OUR TEAM
HEALTHCARE TEAM
Our Team
We are so proud of our team of practitioners and know that you’ll be thrilled with the high quality healthcare they provide. Each clinician is extremely passionate about patient care and uses the most up-to-date assessments and treatment plans.
Naturopathic doctors
Dr. SUSAN SLIPACOFF, B.Kin., ND
Senior Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Founder & Director
“Helping women navigate hormonal changes, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk to optimize current wellness and future health.”
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BEST SUITED FOR PATIENTS WHO
Patients in perimenopause/menopause, considering hormone therapy, or experiencing fatigue, weight changes, thyroid/iron issues, or cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors (cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure).
PRACTICE SNAPSHOT
Clinical Focus
- Women’s Health
- Perimenopause & Menopause
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Cardiovascular Risk & Prevention
- Cholesterol & Lipid Management
- Metabolic Health & Weight Resistance
- Thyroid Health
- Iron Deficiency & Iron Infusions
- Blood Work Interpretation
- Fatigue & Low Energy
Advanced Services
- Prescribing Authority
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Thyroid Prescribing
- Iron Infusions
- IV Therapy
- Injectable Nutrients
NARRATIVE BIO
With more than 21 years in practice, Dr. Susan Slipacoff has developed a particular focus on midlife women’s health, helping women navigate the intersection of perimenopause and menopause with energy, weight, thyroid function, iron status, metabolic health and cardiovascular risk. Her approach looks beyond isolated symptoms or individual lab values to understand the broader clinical picture and help patients identify what deserves attention, what may require further investigation and which steps are most worthwhile to prioritize.
As a mother of three and clinic owner, Dr. Slipacoff understands first-hand the demands of balancing work, family and the many responsibilities that often leave women putting their own health last. This perspective has shaped her belief that supporting a woman’s own energy, resilience and wellbeing can help her feel more like herself and show up more fully in both her personal and professional life.
Her background in kinesiology, CanFit Pro personal training, medical acupuncture, sports medicine and injury management also shapes the way she incorporates movement into treatment plans. She helps women tailor exercise to their stage of life, stress load, recovery capacity and health goals, with particular attention to maintaining muscle, strength and metabolic health through peri- and postmenopause.
Outside the clinic, Susan enjoys spending time at her cottage, travelling, horseback riding, water skiing, snowboarding, hiking, playing the piano and reading. She also has a passion for food and dining and enjoys exploring new restaurants and places both close to home and while travelling.
Dr. JESSICA CARDONA, HBSc, ND
Senior Associate Naturopathic Doctor
“Helping women improve hormonal, metabolic and digestive health through practical, personalized care.”
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BEST SUITED FOR PATIENTS WHO
Patients seeking support for hormonal concerns, metabolic health, weight management, digestive issues, fatigue, or healthy aging.
PRACTICE SNAPSHOT
Clinical Focus
- Women’s Hormonal Health
- Perimenopause & Menopause
- PMS & PCOS
- Metabolic Health & Weight Management
- Digestive Health
- Fatigue & Healthy Aging
Special Training / Services
- Functional Medicine
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Restorative Health
- Clinical Nutrition
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
NARRATIVE BIO
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Jessica Cardona has built a practice with a particular focus on women’s hormonal health, metabolic wellness and digestive health. She commonly supports women navigating PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, fertility concerns, weight changes, fatigue and digestive or skin concerns.
Dr. Cardona is known for a warm, approachable style and takes time to understand the broader clinical picture before developing a treatment plan. Her approach combines evidence-informed naturopathic medicine, laboratory assessment, nutrition, lifestyle and natural therapies, with an emphasis on recommendations that are realistic enough to incorporate into everyday life.
She completed her Doctor of Naturopathy degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine after earning an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Biology from Laurentian University. Her additional training includes functional medicine, restorative health and cosmetic acupuncture. She is fluent in English and Spanish, with proficiency in French and Italian.
Outside the clinic, Jessica enjoys travelling, staying active, dancing, discovering new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. SARAH TAYEBI, ND, MD (IRAN)
Senior Associate Naturopathic Doctor
“Bringing experience from both conventional and naturopathic medicine to complex and chronic healthcare.”
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BEST SUITED FOR PATIENTS WHO
Patients managing complex chronic illness, integrative cancer support, persistent fatigue, or multiple overlapping health concerns seeking a highly integrative approach.
