From a young age, Bianca always wanted to work in the healthcare system, but wasn’t sure in which
capacity. She was introduced to naturopathic medicine after obtaining a Bachelor of Science
degree with honours in the Kinésiologie program at Laurentian University and instantly knew this
was exactly what she was meant to do. From her experience of being put on the birth control pill
at a very young age with period cramps, to being told to stop eating bread as her only option
for dealing with digestive issues and being told to just go home and rest after getting a
concussion, Bianca knew there was a huge lack of education, investigation and resources received in
her care and wanted to change that for others. Bianca wanted the ability to spend time with
patients, validate their concerns and inspire them to make changes.
She continued her education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto
and obtained a Doctor of Naturopathy Degree. Here is where she truly understood the impact that
diet, lifestyle and stress can have on one’s mental, physical and emotional health. Everyone
deserves to feel their best and Bianca believes naturopathic medicine does a great job at increasing
one’s quality of life. It is her mission to support, educate and empower patients to achieve their
goals.
Bianca’s special interests are menstrual concerns, digestive concerns, skin health and fatigue. Bianca
loves taking a whole-body approach to investigate the root cause of concerns while also treating
and managing one’s symptoms by creating individualized treatment plans using diet,
supplements, lifestyle changes, stress management, botanicals and more.
When not seeing patients, you can find Bianca playing sports, enjoying the outdoors or reading a
good book!
Services provided in English and/or French.
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Lauryn completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa where she graduated with an Honours of Health Sciences. She then worked at her local hospital in mental health for a few years further developing her knowledge of the health care system and interdisciplinary health, with an emphasis on patient centered care. This inspired her to pursue her post graduate studies, completing a four year program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic medicine receiving a Doctor of Naturopathy degree. In addition, she was awarded the Governor General’s award at graduation for the highest academic standing.
During her clinical internship at CCNM, Lauryn completed an externship with a focus in hormonal and reproductive health allowing her the opportunity to enhance her knowledge in these areas. She has a special interest in women’s health including hormonal disorders, inflammation, fertility, and perimenopausal/ menopausal care. She is passionate about educating and empowering women so that they can take control of their health, and make informed decisions along their health journey. Her goal is to ensure that you always leave the appointment with your symptoms and concerns validated, and a therapeutic plan that aligns with your individual goals.
Outside of the office you can find her decorating parties, tackling a new DIY project, or enjoying the beautiful outdoors!
She is beyond excited to begin her career with the wonderful team at Advanced Women’s Health.
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Raye McAvoy has been a nurse for over 11 years, dedicating her entire career to working with and advocating for women and their families. She spent five years as a registered nurse, specializing in women’s health, including high-risk prenatal and postpartum community nursing as well as obstetrical nursing. Raye then pursued her Master’s in Nursing and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner degree at Queen’s University.
Throughout her career as a Nurse Practitioner, Raye has focused heavily on primary health care, particularly in women’s health. Her expertise includes the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of a variety of conditions, such as menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain, mood disorders, perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, insulin resistance, and chronic pain disorders. She has also received additional training in contraception modalities, including subdermal implant and IUD insertions, as well as pelvic organ prolapse management, which includes pessary fitting and pelvic floor function. Raye has a strong interest in sports injuries and joint pain and is trained in intra-articular joint injections to assist in managing various joint pain conditions.
Raye genuinely enjoys getting to know her patients and the stories that have led them to Advanced Women’s Health. She understands the frustrations many women encounter in their health care journeys and is committed to providing a patient, kind, evidence-informed, and holistic approach to their diverse health care needs.
Outside of her work at Advanced Women’s Health, Raye also practices in a busy primary health care clinic in Napanee and teaches in the Nurse Practitioner program at Queen’s University. She is passionate about overall wellness and maintaining a work-life balance despite her demanding career. In her free time, Raye enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and two golden retrievers. As a marathon runner and newly committed ultra-marathoner, she looks forward to working with her patients and setting goals together.
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After dabbling in various forms of yoga asana for decades, Lindsey’s deep love for yoga didn’t really start until 2019 when she attended her first restorative yoga class, and it changed….. everything. As someone who struggles to feel at home in her own body, Lindsey found restorative yoga to be exactly what her soul needed – a space that gave permission to sit with herself and just be, and to learn to find peace in the being. In a world that constantly drives us to be better, faster, stronger, restorative yoga was a much-needed reminder to slow down, breathe, and feel empowered to be yourself amongst the chaos. It felt like it was the first time in her life where she was able to begin to build a relationship with herself – and as a woman in her 30s, this concept was revolutionary.
This started Lindsey on a path that would completely change the trajectory of her life. After quitting a career that led her into the depths of burnout, depression, and those all-too familiar feelings of being “lost,” Lindsey enrolled in her first 250 YTT at Kind Yoga by Heart, and then her second at YogaSpace specializing in restorative yoga. It was through these trainings that Lindsey came to understand what it means to feel a sense of belonging, and the transformative magic that happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and wholly accepted as they are. Witnessing the ripple effect this has both on a person and their community lit a fire under Lindsey, and it became her mission to create safe spaces for everyone so they, too, can know what it means to feel seen, heard, accepted, and deserving.
Lindsey’s approach to yoga tends to be a bit unconventional. Her classes are always designed to be accessible to all bodies and are full of options and modifications. She encourages her students to get curious about their bodies and connect with themselves in ways that feels authentic to them. She loves to mix mindful, gentle, and intuitive movements with playful hints of spiciness to help people discover their own unique strength, inner rhythm, and find what feels most supportive within their bodies. Her overall attitude both on the mat and off are “we are all capable of doing hard things – why not have some fun while doing it?”
When not teaching yoga, Lindsey loves to write, read, build music playlists, and spend time with her friends, husband, and two derpy cats.
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