NEWS & RESOURCES
If your business or community group would like Dr. Koo, ND, R.Ac, to speak about the benefits of naturopathic medicine, traditional chinese medicine or other health topics of interest, please contact us at contact@naturopathicessentials.com
Feb. 16, 2023
Heart Disease: What you need to know and do!
Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. (OLG)
Jan 1 & Feb 3, 2023
Psychological Health & Wellbeing
Mind Health: Building Mental Resiliency
Alectra Utilities Corporation
Past Events
Dr. Koo is licensed as both a Naturopathic Doctor and a Registered Acupuncturist. As a result, he is covered by most extended health insurance plans under both licenses.
5 Foods to eat for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Dr. Koo was interviewed by Best Health Magazine (Dec 2009) for the article entitled "5 Foods to eat for Healthy, Glowing Skin." Catch exerpts of the interview at the link provided.
Sleep Lecture
Seneca at York University
Meditation; Men's Health Workshops
Samsung Electronics Canada
2050 Derry Road W, Mississauga
12pm - 1pm
The Practice of Mindfulness
Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan
5650 Yonge Street, Toronto
12pm - 1pm
Life, Balance & Happiness
Reinsurance Management Associates Inc.
170 University Ave, Suite 500, Toronto, ON, M5H 3B3
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Building Personal Resilience
Town Shoes Ltd.
Location: 44 Kodiak Cres., Toronto
10am - 11am
Developing Mental Resiliency
AMCTO
Location: 2680 Skymark Ave., #610, Mississauga
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Taming the Lion: Strategies for Dealing with Stress
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
Location: TBD
10am - 1pm
Building Personal Resilience
Nestle Purina
2500 Royal Windsor Road, Mississauga
12pm - 1pm
Mental Health Week
Life Balance & Happiness
Bell Canada
9 Channel Nine Ct., Toronto
12pm - 1:15pm
Developing Mental Resiliency
Bell Canada (Webinar)
1pm - 2pm
Developing Mental Resiliency
Moutain Equipment Co-op
160 Bloor Street East
10am - 11am
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
Sleep is the Best Medication*: A Holistic Approach
10 am – 12:30 pm
2333 Victoria Park
(limited babysitting available)
Bell Canada
Webinar: Preventing Stress & Burnout: The Sandwich Generation & Caregiving (1 x 60 Minute)
Date: Thursday October 8, 2015
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Facilitator: Dr. Ian Koo, ND, R. Ac.
Memory & Aging
Children's Aid Society of Toronto - Workshop for foster parents
Eatonville Library (430 Burnhamthorpe Road)
10am - 12:30pm
Brampton Hydro
Men's Health Workshops (7-10am)
175 Sandalwood Parkway West, Brampton, ON, L7A 1E8
Loblaws Corporate Headquarters
Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture
1 President's Choice Circle, Brampton, ON, L6Y 5S5
10am - 2pm
Loblaws Mississauga Office (at Mclaughlin Rd)
Naturopathic Medicine
320 Matheson Blvd W, Mississauga
1pm - 2pm
Toronto Children's Aid Society - Workshop
Naturopathic Medicine - Healthy Aging (Part 2)
Eatonville Library (Etobicoke)
430 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Toronto, ON M9B 2B1
10am - 12:30pm
Toronto Children's Aid Society - Workshop
Naturopathic Medicine - Healthy Aging (Part 1)
Eatonville Library (Hwy 427 & The East Mall)
430 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9B 2B1
10am - 12:30pm
Palisades Health Fair
Naturopathic Medicine for Seniors with some Q & A
Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012
Health Fair runs from 10am – 2pm. I will be speaking at the 11:25am timeslot.
Please see the other organizations that will be volunteering their time and the schedule of events & seminars here.
Location:
1665 The Collegeway
(Mississauga Rd. & The Collegeway)
The Running Room - High Park
Pain Management
Wed. Oct 19, 2011 at 6pm
2100 Bloor St. West, Unit #3, Toronto, ON M6S 1M7
Healthy Children, Healthy Future - Antibiotics: What parents want to know. Preparing for the cold & flu season.
Naturopathic Essentials
Sun. September 11, 2011 at Noon
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
Naturopathic options for Stress Management.
Wed. September 21, 2011
2 Robert Speck Parkway, Mississauga, ON
The Running Room - The Beach
Pain Management
Wed. September 28, 2011 at 6pm
1977 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1J1
Casa Vera Montessori School
Topic: Healthy Children, Healthy Future - Antibiotics: What parents want to know.
Date: Thurs. April 28, 2011
http://www.casaverams.com
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Dr. Koo, ND has been asked to speak to the Church's congregation about health.
Sat. May 7, 2011 at 7pm
1030 Albion Road, Rexdale, On
Healthy Children, Healthy Future - Antibiotics: What parents want to know.
