Dr. Sara Ip

A registered Naturopathic Doctor and health practitioner, Dr. Sara Ip, ND is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in the province of Ontario and is a member in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). She is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Dr. Sara Ip was a board member of the Naturopathic Legacy Project, from 2017-2020, advocating for the sustainability and expansion of the knowledge from traditional medicine healing practices across North America and the world.

In 2016, Dr. Sara Ip, ND graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario. The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program is a 4-year post-graduate program, including a 1-year clinical internship with competency in the following:

• Systems of medicine: Botanical Medicine, Asian Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine, Naturopathic Philosophy, Spinal Manipulations, Massage/Hydrotherapy & Pharmacology.
• Health management: Physical and Clinical Diagnosis, Public Health, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Principles in Research, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, Radiology & Advanced Imaging.
• Basic sciences: Biochemistry, Embryology, Immunology, Clinical Physiology, Anatomy & Microbiology.
• General Family Health: Clinical Nutrition, Health Psychology, Pediatrics, Maternal & Newborn Care, Men’s & Women’s Health. 

Dr. Sara Ip has completed the North American Board Naturopathic Examinations as well as the optional acupuncture and minor surgery examination categories. 

In addition to her private clinical practice, Dr. Sara Ip, ND has worked as a naturopathic medical consultant in the the areas of technology and artificial intelligence, bridging health and tech to create accessible health platforms for the public.

At present, Dr. Sara Ip, ND is the naturopathic medical consultant for iHeart Internal Age, Brain, Heart Rate Variability, Remote and Record, and is excited to educate global communities on how cardiac+brain monitoring along with holistic lifestyle changes can help with healing metabolic health metrics.

When we think of healing in the conventional sense, we typically think of removing, suppressing or managing a disease and its accompanying physical, mental or emotional symptoms, however this approach is often limited as it does not address the underlying root cause of the problem. As a result, the disease may become chronic, the symptoms may spread, persist and/or become life-long concerns.

Naturopathic philosophy views healing as a holistic process involving a deeper understanding of our own contributions to illness in consideration of the: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components. When we look at treating the root cause of disease, it does not create a dependency on a substance but rather investigates the underlying root cause for the body's dysfunction.

Naturopathic medicine combines both western clinical medicine with traditional eastern medicine practices and views the body as an intelligent organism that works optimally when it has achieved a state of balance. 

When we recognize the body's symptoms as a physical, mental or emotional manifestation of our choices, habits, and beliefs, we are empowered to make the necessary changes that support our growth and healing.

Dr. Sara Ip, ND completed her clinical internships at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, at the Sherbourne Health Centre & HIV Clinic and Queen West Community Health Centre in Toronto. She also completed a 1-yr clinical internship at the Brampton Civic Hospital in the hospital outpatient setting, providing health care to various communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

After graduating from CCNM, Dr. Sara Ip gained international naturopathic medical experience working at Central and Discovery Bay districts in Hong Kong. Her clinical exposure to various health conditions from asthma, frequent colds, bronchitis, sinusitis, allergies, parasites and chronic infections and the interplay of environmental exposures, shaped her interest toward the field of environmental toxicity. Dr. Sara Ip considers the environmental impact on human health. From contaminated water, heavy metals, molds and air pollutants, she understands that health extends beyond an eco-conscious view of our individual footprints to that of our communities and world at large.  

Dr. Sara Ip, ND is fluent in English and French                                                                                 

• Member of the OAND (Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors) oand.org
• Member of the CAND (Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors) cand.ca
• Honours Bachelor of Commerce and Minor in French, McMaster University (2006-2010)
• Ayurvedic Medicine for Health Practitioners with Matthew Remski (October 2012)
• Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physiology, Biology & Organic Chemistry - CCNM (2012)
• Canfit Pro Personal Training (PT) - Personal Training Certification (2015)
• Doctor of Naturopathy, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2012-2016)
• Nutritional Genomics Seminar with Dr. Nathan Morris MD, Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed ND & Kara Ware (September 2018)
• The Off-Target Effects of Antibiotics on the Human Microbiome with Public Health Ontario (November 2019)
• Applied Psycho Neurobiology with Dr. Diedrich Klinghardt, MD (December 2019)
• Autonomic Response Testing Introduction with Dr. Diedrich Klinghardt, MD (December 2019)
• Board member of the Naturopathic Legacy Project (2017-2020)
• The Virtual Naturopath: Providing Care at a Distance with Dr. Sylvi Martin, RN, ND (March 2020)
• Naturopathic Birth Doula Training with Dr. Jessica Dupont, ND (March 2020)
• The Science of Well-Being, Yale University (April 2020)
• Advanced Neurobiology I, Peking University (April 2020)
• Advanced Neurobiology II, Peking University (May 2020)
• CPR + AED Health Care Provider & Basic Life Support Certification - Heart and Stroke Foundation (August 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP) & NeuroLinguistic Programming Coach (NLP Coach) - Bolen Health Institute (August 2021)
• Certified Hypnotherapist (CHt) - Bolen Health Institute (August 2021)
• Time Line Therapy™ Practitioner (TLT) - Bolen Health Institute (August 2021)
• New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians - Annual Conference (October 2021)
• Modern Day Hypnosis Krasner - Bolen Health Institute (June 2022)
• New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians - Annual Conference (October 2022)

On topics of business and health to various institutions including:

• York University on the subjects of "Mental Health" and "Mindfulness"
• The Bradbury Private School in Hong Kong on the subject of "Sugar Addiction"
• The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine on "Business, Marketing & Mentorship"
• The Actuarial Club of Toronto on "Healthy Lifestyle Living: micro changes, macro results"
• Nature's Source on "Seasonal Allergies, Weight Retention & Gut Health"
• The University of Waterloo: "Statistics & Evidence-Based Research for Sustainable Health"

Published in the following:

• The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctor's - Vital Link Fall 2014 Journal Publication on "Media Addictions"
• Featured on the CCNM Mind|Body|Spirit #17 Issue Summer 2016 publication "From Business to Naturopathic Medicine".