PRACTICE SNAPSHOT
Clinical Focus
- Integrative Cancer Support
- Complex Chronic Illness
- Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia
- Women’s Health & Menopause
- Digestive Health
- Metabolic Health & Healthy Aging
Advanced Services
- Prescribing within ND scope
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- IV Therapy
- Advanced Laboratory Assessment
Languages
- English
- Farsi
NARRATIVE BIO
With over 20 years of clinical experience spanning both conventional and naturopathic medicine, Dr. Sarah Tayebi brings a distinctive integrative perspective to patient care. Before pursuing naturopathic medicine in Canada, she practised for 12 years as a Medical Doctor in Emergency and Family Medicine, giving her a strong understanding of both conventional healthcare and naturopathic approaches.
Her clinical interests include complex and chronic health concerns, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, women’s health and menopause, digestive and metabolic health, and integrative cancer support alongside conventional treatment. She takes time to understand the full clinical picture and guides patients through individualized, practical treatment plans that may incorporate nutrition, lifestyle medicine, botanical medicine, supplementation and advanced laboratory assessment.
Dr. Tayebi is IV Therapy Certified and licensed to prescribe within her naturopathic scope, including bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate. Her dual medical background is particularly valuable for patients with multiple or complex concerns and supports effective collaboration with physicians and specialists when needed. Her goal is to help patients feel heard, informed and supported as they navigate their health. She provides care in both English and Farsi.
Dr. NATALIE STALTERI, BA (PSYCH), ND
Associate Naturopathic Doctor
“Helping women connect the dots between hormones, fertility, digestion and skin health.“
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BEST SUITED FOR
Patients seeking support with fertility, hormonal concerns, digestive health, skin concerns or cosmetic acupuncture.
PRACTICE SNAPSHOT
- Fertility & Preconception
- Women’s Health
- Digestive Health
- Skin Health
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
NARRATIVE BIO
Dr. Natalie Stalteri takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to naturopathic care, with an emphasis on helping patients better understand what may be contributing to the way they feel. She takes time to listen carefully, explore the broader clinical picture and connect concerns that may not initially seem related.
A particular strength of her approach is making complex health information feel more understandable and manageable. Dr. Stalteri carefully reviews blood work in the context of a patient’s symptoms and health history and explains the reasoning behind her recommendations so patients understand not simply what they are being asked to do, but why.
Her goal is for patients to leave appointments with a clear, realistic plan rather than feeling overwhelmed. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and adjusted over time as symptoms, priorities and health goals evolve.
Dr. Sophia Kotys, ND
Associate Naturopathic Doctor
“Connecting digestion, metabolism, inflammation, and energy to build realistic healthcare plans for daily life.”
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BEST SUITED FOR PATIENTS WHO
Patients with persistent digestive issues, metabolic concerns, chronic fatigue, or inflammatory/autoimmune conditions seeking clear explanations and actionable guidance.
PRACTICE SNAPSHOT
Clinical Focus
- Digestive Health
- Metabolic Health
- Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar Regulation
- Chronic Inflammation
- Chronic Fatigue & Low Energy
- Autoimmune & Chronic Pain Concerns
- Women’s Health, including PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, irregular periods and painful periods
Advanced Services / Special Training
- IV Therapy Certification
- Injection Therapy
- Prescribing within ND scope
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Clinical Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
- Targeted Nutraceutical Support
- Cosmetic Acupuncture Certification
- Plant-Based Nutrition Certification
NARRATIVE BIO
Dr. Sophia Kotys has a particular interest in helping patients understand the connections between digestive health, metabolism, inflammation and energy. Her clinical interests include digestive conditions such as IBS, IBD, SIBO and chronic constipation; metabolic concerns including insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, fatty liver, cholesterol and blood pressure; as well as chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions and chronic pain.
Her approach is practical, educational and highly individualized. She enjoys translating complex health concerns into treatment plans patients can realistically follow, taking time to explain what may be contributing to symptoms, why a recommendation is being made and how it fits into the bigger picture. Her care may incorporate nutrition and lifestyle medicine, targeted supplementation, acupuncture, prescribing, IV therapy and injection therapy when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Kotys also enjoys working with women’s health concerns including PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, irregular periods and painful periods. Her additional training includes IV therapy, prescribing, plant-based nutrition and cosmetic acupuncture certification. Above all, she aims to create care that feels understandable, sustainable and collaborative rather than overwhelming.
RMT Practitioners
Dorota Lombardi
RMT
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Specializing in Swedish, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy, Cupping, Hot Stone & Cold Stone Massage Techniques.
Dorota has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2009, a Certified Aromatherapist since 2021, and a Lymphatic Drainage Specialist since 2026 (LINFA method) and is in good standing with her College (CMTO), Aroma Association (CFA) and Lymphatic Academy (TLA)
Dorota is able to incorporate a diverse series of modalities into her treatments to help elevate her clients manual therapy experience at KIH Clinic.
