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About

# Meet Dr. Kristin Spark

Waterloo naturopath Dr. Kristin Spark ND takes you from feeling bloated, blah and burnt-out, to energized and thriving, using an evidence-informed approach to individualized care.

Verdure Wellness Clinic, Uptown Waterloo

Currently on Maternity Leave

Dr. Kristin is on maternity leave. New maternity-care appointments can be booked with Dr. Alecia ND at Verdure Wellness Clinic.

Dr. Kristin Spark, ND, BSc, MSCP is a Waterloo naturopathic doctor who helps you go from feeling bloated, burnt out and blah, to energized and thriving, so you can live a life full of joy and purpose.

She enjoys working with motivated women through times of hormonal transition, from pregnancy and post-partum to peri-menopause and menopause, alongside a passion for treating digestive conditions and hormonal health concerns.

Her approach is evidence-informed and rooted in finding the root causes of conditions. Objective assessments (blood tests, standardized scales, and functional medicine testing) guide a strategic treatment plan built for your unique needs.

Who I work with

## For individuals already on their wellness journey who need strategy, guidance and support.

Kristin loves supporting patients through a wide range of concerns, with the time and attention to actually get to the root.

- IBS & IBD
- PMS & PCOS
- Weight loss

- Bloating
- Peri-menopause & menopause
- Low energy

- Chronic diarrhea / constipation
- Prenatal & post-partum
- Stress, anxiety & insomnia

Education & Credentials

## Trained, licensed, and continually learning.

- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto
- Licensed Naturopathic Doctor College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO)
- BSc Honours, Physiology & Psychology University of Western Ontario

- Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) North American Menopause Society
- Standard of Practice for Prescribing Bio-identical HRT, desiccated thyroid, vitamin injections
- Additional training Sports nutrition, dry needling, cosmetic facial acupuncture, gut health, HRT

Kristin has completed numerous continuing education courses on topics such as HRT, gut health, postpartum mental health, menopause and more, and previously completed a one-year internship in Microbiology at an R&D facility in London, Ontario.

Verdure Wellness Clinic

## Founder & director of an award-winning integrative clinic.

At 31, Dr. Kristin Spark ND founded Verdure Wellness Clinic, an integrated health clinic in Uptown Waterloo. Since opening in 2019, the Verdure team has grown to serve over 1,000 clients on their health and wellness journey.

Verdure has been recognized with 15+ community and Reader's Choice awards for naturopathic medicine, nutrition, weight loss, chiropractic, and holistic health across its first five years.

Dr. Kristin also speaks at community events, corporate businesses, tech companies, and fundraisers as a guest health expert, an advocate for health education, health promotion, and inter-professional collaboration.

## Balance is the key to a happy and healthy life.

Kristin is a mom of two, a wife, and a fur-mama. She loves to stay active through cycling, hiking, yoga, skiing and gardening, and shares her love of the outdoors with her family through back country camping, sailing on Georgian Bay, lake swims, and exploring nature trails as often as possible. She unwinds with a good novel and cooking wholesome, homemade meals.

Book with Dr. Kristin

## Ready to start your healing journey?

Spend 15 complimentary minutes with Dr. Kristin to learn what naturopathic medicine can do for you. No pressure, no commitment.

Book Your Discovery Call