Roots Naturopathic Wellness Center

05/14/2026

You’re capable, driven, and the one everyone depends on.

From the outside, it may look like you have it all together.

But underneath, you may be running on empty.

Exhausted.
Anxious.
Overwhelmed.
Struggling with painful or unpredictable cycles.
Feeling like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to.

And despite trying to rest, take a vacation, or “manage your stress,” nothing seems to fully reset.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.

Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can profoundly disrupt your hormones, menstrual cycle, sleep, and energy.

Yet most women are told the same thing:
“Try to relax.”

But what if your body needs something much more specific than that?

Join us for a free live webinar:

✨ Wired, Tired & Hormonally Fried: What Stress Is Really Doing to Your Body ✨

Naturopathic doctor Dr. Vaidehi Patel and neuroscience-informed psychotherapist Anjali Prajapati of Shakti Psychotherapy & Wellness will explain how burnout and chronic stress impact both your hormones and nervous system—and what you can do to support your body more effectively.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
• How chronic stress disrupts your hormones, cycle, mood, and energy
• Why “just calming down” doesn’t work
• The hormonal patterns commonly seen in high-achieving women
• Practical tools from naturopathic medicine and neuroscience-informed therapy
• A new way to understand what your body truly needs

You don’t need more willpower.

You need the right information and the right support.

💻 Free live webinar
📅 May 21st, 2026
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Register here: https://wiredtiredhormonallyfried.eventbrite.ca/

Tag a friend who has been holding it all together while quietly running on empty.

04/21/2026

We’re so excited to introduce a serious upgrade in how we support women’s hormonal health at Roots Naturopathic. 💖

The Master Your Cycle Method™, developed by Dr. Vaidehi Patel, BSc, ND is a structured, root-cause approach to supporting painful, heavy, and unpredictable cycles.

After working with hundreds of patients, Dr. Vaidehi saw a common experience—women doing all the right things, yet still feeling stuck, dismissed, or without clear answers.

This method changes that.

Through a clear, phased approach, we focus on calming inflammation and optimizing gut health, regulating the nervous system and stress response, and restoring hormonal balance and metabolic balance — while working with your body, not against it.

This is not a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all plan.

The goal: predictable cycles, steady energy, and a body you can trust.

If you’ve been told it’s “just hormones” and don’t feel heard - this is where to start: https://www.rootsnaturopathic.ca/vaidehi-hormone-questionnaire

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Get instant access to a free guide explaining painful, heavy, or unpredictable periods and what your body may be telling you. Sign up now.

12/24/2025

As we head into the holidays, our team at Roots Naturopathic wants to pause and say thank you.

We are deeply grateful for the trust you place in us, for the meaningful conversations, and for the resilience you show every day in your health journey. It is truly an honour to walk alongside you.

Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with rest, connection, joy and a healthy new year!

✨ Happy Holidays from our team ✨

12/18/2025

✨ Exciting News at Roots Naturopathic! ✨

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Vaidehi Patel, BSc, ND is currently accepting new patients and has opened up appointments over the holidays🎅

If you’ve been meaning to address your health concerns but you have struggled to find the time, this is your sign. 💖

Dr. Vaidehi, ND has a special interest in women’s health and brings thoughtful, compassionate, and root-cause approach to care.

Whether you’re feeling exhausted, dealing with hormonal shifts, or wanting to start the new year with clarity and support, she would love to help you get started now!

📅 Limited holiday availability
💡A great way to use up extended health benefits before year-end

👉 Book your appointment today! https://rootsnaturopathic.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/5

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11/17/2025

If you’ve been putting your own health on the back burner, this is your sign to reconnect with your well-being.

Roots Naturopathic supports women with:
- autoimmune conditions
- hormonal health (PMS, PCOS, perimenopause/menopause, fertility)
- digestive issues, inflammation and fatigue
- stress, burnout and whole body resilience

💛 Book your visit now and use up your benefits before they reset. YOUR HEALTH IS WORTH PRIORITIZING!

Www.rootsnaturopathic.ca/book-an-appointment

Dr. Vaidehi Patel, BSc, ND

11/03/2025

✨It’s here!✨

I’m so excited to share my brand new website: drmariend.ca

This new space reflects the heart of my work - supporting others with autoimmunity to uncover the root causes of their symptoms, reduce inflammation, and restore their energy and confidence.

You’ll find helpful resources, blog posts, and details about my signature care system - Beyond Autoimmunity Method.

