Dr. Frances Turk, ND – BSc (HONS), PTS
Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Bowen Practitioner
Frances Turk graduated with Honours in Nutrition and Nutraceutical science at Guelph University, with a minor in Dramatic Arts. She then went on to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine to pursue her dream of being a Naturopathic Doctor. Frances has a strong interest in the community and is always involved in something to assist those in need. Frances is the founder of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine’s Clown Care Unit, a fun loving troop of clowns that provide comic relief when needed. They are active in local long term care facilities as well as hosting events for children in need right at the college. Frances was awarded the Community Spirit Award by her peers during her graduation at the college, an award she cherishes and holds dear to her heart. Frances’ passion for her patients is to assist them in living healthier lifestyles through nutritional education, but also to empower them to find their healing potentials on their own journey to wellness.
Frances includes in her repertoire of holistic therapies the modalities of Bowen Therapy (a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy that stimulates the body to heal itself, often profoundly), and intravenous therapy (a method of administering an individually balanced combination of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream). Frances is also a personal trainer and assists individuals in proper resistance exercises to help them maintain their independence with proper posture and strength.
Frances has written articles for SNAP magazine as well as local newspapers, and she is actively speaking in her community about a series of topics including nutrition, internal cleansing, breathing techniques, humour therapy and physical exercise to name a few.
Frances is currently accepting new patients.
Ashley Taylor
Hi, my name is Ashley, and I’m thrilled to be in my 4th-year naturopathic internship at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. From January to April, I’ll begin an exciting externship with Dr. Turk, where I’ll have the opportunity to treat patients under supervision and further refine my clinical skills. Throughout my time at CCNM, I’ve developed a strong passion for sports medicine, injury prevention, pain management, digestive health, women’s health, and overall wellness. I earned my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, and after graduation, I spent three years as a professional runner, gaining valuable insights into athletic performance and recovery. In addition, I’m currently pursuing education in Registered Massage Therapy to enhance my hands-on skills and provide holistic, comprehensive care to my patients. I’m excited for this next chapter and the opportunity to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals!
Annika Vels
Annika Vels is a Naturopathic Graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She completed her internship year at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic on the sports medicine focus shift, and at the Sherbourne Health Centre serving underprivileged communities in downtown Toronto.
She is passionate about providing inclusive and trauma-informed healthcare while meeting patients where they are at as they make their way along their healing journey. Balancing evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach, she enjoys working with patients on a wide range of health concerns including but not limited to sports medicine, pain management, mental health, and hormonal health.
Previously studying at the University of Guelph, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with a minor in psychology. Combined with her training in Reiki, she believes in the importance of integrating mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical factors into
treatment.
When not seeing patients, she spends her time working on her family’s horse farm in Erin or in the gym training for her next adventure!