Meet the Team Behind Your Health
At Higher Health Naturopathic Centre & IV Lounge, our team is dedicated to supporting your journey toward better health with personalized, evidence-based care. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and commitment to helping you feel your best. Get to know the professionals who are here to guide, support, and empower you every step of the way.
Dr. Tara Campbell, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Tara Campbell, ND is a registered Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and founder of Higher Health.
She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and Queen’s University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Health and Psychology.
Dr. Tara enjoys seeing patients of all ages and has a special interest in hormone and neurotransmitter balance, chronic fatigue, immune health, digestion, weight and metabolic concerns, athletic performance, injury recovery, and pain management.
Using evidence-based medicine and naturopathic therapies, Dr. Tara educates and empowers her clients to achieve their Highest Health. She combines clinical nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, botanical medicine, acupuncture, mindset and lifestyle discussion in order to provide comprehensive and complete holistic health care.
Dr. Tara is an active member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) as well as the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).
In her spare time, Dr. Tara enjoys active outdoor living and quality time with family and friends. She is a past marathon runner and personal trainer, an Asthanga yoga student, a health foodie, a community connector, and a lover of waterfront, beach, boating and nature environments. Dr. Tara lives in Pickering, Ontario with her partner and 18 month old daughter. Higher Health is all about #lovethrivegrow.
Dr. Keara Taylor, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Keara Taylor ND, MSCP is passionate about helping women to feel like themselves again. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and has a special interest in women’s health and hormones (from PMS to PCOS to fertility and menopause!).
Dr. Keara combines comprehensive evaluation with in depth lab testing when necessary to determine the root cause of symptoms. She uses evidence based medicine to come up with an individualized treatment plan that may include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, nutrient supplementation, IV therapy, MHT and acupuncture.
Dr. Keara obtained her Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and prior to that received an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences from Western University. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and has also completed her mindfulness teacher training. Prior to becoming a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Keara worked as a Chartered Accountant downtown for many years.
Dr. Keara is an active member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She has been certified in IV therapy.
In her spare time, Keara loves to spend time outdoors in nature with her family going for long walks or swimming in the lake. She can also be found cozied up indoors with a good book or baking a decadent chocolate treat with her daughter.
Dr. Laura Von Hagen, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
I absolutely love my job because I treat people, not illnesses. I listen carefully to your concerns and employ evidence-based treatments not previously considered by conventional medicine. I fundamentally believe in empowering you to regain control over your health. At my Toronto practice, I have a clinical focus on hormonal disorders, reproductive health and fertility. During my internship at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, I was selected for the highly competitive Fertility and Reproductive Health Focus shift, where I received additional training in fertility care.
Upon graduating, I was honoured to receive the Humanitarian Award on behalf of my class, which is given to the graduating student who has best exemplified dedication to the betterment and service of humanity, and that produces a meaningful change in the lives of others.
Before beginning my journey as an ND, I completed a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree with Specialization in Kinesiology at Queen’s University. I was then accepted into the exclusive Master’s of Science in Clinical Anatomy at Western University, where I worked as a teaching assistant for medical and physiotherapy students in the anatomy lab. During this time, I travelled to Africa for a Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Rwanda (MNCHR) internship with CIDA. It was on this life-changing journey I wrote my thesis entitled Lifestyle Interventions to Improve Gestational Outcomes: A Cross-Cultural Report.
Outside of the clinic, I love to spend my free time biking, running, swimming, kayaking, basically anything outdoors! I’ve travelled to over two dozen different countries and still have a bucket list of places I want to visit.
Dr. Lindsey Walker, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Lindsey Walker is a registered Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine licensed to practice in Ontario. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), one of the two accredited post-graduate institutions dedicated to the education of NDs in Canada. Prior to her naturopathic medical studies, Dr. Walker attended Dalhousie University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Dr. Walker maintains a general family practice, providing pediatric through geriatric care. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and has special interest in women’s health, pediatrics, digestive disorders, dermatology and weight management. Her health care practice follows an integrative methodology that is comprehensive and evidenced based. She combines clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and lifestyle changes to aid her patients in reaching their optimal health.
Dr. Walker is an active member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) as well as the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). She also has advanced clinical training in Mind Body Medicine from Harvard Medical School as well as acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation.
In her spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys many leisure activities from swimming and yoga to outdoor pursuits like camping and hiking. She also likes to cook and is an avid reader. She resides in Toronto with her husband and young sons.
Dr. Irina Chan, Bsc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Irina Chan, BSc, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario and is committed to supporting your optimal health and well-being.
After completing an internship at the Integrative Cancer Centre and seeing how naturopathic doctors can support individuals affected by cancer, she decided to focus part of her practice on cancer care.
