David Nortman, Hon.B.A., M.A., N.D.
David Nortman is a naturopathic doctor and health coach with a clinical focus on treating chronic and acute conditions using homeopathy, supplemented by other naturoapthic modalities. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Hon.B.A. in philosophy and chemistry) the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D. diploma), and Tel-Aviv University (M.A. in Philosophy), and has completed extensive postgraduate studies in classical homeopathy with many of the world’s leading homeopathic practitioners.
Dr. Nortman is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario (Canada). He works with patients worldwide on a long-distance basis provided certain conditions are met, with local appointments available in Toronto.
My Story
Growing up, I loved to know as much as possible about what made the world go round and humans go about. I read as much as I could on everything under the sun, and sought a deep understanding of the natural world and human existence. Early on I thought I would become a scientist or engineer. But when I moved away from home to begin my university studies, I developed a skin eruption. I was prescribed a cortisone cream to suppress the inflammation, which I was told was chronic and possibly lifelong. At the same time the doctor agreed that the condition had been caused by stress. Something didn’t match up in my mind: If this condition was stress-related, how did the cream address the cause of the problem? I soon began searching for a method of addressing the underlying stress. This led me to classical homeopathy, a system of medicine capable of bringing balance to the disharmony that underlies acute and chronic conditions. As my skin condition gradually resolved, my understanding of health and disease and general worldview were transformed forever, and I decided I would study homeopathy and naturopathic medicine.
My clinical approach is founded on a deep commitment to the highest standard of healing through classical homeopathy, supplemented by other naturopathic modalities, and executed through a coaching-centered approach. This deep-acting form of homeopathy promotes healing of both physical and psychological conditions by addressing their underlying causes at the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. By understanding the determinants of health as they apply to the particular individual, it is possible to reverse many chronic conditions. Homeopathy is far more than an adjunct or substitute for conventional medicine. It is, in fact, a powerful tool for mental, emotional, and spiritual development, and as such it can help overcome many illnesses that cannot be addressed by addressing lifestyle and nutrition alone. For optimal effect, however, homeopathy is best supplemented with proper lifestyle and nutrition. For this reason, my clinical approach is coaching-based, where we work together to implement recommendations, rather than strictly clinical.