Dr. Daniela Steyn, M.D.
Founder and CEO of Wellness MD
Dr. Daniela Steyn is a Medical Doctor, Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University, podcast host, and international best-selling author.
As a trailblazer in Wellness Medicine, she founded WellnessMD, the first Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for Menopause in Canada, empowering women to embrace optimal health during this pivotal stage in their lives.
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Dr. Steyn is also the founder of Dermaesthetics, a groundbreaking line of toxin-free, medically active skincare tailored for perimenopausal skin and beyond, combining science and care to enhance natural beauty.
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Her mission is to inspire and enable a generation to live their best possible life with optimal health, preventing disease through healthy lifestyle choices and using food as medicine to support longevity, energy, mental clarity, happiness, and wellbeing
Dr. Stephanie Matte, ND
ND, MSCP
Dr. Matte is a compassionate, patient-centred Naturopathic Doctor who believes no one should feel unheard or resigned to living with unresolved health concerns.
Her approach focuses on empowering patients with the tools, education, and support needed to feel confident and in control of their health.
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Dr. Matte has a clinical focus on digestive health, stress, fatigue and burnout, and hormone health, recognizing the strong connections among these systems and how imbalances in one area can affect overall well-being. Dr. Matte combines evidence-based medicine with a personalized, whole-person approach.
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Dr. Matte completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa and her naturopathic medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario, a member of OAND and CAND, and holds her Prescribing and Therapeutics license.
Dr. Julia Fountain, ND
ND, MSCP
Dr. Fountain is a Naturopathic Doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She is dedicated to helping women navigate their health and thrive through perimenopause and beyond. Her approach is collaborative and holistic, incorporating nutrition, lifestyle, supplementation and menopause hormone therapy when indicated.
She’s a seasoned clinician whose practice style is results-oriented, attentive to your immediate concerns, while planting the seeds for prevention and taking the time to explain along the way.
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Dr. Alexandra Yudin
MD, CCFP
Dr. Yudin, MD, CCFP, is a trusted physician specializing in personalized cosmetic and therapeutic injection treatments designed to help you feel amazing, embrace midlife with confidence, and prioritize longevity.
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With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Yudin focuses on achieving natural, effective results tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Combining advanced techniques with a deep understanding of aesthetics and wellness, Dr. Yudin empowers clients to address concerns such as fine lines, migraines, or skin rejuvenation, supporting both inner health and outer vitality.
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Whether enhancing appearance or improving quality of life, Dr. Yudin is dedicated to providing safe, expert care that helps patients look and feel their best at any age. Rediscover your confidence, celebrate midlife, and invest in a future of feeling amazing with Dr. Yudin’s personalized approach.
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Stephanie Tenhaeff
M.Psy., RP, BCC
Stephanie is an experienced Registered Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a deep commitment to helping individuals create meaningful change. Drawing on neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, she focuses on building self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthy relationship dynamics. Her approach is compassionate and evidence-based, supporting clients as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, caregiver burnout, parenting teens, health changes, and work–life balance.
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Her work focuses on empowering clients to understand themselves better, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections. She helps clients build a personal resilience toolkit to protect against burnout and technostress while optimizing overall well-being. Whether supporting individuals or couples, Stephanie provides a safe, supportive space to help clients move from feeling stuck to genuinely thriving in their lives and relationships.
Dr. Ellie Mirchi
MD, CCFP, FMCBT
Dr. Mirchi is a dedicated family physician with years of clinical experience and a deep passion for women’s mental health, particularly through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
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She completed her medical residency at the University of Toronto. Subsequently, she pursued advanced training through a CBT Fellowship, enabling her to provide skilled cognitive behavioural therapy tailored to her patients' unique needs.
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Begin transforming your wellbeing today. Download the referral here to request an OHIP-covered CBT psychotherapy session with Dr. Mirchi and take the next step toward a more balanced, empowered, and optimized life.
Dr. Eileen Alexander
B.A., M.D., Dipl CBS
Dr. Alexander is a Medical Doctor with advanced training in psychotherapy and over 30 years of experience in medically supervised weight management.
Her background includes extensive work with the Dr. Bernstein Diet and Health Clinics, where she supported patients with obesity and related health conditions using evidence-based care.
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Dr. Alexander brings expertise in behavioural medicine,
trauma-informed care, sex therapy, and psychopharmacology. She is known for her compassionate, patient-centred approach and her commitment to sustainable, long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Alexander is a member of Obesity Canada and the Ontario Medical Association and actively contributes to physician education.
At Wellness MD, Dr. Alexander helps patients achieve sustainable weight management and overall well-being through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and personalized medical care.
Lorena Quiroga
Registered Acupuncturist
Lorena Quiroga is a Registered Acupuncturist with over 20 years of healthcare experience, bridging Western and Eastern medicine to deliver compassionate, holistic care. She offers consultations in both English and Spanish.
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Holding an Acupuncture Diploma from Canada and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Colombia, Lorena practices within the regulated scope of the CTCMPAO, offering Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture, and Acne Treatments.
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Each personalized plan addresses body, mind, and emotions, targeting root causes and promoting lasting balance.
Her mission: to care for the most important person in your life - YOU.
Erika Botha
Relationship Counsellor
Erika Botha is a Certified Relationship Coach who helps individuals and couples improve their communication, intimacy, and satisfaction in their relationships. She is a Christian Marriage Counsellor, communication specialist, author, and international speaker.
At Wellness MD, Erika offers personalized and confidential coaching sessions that are tailored to your specific needs and goals. She will help you identify and overcome the challenges and issues that are affecting your relationship, such as trust, conflict, infidelity, compatibility, and more.
Taylor Porto
Registered Holistic Nutritionist | Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition
Taylor is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition, supporting women through every stage of the motherhood journey with personalized, evidence-informed care.
