About

MARNIE LUCK, ND

My Approach
to Patient Care

“How am I best able to support you?” This question drives my overall approach to how I work with my patients. As an ND, My goal is to understand you in the context of your life of care. Whether it be implementing a naturopathic treatment that resolves a chronic health concern, helping someone tweak their diet and lifestyle habits to get them back on track, or providing adjunctive care to existing medical treatment—people start feeling better, and are then able to more fully enjoy life. Knowing that you feel supported and understood reassures me that we’re on the right path.

Special Interests

Outside the office

Education and Professional Affiliations

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Special
Interests

My practice addresses all types of health concerns, however, I have a special interest in digestive issues, women’s health (menopause, menstrual concerns, vaginal health and fertility) and weight management. Restoring hormonal balance is paramount in addressing the aforementioned concerns. I run routine and specialized testing alongside a thorough health assessment to identify which interventions will be most beneficial.

I’ve completed additional training in pharmacology and obtained prescribing rights for selected substances including bio-identical hormones (estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormone) and therapeutic dosing of nutrients (intramuscular injections of B12 and folic acid, and prescription of supervised higher doses vitamin D) which I may prescribe in conjunction with other naturopathic approaches.

Detoxification is another area of interest I have as there is no question that the ubiquitous exposure of toxins is significantly impacting global health and is intrinsically linked to hormone dysregulation.

Outside
The Office

Growing up with rural Ontario as my backyard, I spent most of my childhood and adolescence surrounded by nature. You’d find me hiking, gardening, swimming and biking—doing anything and everything that connects me to the the elements and makes me feel alive.

Fast forward 15-years and I’ve become quite the urbanite; having lived and studied in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Montreal, and more recently embracing my status as a proud Torontonian!

Living in the city doesn’t stop me from getting outside. Rain, snow or shine, I’m spending a couple hours a day walking about or getting in some park time with my border collie, Maeve (we’re local fixtures at Dufferin Grove, Christie Pits and High Park).

Fun facts: I’m an active member of the Toronto female motorcycle community, an avid yogi, and I make a stellar margarita. Giving back is a priority for me – and I’ve found a way to combine my passion for women’s health and fundraising skills by creating “The Vagina Dialogues”, a series of events that inform and empower while raising money and awareness for organizations that support marginalized women.

At least once a month, I get a taste of the corporate world where speak to employees about various health topics, from understanding the stress response to the biochemistry of a hangover. I’ve had the pleasure of speaking at BMO, Shopify, LinkedIn and Kinetic cafe just to name a few. Get in touch if you’d like me to create a customized workshop for your workplace.

Education and
Professional Affiliations

During my undergraduate degree at McGill University, I completed all of my pre-medical sciences (although truth be told, I graduated with a B.Comm with a focus in Strategic Management and a minor in Hispanic Languages).

I was so excited about learning how to better help people that I went on to receive my degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine—obtaining my registration to practice under the governing body of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

Currently, I’m a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. I passed the Therapeutics Prescribing examination that’s required for naturopathic doctors to prescribe medications such as bioidentical hormones and to provide injectable therapies.

The field of integrative medicine is always evolving. In between clinic days, you’ll find me reading up on the latest clinical research, attending local and international conferences, and taking continuing education courses. My learning never ends!

Tab 1: Special
Interests

My practice addresses all types of health concerns, however, I have a special interest in digestive issues, women’s health (menopause, menstrual concerns, vaginal health and fertility) and weight management. Restoring hormonal balance is paramount in addressing the aforementioned concerns. I run routine and specialized testing alongside a thorough health assessment to identify which interventions will be most beneficial.

I’ve completed additional training in pharmacology and obtained prescribing rights for selected substances including bio-identical hormones (estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormone) and therapeutic dosing of nutrients (intramuscular injections of B12 and folic acid, and prescription of supervised higher doses vitamin D) which I may prescribe in conjunction with other naturopathic approaches.

Detoxification is another area of interest I have as there is no question that the ubiquitous exposure of toxins is significantly impacting global health and is intrinsically linked to hormone dysregulation.
Tab 2: Outside
The Office

Growing up with rural Ontario as my backyard, I spent most of my childhood and adolescence surrounded by nature. You’d find me hiking, gardening, swimming and biking—doing anything and everything that connects me to the the elements and makes me feel alive.

Fast forward 15-years and I’ve become quite the urbanite; having lived and studied in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Montreal, and more recently embracing my status as a proud Torontonian!

Living in the city doesn’t stop me from getting outside. Rain, snow or shine, I’m spending a couple hours a day walking about or getting in some park time with my border collie, Maeve (we’re local fixtures at Dufferin Grove, Christie Pits and High Park).

Fun facts: I’m an active member of the Toronto female motorcycle community, an avid yogi, and I make a stellar margarita. Giving back is a priority for me – and I’ve found a way to combine my passion for women’s health and fundraising skills by creating “The Vagina Dialogues”, a series of events that inform and empower while raising money and awareness for organizations that support marginalized women.

At least once a month, I get a taste of the corporate world where speak to employees about various health topics, from understanding the stress response to the biochemistry of a hangover. I’ve had the pleasure of speaking at BMO, Shopify, LinkedIn and Kinetic cafe just to name a few. Get in touch if you’d like me to create a customized workshop for your workplace.
Tab: Education and
Professional Affiliations

During my undergraduate degree at McGill University, I completed all of my pre-medical sciences (although truth be told, I graduated with a B.Comm with a focus in Strategic Management and a minor in Hispanic Languages).

I was so excited about learning how to better help people that I went on to receive my degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine—obtaining my registration to practice under the governing body of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

Currently, I’m a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. I passed the Therapeutics Prescribing examination that’s required for naturopathic doctors to prescribe medications such as bioidentical hormones and to provide injectable therapies.

The field of integrative medicine is always evolving. In between clinic days, you’ll find me reading up on the latest clinical research, attending local and international conferences, and taking continuing education courses. My learning never ends!