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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.

02/27/2026

Not all anxiety starts in the mind.

Sometimes it starts in the thyroid. Or with unstable blood sugar. Or low iron. Or the heart. Or the lungs.

Anxiety is real — and so are the physiological contributors that can mimic it, worsen it, or drive it.

✨ Thyroid dysfunction (including autoimmune conditions) can present with racing thoughts, palpitations, and mood changes. ✨ Blood sugar swings can trigger shakiness, irritability, and panic-like symptoms. ✨ Cardiac rhythm disturbances can feel indistinguishable from anxiety. ✨ Iron deficiency can show up as agitation, fatigue, poor focus, even tachycardia. ✨ Respiratory conditions can create shortness of breath that’s mistaken for panic.

This doesn’t mean anxiety is “just medical.” And it doesn’t mean every case needs extensive testing.
But it does mean that thoughtful assessment matters.

If your anxiety feels sudden, physical, or hasn’t responded to typical tools, it may be worth looking a little deeper.

📌 Save this post if you’ve ever wondered whether something else could be contributing.
       

02/20/2026

I think about this quote often when I sit with women in perimenopause.

So many are performing overtime. For their partners. For their kids. For aging parents. For work. For everyone.

They’re the emotional regulators, the planners, the glue.
 And then they’re confused — or ashamed — when they get sick. When their back goes out. When the fatigue becomes crushing. When the mood shifts feel unmanageable.

But perimenopause is already a season of hormonal transition. Estrogen fluctuates. Sleep shifts. Recovery slows. Stress tolerance changes.
If you’re burning at both ends during this stage, your body will eventually push back.
This isn’t weakness. It’s physiology.
Supporting others is beautiful. But not at the utter complete cost of your own nervous system, immune system, and hormonal health.

✨ What would it look like to keep yourself warm, too?

       

02/13/2026

Protein doesn’t have to be complicated…
Eggs. Tofu. Chicken. Lentils. Greek yogurt. Chia. Fish. Edamame.
Simple foods. Real impact.

In perimenopause especially, adequate protein supports: ✔️ Muscle mass ✔️ Blood sugar stability ✔️ Mood + energy ✔️ Recovery ✔️ Satiety

And yes — you may be hearing bigger protein targets lately. But if you’re nowhere near those numbers right now, the goal isn’t perfection.
It’s progress.
Instead of jumping from 40g a day to 120g overnight…
 ✨ Add protein to one meal. ✨ Build from there. ✨ Aim for more than you’re doing now.

Small, consistent shifts > extreme overhauls.

📌 Save this for your next grocery run. 💬 Comment “protein” if you want a simple breakdown of how to space it out through the day.

02/09/2026

You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to push through every hard day with a smile. You don’t have to get it “all right” to be worthy of care.

But so many women I work with are running themselves into the ground with quiet self-criticism masked as “discipline” or “doing their best.”

Here are 4 sneaky signs you might be being too hard on yourself: → You feel guilty when you slow down → You call rest “lazy” → You pick apart your body in passing → You need someone else to give you permission to stop

✨ This isn’t a mindset flaw—it’s often tied to the way your nervous system is wired for safety, control, and performance. And healing it? That’s deep work. It’s brave work.

Kristin Neff describes self-compassion as a 3-part practice: 💛 Kindness 💛 Shared humanity 💛 Mindful awareness
It’s not indulgent. It’s not weak. It’s a skill—and one worth building.

📌 Save this if you needed the reminder today. 💬 Drop a 💛 if you’re working on this too.

02/06/2026

Fatigue. Night sweats. Mood swings. Irregular cycles. Insomnia.
 If this sounds familiar—you might be in perimenopause.

This hormonal transition can start earlier than many expect, and it often shows up long before cycles stop completely.
 The most commonly reported symptoms?
 → Low energy → Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats) → Irregular or heavy bleeding → Sleep disruptions → Emotional shifts (irritability, low mood, anxiety)

But that’s not the full picture. Perimenopause can also include:
 🧠 Brain fog or focus issues 🦴 Joint pain 💧 Vaginal dryness ❤️‍🔥 Changes in libido ⚠️ Recurrent UTIs
✨ These changes are real—and they’re treatable.
 You don’t need to suffer through them in silence or “just wait for menopause.”
There are strategies that support energy, sleep, mood, hormones, and cycle health… without ignoring your lived experience.

📌 Save this post if you’re wondering what’s normal—and what’s worth a deeper look.

01/23/2026

Not all anxiety looks the same. And when we don’t name the type of anxiety we’re dealing with, it can feel impossible to manage.

Some people live with a constant hum of worry (hello, GAD). Others experience sudden panic, avoidance of social settings, or intense fear tied to very specific triggers.

💡 Knowing the difference matters—because the support strategies, tools, and treatment options often vary depending on the type of anxiety you’re experiencing.

