Dr. Rebecca Sagan

Dr. Rebecca Sagan

Naturopathic Doctor, BSc, ND

Naturopathic medicine became a part of my world after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was twenty-one. Looking back, I know how I ended up with this level of gut inflammation. I had been struggling with acne and taking antibiotics to treat it, I had my wisdom teeth pulled that spring and was told to take more antibiotics to prevent infection afterwards, then I had a bout of strep throat and ended up on even more antibiotics. All these rounds of antibiotics in a 4 month period pretty much devastated my microbiome and I was left with some scary painful cramping and terrible bowel issues. I was left with a diagnosis of a life long illness, and a prescription for anti-inflammatories to take for the rest of my life. But, I felt like there had to be another way, so began my journey into naturopathic medicine. I quickly made some intense diet changes and began taking supplements under the guidance of my naturopathic doctor.  I also did rounds of acupuncture while trying not to stress too much and still go to university full-time. After 18 months I was able to stop all medications, I still had some repopulating and healing of my gut to do, but I was officially told I was disease free and have been ever since. This experience inspired me to want to share what I had learned and it continues to motivate me to help others overcome their health challenges.