the chung centre for vibrant health

Amanda Guthrie practices with a patient-focused approach where listening to and understanding her patients are the top priorities. She blends scientific research with holistic healing methods and maintains a strong focus on the mind-body connection. Always striving to treat the root cause of illness, Dr. Guthrie offers guidance in adopting a healthier lifestyle and prescribes natural therapies to both treat and prevent illness. The philosophy of her practice is based upon a dedication to help patients reach their optimal state of wellness.

Dr. Guthrie treats patients in a holistic way, focusing on the interactions between the physical body, mind, and emotions. Drawing on her background in the life sciences, she investigates current medical research on natural therapies to ensure safe and effective treatment. With additional training in mind-body medicine from the Harvard Medical School, Dr. Guthrie emphasizes the importance of achieving mental and emotional health as well as physical health.

Dr. Amanda Guthrie, ND, uses synergistic combinations of the following treatments:

Nutrition
Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture
Mind-body medicine
Counselling
Homeopathy

Dr. Guthrie completed her pre-medical training at Trent University (Peterborough, Ontario) and Dundee University (Scotland), receiving a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology. After working briefly in the hospital setting, she decided to combine her love of nature with medicine and embarked on a career in Naturopathic Medicine, eventually obtaining her designation as Naturopathic Doctor after four years of full-time study at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Amanda Guthrie is certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, and has obtained her license from the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy. She is also a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

More information on Dr. Guthrie can be found on her website: www.wholehealthtoronto.com top

dr. tina christie, nd

Tina obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Toronto and then went on to the naturopathic medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto for 4 years. She has also completed training in mind/body medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Bowen Technique.

Tina has lectured for Nike Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Chapters bookstores, the Brampton Fibromyalgia group, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and various Probus groups as well as giving private lectures to individual groups. She is also currently teaching a general interest course on Naturopathic Medicine through the Dufferin -Peel Board of Education.

Tina has a great passion for helping others improve their health, and thereby their quality of life, through naturopathic medicine. She dedicates herself to both her patients and her own continuing education.

For further information on Tina, please see www.tinachristie.com top

melanie tinken, office manager

All my life, I’ve been fascinated by process. In life, it seems that most paths are uncovered gradually and my life has been a serpentine journey. I’ve a background in both the visual and literary arts, as well botany and horticulture. I completed my degree in photography from Ryerson University and worked as a professional and freelance photographic researcher for eleven years.

Because I see life as an opportunity to keep learning, I decided to take a few years off to study and commit to my passion for creative writing. After a few years, I continue to write, but while my need for self-expression was satisfied, I felt estranged from the world. I found myself wanting to find work that did no harm while having immense value for others.

I came to discover naturopathic medicine via my own health issues, a series of coincidences, and my own personal fascination with the art and science of alternative medicine. I found work as the office manager at the Chung Centre for Vibrant Health after working part-time at several other wellness clinics in Toronto. I am thrilled to be in a nurturing environment that contributes to patient care. It is my goal to offer patients a supportive and compassionate experience when they visit our clinic. As the office manager I am here to facilitate the administration of a patients healing process and I am honoured and privileged to be a part of that journey. I continue, eagerly, learning all I can about naturopathic medicine both as a patient and a manager. My hope is that all patients experience a deep and rewarding healing process at our clinic.top