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Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND

Dr. Stephanie Peltz works as a family practitioner with a special interest in promoting women’s and children’s health.

Naturopathic Doctor treating women's and childhood health using a combination of clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, lifestyle counselling, and acupuncture in treatment protocol. This includes the treatment of gynecological issues such as: fertility concerns (including PCOS, POF, and endometriosis), preconception care, pregnancy, postpartum care, PMS, hormonal imbalances, and menopause. In children she addresses issues relating to skin, growth, nutrition and food sensitivities, and acute infections, emotional wellness, and more. In her ideal world she gets a chance to meet and treat the whole family. In her naturopathic practice Dr. Peltz utilizes the core naturopathic treatment modalities. She combines clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, lifestyle counseling, and acupuncture in her treatment protocols. She also maintains additional certification in intravenous nutrient therapies and craniosacral therapy. Dr. Stephanie Peltz completed her naturopathic studies at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC. Prior to this, she received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at McGill University in Montreal. Other areas of expertise include optimizing digestive health, correcting endocrine abnormalities, addressing stress-based illness, and managing mental health. In addition to her work as a naturopathic physician, Dr. Peltz is a certified yoga instructor and birth doula working throughout the lower mainland. These additional qualifications inform her naturopathic practice and help her to provide unique and holistic care to her patients. Outside of the clinic Dr. Peltz enjoys engaging with her 3 yr old son, testing out new recipes, going for long walks with her dog Cypress, and practicing yoga. Dr. Stephanie Peltz is licensed by the CNPBC, and is a member of the BCNA, and the CAND. Dr. Peltz is presently accepting new patients.

11/03/2025

Anxiety that doesn’t respond to anxiety tools? It might not be just anxiety.

ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand—and when they do, the picture gets more complex.
 🔁 The symptoms can look almost identical: → Restlessness → Trouble focusing → Mental noise that just won’t quit
📊 Up to 50% of people with ADHD also live with anxiety. And when these two show up together, they can increase: ⚡ Functional impairment 📉 Mood vulnerability 🚨 Risk of substance use

But here’s the catch: 📝 A symptom checklist alone isn’t enough. What looks like anxiety might be unrecognized hyperactivity. What looks like distraction might be mental overload.
✨ That’s why good clinical assessment—and personalized care—matter so much.

If your anxiety tools aren’t working, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It might just mean you’re working with the wrong map.

💬 Drop a “yes” if this resonates—or if you’ve been wondering whether something’s missing from the picture. 

10/31/2025

🤔 There are a few reasons. One is personal—my own kiddo is now a teenager, which means I’m less in charge of his food choices… and honestly, I’m also a little less anxious about them.
But the bigger reason? After 17 years in naturopathic practice, I question whether our good food vs. bad food language is helping—or harming.
When we label foods as “clean,” “toxic,” “healthy,” or “junk,” we risk creating shame, confusion, and an all-or-nothing mindset around eating. It’s the binary I worry about most. And I worry about contributing to the rise of disordered eating patterns (which I see so often in practice).
Maybe shifting our language is preferred. Instead of “bad,” maybe it’s sweet foods. Instead of “junk,” maybe it’s convenient foods.

I don’t have all the answers. And gosh, am I ever still learning on this hot button topic. But I do think how we talk about food matters. Especially in front of kids.
🎃 I’d love to know—what’s your approach to Halloween and food talk? Let me hear from all of you!
(Oh! And Go Jays Go 🧢🧢🧢!!) 

10/20/2025

It’s normal to feel jittery before a big event. But persistent anxiety is something else entirely.

If you’ve been feeling: ➤ Constant worry ➤ Restless or on edge ➤ Unable to focus ➤ Wired but exhausted— …it might be time to look a little deeper.

Anxiety doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s that background hum you’ve been living with so long, it feels normal.
✨ You don’t need to power through it. You deserve support that gets to the root.
📌 Save this for your next “Is it just me?” moment.
 

10/17/2025

😵‍♀️ Overwhelmed? Start small.
When your brain is spinning and everything feels like too much, the answer isn’t always “try harder.”
Sometimes it’s:
👉 Name what’s real
👉 Do one small thing
👉 Breathe like you mean it
✨ Here’s the thing:
Your nervous system loves clarity and completion.
It doesn’t love chaos, unfinished tasks, or the 43 tabs open in your brain.
✅ Name what’s real—what you can see, smell, hear. Anchor to the moment.
✅ Do one thing—easy and doable. (Not the thing you’ve been avoiding for 3 months.)
✅ Put your hand on your chest. Breathe. Exhale slower than you inhale. Repeat.
This is nervous system care.
Not fancy. Not time-consuming.
Just effective.
📌 Save this post for the next time your brain feels like a browser with too many tabs open. You’re not alone. 💛

09/18/2025

This is not a judgment—just an invitation to pause.

