About Dr. Kaylee's Approach in the CHC

Dr. Kaylee Alton is a faith-based naturopathic doctor who is passionate about improving the lives and impact of her patients and students, through naturopathic care and education.

In clinic, Dr. Kaylee provides a comprehensive health assessment of each body system, and individualized strategy to build understanding in the patient, through experiential learning. This allows for both physical and personal growth, setting the stage for a long-lasting health transformation. She uses education, nutrition, hydrotherapy, supplements and medications, to shift your biochemistry and physiology to get your body functioning again, and help you connect to the lifestyle choices that will maintain your health.

In her speaking and facilitation work, Dr. Kaylee integrates the physical and the spiritual. Her approach is evidence-informed and faith-centred, offering practical tools while also creating space for reflection on faith, spiritual development and belief systems that may be shaping current health patterns. She teaches practical, science-based strategies for healing, rooted in Christian faith and travels globally to equip church leaders on the intersection of health and spirituality.

Dr. Kaylee earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, where she also spent two years conducting stem cell research for stroke recovery at the Faculty of Medicine. She later graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and has gone on to focus her clinical training in bioidentical hormone therapy, metabolic health, chronic and complex digestive and immune disorders. Dr. Kaylee has worked as a part of a family health team in Women's College Hospital and the Hyperbaric Oxygen Centre at Scarborough General Hospital in Toronto, and has formed partnerships with physicians and clinics to bridge the gap between conventional and naturopathic care, two complementary but very different, approaches to health.

The 'Geeky' Version - Dr. Alton's Credentials

• Dr. Kaylee Alton ND, received her undergraduate degree with honours in Physical Health and Education from the University of Toronto, with internships in family and sport medicine with Dr. James D. Carson, M.D., Dip. Sport Med., C.C.F.P. (SEM), F.C.F.P.

• She was a student at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, for anatomy and neuro-pathobiology, for research for the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Anatomy, under Professor Cindy Mooreshead. She published research on neuroplasticity in the Journal of Stem Cells and Development. PMID: 19326969 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2008.0359

• In 2013, Kaylee completed another four years of graduate study at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, which is one of the six schools in North America eligible to grant the designation of Naturopathic Doctor (N.D).

• Dr. Kaylee is registered in good standing with Therapeutics and Prescribing Authority through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), and is an active member of the Yukon Association of Naturopathic Doctors,  Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).

• She participates annually in continuing education programs and courses, taught by doctors from various associations of medicine, like the Menopause Society, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, to maintain her knowledge of the latest research and a community of physicians for discussion on how to approach medical education and practice.

About Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary healthcare that combines modern medical knowledge with natural therapies.

Its focus is on treating the root cause of illness, supporting the body’s ability to heal itself, and promoting long-term wellness through prevention.

It’s guided by six core principles:

First, do no harm – choose the least invasive and safest treatments necessary.

The healing power of nature – support the body’s inherent ability to restore balance.

Identify and treat the root cause – address underlying issues, not just symptoms.

Doctor as teacher – educate and empower patients to take charge of their health.

Treat the whole person – consider physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.

Prevention – focus on proactive care and healthy lifestyles to avoid disease.

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are trained in both conventional medical sciences (such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology) and natural therapies (including nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle counseling, hydrotherapy, physical medicine, and in Ontario - prescribing rights).