Naturopathic Essentials
Casa Vera Montessori School
Topic: Asthma & Eczema - Advice for You & your Children
5:45pm – 7pm.
Hydro One Telecom - Corporate Seminar
Topic: Allergies & Naturopathic Medicine
Tues. Sept. 7, 2010
10am – 11am.
Friends of Children from China - Seminar for parents who have adopted children from China
Topic: Medicinal use of Chinese foods and how to cook them.
Church & Dwight - Corporate Seminar
Topic: Muscle Health
Chapters (Square One - Mississauga)
Successful Smoking Cessation - How Naturopathic Medicine can Help
Revera Retirement Residence (Centennial Park - Etobicoke)
Healthy Aging
Healthy Living Expo 2010 (Mississauga)
Dr. Koo, ND has been asked to come back as a guest speaker at this year's Healthy Living Expo, sponsored by the Mississauga News, The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation & The Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals & Businesses.
Many health topics are being covered and events run the entire day.
FREE admission, FREE parking, FREE activities & draws.
Topic: Naturopathic Medicine for You & your Children. Weight Management & Cardiovascular Diseases (Hypertension, Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia). Advice for you and your children.
Date: Sat. May 8, 2010 at 11am.
Location:
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
5510 Mavis Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5V 2X5
Body, Mind and Soul Self-Help Support Centre
Come out and hear Dr. Koo, ND speak at the Body, Mind and Soul Self-Help Support Centre.
Sat. Nov. 17, 2009 at 8pm
110 Shirley Drive
Richmond Hill, ON, L4S 1Y9
Healthy Living Expo 2009
Dr. Koo, ND will be a guest speaker at this year's Healthy Living Expo, sponsored by the Mississauga News, The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation & The Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals & Businesses.
Sat. May 30, 2009 at 5pm
Topic: Healthy Aging & Naturopathic Medicine
Location:
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
5510 Mavis Rd, Mississauga, ON, L5V 2X5
FREE talks at Chapters Indigo stores
During Naturopathic Medicine Week (May 2-10, 2009), Dr. Koo, ND will be giving talks at Chapters stores in Mississauga (Square One) and in Etobicoke (Sherway).
Sat. May 2, 2009 at 2pm:
Stress & Menopause: (Chapters - Square One, Mississauga)
Sun. May 10, 2009 at 2pm
Stress & Eating for Energy: (Chapters - Sherway, Etobicoke - on the Queensway) Bring Mom out for some entertaining & informative talks
All are welcome to attend. Seating is limited.
Total Health Show 2009
Date: April 17-19 2009
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Daytime (Rogers TV)
Dr. Koo, ND will be a featured guest on the television program Daytime. Tune in on Friday March 13, 2009 at 5pm to catch the interview. Dr. Koo, ND will be speaking about common dermatological complaints and food allergies. The show repeats at midnight & at 5am on Rogers TV.
Holistic Health Expo 2009
Date: March 20-22, 2009
Location: Direct Energy Centre (CNE)
Announcements
We are currently accepting New Patients.
Canada Post Corporation has created a list of approved naturopathic doctors that they recognize for the treatment of chronic low back pain, rotator cuff tendonitis and anxiety. Dr. Koo has been added to that list. We look forward to working with employees of Canada Post.
Read Dr. Koo's articles on cancer with CTV reporter Anwar Knight's inspirational stories. www.hopehappens.ca
Dr. Koo was interviewed by Best Health Magazine (Dec 2009) for the article entitled "5 food to eat for healthy, glowing skin." Catch exerpts of the interview at the link provided.
Dr. Koo has been published in the September/October 2008 issue of Life Peak magazine. You can view the article on pages 16-17 and can also pick up a copy at your local Chapters store in the Toronto area. The article is entitled "Your Weight & Immunity: The Connection"
Naturopathic Newsletter
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Summer Protection - It's all so confusing: Sunscreen or Vitamin D? In addition, find out some facts about your sunscreen and tips to keep you cool for the summer.
Swine Flu- Precautions you should be taking. The World Health Organization has raised the alert level to 5 out of 6, indicating that the estimated probability of a pandemic is high. However, there is no need for panic, but we should keep ourselves informed. Please download the above patient handout. 04/29/09.
Spring & Detoxing - Commonly prescribed Chinese recipe used during the changing of the seasons. Check with your health care provider first before using.
Cooking with Oils - Put this handy reference on your refrigerator
Links
Dr. Andrew Weil, MD discusses the importance of naturopathic medicine on YouTube. Naturopathic doctors are licensed & regulated in the province of Ontario and that is why we are covered by virtually all Extended (Employer) Insurance Plans. In other provinces like British Colombia, the province may cover a portion of the fees.
Inspiration & Wellness: www.hopehappens.ca
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