Your “Naturopathic Ninja”, Dr. J. Alexander Hall, B.Sc.(Eng.), P.Eng., ND, MPH, completed a total of 11 years of post-secondary education to help you navigate your path to optimizing your health, naturally! He earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Guelph in 1992 and his ND from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in 2000. He has been licensed as a Professional Engineer by Professional Engineers Ontario since 1996. Alexander completed a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Waterloo in 2015. He is committed to life-long learning and to living a healthy lifestyle, as a positive example to his students, patients (and his children!). He is currently an assistant professor, clinic supervisor, and member of the clinic faculty of CCNM since 2001.
As a primary care practitioner, Alexander is as passionate about teaching the next generation of naturopathic doctors, as he is about providing expert guidance to patients of all ages on their journey towards better health and wellness. He employs evidence-based medicine, especially nutrition, lifestyle counseling, supplementation, botanical medicine, and physical activity towards the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic illness.
Alexander has special interests in healthy aging, health optimization and weight management and often helps patients gain or lose weight, as desired. He has extensive experience treating patients with digestive concerns, such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), GERD (heartburn), bloating, constipation, diarrhea, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), etc. Alexander regularly treats patients with chronic illnesses, such as Type II Diabetes; fatty liver disease; insomnia; cardiovascular disease, such as, hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol; anxiety; depression; and skin concerns, such as, acne, eczema. He also has experience treating thyroid disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease). Alexander recognizes that effective stress management is critical to optimal health and will work with you to help you effectively reduce your stress levels.
Many of Alexander’s patients do not have specific health concerns, but simply desire professional guidance as to how they can optimize their current health and minimize and prevent declines typically associated with the natural aging process. Alexander regularly goes over conventional blood work results with his patients and often has patients book appointments with him just to discuss their results. Alexander is also able to order most lab tests, but as his services are not covered by OHIP, additional charges will apply.
Although an East Coaster (Nova Scotia!) by birth, Alexander has spent most of his life in Durham Region and attended primary, middle, and high schools in Ajax. Alexander is a father of two energetic young children, whippet daddy, and maintains an active lifestyle, including mountain biking, hiking, martial arts (Muay Thai, boxing, Kali), and high intensity interval training (HIIT) based workouts. He is an avid blues and folk guitar player; amateur cocktail mixologist; and is currently learning Spanish. He is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