Because I see this often in practice:

Women navigating fatigue, hormonal shifts, anxiety, fertility struggles, perimenopausal transitions….and somewhere along the way, the pressure to “fix” their bodies sneaks in too.

Weight loss an be a personal choice.

It can be about health (although there is definitely debate on how often this is true).

It can be about autonomy.

But sometimes, it’s about pressure—masked as wellness.

If you’re working on your health and questioning your “why,” that’s not weakness. That’s awareness.

✨ Your body is not a problem to solve.
📌 Save this if you’re untangling the narratives around weight and worth.

09/08/2025

✨ in March Ontario officially switched to HPV testing for cervical screening.

Here’s what’s changed (and what hasn’t):

✔️ Screening now starts at age 25 (if sexually active)
✔️ The HPV test is the new gold standard (replacing Pap tests)
✔️ If results are negative, you only need screening every 5 years
✔️ Screening stops at age 70 if your results have been consistently normal

HPV testing is considered more sensitive than the Pap—meaning it catches HPV infections of known problematic strains, and not just cellular changes.

🛑 No need to screen under age 25. The harms are considered to outweigh the benefits in this age group, even if you’re sexually active.

Did you know about these changes? How are you feeling about them? What questions are you thinking about? Let me know!

📌 Save this post for a reminder of these changes + check in with your ND or MD if you’re due. 💛

08/29/2025

Q: Do I need to be in menopause to start hormone therapy?
Short answer? No.
You don’t need to be in full menopause to consider hormone therapy. Reminder: menopause means there has been no menstrual bleeding for 12 months in a row.
✨ Hormone therapy can be helpful during:
→ Perimenopause (symptoms include hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats)
→ Early menopause
→ Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)—where starting earlier is actually recommended to support long-term health
In many cases, transdermal therapy (like patches or gels) may be preferred over oral forms—especially in earlier stages of the transition.
And while hormone therapy can be life-changing, timing matters.
Current guidelines generally support starting before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset.
🩺 Bottom line: You don’t have to wait until your period disappears to get support.
Let’s talk about what your body is going through now, and whether hormone therapy might be part of your toolkit.
📌 Save this if you’re confused about when to consider MHT—or know someone in the thick of hormonal shifts.

08/22/2025

✨ Trying to conceive? Here’s where I often start with patients—
Before ovulation strips, supplements, or symptom tracking overload... let’s come back to the basics.
These 4 things help create a solid foundation for fertility:
✔️ Prioritize sleep (your hormones regulate overnight)
✔️ Stabilize blood sugar with regular, nutrient-dense meals
✔️ Track your whole cycle—not just ovulation day
✔️ Get baseline labs (think: thyroid, iron, B12, vitamin D)
Your body wants to work with you.

These steps help it feel safe, nourished, and supported along the way.

📌 Save this if you’re starting your TTC journey—or know someone who is. You don’t have to figure it out alone. 💛

08/07/2025

✨ You don’t need to be falling apart to reach out.
Sometimes it’s not a big health crisis—
It’s the subtle things:
➤ A supplement you’re still taking but not sure why
➤ Symptoms creeping back without an obvious cause
➤ Doing “all the right things” and still feeling stuck
➤ The mental tab that says “book that follow-up”... that’s been open for months

This is your gentle reminder:
🩺 You deserve care before things get urgent.
📆 You don’t have to wait until you’ve hit a wall.
📌 Save this for when you need the nudge. And if one of these hit home? Let’s check in—your future self will thank you.

08/01/2025

In my practice, I am regularly talking a lot about iron deficiency—it’s something I screen for often, and for good reason.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide, and it can affect so many areas of health:
🩸 Periods
🧠 Focus and attention
😮‍💨 Energy and stamina
👶 Fertility and pregnancy outcomes

If you menstruate, are trying to conceive, or feel constantly tired despite “doing all the things,” it might be worth taking a closer look.

Remember: You’re not lazy, you don’t have to simply white knuckle it — you might just need more support.

07/22/2025

✨ Thinking about cutting back on alcohol?

Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, navigating sleep issues, not tolerating your drinks as you used to, or just rethinking your habits—you’re not alone.

Here are a few gentle strategies that can make the shift feel easier (and even enjoyable):
🥂 Use the fancy glasses
🍹 Try non-alcoholic versions of drinks you love
🌿 Sip herbal teas in the evening
💧 Stay hydrated—seriously, it helps
🗣️ Tell someone your intention

This isn’t about restriction. It’s about creating new rituals that still feel grounding, social, and satisfying.

And the best part? There are more thoughtful, tasty alcohol-free options than ever before.

📌 Save this post if you’re exploring your relationship with alcohol—and want to feel supported, not shamed. 💛

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Toronto, ON
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

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