Dr. Kristijana Rakic
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Dr. K is passionate about helping individuals with complex medical conditions break free from the conventional paradigm where illness is simply managed.
She focuses on optimizing each individual’s unique underlying environmental, genetic and physiologic imbalance, which lie at the root cause of chronic disease.
Dr. K has a special interest in metabolism and weight loss resistance, hormone health, digestive health, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, longevity, and brain health.
Your Care Team
Welcome to Dr. K Guiding Wellness! We are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal well-being through personalized guidance and support. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health and live a balanced life. With a holistic approach, we provide comprehensive wellness programs tailored to your unique needs.
Discover the path to a healthier and happier you today!
ASSOCIATE NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Dr. Erica Behr
Dr. Behr is passionate about preventative medicine and educating patients on how they can optimize their health with naturopathic medicine. She is a firm believer in treating the whole person (mind, body, soul) and finding the root cause. Dr. Behr uses evidence-based practices to support her patients and strives to provide a space where patients feel empowered to reach their health goals.
Dr. Behr has a special interest in skin, digestive health, weight management, women’s health, stress management, osteoarthritis, and pain management. Dr. Behr is currently accepting new patients and is practicing alongside Dr. K, taking on patients from her waitlist. As an associate of Dr. K’s, Dr. Behr is learning advanced practice strategies, including mentorship in Functional Medicine and Functional Testing.
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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE COACH
Gloria Vaughan
Gloria has been helping women with their metabolism for over 20 years. As a career personal trainer and yoga instructor, she has worked alongside women struggling with motivation, resources and other challenges. Gloria loves using positivity to create an empowered mindset and follow through toward a healthy lifestyle.
After doing the Metabolism Makeover program herself in 2018, it was a natural transition for Gloria to make this the focus of her career and help other women with metabolic issues to experience the amazing transformation she had experienced.
Gloria attended the Functional Medicine Health Coaching program and has worked alongside Dr. K, coaching women to experience their best health and best version of themselves. She has helped over 800 women in the last four years and looks forward to using her experience, passion and knowledge to help many more.
Gloria is also certified in HeartMath, leads meditation programs and teaches yoga for fun! She is a mom and wife and loves travelling in her spare time.
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT CARE
Jen
Jen started her healing journey with Dr. K in 2018 as a patient of both functional medicine and the Metabolism Program. With the help of Dr. K and her team, Jen was empowered to focus on making lasting changes to her health and self-care practices which inspired her to make a big career change. In December 2019, Jen joined Dr. K's team and has enjoyed participating in every positive transformation.
With over 20 years in professional administrative roles and a passion for natural wellness, Jen is always eager to ensure that client care is number one and the office runs smoothly.
Jen graduated from the Business Administration program from Conestoga College and also completed a certification through the Purchasing Management Association of Canada.
Our Core Values of Care
Root Cause Resolution
We use an in-depth initial intake, through medical history, blood work and strategic functional testing to identify the root cause of your health concerns and offer permeant solutions to heal your body rather then managing your health with medications and band-aid solutions.
Collective Journey
Each member of our team brings a special lens and wealth of expertise to your care and together we ensure you are guided along your health journey with confidence. Our mission is to educate you and empower you to take back control of your health.
Personalized Care
Once we have identified the root cause of your health concerns we provide you with a personalized wellness plan which takes into consideration your current life circumstances, lifestyle, and support system to ensure you get better faster.
Innovative Treatments
We use evidence-based treatment protocols and extensively-researched tools and functional tests available to provide you with the most comprehensive level of care and to ensure your body is provided with everything it needs to heal.
The Philosophy That Drives Us
When we don’t feel well we are not able to pursue our dreams or support the people that we love.
Dr. K and her care team are specially assembled to support heart-centred care that empowers patients to enjoy a rich and fulfilling life.
Our team strive to help you understand how to nurture your sustainable health and achieve a feeling of renewed energy and sense of well-being.
You will be equipped with the functional tests and comprehensive roadmap that you need to be an active participant in your own health journey. This is not about short-term and ‘bandaid’ solutions for your symptoms.
You will receive the benefit of our integrated care team. Together, we offer decades of knowledge and our passion for life-long learning keeps us on the cutting edge of research.