Dr. Shirin Karimi, ND

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Shirin Karimi, ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a medical graduate from Iran. She integrates her background medical knowledge and naturopathic skills to offer a unique, evidence-based, and complementary patient-centered treatment approach in primary care setting.

With her clinical and research background, her primary focus is on providing naturopathic support for patients including:

Cancer Survivorship Care
Metaboic syndrome such as increased Visceral Fat (Large waist circumference), prediabetes, diabetes, Increased blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Chronic muscular and joint pain such as Osteroarthritis
Digestive issue
Hormonal imbalance
Diagnostic Laboratory tests

She develops integrative care plans that complement conventional medical treatments with individualized naturopathic approaches. These include the use of nutraceuticals, stress management techniques, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and customized lifestyle modifications. She also prioritizes primary prevention and long-term health, helping patients lower their risk of developing certain chronic conditions while enhancing overall well-being.

Dr. Karimi trained as an MD and general pathologist at a leading university-affiliated hospital in Tehran. From 2013 to 2017, she completed clinical fellowships in pulmonary pathology and neuropathology at Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto. She later joined a neuro-clinical oncology research team at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, focusing on oncologic pathology and the development of advanced molecular diagnostic tests. Her collaborative work with a team of clinicians, oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, and researchers has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Karimi contributed to the Ontario Ministry of Health’s clinical programs, further exemplifying her dedication to patient care and public health advocacy.

She completed her naturopathic medicine program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine” (CCNM) including one year of “Cancer Focus shift internship” at the Integrative Cancer Care Clinic, CCNM.

Dr. Karimi is a proud member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), an international organization of naturopathic doctors dedicated to advancing integrative cancer care.

Guided by the philosophy, “You are the Medicine,” Dr. Karimi delivers compassionate support at every stage of her patients’ journey toward optimal health and resilience. Her practice is founded on the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating cancer or other medical conditions.

Every patient deserves personalized, evidence-based integrative naturopathic care to support their medical treatments. Dr. Karimi’s goal is to educate and empower her patients and their caregivers, fostering active participation in their journey toward health, resilience, and joy.