Feeling overwhelmed by chronic stress, anxiety, or constantly stuck in survival mode? I specialize in helping you regulate your nervous system to break free from the cycle of mental and physical exhaustion. By targeting the root causes of your health challenges, I work with you so that your nervous system flourishes, providing lasting balance, resilience, and you take control of your well-being.
I use a “bottom-up” or bio-psychosocial approach to working with patients, recognizing the roles that biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors play in the development of mental health and chronic diseases
I am committed to a high standard of care and use evidence-based research, diagnostics, and treatment interventions together with compassionate inquiry to deliver the best care for my patients.
Former Product Assessment Officer at Natural Health Product Directorate of Health Canada, assessing the safety and efficacy of natural health products intended for the Canadian market.
Bachelor of Science in Biopharmaceutical Science, Genomics stream.
The state of your nervous system plays a pivotal role in chronic stress, mental health and disease.
Knowing this, it can be really appealing to “fix” it (God knows we love a good life hack!), but the research suggests otherwise. The answer to regulating your nervous system that goes beyond nutrition, lifestyle and supplements and leads to real transformation lies in three principles:
Together, let’s move you from a state of languishing to one where you flourish, so that you can step into your life with resilience, power and purpose.
The Nervous System’s Role in Well-Being
Your nervous system regulates your response to stress, emotions, and external stimuli.
A healthy nervous system is crucial for maintaining balance in both mental and physical health.
When it functions properly, it allows you to handle challenges with resilience and maintain a sense of calm and control.
How an Imbalanced Nervous System Impacts Health
Chronic stress, anxiety, and mental health issues often stem from a dysregulated nervous system.
An overwhelmed nervous system can lead to physical health problems like fatigue, digestive issues, and chronic pain.
When the nervous system is in a constant state of “fight or flight,” it takes a toll on your overall well-being, making it harder to recover and thrive.
Achieving Balance for Optimal Health
Restoring nervous system balance is key to improving your mental, emotional, and physical health.
Techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and therapy help regulate the nervous system and build resilience.
By prioritizing a healthy nervous system, you set the foundation for lasting well-being, helping you feel more grounded, energized, and capable in everyday life.
The first phase of our work together is The Discovery Phase, a series of 3 consecutive, 60-min visits 4-6 weeks apart which involve:
And a Care Plan that includes nutritional, lifestyle, supplement and self-care recommendations that:
The second phase is the Momentum Phase, a series of two, 60-min visits plus completion of an online course that will help you acquire nervous system literacy and understanding, and teach you the tools you need to begin to regulate your nervous system with increasing awareness.
Once you’ve completed the Momentum Phase, we determine your readiness for the Deep Dive Phase. In a series of 60-min visits customized to your needs where we begin, we uncover the unexamined false beliefs, or subconscious narratives your mind has created to protect you.
Using somatic practice, breathing and mindfulness techniques, and the principles of compassionate inquiry, polyvagal theory, attachment theory and neuroscience, we will begin to see your body as a mirror of your inner world—your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs.
Every sensation, every symptom, is not a random occurrence, but rather a reflection of deeply held patterns within you. Your well-being is your natural state, but over time, your mind may have created narratives that have pulled you away from it. These narratives manifest physically, not to punish or harm, but to
get your attention. By recognizing and rewriting the mental patterns that have held you back, you take an active role in your healing process.
With a new level of energy, clarity, and well-being, realizing that you are the author of your health story and the agent of your healing process, our work from here on is about maintaining you in a powerful state of consciousness. Visits can be 45-minute, annual or bi-annual check-ups and/or as needed.
The goal of Dr. Dominika’s Take Control Program is to develop a healthy nervous system, to take control of the demands of your everyday life, and enjoy a life well-lived.
Dr. Dominika, a skilled naturopathic doctor in Ontario, is here to support your journey to better health and well-being. Book an in-person appointment or schedule a virtual consult from the comfort of your home to start your personalized path to a better life today.
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