Nick graduated from medical school at UofT in 2005 after first completing his MSc in Pharmacology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He has spent the last 11 years practicing community and academic Emergency Medicine in Toronto. He holds a full-time academic appointment as Lecturer with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UofT, and is a Master Instructor in Emergency Department Echo. He has served as an examiner at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He has been performing Independent Medical Assessments for legal and insurance boards for the last 7 years. As a front-line ER physician, Nick has developed a passion for preventative care and management of chronic health conditions through innovative care pathways.

Dr. Andrew Sarne is an experienced primary care physician with over 40 years of clinical experience caring for patients with Chronic Diseases. He co-founded CHN clinics, a multidisciplinary network of 9 primary care clinics in Ontario, Canada. He has been conducting telehealth consultations for his patients for over 10 years with an extensive background in administering the highlest level of hybrid virtual care and in-person medicine. Dr. Sarne specializes in comprehensive analysis and management of chronic conditions. Amongst our interprofessional team, Dr. Sarne works with a diverse patient population to improve and optimize overall health.

Dr. Stephanie Porter is a 2004 graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a licensed member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) and the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy (BDDT). She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both Physical & Health Education and Psychology from Queens University. Dr. Porter primary area of specialization is in anti-aging medicine, including peri-menopause, menopause & andropause. She continues her education with the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG) and A4M (American Academy Anti-Aging Medicine), the North American leaders in this field. She also specializes in parenteral (IV) therapy & environmental medicine, and is a licensed member of ACAM (American College for Advancement in Medicine). She has extensive knowledge of thyroid conditions and is a registered physician for the treatment of Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome. Dr. Porter creates individualized treatment protocols for all her patients and employs the government-approved Naturopathic modalities. She is also active in advancing the field of naturopathic medicine & helps lobby for greater prescription rights, particularly with bio-identical hormones and injectibles. Dr. Porter is in private practice in Toronto at Porter-Health. This multi-disciplinary clinic specializes in men’s & women’s anti-aging, IV therapy & fertility related issues. The clinic seamlessly combines naturopathic and allopathic medicines in order to provide optimum care for patients.

Dorothy Lyons is a Registered Dietitian, health coach and founder of Dorothy Lyons Nutrition. She has taken 12+ years of experience and expertise in clinical nutrition and education and turned it into a roadmap for creating a healthier life you can count on. Dorothy has worked at numerous community and teaching hospitals in Ontario where she helped a vast array of clients, including those with Celiac Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Diabetes and more. Dorothy also spent several years teaching nutrition courses at Humber College as well as leading and facilitating group education sessions on various health topics for hundreds of clients. Dorothy is certified in counseling for behaviour change and teaching effectiveness for adults. In her practice, Dorothy provides virtual nutrition counseling, hosts webinars and facilitates online courses for people with Celiac Disease. Dorothy earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Nutrition at TMU (formerly Ryerson University) in Toronto.She completed her 12-month comprehensive dietetic internship and practicum at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and is licensed and registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. She is also an active member of Dietitians of Canada. She is excited to support all our patients at Sigma Health.

Doctor Glen M. Harris is a graduate of the University of Waterloo Kinesiology program and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). He is a Fellow and past president in the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) and past member of the Executive Council of Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport. He is an assistance professor and clinician at CMCC. He is founder and Clinical Director of MSK+, an education services company, that provides virtual and in-person training to health care providers around the world. He has a keen interest in arthritis and spinal pain, in particular when associated with inflammatory disorders, and the phenotyping of the pain mechanisms in these presentations. His treatment focus utilizes a combination of manual therapies, acupuncture, clinical conditioning exercise prescription, patient goal setting and education. He is available to residents of Ontario for telehealth consultations and for in-person consultations in Toronto.

Dr. Emily Howard is a recent graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a registered member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). Originally from Arizona, Emily studied biochemistry and human biology at Northern Arizona University where she completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Dr. Howard has a particular interest in helping her patients cultivate wellness through addressing hormones, nutrition, digestion, pain management, and mental/emotional health. She offers individualized lifestyle counseling, evidence-based botanical recommendations, and acupuncture to address her patient’s concerns. She is pursuing continuing medical education in the areas of dermatology, pharmacotherapy, and intravenous infusion therapy. Dr Howard is building her practice at Porter-Health in Toronto.