About Dr. Kirsten Smith


Where your journey to strong health is personalized, strategic and efficient.

Dr. Smith brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to her practice, specializing in the intricacies of women's health, hormonal conditions and phases of life.

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About Dr. Smith

Dr. Kirsten Smith, ND, MSCP has 15+ years of experience delivering solutions to women struggling with hormonal issues or life transitions like perimenopause and menopause. 
 
Dr. Smith's unique methodology and training closes the gap between current medical diagnostics, therapies, research and naturopathic and functional medicine, merging the best of both paradigms delivering patient-centred integrative medical care to her patients.

Areas of Focus

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), now called Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)
Perimenopause & menopause (the rest of your life!)
PCOS, endometriosis, heavy or painful periods, PMS and PMDD
Functional medicine
Thyroid conditions: Hashimoto’s, Grave’s Disease, hypothyroidism

Education & Expertise

Dr. Smith began her focus on women’s health when she graduated in 2008.


For over a decade, Dr. Smith partnered with an MD who specializes in women’s health and more specifically hormonal and thyroid health. Together they offered full spectrum care, merging the naturopathic and conventional medical approaches delivering pioneering care. This provided a medical residency experience that significantly contributed to Dr Smith’s breadth and depth of knowledge making her a leader in her area of expertise (women’s health) in the naturopathic medical community. She is a revered and skilled diagnostician and clinician. 


Dr. Smith is committed to a high standard of care with an evidence-based approach and works collaboratively with MDs, specialists, and various practitioners.


Dr. Smith received an honours degree in communications at Queen’s University and later, took pre-medical science courses and completed the 4-year full-time program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, one of six accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America. Subsequently, she has completed advanced medical studies in various areas but focuses on PCOS, endometriosis, PMDD, thyroid disease management, diabetes, menopause, gastrointestinal disorders, anti-aging and environmental and functional medicine.


Dr. Smith continues to strive for excellence by taking ongoing medical education courses and attaining advanced clinical training in Canada, the United States, Germany, India and Costa Rica. In June of 2025 Dr Smith wrote the board exam for The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS, the North American Menopause Society), to become a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) to round out her clinical experience and remain on the frontier of evidence-based hormone health for mid-life women and beyond.


There is something both deeply personal and universal in witnessing the vital force of the human spirit, which plays a pivotal role in healing. I am privileged to see this often. To see my patients decide that they are worth it, decide to rally, and decide to make empowering choices – there is nothing more inspirational than that.

Background

Dr. Smith has a wealth of life experiences because prior to becoming an ND, she worked for many years as a producer in television, radio and documentary film in current affairs and related programming. She worked, volunteered and lived all over the world from Bangladesh to the Amazon to Antarctica, and learned about the formidable power of various ancient medicines which inspired her to investigate naturopathic medicine and completely change her life.


Between balancing being a parent and managing a business and while walking the talk and putting the time and work into staying healthy and having crossed through peri/menopause herself, Dr. Smith has a deep understanding of how to help move you forward – this being the art of practicing medicine.


Kirsten is often a guest speaker on podcasts, at conferences, in programs and at events teaching about women’s health, hormones, perimenopause and menopause medicine, committed to bringing it all into the modern era. Women deserve a lot more research and care than they are currently getting, and it is her commitment to be a part of the change.


Kirsten is a mother to a beautiful boy and they dedicate a lot of time to adventuring, travelling, surfing, skiing and playing outside with their pup Birdy.


Licenses & Certifications

Dr. Smith is an active member of The Menopause Society, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

The Menopause Society logo with circular icon and text “Leading the Conversation”.
CANd logo: stylized orange-and-white leaf with flame, green CAN text, “Association canadienne des docteurs en naturopathie.”
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How to Work With Me

Discover the difference of care rooted in compassion, customized to your unique needs, and committed to your lifelong wellness.

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BOOK A CONSULTATION

If you're on the fence about jumping into your naturopathic health journey, feel free to book a free 10-minute consultation call with me. 

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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

Your initial health assessment is your first appointment which is one hour. We will discuss your medical history, family medical history, lifestyle, discuss your goals, review any lab work you may have sent ahead of time, do a deep dive on your concerns and order lab work if necessary. Then I provide a comprehensive strategic plan which may include nutrition and exercise changes, herbs or supplements, and hormone replacement therapy or other prescriptions as indicated and referrals if indicated.

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FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS

In your follow-up appointments, we will go over any changes you have noticed and make adjustments accordingly to your plan, and do refills as required.  These visits vary in length and this depends on what is requried.

Patient Testimonials

Dr Smith has been a saviour for me. She worked diligently to find the root cause of my issues that were overlooked or minimized by other med professionals. After years and years of struggling with gut issues and mental health issues, she figured out I was celiac and going through menopause. I don't know where I would be today without Dr Smith's determination to help me bring me back into the light. Highly recommend her!

Wendy K

Dr Smith has been helping for many years with my health issues. She does exemplary work and gets to the root of the problem. She has a very kind, genuine and caring disposition towards her patients. She really turned around my health which is a testament to her skills, abilities and extensive knowledge. I feel so grateful to have been treated by her.

John F

For the past few years, Dr Kirsten Smith has been my Naturopath. I find her to be a professional not full of hubris, but rather someone with empathy, who makes me feel listened to with respect to a collaborative approach and the best treatment suggestions. I am enjoying good health in my seventies; my trust in Dr Smith is based on my ability to speak freely, honestly, and I feel privileged to have found Dr Smith.

Linelle M