Dr. Rooya Nikfar, ND

Dr. Rooya Nikfar, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where she completed the Bridge Program for International Medical Graduates. Before beginning her naturopathic training in Canada, she spent over a decade practicing medicine internationally, providing primary care with a strong emphasis on family and pediatric health across hospital, clinic, and private practice settings.

Rooted in evidence-informed practice and natural therapeutic approaches, Dr. Nikfar, ND offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to health care. She focuses on whole-person care that acknowledges the complexity of the body and mind. Her methodical yet compassionate style emphasizes collaboration, thorough health assessments, and a commitment to identifying and addressing underlying contributors to health concerns, rather than simply managing symptoms.

Dr. Nikfar, ND’s clinical focus includes:

• Metabolic Health: She supports individuals dealing with concerns such as weight changes, blood sugar imbalance, insulin resistance, and elevated cholesterol. Her approach may include nutritional counselling, exercise guidance, detoxification protocols, and functional assessments as part of a personalized naturopathic care plan.
• Digestive Wellness: Concerns such as bloating, GERD, constipation, irregular bowel movements, and food sensitivities are addressed using elimination diets, gut-supportive therapies, and targeted supplementation. She may incorporate microbiome-focused assessments and digestive panels available within naturopathic practice.
• Chronic Stress & Fatigue: Dr. Nikfar, ND supports those experiencing stress-related symptoms, fatigue, anxiety, and mood changes through lifestyle coaching, herbal medicine, acupuncture, adrenal support, and individualized stress management strategies.
• Women’s Health & Hormonal Support: She works with individuals across all life stages—supporting menstrual health, menopause, and fertility goals—using natural therapies such as botanical medicine, nutrition, and hormone-focused assessments to help restore balance and optimize wellness.
• Skin Health: For concerns such as eczema, acne, or psoriasis, Dr. Nikfar, ND works to identify contributing factors such as digestion, food sensitivities, or inflammation. Treatment plans may include internal support, natural topical remedies, and dietary recommendations.
• Pediatric Wellness: With a strong background in pediatric care, Dr. Nikfar, ND offers gentle naturopathic support for children experiencing concerns such as digestive issues, frequent infections, behavioral challenges, or immune system support—always using age-appropriate, natural interventions.
• Cardiovascular & Preventive Care: She helps patients take a proactive approach to heart health through lifestyle modification, nutritional therapy, and assessments that explore risk markers, inflammation, and cardiovascular wellness.

In addition to therapeutic support, Dr. Nikfar, ND offers access to a range of functional and laboratory assessments that can help guide individualized naturopathic care. These tests are used to explore potential contributors to health concerns and support treatment planning. 

Examples include:

• Adrenal Function Testing – Assesses cortisol rhythm throughout the day, which may provide insight into stress response, fatigue, or sleep patterns.
• Digestive & Microbial Panels – May help identify imbalances in gut flora, yeast overgrowth, or other digestive factors.
• Heavy Metal and Environmental Exposure Screening – Assists in evaluating the body’s burden of certain metals and toxins that may impact overall wellness.
• Food Sensitivity Testing – Supports identification of potential immune-mediated reactions to common foods.
• Hormone Panels – Offers insight into estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol patterns to support hormonal balance.
• Cardiovascular Health Panels – Assess markers related to inflammation and lipid metabolism to support cardiovascular wellness.
• Thyroid Panel – May include markers such as TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and thyroid antibodies to explore thyroid function.
• Vitamin D Status– Assesses vitamin D levels, which play a role in immune and bone health.
• Organic Acid Testing – Provides insights into energy production, nutrient status, and detox pathways.
• Urinary Hormone Metabolites – Assesses hormone breakdown and processing through urine sampling.
• Celiac Screening (within ND scope)

Her treatment strategies are comprehensive, often integrating:

• Therapeutic nutrition planning
• Personalized supplement plans
• Botanical medicine
• Acupuncture treatment
• Lifestyle coaching and stress management techniques
• Detoxification and elimination support protocols

Throughout the patient journey, Dr. Nikfar, ND provides education that empowers individuals to take an active role in their wellness. She collaborates closely with each patient to develop clear, achievable health plans tailored to their unique biology, life circumstances, and goals. Whether supporting long-term wellness, addressing ongoing health concerns, or offering preventive strategies for families, her mission is to make healthcare both understandable and meaningful.

Dr. Nikfar, ND believes that healing begins with being seen and heard. Her practice creates a safe, inclusive space where patients of all ages feel respected and guided with integrity. She welcomes individuals from all walks of life who are ready to explore a proactive, personalized, and whole-person approach to health.