The massage modalities that Dorota can incorporate into her massage therapy treatments include:
- Swedish Massage (every RMT’s base of techniques)
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Fascial Release techniques
- Cupping Massage
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Gentle Gua Sha Massage
- Hot & Cold Stone Massage
- Salt Scrub + Mud Wrap Massage
Dorota’s main passion in life is to help people as much as possible with the help of the Holy Spirit and as a Registered Massage Therapist, she works really hard to help people be rejoined with their good health through current research that the massage therapy profession brings. She loves to learn new things and techniques and is always focused on improving her skillset in her practice to give her clients the best possible treatment more effectively and safely.
Dorota is fluent in English and Polish and is learning Italian.
Dorota’s Massage Therapy Focus Areas
Massage therapy treatment aims to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical functioning, relieve tension and pain as well as enhance the well being of the client. Your massage therapy treatment will have a therapeutic effect and improve your health by acting directly on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
The focus of Dorota’s massage treatment includes but is not limited to:
- reducing pain, muscle soreness, stiffness and inflammation
- tension headaches and migraines
- TMJ dysfunctions
- postural imbalances
- neck, shoulder and back pain
- sciatic nerve pain and hip pain
- foot pain
- trigger point relief
- pregnancy related discomfort and postpartum recovery
- increase overall relaxation and sense of well-being
- improve lymphatic flow and immune system functioning
- scar tissue and adhesion restrictions
- promote self-healing after exercise activities
- muscle and tendon injuries or restrictions
CAMERON BRAY
RMT
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Cameron is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated with Honours from Humber College’s Massage Therapy program in 2021 and is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
Her treatment approach focuses on rehabilitation, pain relief, and restoring optimal function through personalized care. Cameron utilizes a variety of techniques, including Swedish and deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, pre- and postnatal massage, PNF stretching, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, and cupping therapy (both static and sliding techniques).
She commonly treats sports injuries, muscle soreness and stiffness, tendonitis, sciatica, low back pain, headaches and migraines, lymphatic concerns, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Passionate about ongoing education, Cameron continually expands her skills to help patients achieve their health and recovery goals.
Julia Chimenti
RMT
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Julia Chimenti is a Registered Massage Therapist, Humber College graduate, and holds a Bachelor of Science with a background in Kinesiology from York University. She is licensed with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and is a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO).
Julia provides patient-centered care focused on rehabilitation, pain relief, and overall wellness. She utilizes techniques such as Swedish massage, remedial exercise, and hydrotherapy to support recovery from injuries and improve physical function. Education is a key part of her approach, helping patients prevent future injuries through guidance on posture, stretching, and movement mechanics.
She commonly treats chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, headaches and migraines, sports injuries, stress-related tension, carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep disturbances, post-surgical recovery, TMJ dysfunction, rotator cuff injuries, and tennis elbow. Her goal is to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve their overall quality of life.
Psychotherapist
MARIE-MAUDE PELLETIER Sottile
Psychotherapist and counselling
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Marie-Maude Pelletier Sottile is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), based in the GTA since 2002 and originally from Montreal. She holds advanced degrees in social psychology, organizational development, and counselling psychology.
She works with adults, youth, couples, and families facing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality traits, stress, low self-esteem, anger, and relationship challenges. Her approach is warm, client-centered, and evidence-based, integrating CBT, DBT, EFT, self-compassion work, and talk therapy.
Marie-Maude provides a safe, supportive space focused on emotional insight, skill-building, and meaningful behavioural change. Her work emphasizes empathy, non-judgment, and helping clients develop healthier perspectives, strengthen coping strategies, and improve overall well-being.
Chiropractor
Dr. Vince galati
Chiropractor, Registered Acupuncturist
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Dr. Galati is a Chiropractor and Registered Acupuncturist who earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 2007, following an Honours Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Western Ontario. He also holds a diploma in Clinical Acupuncture and has advanced training in soft tissue therapies, including ART® and Graston®, as well as Shockwave and Laser therapy.
He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, sports-related, and spine conditions, using evidence-based, individualized treatment plans to help patients restore function and improve overall health.
Dr. Galati is licensed with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. In addition to clinical practice, he conducts Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) and provides expert opinion evidence when required.
His treatment options include chiropractic care, acupuncture, ART®, Graston®, kinesiology taping, rehabilitation exercises, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, custom orthotics, knee bracing, and compression stockings. He is fluent in English and Italian.