Fertility Resources

Alternative Therapy Services in Canada

Alternative Health Professionals

Many fertility patients have found it helpful to seek complementary and alternative medicine treatments. These include a broad and diverse range of health care theories, practices and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.

Three such alternatives are Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy and Naturopathic Medicine.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture therapy seeks to promote health while alleviating pain and suffering. It is an ancient method (at least 2000 years old, possibly much older) and is one of the main branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is now a regulated practice in many parts of Canada

Acupuncture applies the concepts of vital energy, energetic balance and energetic imbalance. The acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of vital energy within its pathways, known as meridians and channels.

The acupuncturist may be able to influence health and sickness by stimulating certain areas along these meridians. The aim is to adjust the vital energy so the proper amount reaches the proper place at the proper time. This may help the body heal itself.

Hypnotherapy

Hyonotherapy is a method used to develop pesonal insight and self-awareness in order to bring about a positive therapeutic result.

Hypnotherapy is often applied in order to modify a person's behavior, emotional content, and attitudes. In addition, it contends with a wide range of conditions including dysfunctional habits, anxiety, stress-related illness, pain management, and personal development.

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is an approach to health and healing that recognizes the integrity of the whole person.

Naturopathic Medicine is based on six fundamental principles of healing:

The healing power of nature
Identify and treat the cause
First do no harm
Treat the whole person
The physician as teacher
Prevention is the best cure

These principles are based on observations of the nature of health and disease, and are continually re-examined in light of scientific analysis.

Below are links to alternative health professionals and clinics in Canada associated with Canadian Fertility Consulting.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Lorne Brown BSc, RAc, DTCM
Acubalance Wellness Centre
828 West 8th Avenue, Suite 250
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2
Tel: (604) 678-8600 (604) 678-8600
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Web: www.acubalance.ca

Stephanie Curran, RAc, DTCM
Elements of Health Centre
206-1581 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC V8T 2C1
Tel: (250) 383-2626 (250) 383-2626
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Web:www.elementscentre.ca

Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Port Moody Naturopathic Health & Wellness
Unit 3-3130 St. John's Street
Port Moody, BC V3H 5E3
Tel: (604)949-0077 (604)949-0077
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Web:www.portmoodynaturopathic.com

Michelle Hughes Ba, R.Ac. DTCM
Comox Valley Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
949 Fitzgerald Ave.
Courtenay, BC V9N 2R6
Tel: 250-334-3630 250-334-3630
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Web:www.comoxvalleyacupuncture.com

Natasha Montroy, ND
Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc.
3954 Wilkinson Rd.
Victoria, BC V8Z 5A2
Clinic: (250) 881-1806 (250) 881-1806
Fax: (250) 881-1846
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Web: www.islandnaturopathic.com

Karen Parmar, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Integrated Health Clinic
#202 - 23242 Mavis Ave
Fort Langley, BC V1M 2R4
Tel: (604) 888-8325 (604) 888-8325
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Web: www.integratedhealthclinic.com

ONTARIO

Judith Fiore, ND
Naturopathic Fertility Centre
790 Bay Street, Suite 626
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
Tel: 416-231-4477 416-231-4477
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Web:www.naturalfertility.ca

Shelley Gibbs, ND
Duke Street Centre for Change & Wellness
111 Duke Street East, Suite A
Kitchener, ON N2H 1A4
Tel: (519) 342-0034 (519) 342-0034
Fax: (519) 342-0245
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Web: www.shelleygibbsnd.ca

Francis Rock, DTCM R.Ac. DCH
Yorkville Centre for Integrated Health
30A Hazelton Avenue, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M5R 2E2
Tel: 416-960-9001 416-960-9001
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Web: www.akuklinik.com

Tanya M. Smith RAc, Dr. TCM
Lifecycles Wellness
805-94 Cumberland Street
Toronto, ON M5R 1A3
Tel: 647-428-7200 647-428-7200
Fax: 647-428-7201
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Web: lifecycleswellness.com

Susan Sauvé, CHT, NLP, HBCE, HBFT
Specialty in HypnoBirthing & HypnoFertility
Riverside Accupuncture and Wellness Centre
2211 Riverside Drive, Suite 106
Ottawa, ON K1H 7X5
Tel: 613-878-4235 613-878-4235
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Web: www.creatingbalancenow.com

