Meet Nikki
Primary Naturopathic Intern
Nikki Agostino is a graduate from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition with First Class Honours, receiving her designation as a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. Her passion for working with clients in the realm of hormones lead to her completing an advanced training in Endocrinology. She then went on to complete her Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology from the University of Guelph-Humber and a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion with distinction. She currently is working towards her Doctor of Naturopathy Degree to provide further holistic care for her patients. She is now entering her clinical primary intern year where she can see patients under the supervision of 3 incredible naturopathic doctor Dr. Rita Patel, ND (Brampton) , Dr, Dr. Zeynep Uraz, ND (fertility RSNC) and Dr. Yousef Sadat Nejad, ND
covering for Dr. Lisa Smith, ND (RSNC general)
She is on the fertility focus shift as she holds a strong passion for helping patient feel supported through their fertility journey! Priming your body through preconception care, optimizing health and nutrient levels for pregnancy, helping you understand your fertility window and supporting you through the pregnancy trimesters as various symptoms come up throughout the weeks is what i have a passion for! additionally this is a safe space on this shift for individuals or couples who are struggling with infertility. I would be honoured to be apart of your journey to support and guide you through a holistic lense
Conditions I have a Particular interest in
womans health: PCOS, Endometreosis, missing periods, heavy menstrual flow urinary tract infections
immune health: seasonal allergies, frequent colds, post viral cough,
fertility, preconception planning, infertility
stress and adrenal health, and body work (massage, cupping, acupuncture for stress management)
metabolic health: thyroid blood sugar support, high cholesterol, triglycerides
"Nikki truly has a zest for life and was really helpful at always explaining every recommendation to me"
- Lisa Zangolli
"I'm feeling stronger every week and fitting into my clothing much better! I truly appreciate all your support and shared knowledge, couldn't do this without you."
- Danielle Makawy
Blog
Let me start by saying that the OAT axis stands for ovarian, adrenal, thyroid axis. All 3 endocrine organs are vitally important. They all work together in harmony regulating one another. When one of the organs is under functioning it places added stress on other organs in this system. Below I have detailed the interconnected effects they have on one another...