The Centre for Health Innovation

The Centre for Health Innovation The CHI provides evidence-informed integrative medicine, research, and education across the spectrum of health care conditions.

Our approach emphasizes quality of life, support for the body, care of the spirit, and active prevention of disease The Centre for Health Innovation very recently came into being on October 15, 2020. This is the new home for the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre and expands on the services provided to a wide array of chronic and acute health conditions that can be helped through integrative medicine. Our website provides a much richer description of the services and practitioners available for support. Please check this out at www.thechi.ca . With respect to cancer care, our team works with patients and their families to help decrease the side effects of cancer treatment; improve the energy, well being and overall quality of health; balance the body’s immune system; support the mind, body and spirit in the healing process; and provide strategies (support) for cancer prevention and health maintenance. We do this through nutrition and lifestyle counselling, Intravenous (IV) therapy, registered massage therapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.

Eid Mubarak from all of us at the clinic 🌙✨Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and good health on this special o...
03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at the clinic 🌙✨

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and good health on this special occasion. 💙

NEW PROGRAM | Join Yoga Therapist, Anne Pitman for Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression: Gathering Resources in the F...
03/11/2026

NEW PROGRAM | Join Yoga Therapist, Anne Pitman for Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression: Gathering Resources in the Face of Uncertainty | Four Sessions: Tuesdays, March 24, April 28, May 26 & June 23 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM

This 4-part online program is for those navigating the emotional and physical challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Each session offers community support and blends evidence-informed elements of mindfulness, movement, breathwork, meditation, and visualization, offering a holistic approach to understanding and engaging with fear.

Learn more and register: http://thechi.ca/fear-of-cancer-recurrence-and...

🌸 This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and compassion of every woman. Your health, you...
03/08/2026

🌸 This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and compassion of every woman. Your health, your voice, your power matter—today and every day. 💜
At our clinic, we are committed to supporting women’s health at every stage of life. 🌷

🥗This Nutrition Month, our clinic encourages balanced eating, mindful habits, and preventive care. Nourish your body, fu...
03/04/2026

🥗This Nutrition Month, our clinic encourages balanced eating, mindful habits, and preventive care. Nourish your body, fuel your future.🥦

To learn more about the nutrition services we offer, please visit our website at www.thechi.ca

On Rare Disease Day, we stand with the millions living with rare conditions. Rare diseases may be uncommon, but the need...
02/28/2026

On Rare Disease Day, we stand with the millions living with rare conditions. Rare diseases may be uncommon, but the need for awareness, research, and support is universal. 🌍💜

NEW PROGRAM | Join Yoga Therapist, Anne Pitman for Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression: Gathering Resources in the F...
02/27/2026

NEW PROGRAM | Join Yoga Therapist, Anne Pitman for Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression: Gathering Resources in the Face of Uncertainty | Four Sessions: Tuesdays, March 24, April 28, May 26 & June 23 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM

This 4-part online program is for those navigating the emotional and physical challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Recognizing that fear of recurrence and progression can be overwhelming, the program provides practical tools, reflective practices, and mutual supportive to help participants cultivate self compassion and resilience in the face of ongoing uncertainty.

Each session offers community support and blends evidence-informed elements of mindfulness, movement, breathwork, meditation, and visualization, offering a holistic approach to understanding and engaging with fear.

Learn more and register: thechi.ca/fear-of-cancer-recurrence-and-progression-program

As Black History Month ends, we honour the contributions of Black leaders in healthcare and medicine. At the CHI, we rec...
02/27/2026

As Black History Month ends, we honour the contributions of Black leaders in healthcare and medicine. At the CHI, we recognize the importance of access, awareness, and representation in medicine.

Cancer Prevention Month: The Risks Associated with Alcohol ConsumptionDid you know that about 40% of cancers can be prev...
02/25/2026

Cancer Prevention Month: The Risks Associated with Alcohol Consumption

Did you know that about 40% of cancers can be prevented through healthy living and public policies that protect our health? According to the Canadian Cancer Society, key prevention steps include living smoke‑free, being sun safe, maintaining a healthy body weight, eating well, moving more and sitting less, and limiting alcohol.