Chao Wang, C.M.D., M.Sc., Dr.Ac., Ph.D., Yanli Cao, C.M.D., Dr.Ac., Lei Cao, C.M.D., Dr.Ac., R.M.T.
Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic
- 6257 Bathurst Street (at Steeles Avenue), North York ON M2R 2A5, Tel.:  416-227-1686         416-227-1686
- 3450 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga ON L5B 1B6, Tel.: 905-275-8288         905-275-8288
- 932 Bathurst Street Toronto ON M5R 3G5, Tel.: 416-640-9166         416-640-9166, Fax: 416-640-9165
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Web: http://www.chinesehealthway.com

Wei Celia Zhen R.Ac. DTCM, Yongping Sun R.Ac. DTCM
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Centre
- 2000 Credit Valley Rd. Suite 508, Mississauga ON L5M 4N4, Tel.:  905-302-2996         905-302-2996
- 2201 Brant Street Suite 107, Burlington ON L7P 3N8, Tel.:  905-317-8650         905-317-8650
- 665 Main Street East, Hamilton ON L8M 1K1, Tel.:  905-317-8650         905-317-8650
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Web: www.aacupunctureclinics.com

QUEBEC

André Daoust, Ac
Clinique Gynéco-Fertilité par Acuponcture
Acupuncturist
4695 rue St-Denis
Montreal, QC H2J 2L5
Tel: (514) 982-9046 (514) 982-9046
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Web: www.andredaoust.net

Aina Zhang, LAc, MD (China)
Master’s Degree in Gynecology (China)
Clinique SinoCare
4177 Decarie Blvd.
Montreal, QC H4A 3J8
Tel: (514) 483-6669 (514) 483-6669
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Web: www.sinocare.ca

Disclaimer

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a complete list of Canadian naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists and alternative or complementary health services. CFC is not responsible for content appearing on external sites, nor do we necessarily endorse the products or services offered.

Fertility Clinics in Canada

I have put together a list of fertility clinics that we have worked with in Canada. Canadian Fertility Consulting is committed to being fully transparent to our clients in all areas of our business. Over the years we have dealt with many couples that have started this journey on their own, but quickly became overwhelmed with all of the research, information and all of the different options available to build their family.

We are experts in the field of fertility and surrogacy, we have worked successfully with many couple, guiding them through the process of building their family. Please feel free to call us for a free consultation and learn about all of the services we offer.

ALBERTA

Regional Fertility Program
Medical Director: Dr. Calvin Greene
Nurse Manager: Lori McCrae
1620-29th Street NW, Suite 300
Calgary AB, T2N 4L7
Dir Tel: 403-284-9103 403-284-9103 or
Dir Fax: 403-284-9293
Web: www.regionalfertilityprogram.ca

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Genesis Fertility Centre
Medical Directors: Dr. Albert Yuzpe, Dr. Margo Fluker
Nurse Coordinator: Dianne Farlinger, RN, BA
1367 West Broadway Avenue, Suite 300
Vancouver, BC V6H 4A7
Dir. Tel: 604-879-3032 604-879-3032
Toll Free: 1-800-753-0111 1-800-753-0111
Fax: 604-875-1432
Web: www.genesis-fertility.com
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Kelowna Regional Fertility Centre
Medical Director: Dr. Kathy Wise
Nurse Coordinators:Bonnie Bailie,RN,BSN & Sharla Davis, RN
Office Coordinator: Michelle Albert
1630 Pandosy Street, Suite 202
Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P7
Dir.Tel: 250-861-6811 250-861-6811
Toll Free: 1-888-861-KRFC 1-888-861-KRFC (5732)
Fax: 250-861-6814
Web: www.kelownaregionalfertilitycentre.ca
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UBC Centre for Reproductive Health
Medical Director: Dr. Anthony Cheung
Program Director: Lilian Nobel
Women’s Health Centre Building
4500 Oak Street, Floor D6
Vancouver BC, V6H 3N1
Dir Tel: 604-875-2445 604-875-2445
Toll Free: 1-800-616-2496 1-800-616-2496
Dir Fax: 604-875-2569
Web: www.ubcfertility.com

