Naturopathic doctor | Runner | Educator

I was inspired to become a naturopathic doctor when I recognized the under-utilization of natural medicine in healthcare. I find that there is a divide amongst those who interact with natural medicines or and those who gravitate towards more conventional medicine, and I want to bridge that gap. I believe that both subsets of medicine can be useful to meet the goals of patients and to promote health, but more importantly, I see that there can be an integration of the two medical subsets to optimize the patient’s well being. 

My treatment philosophy follows the tenets of naturopathic medicine:

First do no harm and utilize the healing power of nature: my goal is to assist my patients by using the least risky therapies to improve their outcomes.

Treat the whole person: I believe that both physical and mental aspects of the person must be addressed to optimize your health and training goals.

Identify and treat the cause: Addressing the root cause of injuries and health concerns is critical to stop the progression and recurrence, as opposed to simply managing symptoms. 

Doctor as teacher: I believe that educating patients to understand their current concerns and how the treatment plan is designed to address them is a powerful strategy way to empower them.

Prevention: I believe that it is important to prevent issues before the arise, this is a much easier approach than dealing with symptoms that occur due to maladaptation and overlooking potential problem areas in both training and general health.

Outside of the clinic I spend my time being active, whether it’s running, training at the gym, walking my dogs or travelling the world.

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*Dr. Matas offers services for runners both in person and virtually. For our Hamilton location, all visits with Dr. Matas will be virtual.

Services Offered:

Naturopathic Medicine, Running Gait Analysis