Dr. Ashley James, BA, ND is a board certified naturopathic doctor practicing Auricular Medicine and Functional Medicine. Dr. James was employed as the team naturopathic doctor and nutritionist for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Marlies from 2010 to 2015 and has appeared on The Marilyn Denis Show as a Health Expert.

Dr. James uses Auricular Medicine for diagnosis and treatment of her patients’ family health concerns. In addition, Dr. James has a special interest in Dermatology. She works in an integrated dermatology practice to help treat underlying imbalances that lead to dermatologic concerns.

Dr. James is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and York University (BA). She completed a clinical internship in sport medicine at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic at CCNM as well as a specialized internship in acupuncture and botanical medicine at the Wenzhou Medical College Hospital in Whenzhou, China. As a result of a special interest in detoxification, Dr. James has also completed advanced training in biotherapeutic drainage and detoxification as well as auricular medicine and auricular therapy. In addition, Dr. James is currently completing her Culinary Arts training at George Brown College. In the past, Dr. James has served as a teaching assistant at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As an avid practitioner of yoga, Dr. James has been teaching yoga since 2005. Dr. James is a member of both the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and is registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

 
 
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Book an appointment

Your initial visit is approximately 1.5 hours. During this time, Dr. James, ND will review your current health goals, your past medical history, family history and current daily diet. By combining this information along with a relevant physical exam and standard medical diagnostic tests, Dr. James, ND will identify and address the body’s underlying imbalances. The second and subsequent visits are 1 hour in length.

Dr. James, ND treats Patients with such Health Concerns as:

  • Acne

  • Arthritis

  • Autoimmune Conditions

  • Diabetes

  • Digestive Health

  • Eczema

  • Hormone Balance

  • Immune Health

  • Insomnia

  • Menopause

  • Musculoskeletal Health

  • Perioral Dermatitis

  • Performance Nutrition

  • Psoriasis

  • Preventive Medicine

  • Sport Specific Support

  • Stress

  • Weight loss

 

Speaking Engagements

Dr. James, ND is a highly sought after speaker who travels across North America presenting at medical conferences and speaking to sports teams and corporations. For more information or to book Dr. James, ND for a speaking engagement, please use the contact form below.

 

How Naturopathic Medicine Works

Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care discipline that addresses the root cause of illness and incorporates treatment and prevention strategies that support the body’s own healing potential. Using a thorough assessment of each patient and standard medical diagnostic tests, Dr. James designs individualized treatment plans drawing from one or all of the following disciplines: clinical nutrition and supplementation, acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine, botanical medicine, and homeopathic medicine.

 
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Resolve Health Concerns

Dr. James works in an integrated setting with medical doctors and other health care practitioners, and combines evidence based medicine with naturopathic healing modalities in order to resolve your health concerns.

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Restore Balance

Customized treatment plans aim to treat the whole person and restore balance to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels of your body.

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Maintain Wellness

Long term treatment plans and follow-up consultations serve to help you re-build and maintain balance throughout your life.

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