Victoria Fertility Centre
Medical Director: Dr. Stephen Hudson
#207 - 4400 Chatterton Way
Victoria, B.C. V8X 5J2
Dir Tel: 250 704 0024 250 704 0024
Dir Fax: 250 704 0034
Web: www.victoriafertility.com
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MANITOBA

Heartland Fertility & Gynecology Clinic
Medical Directors: Dr. Jeremy Kredentser, Dr. Francis Lee
& Dr. Gord McTavish
701-1661 Portage
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7.
Dir Tel: 204-779-8888 204-779-8888, ext. 221
Dir Fax: 204-779-8877
Web: www.heartlandfertility.mb.ca
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NEW BRUNSWICK

CONCEPTIA Clinic
Medical Director: Dr. Alfred Robichaud
Clinical Director: Ms. Julie Mercier
Hôtel-Dieu Favilion
35, Providence Street
Moncton, NB E1C 8X3
Dir Tel: 506-862-4217 506-862-4217
Toll Free: 866-381-2229 866-381-2229
Dir Fax: 506-862-7571
Web: www.conceptia.ca
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NOVA SCOTIA

Atlantic Assisted Reproductive Therapies (AART)
Medical Director: Dr. Linda Hamilton
Nurse Manager: Ms. Brenda Zareski
1535 Dresden Row, Suite 213
Halifax, NS B3J 3T1
Dir Tel: 902-404-8600 902-404-8600
Dir Fax: 902-404-8601
Web: www.aart.ca
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ONTARIO

Astra Fertility Clinic
Medical Director: Dr. Essam Michael
Nurse Coordinator: Sarah Pereira
- 4303 Village Centre Court, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1S2 Tel: 905-949-6999 Fax: 905-949-6908
- 1 Kennedy Road, Brampton, ON L6W 3C9 Tel: 905-451-4333 Fax: 905-451-4324
- 12295 Highway #50, Suite 210, Bolton, ON L7E 1M2 Tel: 905-857-1988
- 400 Bronte St. South, Unit 105, Milton, ON L9T 0H7
Tel: 905-693-1193
Toll Free: 1-866-962-7872(ASTRA)
Web: www.astrafertility.com
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Create Fertility Centre
Program Medical Director: Dr. Cliff Librach
Nurse Manager: Ruth Clarke
790 Bay Street, 11th Floor
Toronto ON, M5G 1N8
Dir Tel: 416-323-7727 416-323-7727
Dir Fax: 416-323-7334
Web: www.createivf.com

First Steps Fertility
Medical Staff: Dr. Marjorie Dixon, Dr. Sony Sierra and Dr. Fay Weisberg
36 York Mills Road, Suite 100
Toronto, ON M2P 2E9
Dir Tel: 416-221-7545 416-221-7545 (clinic)
Dir Fax: 416-221-9020
Web: www.firststepsfertility.ca

ISIS Regional Fertility Centre
Medical Director: Dr. Mathias Gysler
Nurse Coordinator: Pam Agnew
2180 Meadowvale Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5N 5S3
Dir Tel: 905-816-9822 905-816-9822 (clinic)
Dir Fax: 905-816-9833
Web: www.isisrfc.com
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IVF Canada & The LIFE Program
Medical Director: Dr. S. Batarseh
Clinic/Nurse Coordinator: Carole Craig
2347 Kennedy Road, Suite 304
Scarborough, ON M1T 3T8
Dir Tel: 416-754-8742 416-754-8742(clinic)
Dir Fax: 416-321-1239
Web: www.ivfcanada.com
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LifeQuest Centre for Reproductive Medicine
Medical Director: Dr. Ken Cadesky
Nurse Manager: Susan Cannon
- 655 Bay Street, 18th Floor, Toronto ON, M5G 2K4
Dir Tel: 416-506-0804         416-506-0804 , Dir Fax: 416 506-0600
- 7330 Yonge Street, Suite 218, Thornhill, ON L4J 7Y7
Tel:  905 731-5928         905 731-5928, Fax: 905 731-4563
Toll Free:  1-866-543-3046         1-866-543-3046
Web: www.LifeQuestivf.com
Web: www.itstime.ca
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London Health Sciences Centre
Medical Director: Dr. Valter Feyles
Nurse Manager: n/a
University of Western Ontario Hospital
339 Windermere Road
PO Box 5339
London, ON N6A 5A5
Dir Tel: 519 663-3019 519 663-3019, Dir Fax: 519 663-3162
Web: www.lhsc.on.ca

