Dr Renée Paradis, ND

Endometriosis is often misunderstood, and too often missed. If you’re someone living in Ontario who has painful periods, pelvic pain, and concerns about fertility, you deserve to be heard and properly assessed. In my clinical experience, about 95% of people who have significant cycle pain plus  fertility challenges  may have endometriosis as an underlying driver. The good news: once we have more diagnostic clarity, naturopathic medicine and acupuncture can play a meaningful role in symptom...

If you are trying to conceive, the fertility journey can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to make “the right next decision.” Many people believe they must choose to work with either a Fertility Clinic or a Naturopathic Doctor. In reality, the strongest plan is often a collaborative one: medical fertility care alongside evidence-informed naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. As a fertility-focused Naturopathic doctor providing fertility support and acupuncture in Ontario, my...

If you’re trying to conceive, you’ve probably seen big claims about integrative medicine and acupuncture ... along with plenty of skepticism. The truth is a little more nuanced.  Acupuncture for fertility can be a meaningful effective part of a comprehensive plan for some people, but it isn’t a standalone “fix,” and it doesn’t override key factors like egg quality, sperm parameters, tubal patency, or age-related ovarian reserve. Below is what the evidence suggests, what to expect, and who...