My nine-year-old daughter was suffering with a severe respiratory disease. Our family doctor said…read moreit was incurable and that she would have to be on medication the rest of her life. I wasn't keen on putting my daughter on prescription meds at such an early age, so I decided to look into alternative therapy. Dr. Da Costa Reis' Yorkville office was a short drive away, so I scheduled an appointment for my daughter. During the initial consultation, which cost almost $1000(yes, you read that right), Dr. Da Costa interviewed my daughter and I. He seemed like a very kind, intelligent man. He assured me that in a few months she would improve, as long as she followed her given regimen. Dr. Da Costa's serene voice and demeanour relieved my anxiety and gave me hope. After every following visit, which were about two or three times a month, I was taking home bags of juices, pills, drops, supplements, teas, etc. I don't think even I could of followed such a complex regime, much less my daughter. The remedies were costing me over $250 per appointment. That was in addition to the $200+tax cost for every 20 minute visit, and my daughter and I were forced to wait 1-2 hours beforehand each and every time. But I was determined to do my best, hoping that it would all be worth it. I felt reassured by Dr. Da Costa's words. So I urged my daughter to stick with it the best she could, having her take some of the drops and pills to school since some had to be taken in the morning two hours after breakfast and at lunchtime. For some appointments, I was politely asked to leave my daughter alone for a moment with Dr. Da Costa while I sat in the waiting area nearby. She tells me that during that time he sat across from her, closed his eyes and, without actually touching her, did 'some voodoo thing with his hands' (her words). Later, he opened his eyes and asked my daughter if she was feeling better, as if she was supposed to suddenly improve after this. He then advised my daughter to do a type of meditative body movement regime as part of her therapy. I'm an open-minded gal, but watching him demonstrate these absurd gestures and expecting my daughter to practice them at home to get clinical results was just ludicrous. The teas, supplements etc, I understood. But this? This is certainly not what I expected when I decided to see a naturopath. During the following months, I was becoming more and more frustrated with the absolute lack of progress being made, despite my daughter's miraculous discipline in faithfully staying with the ever-changing program. In fact, her symptoms were slowly getting worse. Not from the Dr's program mind you, but because her condition seemed to be going untreated for too long. As a loving mother, I just couldn't let this go on. During our last appointment, I voiced my concerns to Dr. Da Costa. I couldn't believe his response. He calmly said that he didn't actually know what to do for months, and that he was trying random holistic treatments without actually having any idea if they would help my daughter's particular case. I was shocked. Did he just say that that he basically didn't know what to do for my daughter's illness and refuse to admit it after almost a year and $4500+ worth of payments? I know doctors don't always have the answers, but to refuse to admit it for literally months? I was livid to say the least. Nevertheless, I stood up and sternly but calmly said, "I think this is enough. We will not be returning for any more appointments." In his calm, zen-like demeanour, had said with a grin, "Okay then. I do hope your daughter gets better." I was appalled! What I really wanted was an explanation as to why he was leading us on for this long! I would have never imagined this coming from someone who obviously spends a lot of time with yoga and preaching about spiritual philosophies and the like. I took my daughters hand, paid my (final) fee, and went home. I am happy to say that now, just a couple of months after my last appointment with Dr. Da Costa, my daughter is on prescription meds but her condition is stable. Though they are pricey, they are no where near what I spent in Dr. Da Costa's office, and my daughter doesn't have to pace her entire life around taking them. She isn't cured, but is able to live a relatively normal life for a girl her age. My husband and I are so relieved. I'm sorry for the ranting. But I honestly do not appreciate the way I was treated by Dr. Da Costa Reis. It is unfortunate that there is no real legal regulation for the naturopathic industry, or my husband and I would have sued to get our $4500+ back. Dr. Da Costa might be able to treat simple ailments, like a common cold, but he is certainly not an appropriate substitute for your family doctor when it comes to serious clinical issues. I'd like to say, as a mother, that if you do decide to see him, please do not allow yourself to be manipulated like I was. Sincerely, Brina

My children grew up with Dr. Da Costa Reis as their primary physician. As a result of his natural…read moreapproach to medicine they never had to take antibiotics for their childhood ailments, and were always cared for with his loving expertise. Throughout the past 40 years each member of my family has continued to benefit from the impeccable care and wisdom of this incredibly gifted doctor and human being. He's generous with those who are in need, though he humbly downplays this aspect of his practice. He has my complete trust.

I was really impressed with Dr. Richardson's thorough approach and attention to detail. I am about…read more5 weeks into our treatment, and noticed that I started feeling better within the first few days. She's very approachable, quick to respond to emails, and takes her time with her patients. I can say that with the changes I've made, I feel more energetic, less foggy, and many of my previous symptoms have shown much improvement.

Dr. Richardson is one of the best naturopaths in town! She's very knowledgeable, tech savvy and…read moreable to recommend the latest supplements for fast & sustainable results. In just a few weeks of treatment, I started feeling good results on my hypothyroidism. She is approachable, fun, and always available to her patients. It's easy to exchange ideas and get various tips on healthy food that's also practical to buy or make.