Mount Sinai Centre for Fertility & Reproductive Health
Medical Director: Dr. Ellen Greenblatt
Manager: Mary C. Lyne
Mt. Sinai Hospital, OPG Building
700 University Avenue, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1X5
Dir Tel: 416-586-4800 416-586-4800 ext 4748
Dir Fax: 416-586-4686
Web: www.mountsinai.on.ca/care/fertility
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NewLife Fertility Centre
Medical Director: Dr. Samuel Soliman
Nurse Coordinator: Laura Keough
- 4250 Sherwoodtowne Blvd., Mississauga, ON L4Z 2G6 Tel: 905-896-7100, Fax: 905-896-7200
- 263 Queen St. East-Unit 3, Brampton, ON L6W 4K6 Tel: 905-453-8477 Fax: 905-453-8234
- 418 Plains Road East, Burlington, ON L6T 2C8 Tel: 905-631-7100 Fax: 905-631-9300
- 7777 Kipling Ave. #103, Woodbridge, ON L4L 2Z3 Tel: 905-264-4431 Fax: 905-264-4432
Web: www.newlifefertility.com
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Northern Reproductive Therapies
Medical Director: Dr. Peter Hirsch
Clinic/Nurse Manager: Heather Brooks
72 Prospect St., Newmarket, ON L3Y 3T2 Tel: 905-967-0852 Fax: 905-967-0512
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Ottawa Fertility Centre
Medical Director: Dr. Paul Claman
Nurse Manager: Val Wilkie
955 Green Valley Cr.
Ottawa, ON K2C 3V4
Tel: 613-686-3378 613-686-3378
Fax: 613-225-9736
Web: www.conceive.org
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ReproMed - The Toronto Institute for Reproductive Medicine
Medical Director: Dr. Alfonso P. Del Valle
56 Aberfoyle Crescent, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario M8X 2W4
Tel: 416-233-8111 416-233-8111
Toll Free: 1-877-249-4282 1-877-249-4282
Fax: 416-233-8360
Web: www.repromed.ca
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Toronto Centre for Advanced Reproductive Technology (TCART)
Medical Director: Dr. Robert Casper
Nurse Manager: Lynda Gotlieb, R.N.
Renaissance Plaza, 2nd floor
150 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2X9
Tel: 416-972-0110 416-972-0110
Toll Free: 1-800-520-0110 1-800-520-0110
Fax: 416-972-0036
Web: www.tcartonline.com
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QUEBEC

McGill Reproductive Centre
Medical Director: Dr. S. L. Tan
Nurse Manager: Francine Belisle
Royal Victoria Hospital,
687 Pine Avenue West, Rm F6.58
Montreal QC, H3A 1A1
Dir Tel: (514)-843-1650 (514)-843-1650
Dir Fax: (514)-843-1496
Web: www.mcgillivf.com
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OVO Fertility Clinic
Medical Director: Dr. François Bissonnette
Nurse Manager: Michelle Corbeil
8000 Decarie Blvd., Suite 100
Montreal, Quebec H4P 2S4
Tel: 514 - 798-2000 514 - 798-2000
Fax: 514 - 798-2001
Web: www.cliniqueovo.com
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SASKATCHEWAN

ARTUS Centre
Medical Director: Dr. Allison Case
Nurse Manager: Jackie McVee
Royal University Hospital
103 Hospital Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 0W8
Dir.Tel: 306-966-1953 306-966-1953
Fax: 306-966-8040
Web: http://www.usask.ca/medicine/obgyn/artus.html
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Disclaimer: This is not a complete list of Canadian IVF clinics. CFC is not responsible for content appearing on external sites, nor do we necessarily endorse the products or services offered.