Take a look and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear your feedback 💛

🌿Visit: drmariend.ca

If you’re living with an autoimmune condition, you already know how exhausting it is to chase relief while navigating flares, fatigue, and fog. You've tried the protocols, the supplements, the specialists — but you're still stuck. See how Dr. Marie Nowlan, ND can help.

10/05/2025

👀New on the blog! 👀

This one really captures the heart of my work with women navigating autoimmune conditions.

In it, I share my “inflammation bucket” analogy - a simple but powerful way to understand why symptoms flare, how inflammation builds up, and how we can identify and address your unique triggers to restore balance and resilience.

Click below to read the full article! 💛

Need support? We would be honoured to help -

https://rootsnaturopathic.ca/book-an-appointment

https://rootsnaturopathic.ca/blog/the-inflammation-bucket-understanding-what-s-overflowing-yours

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By Dr. Marie Nowlan, ND

08/19/2025

Feeling tired all the time—even when you're doing "all the right things"? You're not alone.

In this free webinar, Dr. Marie Nowlan, ND, shares the often-missed reasons behind persistent fatigue and autoimmune flares—and why your labs might look “normal” even when you feel anything but.

You’ll learn:
-Why autoimmune fatigue isn't just about getting more sleep
-Some autoimmune myths that are keeping people stuck
-The hidden roles of gut health, infections, mitochondrial dysfunction, blood sugar, and hormone imbalance
-How stress impacts your immune resilience
-What to focus on first to regain energy and reduce flare-ups

This is for you if you're living with autoimmunity and feel frustrated, dismissed, or stuck. Join us to start understanding your body in a new way and leave with clear next steps you can take.

Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.

👉Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-why-youre-still-exhausted-overlooked-causes-of-autoimmune-flares-tickets-1533943358879?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/15/2025

Super excited for this one!! 🤩

We're very excited for this. Marie has a fantastic story and wonderful insight in this space. Roots Naturopathic Wellness Center
This is a FREE invite to come and learn about what to do when you have chronic inflammation or an autoimmune condition.

If you’re living with an autoimmune condition or chronic inflammation, you’ve probably been told that exercise is good for you — but not how much, how hard, or what kind. The truth is, when it comes to autoimmunity, more isn’t always better.

In this practical and empowering session, Dr. Marie Nowlan, ND shares how to exercise in a way that supports your immune system rather than overwhelms it. You’ll learn how to find your personal “sweet spot” for movement — the zone where you can build strength, reduce inflammation,and avoid flare-ups.

We’ll explore how muscle acts as medicine, serving as armour that not only helps prevent flare-ups but also improves recovery and resilience when they do happen. You’ll walk away with clear guidance on how to check in with your body, adjust your workouts accordingly, and use movement as a tool for long-term healing.

This session is rooted in the Beyond Autoimmunity Method, Dr. Nowlan, ND’s clinical framework for helping people reduce inflammation, restore energy, and reclaim their health by addressing four key pillars: gut health, mitochondrial function, hormonal balance, and immune regulation.

Whether you're navigating flare-ups, just getting started with fitness, or trying to make your workouts work for you — not against you — this session is for you.

https://drmariend.eventbrite.ca/

08/10/2025

📣UPCOMING EVENTS📣

1️⃣ WEBINAR - “Why You’re Still Exhausted: The Overlooked Causes of Autoimmune Flares”
📅 Tuesday, August 19th |🕡 6:30-7:30PM
💻 Online via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Marie Nowlan, ND
If you’ve been living with autoimmunity and feel like you’ve “tried everything”, yet still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, not feeling like yourself and stuck in the flare-up vicious cycle - this webinar is for you. We’ll uncover the hidden drivers of inflammation. Click the link below to learn more!
👉 Register here - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-why-youre-still-exhausted-overlooked-causes-of-autoimmune-flares-tickets-1533943358879?aff=oddtdtcreator (50% full already!!)
Know someone living with autoimmunity who’s ready to take their health into their own hands? Please forward them this link!

2️⃣ IN-PERSON EVENT - “Muscle as Medicine: Exercising to Reduce Inflammation (Not Add to It)”
📅 Friday, September 12th | 🕡 6:30-7:30 PM
📍 Positive Movement Fitness (2 Goldridge Dr, Kanata, ON)
Presenter: Dr. Marie Nowlan, ND
Discover the “sweet spot” for exercise that supports your immune system, reduces inflammation, and helps you feel stronger - without burning you out. Perfect for those navigating chronic illness. Click the link below to learn more!
👉 Register here - https://DrMarieND.eventbrite.ca

Learn how to exercise in a way that reduces risk of autoimmune flares and builds muscle as immune armour.