Naturopathic medicine is essential in all stages of conventional cancer care and can effectively improve quality of life, enhance benefit from conventional care, expedite post-surgical recovery, help minimize side effects associated with chemotherapy/radiation, and can help prevent recurrence.
Aside from integrative cancer care, her other areas of practice include chronic pain and fatigue, cognitive health and digestive health.
Her clinical approach to care is patient-centered and results-oriented. She provides evidence-informed guidance on the safe and effective use of natural therapies to help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals, while providing a compassionate and inclusive space to help you feel more empowered and supported through your health journey.
Prior to her naturopathic medical studies, she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry degree at the University of New Brunswick. She is an active member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, College of Naturopaths of Ontario, Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
If you are interested in consulting with Dr. Irina to help reach your higher health, book a free 15-minute consult or an initial visit.
Dr. Madeleine Miconi, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Madeleine Miconi, ND is a registered Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario.
She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and McMaster University where she earned an Honours Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Life Sciences.
Dr. Madeleine is passionate about maintaining a general practice, where she provides care to all ages and treats a variety of health concerns. She has a special interest in chronic pain and fatigue, digestion, immune function, mental health, and stress management. During her internship year at CCNM, Dr. Madeleine was selected to be apart of the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome focus shift, where she received additional training with this patient population.
Her clinical practice combines evidence-based and traditional medicine, treating the whole person beyond just their symptoms. Dr. Madeleine’s treatment methods include botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, cupping, nutrient supplementation, and lifestyle counselling. She strives to help her patients reach their health goals and provide them with effective tools to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Dr. Madeleine is an active member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), and is registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
In her spare time, Dr. Madeleine enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, reading, skiing, and travelling. She loves engaging in fruitful conversations with people and learning more about them.
Dr. Anastasia Tolfa, DC
Chiropractor
Dr. Tolfa began her education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where she completed a Bachelor of Science with specialization in Kinesiology. From there she attended the Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College) and McMaster University where she received both her Doctor of Chiropractic and Certification in Neurofunctional Acupuncture.
Treatments with Dr. Tolfa are individualized and carefully tailored to her patient’s needs and goals. She has been trained in chiropractic manipulation, mobilization, electro-acupuncture, and manual therapy techniques including myofascial release and micro-conditioning.
Dr. Tolfa has a strong interest in sports and active living that began in her youth playing competitive sports. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their health goals as well as using catered rehabilitative exercises and patient education to actively involve patients in their care. Her focus for each treatment is to restore proper functioning of the body’s nervous system and mobility with an end goal of not only decreased pain, but lasting results.
In her spare time, Dr. Tolfa enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and being active. On the weekends, she can be found coaching girl’s hockey at the local rink and walking her dog Luna.
Jill Hillhouse, CNP, BPHE
Nutritionist
A seasoned Nutritional Practitioner with over two decades of experience, Jill has worked with a number of integrative clinics in Toronto and maintains an extensive private practice. Using Nutrigenomics, the study of how our genes interact with our diet, Jill helps people optimize health and resilience based on their own genetic blueprint and uses food and lifestyle choices to support the best expression of one’s genes.
Jill is a published author of two books: The Paleo Diabetes Diet Solution: Manage Your blood Sugar with 125 Recipes and a 30-day Meal Plan, and The Best Baby Food: 125 Healthy and Delicious Recipes for Babies & Toddlers.
She holds the certification as a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) from The Institute of Holistic Nutrition and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from Queen’s University.
Jill is registered with The Canadian Association of Natural Nutrition Professionals (CANNP) and is a member of The Institute of Functional Medicine.
In her spare time, Jill enjoys being active outdoors – hiking and walking as much as possible. Togetherness with family and friends is important to her and gives her an opportunity to think up new menus!
Jen Cansu Yarimdag
Office Manager
After moving from Turkey, Jen studied English Literature, Public Relations and Corporate Communication in Georgian College. Before joining Higher Health she worked in administration at the Toronto Pain Clinic.
Loving the 2 worlds of management and health, Jen is going to continue her studies and work towards a management degree specializing in health.
Moving so far from home, Jen misses her family, but feels like she is part of the Higher Health family and enjoys putting smiles on everyone’s face.
Jen loves to bake and redecorate in her spare time. She loves the smell of healthy baked brownies filling her home.
Adrianna Crawford
Office Administrator
Adrianna is a Medical Office Assistant from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She graduated from Centennial College in 2020 with an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and Marketing. When she isn’t working as a Virtual Assistant, you can find her at the baseball diamond playing slow-pitch softball. She is also an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays fan.
