About The Portuguese Naturopath

Training & Education

Training & Education

Dr. Christina De Avila, ND CDE is a licensed naturopathic doctor by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). She received her naturopathic medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine following completion of her honours degree in Human Biology and Physiology at the University of Toronto.

During her training, she had the privilege to be a part of medical brigades with Naturopaths Without Borders in Haiti and Natural Doctors International in Nicaragua. Working alongside with her colleagues and licensed naturopathic doctors, she served rural communities where naturopathic medicine was the forefront of care.

She has since achieved the additional designation of Certified Diabetes Educator and completed a post-graduate certification program in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion at Centennial College.

Naturopathic Practice

Dr. Christina De Avila, ND CDE is an eclectic practitioner using diet and lifestyle counselling, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, botanical medicine and homeopathy to fulfill the principles of naturopathic medicine – identify and treat root cause of disease, teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine, heal the whole person through individualized treatment, and support the healing power of the body.

Naturopathic Practice
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Dr. Christina De Avila, ND CDE’s Mission

With a holistic approach and as a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Diabetes Educator, she currently focused in EMPOWERING and TRANSFORMING the lives of individuals living with diabetes, especially within the Portuguese community.