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Dr. Jen Newell, ND

Dr. Newell is a Naturopathic Doctor and Healthy Skin Expert. She offers modern diagnostic tools as well as natural treatments to skin concerns like acne.

I believe that health and happiness are tightly intertwined. As a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, I strive to help my patients optimize both so they can fully live their best life. I have extensive experience in skin, hormone, and digestive health; I understands how the health of these systems is often integrated and the impact these issues can have on quality of life. I am passionate about helping people look and feel their best by combining knowledge and expertise to develop customized and comprehensive plans for glowing health.

12/26/2025

One of the most overlooked issues in skin care right now isn’t ingredients.⁣
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It’s fear.⁣
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Chemophobia has real consequences:⁣
• People abandon effective acne treatments⁣
• Skin barrier damage worsens⁣
• Inflammation becomes chronic⁣
• Stress and cortisol rise⁣
• Progress stalls or reverses⁣
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Ironically, chronic inflammation and stress do impact hormones.⁣
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Also worth remembering:⁣
“Natural” does not automatically mean hormone safe.⁣
Many plant compounds have far more hormonal activity than cosmetic preservatives.⁣
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Safety is about dose, evidence, and exposure, not marketing language.⁣
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Calm, consistent, evidence based skincare is one of the most hormone respectful things you can do for your skin.⁣
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Science over scare tactics. Always.

12/26/2025

One of the most overlooked issues in skin care right now isn't ingredients.

It's fear.

Chemophobia has real consequences:
• People abandon effective acne treatments
• Skin barrier damage worsens
• Inflammation becomes chronic
• Stress and cortisol rise
• Progress stalls or reverses

Ironically, chronic inflammation and stress do impact hormones.

Also worth remembering:
"Natural" does not automatically mean hormone safe.
Many plant compounds have far more hormonal activity than cosmetic preservatives.

Safety is about dose, evidence, and exposure, not marketing language.

Calm, consistent, evidence based skincare is one of the most hormone respectful things you can do for your skin.

Science over scare tactics. Always.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from me… and the version of me that lived at the clinic in December 🎄✨

This photo says: sparkly heels, perfectly decorated tree, festive and put together.

Reality check: most of my energy this month went into patient visits, helping people squeeze in care before their extended health benefits reset. Less time for decorating, more time for treatment plans, follow-ups, and making sure no one missed the care they needed.

So yes, the holiday aesthetic showed up at Connected Health & Skin. At home? Hoodie, sweats, no tree, and a calendar full of patient appointments.

And honestly, that felt like the right trade-off this year.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a gentle end to the year, especially if December had you prioritizing what mattered most. 💫🎄

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from me… and the version of me that lived at the clinic in December 🎄✨⁣
⁣
This photo says: sparkly heels, perfectly decorated tree, festive and put together.⁣
⁣
Reality check: most of my energy this month went into patient visits, helping people squeeze in care before their extended health benefits reset. Less time for decorating, more time for treatment plans, follow-ups, and making sure no one missed the care they needed.⁣
⁣
So yes, the holiday aesthetic showed up at Connected Health & Skin. At home? Hoodie, sweats, no tree, and a calendar full of patient appointments.⁣
⁣
And honestly, that felt like the right trade-off this year.⁣
⁣
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a gentle end to the year, especially if December had you prioritizing what mattered most. 💫🎄

12/22/2025

Your face isn’t aging because it’s “weak.”⁣
And that’s the part most people get wrong. 🧠✨⁣
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Facial aging isn’t caused by muscle laxity. Those muscles are already working all day long. Smiling, chewing, blinking, expressing. They’re doing plenty.⁣
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What actually changes with age happens around the muscles, not because of them:⁣
• Bone slowly resorbs, shrinking the structural support⁣
• Fat pads shift and redistribute, creating heaviness and hollows⁣
• Collagen and elastin break down, thinning the skin⁣
• Ligaments that hold everything in place lose tension⁣
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That’s why things look like they’re “drooping.” The scaffolding underneath is changing.⁣
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Facial exercises or muscle toning can create a temporary firmness from increased blood flow and mild swelling, but they don’t rebuild collagen, restore bone, reposition fat, or tighten ligaments. In some cases, adding muscle bulk can even make the lower face look heavier.⁣
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The aging face isn’t weak.⁣
It’s unsupported.⁣
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Long-term change comes from supporting skin biology, protecting collagen, reducing inflammation, and addressing structure. Not just squeezing harder.⁣
⁣
Aging isn’t a fitness problem.⁣
It’s a biology problem.

