Dr. Daniela Steyn, M.D.
Founder and CEO of Wellness MD
Dr. Steyn completed her Medical Training in South Africa where she practiced as a Medical Doctor before immigrating to Canada. She has obtained further training at the College of Family Physicians in Canada, the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and Harvard University.
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Dr. Steyn is an Associate Professor at McMaster University, she is a Hospitalist Doctor on staff at the Oakville Hospital.
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Dr. Daniela Steyn is married with three young children. She is a marathon runner and triathlon athlete.
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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.
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With first-hand experience with the profound impact nutrition and lifestyle have on the lives of her patients, she has made it her mission to inform and educate people to avoid illness, heal from disease and improve longevity with lifestyle whole foods and latest scientific discoveries.
Xiomara Martinez-Shierman
Client Care Coordinator
Xiomara brings warmth and efficiency to her role as Client Care Coordinator at Wellness MD. With a natural talent for making clients feel welcome from the moment they arrive, she ensures each person's experience is comfortable and personalized. Xiomara's dedication to exceptional service creates a positive atmosphere that complements the practice's commitment to health and wellness. Her organizational skills and friendly demeanor make her an invaluable first point of contact for all clients seeking care at Wellness MD.
Samantha Dias
Executive Assistant to Dr. Steyn
Samantha Dias serves as the dedicated Executive Assistant to Dr. Daniela Steyn at Wellness MD. With exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, Samantha 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 Samantha's responsiveness and ability to address their needs with both competence and compassion. As the communication liaison for Wellness MD, Samantha is committed to providing excellent service that reflects the practice's dedication to comprehensive wellness care.
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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Dr. Jessika Schaman
MD
Dr. Jessika Schaman is a distinguished family physician with a fellowship in addiction medicine. She currently holds a GP Focused Practice Designation in Psychotherapy in Ontario. Dr. Schaman has also completed a diploma from McMaster University’s Behavioural Sciences Program, specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In addition, she has undertaken further training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
With extensive experience in both group and individual sessions, Dr. Schaman employs a semi-structured approach to help her patients find greater depth and meaning in their lives. She emphasizes guiding patients in identifying their goals and empowering them to take an active role in achieving them. Her time-limited sessions can range from teaching Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies to manage anxiety, to developing skills for improved communication and boundary setting. The overarching goal of her sessions is to create new daily rhythms that foster a greater sense of health and well-being.
Dr. Julia Fountain
ND MSCP
Dr. Julia 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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Bonnie Flemmington
Nutritionist
Bonnie Flemmington is a certified nutritionist who helps you improve your health and wellness through personalized and guided nutrition plans. Bonnie has over 15 years of experience in helping people reduce inflammation and gain energy without feeling deprived or spending hours in the kitchen.
At Wellness MD, Bonnie offers individual coaching sessions that are tailored to your specific needs and goals. She will help you understand the role of nutrition in your health and well-being, and how to make informed and balanced food choices that suit your lifestyle and preferences.
Erika Botha
Relationship Counselor
Erika Botha is a certified relationship coach who helps individuals and couples improve their communication, intimacy, and satisfaction in their relationships. She is Christian marriage counselor, 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.
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.
Gina Alfieri
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.
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.
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.
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