OAND Spring Conference

Dr. Kara Dionisio B.Sc, M.Sc, ND, MSCP views menopause as a pivotal opportunity, a cornerstone philosophy that propels her mission to revolutionize the approach to menopause and midlife health for women, patients, and healthcare providers alike. Dr. Kara was one of the first ND’s to earn the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designation in 2020, and is also trained in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. Dr. Kara and her team at Dr. Kara & Associates in Owen Sound, Ontario, are committed to providing evidence-based care specifically tailored to address the unique health needs of women during menopause and midlife. To extend her impact beyond 1-on-1 care, she co-founded "Menoverse," a platform to educate and empower women navigating menopause with evidence-based education. A recognized speaker and mentor, Dr. Kara educates clinicians throughout North America on topics related to menopause and midlife health. As a faculty member of The Confident Clinician, she leads the Menopause Fellowship program, nurturing the next generation of menopause healthcare professionals. Residing in Owen Sound, Ontario, with her two feisty children, her red-bearded Irish dude, and their very beagly beagle, Dr. Kara extends a warm invitation to join her in reshaping the narrative around menopause as an opportunity for vibrant health. Dr. Jordan Robertson is a Naturopathic Doctor, clinic owner and author. Her background in critical appraisal and research lead her to develop and implement courses on research in integrative medicine and nutrition at McMaster University for 10 years and has gifted her numerous speaking and education opportunities across Canada and the US. She has lectured for various groups including McMaster Medical School, The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Fertility Show and The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the University of Waterloo Pharmacy school. She has also been a guest on multiple podcasts across North America discussing women’s health. Dr. Robertson has a special interest in women’s health, including expertise on PMS, menopause, fertility, PCOS and endometriosis. Dr. Robertson it the off-site Naturopathic Doctor for the McMaster Hospital Endometriosis Clinic, and owns an integrative medical centre, Clarity Health in Burlington Ontario. She hosts the Women’s Health Unplugged podcast and owns The Confident Clinician, an evidence-based education platform for integrative practitioners.

Doug Carter, the owner of Presentations Etc. is an experienced consultant, coach and conference speaker who has delivered Presentation Skills Training workshops and seminars in Canada, the United States, Europe and South Africa. With his extensive background in business and education as a Secondary School Teacher and University of Toronto Instructor, Doug provides a simple, refreshing and unique presentation perspective. Doug works with forward-thinking clients who wish to increase revenues and enhance their image by creating, developing and delivering engaging, persuasive and professional Pitches and Presentations. His ultimate goal is: In an informative, practical and enjoyable environment, to coach, train and guide our profession to ensure that our message is clear, and our voices heard.

Dr. Greg Nasmith, MA, ND (Inactive) (he/him) has a background rooted in health education. After graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, he was a Clinical Resident and subsequently a Clinic Supervisor and part-time faculty at the college. Prior to pursuing a naturopathic degree, Greg worked on national and international projects centered on family medicine education at the University of Toronto and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Most recently, he has been supporting the naturopathic profession in the national Team Primary Care project, whose goal is to transform primary care through interprofessional education. He currently works as a Project Specialist at the University of Ottawa’s Department of Family Medicine.