Dr. Sarah Baillie is a licensed and board certified naturopathic doctor, practicing in Halifax since 1999.

As past co-president of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, she was involved in laying the foundation for NDs in Nova Scotia to be regulated.

A winner of the Coast's "Best of Halifax" award 5 years in a row, Sarah has a diverse practice that addresses all aspects of health - body, mind and spirit. She uses nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy and counseling to help people address a wide variety of conditions.

Sarah prides herself on her ability to listen. While taking the time to see the whole picture, she can recommend treatment plans that are both individualized and manageable.

She has a special interest in the effects of stress on a person's wellbeing and as the mother of two young children she has a commitment to whole family wellness. She believes in working to create healthy families and communities one person at a time.

After graduating from Mt Allison University with a Bachelor of Science, Dr. Hayman earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the four year professional program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto.

Since 2005, Dr. Hayman has run a busy family practice, where she treats people of all ages for stress, fatigue, gastrointestinal complaints and hormonal imbalances. She is additionally certified in Nutritional IV therapy and Chelation, advanced treatments used for heart disease, heavy metal toxicity, fatigue, athletic recovery and cancer.

Dr. Hayman is one of few NDs who performs Live Blood Cell Analysis, a powerful tool that allows deeper understanding of her patient's health right down to the cellular level. She co-authored a published paper on the use of vitamins and herbs (Orthomolecular Medicine) in Schizophrenia.

She is currently the co-president of the NS Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND) and is board certified with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy (BDDT-N).

Dr. Hayman is a passionate and energetic motivator who empowers her patients through education and helps them reach higher standards of health. In her spare time she can be found on the soccer field, in the park with her dog and enjoying her husband?s culinary artistry with family and friends.

Dr. Craig Herrington grew up in Victoria, BC and graduated from the University of Victoria. He then went on to study medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, BC where he received the award for clinical excellence. Dr. Herrington was the chief clinician in Alberta for the groundbreaking study on the use of Naturopathic Medicine to prevent heart disease.

Dr. Herrington works with people of all ages and has a special focus on heart disease and diabetes, weight loss, cancer, digestive concerns, allergies, and sports medicine. Dr. Herrington is certified in IV and injection therapy which are used to boost energy, improve athletic recovery and reduce pain.

In his spare time Dr. Herrington enjoys the outdoors, is an amateur triathlete and spends time with his wife Shannon and their dog Caico.

Dr. Maggie Pattillo grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and recently moved to Nova Scotia to join the team at Halifax Naturopathic Health Centre. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Queen’s University and went on to achieve her doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto.

In her general family practice Maggie educates and encourages patients to take control of their health and treat the underlying cause of their condition. She treats patients of all ages, with a special interest in digestive disturbances, hormonal imbalances, healthy weight loss, and exploring the effect that the mind has on the body’s physical state. As a former member of the Canadian National Ski Team, Maggie has a personal interest in the health issues faced by athletes at all levels. Maggie’s specialized training includes nutritional IV therapy (individualized treatment used in cancer, fatigue, and conditions with compromised intestinal absorption), and sports nutrition and recovery. Her passion for nutrition and education has helped many patients achieve their health goals.

Maggie strives to maintain a balanced lifestyle by skiing, running, and playing ultimate frisbee, experimenting in the kitchen, and exploring her creative side through pottery and painting.

Maggie is thrilled to joint the team at Halifax Naturopathic!

Sarah recieved her Diploma in Acupuncture from Eastern College in July 2011. Sarah is trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is apart of the first graduating class trained in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Although a recent graduate Sarah has over 600 clinical hours. Sarah has a passion for helping clients obtain optimal health and wellness. Sarah is trained in the following TCM Modalities: Acupuncture, Cupping, Chinese dietary and Lifesyle advice, Moxibustion, Gua Sha, Tui Na Massage, Qi Gong

Sarah has been trained in the treatment of the following conditions: Addictions, Allergies, Arthritis, Cold and Flu, Chronic Fatigued Syndrome, Digestive Disorders, Diabetes, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Generalized pain, Generalized fatigue, Headaches and Migraines, High Blood pressure, High Chloesterol, Joint aches and sprains, Insomnia, Infertility, Muscle pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Mental Health issues, Respiratory conditions, Thyroid imbalances, Tinnitus, Skin disorders, Pre-menstrual syndrome, Menstrual irregularities, Menopausal syndrome, Visual disturbances, Weight loss

Sarah will be certified in Cosemetic Acupuncture in September 2011. This is a "Natural Bowtox.!"