental health, stress, skin health, recovery from surgeries, and side effects of medication.
I practice with an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, anti-racist and de-colonizing approach in a 2SLGBTQIA+ positive space. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Website: Space Acupuncture
WHO DO YOU LIKE TREATING AND WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO:
I am so grateful to study and practice acupuncture, cupping and herbal medicine. It helps me to feel more connected and present with myself. This medicine reminds us that we have the skills to listen deeply to our body’s patterns, and how our health is directly linked with our community health, job, connection to nature, etc. I am always learning from it and can see people light up with new understanding or connecting with parts of themselves they haven’t connected with for a while from it while in treatment.
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Angela Warbuton
Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Life Coach
R.Ac, R. TCMP
Angela brings over 25 years experience as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine with extensive skills as a speaker, writer, leader and teacher.
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Shai Edwards
Holistic Nutritionist
Shai Edwards is a Holistic Nutritionist, who graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition with honours and a Registered Yoga Teacher who primarily practises restorative yoga, breathwork, and pilates/yoga hybrid. She is passionate about aiding every client in living the most healthful, nourishing, life possible.
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As a Holistic Nutritionist, Shai approaches your work together from a “whole person” perspective. Through working with Shai, she will approach your individual protocol by looking wholly at you – what you consume, your relationship with food, your lifestyle habits, relationships, and more. Shai believes that slow, consistent work is the key to healing and changing your mindset for long lasting results that reconnect you with your life.
Shai came to this work through her own health and food challenges, and knows that consistency, and self-compassion are the key to leading a healthful, nourishing life. Shai believes that health is more than what you eat, and works with clients to assess all parts of their lives, and how to bring forward a healthy, balanced relationship with themselves through holistic nutrition.
Shai is particularly passionate about, and has experience working with clients on:
- PMS/PMDD/Hormonal imbalances
- Stress reduction
- Anxiety
- Difficult relationships with food
- Childhood nutrition
But, she welcomes the opportunity to work with anyone for anything they may be experiencing or anyone who is looking for nutritional support! Expect to leave each appointment feeling balanced, cared for, and confident that you will meet your goals.
We’re Hiring!
Clinic space in the heart of little italy
Urban Wellness is looking to expand our team of holistically minded practitioners.
If you are self-motivated and actively looking to build up your business and practice, and want to work with a diverse mix of practitioners in a beautiful and healing environment, this is for you.