About Chris Habib
Chris Habib, B.Sc. (Hons), ND
Chris Habib
Clinic Supervisor
Chris is a naturopathic doctor who graduated from CCNM. Prior to this, he completed his Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto with a double major in Life Science and Psychology. In addition, he has done medical research on diabetes at the Hospital for Sick Kids.
Chris is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). He is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy (BDDT-N). He has given lectures on various health topics, including kidney health. He has worked extensively at a cancer treatment clinic and has volunteered in a clinic that focuses on treating patients with HIV/AIDS. In addition to the standard naturopathic education, Chris has completed an accredited 2-year research residency, making him the first and only person in Canada to complete this residency. As a result, Chris has accumulated 10 years of post-secondary education in the health-care field.
Chris is the Clinic Director of a multi-disciplinary clinic called Mahaya Forest Hill Integrative Health. He also holds a position at the College, where he is a Clinic Supervisor and where he teaches. He supports evidence-based medicine and continually publishes new research. He has gained extensive clinical experience and has been recognized for superior patient care. Chris manages a general family practice and is also an expert in treating the following conditions:
-Fatigue, low energy, and stress (of many different causes)
-Thyroid conditions (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism)
-Mental illness (such as depression and anxiety)
-Endocrine conditions (such as diabetes and weight loss)
-Gastrointestinal conditions (such as bloating, constipation, heartburn)
-Pain management (such as arthritis and fibromyalgia)
Chris believes in promoting health andwellness on physical, mental, and emotional levels. He has special interests in clinical nutrition, lifestyle counselling, and acupuncture. He works with patients of all ages to treat acute and chronic diseases and is enthusiastic about helping patients reach their individual health goals. For more information about Chris visit, http://chrishabibnd.com/ or follow him on Twitter for daily health updates @ChrisHabibND.