12/22/2025

Your face isn't aging because it's "weak."
And that's the part most people get wrong. 🧠✨

Facial aging isn't caused by muscle laxity. Those muscles are already working all day long. Smiling, chewing, blinking, expressing. They're doing plenty.

What actually changes with age happens around the muscles, not because of them:
• Bone slowly resorbs, shrinking the structural support
• Fat pads shift and redistribute, creating heaviness and hollows
• Collagen and elastin break down, thinning the skin
• Ligaments that hold everything in place lose tension

That's why things look like they're "drooping." The scaffolding underneath is changing.

Facial exercises or muscle toning can create a temporary firmness from increased blood flow and mild swelling, but they don't rebuild collagen, restore bone, reposition fat, or tighten ligaments. In some cases, adding muscle bulk can even make the lower face look heavier.

The aging face isn't weak.
It's unsupported.

Long-term change comes from supporting skin biology, protecting collagen, reducing inflammation, and addressing structure. Not just squeezing harder.

Aging isn't a fitness problem.
It's a biology problem.

12/19/2025

“Your hormones are normal” and yet… your skin is still breaking out.⁣
This is one of the most misunderstood acne conversations in clinic.⁣
⁣
Here’s the science part most people never hear 👇⁣
⁣
Your skin isn’t just a passive bystander. It has hormone receptors, especially androgen receptors, sitting inside the sebaceous glands. In some people, those receptors are simply more sensitive. That means perfectly normal hormonal fluctuations like ovulation, the luteal phase, stress-related cortisol shifts can still signal oil production, inflammation, and pore congestion.⁣
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So no, this isn’t about “high testosterone” or something being “wrong” on bloodwork. It’s about how your skin is responding to hormones that are doing exactly what they’re supposed to do.⁣
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This is why acne often follows a pattern⁣
• jawline or chin breakouts⁣
• premenstrual flares⁣
• stress-related worsening⁣
• acne that persists despite “normal labs”⁣
⁣
And it’s why acne care can’t stop at “your hormones look fine.”⁣
We have to support receptor sensitivity, inflammation, barrier health, insulin signaling, and nervous system stress to actually change the skin’s response.⁣
⁣
Balanced hormones ≠ acne-proof skin.⁣
Understanding your skin’s communication system is where real healing begins.

12/19/2025

"Your hormones are normal" and yet… your skin is still breaking out.
This is one of the most misunderstood acne conversations in clinic.

Here's the science part most people never hear 👇

Your skin isn't just a passive bystander. It has hormone receptors, especially androgen receptors, sitting inside the sebaceous glands. In some people, those receptors are simply more sensitive. That means perfectly normal hormonal fluctuations like ovulation, the luteal phase, stress-related cortisol shifts can still signal oil production, inflammation, and pore congestion.

So no, this isn't about "high testosterone" or something being "wrong" on bloodwork. It's about how your skin is responding to hormones that are doing exactly what they're supposed to do.

This is why acne often follows a pattern
• jawline or chin breakouts
• premenstrual flares
• stress-related worsening
• acne that persists despite "normal labs"

And it's why acne care can't stop at "your hormones look fine."
We have to support receptor sensitivity, inflammation, barrier health, insulin signaling, and nervous system stress to actually change the skin's response.

Balanced hormones ≠ acne-proof skin.
Understanding your skin's communication system is where real healing begins.