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She helps women navigate fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery with clarity and confidence by creating realistic nutrition and supplement plans tailored to individual needs, lifestyles, and stages of motherhood.
Her approach focuses on foundational maternal nutrition, including micronutrient support, blood sugar balance, digestive health, and intentional postpartum nourishment, to support both maternal well-being and healthy pregnancy outcomes.
At Wellness MD, Taylor works as part of an integrative care team to help women feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their journey into motherhood and beyond.
Gina Alfieri
CNP, NNCP (Certified Nutritional Practitioner)
Gina specializes in gut health, hormones and metabolic conditions. She uses a holistic approach to help people rebalance their gut microflora, correct digestion and improve hormonal imbalances to help manage their weight.
Her own health journey, complete with its challenges, has led her to want to help others in their own health journey, seeking to address the root cause rather than treating symptoms.
She attended University at Buffalo’s School of Nursing and went on to work in various aspects of healthcare, including a cardiology & pulmonary clinic, and then later managing a busy physiotherapy clinic. She later attended the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, where she trained to become a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, obtaining an Honours Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition.
As a wife, mom of 4, community volunteer and friend, she desires to live a thriving life while partnering with others to feel their best, teaching them how to regain control of their overall health and well-being.
Bonnie Flemington
MBA, CNP, RNCP
Bonnie Flemington is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner with over 15 years of experience helping individuals improve their health through personalized, evidence-informed nutrition care. Her areas of focus include gut, hormone, and metabolic health, with an emphasis on reducing inflammation, improving energy, and supporting sustainable lifestyle change.
At Wellness MD, Bonnie specializes in the use of functional lab testing to identify underlying imbalances and create customized nutrition and lifestyle protocols tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals. Her approach is practical, supportive, and designed to help patients make informed food and lifestyle choices that fit their real lives without restriction or overwhelm.”
Jessica Pozo
Registered Nurse & Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
Jessica is a Registered Nurse and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach with a special interest in helping busy adults improve their energy, metabolism, and overall well-being through personalized, sustainable lifestyle changes. Drawing from both clinical and coaching experience, she supports clients in building health habits that are practical, effective, and aligned with their everyday lives.
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Jessica works collaboratively with clients and their care teams to bridge the gap between medical recommendations and real-world implementation—focusing on nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, and mindset to create lasting change.
Farah Jamani
Integrative Pharmacist, Functional Medicine/
Mindset Coach; Founder of the Reset Rx
Farah is an Integrative Pharmacist, Functional Medicine Health and Life Coach, and a certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach. She has extensive experience in corporate pharmacy and has seen patients struggle with more and more medications without feeling well.
Farah believes that there is a better way to achieve transformation, and she is on a mission to educate and empower women to discover the root cause of their imbalances. Her approach is holistic, and she focuses on mindset, nutrition, and functional medicine to help her clients achieve optimal health and wellness.
Marnie Michalak
Nurse Practitioner
Marnie is a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner who believes everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin. She is committed to providing timely, thorough care in a supportive and professional environment.
Marnie offers a comprehensive range of dermatological services to address both medical and cosmetic skin concerns. Whether you need a skin lesion assessed and diagnosed, cosmetic lesion removal, or treatments to achieve smoother, rejuvenated, or hair-free skin, she ensures you receive the highest standard of care with attention to safety, comfort, and results.
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Services include:
• Skin rejuvenation
• Hair removal
• Cosmetic lesion removal & biopsy
• IV therapy
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Marnie’s approach combines clinical expertise with an eye for aesthetic detail, helping patients look and feel their best.
Cecilia Lanier
Health Coach
Cecilia Lanier is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps you achieve your health and wellness goals through personalized and supportive coaching. She is a national board-certified health and wellness coach.
At Wellness MD, Cecilia offers one-on-one virtual coaching sessions that are tailored to your specific needs and preferences. She will help you identify and clarify your vision, values, and goals, and create a realistic and achievable action plan. She will also help you overcome obstacles, enhance motivation, and celebrate successes.
Garnel du Preez
Master Paramedical Tattoo Artist
Garnel du Preez is a Master Paramedical Tattoo Artist, specializing in Stretch Mark and Scar Camouflage Tattooing. Say goodbye to the self-consciousness that comes with stretch marks and scars—Garnel’s advanced treatments are designed to visibly improve the appearance of your skin so you can feel confident, radiant, and beautiful in your own body.
Through expert techniques, Garnel helps reduce the contrast and texture of stretch marks and scars, blending them into your natural skin tone for a smoother, more even appearance.
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We offer two transformative treatments:
• Stretch Mark & Scar Camouflage Tattooing
A custom-blended pigment technique that matches your natural skin tone, minimizing the visibility of marks.
• Inkless Scar & Stretch Mark Revision
A non-pigment treatment using a collagen-boosting serum gently tattooed into the skin to improve elasticity, texture, and tone.
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Both treatments are performed by Garnel, who brings years of specialized experience in skin revision. With precision, artistry, and a deep understanding of skin healing, Garnel delivers results that enhance not only your skin—but your confidence and self-love.
Chanel Moolman
Executive Assistant to Dr. Steyn
Chanel Moolman serves as the dedicated Executive Assistant to Dr. Daniela Steyn at Wellness MD.
With exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, Chanel manages all communications for Dr. Steyn, ensuring prompt responses to emails and phone calls.
Her professional demeanor and efficiency help maintain smooth operations at the practice while allowing Dr. Steyn to focus on patient care. Clients appreciate Chanel's responsiveness and ability to address their needs with both competence and compassion.
As the communication liaison for Wellness MD, Chanel is committed to providing excellent service that reflects the practice's dedication to comprehensive wellness care.