✨ In this post, I’m breaking down 4 of the most common anxiety presentations I see in practice:
 → Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) → Panic Disorder → Social Anxiety → Specific Phobias

If this resonates—or you’re not sure which applies to you—it might be time to explore further. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to white-knuckle it.

📌 Save this post to revisit later, or share it with someone who’s navigating anxious feelings right now.

01/16/2026

**PCOS doesn’t always look the same from person to person—** but these are five of the most common symptoms I see in clinic:
 → Irregular or missing periods → Excess hair growth (especially on the face, chest, or abdomen) → Acne that’s hard to manage → Fertility struggles due to irregular ovulation → Weight gain or resistance to weight loss

That said, not everyone with PCOS will have all of these symptoms—and some may also experience:
 → Thinning hair on the scalp → Sleep disturbances → Mood changes → Insulin resistance or blood sugar issues → Acanthosis nigricans (darkening of skin in body folds)

✨ If you suspect PCOS, the most important step is a full clinical work-up and supportive care plan.
 This condition can have long-term health impacts—but with the right strategies, we can support hormones, cycles, mood, skin, and fertility in a sustainable way.

📌 Save this post to refer back to or send it to someone navigating similar symptoms.

12/15/2025

Breast density isn’t good or bad—but it is important to understand. Each woman’s breast composition is unique. 
Every breast contains some combination of fat, glandular, and fibrous tissue—and the proportions can’t be seen without a mammogram.
That’s where breast density comes in.

🧬 It’s mostly genetically predetermined—but things like age, weight changes, medications, and hormone levels can also influence density over time.

Breast density is categorized on a scale from A to D (your BIRADS score): A = mostly fatty D = extremely dense

Here’s why that matters: ➡️ Higher density = increased breast cancer risk (independent of family history) ➡️ Mammograms are less sensitive in dense tissue, which means cancer can be harder to detect—this is known as the “masking effect”
But—let’s be clear: Dense breasts ≠ unhealthy breasts. It’s not a diagnosis, it’s a descriptor.

✨ Most provinces in Canada now include your BIRADS score on your screening mammogram report—but many people don’t know what it means or what to do with that info.

📌 Save this for your next screening. Understanding your density is just one piece of proactive breast health.

12/11/2025

Looking to support digestion, hormones, blood sugar, or heart health?

Start with fiber.

Most people—regardless of diet style—aren’t getting enough. In fact, the average adult only consumes about half of the recommended daily amount.

✨ But here’s the good news: You don’t need to overhaul your meals. A few small additions can make a big difference.

Try: 🥄 A scoop of chia in your smoothie or make a chia pudding
🌾 Use oats as the base of your base for baking  🍠 Roasted sweet potatoes as a side  🍓 A handful of berries with breakfast
🥣 Lentils in soups, stews, or salads

Aim for about 25–30g of fiber per day, and try to get it from a variety of foods (soluble + insoluble). Your gut, blood sugar, and hormones will thank you.

📌 Save this for your next grocery run or meal prep moment.

12/05/2025

Let’s normalize the part of the year where things feel... trickier.

These truths aren’t meant to shame—they’re here to validate. Because by early-December, I see it in nearly every patient:
 👉 Energy is crashing 👉 Routines are fraying 👉 The nervous system is holding on tight

✨ These reminders are inconvenient, yes—but also invitations to shift.
You don’t need to be perfect. You might just need more support, more fuel, or more rest than you planned for.

📌 Save this for when you need permission to slow down—without the guilt.
 

11/28/2025

As we move into December I’m talking more about this with my patients and checking in with family, friends, and myself too…

Alcohol, cannabis, even prescription meds—how we use them matters. This post isn’t about judgment. It’s about awareness.

When anxiety is part of the picture, substance use can fall into several different categories:
 🍷 Recreational – for pleasure or social connection 🌿 Self-medication – using substances to cope without clinical guidance 💊 Disordered – continued use despite harm, cravings, or failed attempts to cut back.

If you’re unsure where your use falls—or you’re noticing a shift—you’re not alone. This is something I talk about often with patients.

✨ You don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s talk.

📌 Save this post as a check-in. Or send it to someone it might help. I’m here.

11/21/2025

Feeling worn down? You’re not alone—and acupuncture might be exactly what your nervous system needs right now.

This time of year tends to pile it on: 🌀 Stress 🌘 Fatigue 🌬 Hormonal shifts 🛌 Not enough sleep—but too wired to rest
✨ Acupuncture offers quiet, cumulative support—with no to-do list, no intake form homework, no need to explain yourself.
Just show up as you are. Let the session do the work.

Backed by research, acupuncture can: ✔️ Reduce pain + inflammation ✔️ Prevent headaches ✔️ Support mood + reduce depression scores ✔️ Improve sleep and energy ✔️ Help with fertility + hormone-related concerns (like PCOS or menopause)
And here’s the best part: it often comes with fewer side effects than many medication-based options.

📅 Sessions are by appointment—drop me a message to book. 
📌 Save this post if your body’s asking for care, but your brain’s too tired to plan it.

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

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