In this blog, Mark Legacy, with the Patterson Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, explores the latest research and guidance on alcohol consumption and its impact on our health, with a special focus on cancer risk.

👉 Read Mark's blog to learn more and take steps toward cancer prevention:
thechi.ca/cancer-prevention-and-risks-associated-with-alcohol-consumption/

Join Yoga Therapist, Anne Pitman for Head Start which begins again this Thursday. Head Start is a FREE 6-week online pr...
02/24/2026

Join Yoga Therapist, Anne Pitman for Head Start which begins again this Thursday. Head Start is a FREE 6-week online program of self agency and support for people newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

Thursdays, February 26 - April 2 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Register by February 25th: thechi.ca/headstart

FREE WEBINAR - Understanding & Managing Low Back Pain. Evidence‑Based Strategies That Actually Help! Thursday, March 5t...
02/20/2026

FREE WEBINAR - Understanding & Managing Low Back Pain. Evidence‑Based Strategies That Actually Help! Thursday, March 5th at 7:00 PM

Are you confused about what causes low back pain, how to manage flare-ups, and which treatments are supported by solid evidence?

Join Osteopathic Practitioner Tarek Baklouti to learn:

✅ The most common causes of low back pain
✅ Red flags vs. normal variations in symptoms
✅ Why movement is often the most powerful tool
✅ The role of core stability, hip mobility, and ergonomics
✅ Evidence-based treatment approaches used in modern manual therapy

Register here:
thechi.ca/understanding-and-managing-low-back-pain-webinar

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙Wishing our community a month filled with reflection, peace, and renewed well-being.May this month brin...
02/18/2026

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙
Wishing our community a month filled with reflection, peace, and renewed well-being.
May this month bring you clarity, balance, and well-being✨

The Year of the Horse symbolizes strength, endurance, and forward movement 🐎✨As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we wish o...
02/17/2026

The Year of the Horse symbolizes strength, endurance, and forward movement 🐎✨

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we wish our community renewed energy, balanced health, and steady progress toward every wellness goal. Thank you for trusting us with your care—cheers to a healthy and prosperous year ahead!

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429 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P0M7

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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We Are Expanding into General Healthcare and Opening a New Facility in the New Year

Nearly 10 years ago, the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) opened its doors as the first integrative and cancer care research centre in Eastern Canada. The OICC has operated as a regional centre of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) to develop and research an integrative model of care for cancer patients. Today, we are excited to announce the clinic portion of the OICC is ready to start a new chapter in its growth. The OICC is transitioning to independence, expanding care beyond cancer and moving to a new location within Ottawa! The Centre for Health Innovation (The CHI) and its healthcare team will continue to provide integrative, supportive cancer care, while expanding the clinic to meet the needs of many other health challenges faced by people today.

In addition to cancer care, we will be supporting those challenged with other chronic and acute health care needs including mental health, thyroid health, women’s health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, obesity and more. General health promotion, improved quality of life, disease prevention and management, lifestyle counselling and group support, will continue to underpin everything we do. Our healthcare team is committed to be, and help you discover, Your key to good health! The CHI is the vision of Dr. Dugald Seely, ND, MSc., who also founded the OICC in 2011. While this new clinic will operate separately from CCNM, the collaborative research arm between these institutions will continue to help shape the future of naturopathic and integrative medicine in Canada. Dr. Seely, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The CHI, will be remaining on staff at CCNM as the Executive Director of its Research & Clinical Epidemiology division, along with his Ottawa and Toronto-based research team. “I am excited to see the OICC clinic move into the next phase of its operation,” said Bob Bernhardt, President and CEO for CCNM. “It was born in 2011, expanded its reach and reputation in the intervening years, and is now transitioning to independence.” Stay tuned for more details on our transition and move! Rest assured we will be keeping you updated through our clinic, e-newsletter, social media, and please visit our new website! www.thechi.ca