Excellent experience at Women's College Hospital. The surgical team and nurses were incredibly…read morecaring, professional, and supportive. my mom felt very well taken care of throughout her procedure and recovery. Thank you to the whole team for your kindness and dedication.

I have been a very contented patient of Women's College Hospital (WCH) and it's Family Practice…read moreteam for more than 40 years. My two oldest daughters were born at WCH in 1975 and 1978 respectively by the late, great Dr. Walter Hannah. I highly recommend WCH to all patients in need of exceptional medical care by its highly competent professional medical team and administrative staff.

I came here after baring with the pain of a pinched nerve for over a week - which I thought would…read morego away on its own. I really regret not coming here earlier! Dr. David Blitzer is very knowledgeable and professional. After the first visit I immediately felt relief and 3 weekly sessions later I'm good as new. I'll still be returning for regular visits and highly recommend to see him if you're experiencing back or neck pain. He really knows what he's doing and has a lot of gadgets to help with the pain. P.S. it's located beside the shoppers.

Dr. David Blitzer is one in a million! If he has come into your life you are in the right place!…read more He goes above and beyond to help his patients in every way he can. He makes the phone calls. He does the follow-up. He gets his patients the help they need & are legally entitled to. Others said it was impossible. He proved them wrong! He identified multiple medical problems & causation that had plagued me for 24 years & treated them. He followed up with professionals to confirm his findings. He got the medical devices & equipment I needed to manage my injuries long term at home. He invests in training, equipment, time & energy to help his patients on their road to recovery. He knows the long term consequences of injuries. Do NOT suffer in silence like I did. He's the real deal! Pick up the phone. Make that call. Send that text or email. Go & see him. You'll see. He was designated as chiropractor of the year in Thornhill for a reason! We are indebted to him & his family forever. It's your turn. God bless him & his wonderful family, friends, associates & of course Rita!. Pick up the phone right now & call 647-539-7899 & leave a message. You'll be thankful you did.

I am incredibly grateful for this clinic and the positive impact it has had on my quality of…read morelife--this is the second time it has helped me in five years. The care I receive here is above what I have experienced at other clinics. It was recommended to me as a second opinion, and I'm so glad I followed that advice. Adam is a fantastic physiotherapist, and Joana's calm and professional demeanor helped me through my PRP treatments. A big shout-out to Roxanne for handling the MVA paperwork behind the scenes, and to Lori, who is always pleasant and efficient when booking my appointments. I'm thrilled to no longer need a back brace--thank you, Semi! I'm looking forward to continuing my upper body progress.

Great experience with Dr. Douglas Stoddard. Had a torn…read moremuscle on my left shoulder and with his consultation I trusted going down one of three options to repair my shoulder. Certainly went through some pain to cure but very smart choice. I trusted him from day one and the results was 98.5% :) Thank you so much for your professionalism Dr. Stoddard. Well done !!!

Dr. Holmberg is absolutely amazing and has continuously exceeded my expectations. I have been…read moreseeing Dr. Holmberg for almost 2 years and she has supported me through my journey with infertility. She has been such an amazing support! Dr. Holmberg is very thorough and takes her time to explain her recommendations in detail and she has a really wonderful bedside manner. She is extremely knowledgeable and is always current with her treatment recommendations. She has helped me to lead a healthier lifestyle, supported me through my journey, and provided solutions to help me with things like anxiety, sleepless nights, and managing stress. She is AMAZING!

I have been seeing Dr. Courtney Holmberg for several months now to help achieve optimal digestive…read morehealth (SIBO and dysbiosis related). She has been AMAZING in terms of being really knowledgable about gut health and helping me through a course of treatment that has essentially cured my SIBO so I can start to get my life back :) She is always willing to answer questions and I never felt rushed in any of our appointments. She is a really nice person who seems to genuinely care about your health and wellness. I also really appreciated the fact that when I was explaining my health problems she really seemed to listen and take in everything I was saying before responding. I am recommending her to all of my friends and family who want to see a naturopath! :) Very happy that I have finally found an outstanding naturopath in Toronto!

Dr. Girgis is a wonderful family doctor and I've been in his medical care for the past 15 years…read more He's a very kind, meticulous, dedicated and highly experienced professional doctor who always goes above and beyond for his patients. I couldn't ask for a better doctor. Their office is very clean and tidy to keep me coming back again and again. God bless him and his family.

Left knee replacement surgery. The outcome has been as spectacular as was the earlier (right knee)…read moresurgery. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am to Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Raman Mundi, the incredible nurses Mike and Veronica and the ever-patient and encouraging physiotherapist Andrea Nunn. Holland Orthopaedic is part of Sunnybrook Hospital and in my opinion, you're getting the most cutting-edge, advanced orthopaedic care and treatment. I am grateful to be pain free with the mobility of someone half my age since I've become bionic. We need to protect our precious healthcare, and show our nurses and all medical professionals the respect they deserve.