12/17/2025

✨ To the women in perimenopause who are whispering,⁣
“How is my skin worse now than when I was 16?” - I see you. 🤍⁣
⁣
Perimenopausal acne isn’t “just a few breakouts.”⁣
It’s hormonal turbulence + inflammation + barrier shifts + stress + sleep disruption + slower healing… all happening at once while you’re juggling careers, teenagers, aging parents, relationships, and a nervous system that’s doing daily cartwheels.⁣
⁣
This is not a regression.⁣
This is a physiological transition - and your skin is simply responding to the internal changes.⁣
⁣
🌀 What’s driving the flare-ups:⁣
• Estrogen fluctuations that destabilize your barrier⁣
• Androgen dominance that increases oil production⁣
• Heightened stress response + cortisol breakouts⁣
• Reduced ceramides → drier, more reactive skin⁣
• Slower cell turnover → congestion that lingers⁣
⁣
🤍 What you deserve right now:⁣
• Acne care that isn’t teen-focused⁣
• Barrier-first treatments, not stripping regimens⁣
• Support for sleep, mood, stress + liver detox pathways⁣
• Space to talk about how this impacts confidence, identity, intimacy & self-image⁣
⁣
You’re not being dramatic.⁣
You’re not “too old for acne.”⁣
You’re not failing at skincare.⁣
⁣
You’re navigating a hormonal recalibration - and your skin is simply speaking the loudest.⁣
⁣
If you’re ready for a plan that supports both your complexion and your nervous system, my doors are open.⁣
⁣
Clear skin at 40, 50, and beyond isn’t a fantasy - it’s biology, done thoughtfully.⁣
⁣
With you in every season,⁣
Dr. Jen Newell ND 💛

12/17/2025

✨ To the women in perimenopause who are whispering,
"How is my skin worse now than when I was 16?" - I see you. 🤍

Perimenopausal acne isn't "just a few breakouts."
It's hormonal turbulence + inflammation + barrier shifts + stress + sleep disruption + slower healing… all happening at once while you're juggling careers, teenagers, aging parents, relationships, and a nervous system that's doing daily cartwheels.

This is not a regression.
This is a physiological transition - and your skin is simply responding to the internal changes.

🌀 What's driving the flare-ups:
• Estrogen fluctuations that destabilize your barrier
• Androgen dominance that increases oil production
• Heightened stress response + cortisol breakouts
• Reduced ceramides → drier, more reactive skin
• Slower cell turnover → congestion that lingers

🤍 What you deserve right now:
• Acne care that isn't teen-focused
• Barrier-first treatments, not stripping regimens
• Support for sleep, mood, stress + liver detox pathways
• Space to talk about how this impacts confidence, identity, intimacy & self-image

You're not being dramatic.
You're not "too old for acne."
You're not failing at skincare.

You're navigating a hormonal recalibration - and your skin is simply speaking the loudest.

If you're ready for a plan that supports both your complexion and your nervous system, my doors are open.

Clear skin at 40, 50, and beyond isn't a fantasy - it's biology, done thoughtfully.

With you in every season,
Dr. Jen Newell ND 💛

12/15/2025

✨ Clear Skin on Your Wishlist? ✨

If clearer, calmer skin is at the top of your holiday wishlist, let me introduce you to Aerolase NeoClear - one of my favourite treatments for acne at any age.

NeoClear uses gentle laser energy to reduce acne-causing bacteria, calm inflammation, and support faster healing without damaging the skin barrier. No harsh chemicals, no downtime - just targeted treatment that actually works.

What I love most is how well Aerolase pairs with a comprehensive acne plan. When we combine NeoClear with personalized skincare and Naturopathic support, we're not just chasing breakouts - we're creating the conditions for long-term clear skin.

✨ Clear skin isn't a wish…it's a plan.
If acne has been holding you back, this could be the treatment that changes everything.

photo credit: @ kbeautybar

12/15/2025

✨ Clear Skin on Your Wishlist? ✨⁣
⁣
If clearer, calmer skin is at the top of your holiday wishlist, let me introduce you to Aerolase NeoClear - one of my favourite treatments for acne at any age.⁣
⁣
NeoClear uses gentle laser energy to reduce acne-causing bacteria, calm inflammation, and support faster healing without damaging the skin barrier. No harsh chemicals, no downtime - just targeted treatment that actually works.⁣
⁣
What I love most is how well Aerolase pairs with a comprehensive acne plan. When we combine NeoClear with personalized skincare and Naturopathic support, we’re not just chasing breakouts - we’re creating the conditions for long-term clear skin.⁣
⁣
✨ Clear skin isn’t a wish…it’s a plan.⁣
If acne has been holding you back, this could be the treatment that changes everything.⁣
⁣
clearskin ⁣
photo credit: @ kbeautybar

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Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	3pm - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

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http://www.newellnd.ca/

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