Dr. Michelle Malik, ND - Naturopathic Medical Graduate

09/20/2022

NPLEX II 📚

After successfully completing a rigorous 4 year naturopathic medical school program and enjoying a 4 month summer off … It is finally time to get licensed! 🤓👩🏽‍⚕️

NPLEX II is the final licensing exam before I can apply for licensure. 😤 It is a week long, 400 multiple choice, integrated & case based exam covering the following areas:
✅ clinical diagnosis
✅ pharmacology
✅ laboratory diagnosis
✅ imaging & electrodiagnosis
✅ basic nutrition
✅ basic pharmacology
✅ emergency medicine / obstetrics
✅ minor surgery concepts
✅ pediatric & geriatric cases
✅ injection & intravenous therapy
✅ nutrient & biochemical agents
✅ materia medica (botanical medicine & homeopathy)

I’m excited to be another step closer to my career and for the opportunities that await! 🤩

06/29/2022

My research on botanicals for treatment following a concussion 🤕

: Brain Injury Awareness Month 🧠

Approximately 200,000 Canadians suffer from mild traumatic brain injuries each year. This form of injury can have immediate and long-lasting effects that can seriously impact a person's quality of life. A CCNM student and faculty member were involved in conducting a narrative review on the use of curcumin and ginseng following mild traumatic brain injury. They found that there may be a preventative and therapeutic relationship between the phytochemicals found in curcumin and ginseng and reducing inflammation and oxidation in brain tissue post-injury.

Click to learn more ⤵️

05/26/2022

From Miss ➡️ Doctor of Naturopathy
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Excited to announce I officially received my Doctor of Naturopathy degree from this week! 👩🏽‍🎓
(One more degree hotter 🔥)

I am taking a much needed summer off to relax after 8 non-stop rigorous years of post-secondary education 🏖
I will be studying again in September for my final licensing exam 📚🙇🏽‍♀️

🎉Thank you for supporting my journey so far and special thank you to my criebds and family for coming to help celebrate the day:

05/24/2022

It’s my convocation day ! 🎉🍾

Convocation for the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 is beginning today at 1:30 p.m. EDT! If you're unable to attend, you can join us and watch the ceremony livestreamed on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/myccnm.

04/27/2022

A bitter-sweet ending this week to my internship year at the RSNC 🩺👩🏻‍⚕️

💚 380+ patient visits
💚 1050+ clinical hours

I’ll miss the new bonds I made with my fellow interns on shift and the lovely patients I have seen throughout the entirety of my internship 😞

I am excited for the new journey ahead into becoming a licensed naturopathic doctor 🤩

Keep following my journey to see what’s next! 💕

04/05/2022

Minor Surgery 🩺❤️‍🩹
“Stitches”

This week I learned how to remove moles from the skin and give stitches! 💜 As shown, a pig hoof was used to simulate human skin! Excited to be able to help my future patients with this new skillset 😍

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02/05/2022

GOAL SETTING 🌟

Since graduating from varsity - I’ve been looking for ways to maintain strong physical health. One area of sport I’ve noticed significantly declining over time was my endurance! 😅

This year I’ve set a goal to run a full marathon in Fall 2022! 🏃🏻‍♀️
Now I’ve never been much of a runner (or ever liked running), so there will be lots of training involved in this process leading up to the big day! 😤

I want to thank my wonderful supervisor for inspiring me to set this goal 🤩
I also want to thank .puersten for volunteering to train and run the marathon with me - and for buying us marathon quality running shoes 👟😍

If you have similar goals of getting back into sport, or just being more active, you can book an appointment with myself under the supervision of Dr. Teasdale, ND Tuesday afternoons at 💜
We can provide support in nutrition, supplementation, improving performance, injury prevention, training scheduling, rehabilitation, and quality equipment!
(tap the link in my bio or send me a DM to book)

12/15/2021

Timeline photos

💪 Repost from .med, naturopathic medical student at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine! . .
My biggest motivation?
… Myself in 10 years! 🤩
My biggest competition?
… The person I was yesterday! 💛

Recently I’ve looked back at how far I’ve come and realized I am living my past self’s dream! 🥰

I am very fortunate to be able to study and do what I love ❤️ My clinical internship has confirmed and heightened my passion for naturopathic medicine, and furthered my interest of care towards female athletes! 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺

To think I only have 5 months left of my clinical internship is wild! However, I am excited to enter the next stages toward my dream career! 😍

We are accepting new patients at ! 😊 Tap the link in my bio to book your visit!


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11/29/2021

My biggest motivation?
… Myself in 10 years! 🤩
My biggest competition?
… The person I was yesterday! 💛

Recently I’ve looked back at how far I’ve come and realized I am living my past self’s dream! 🥰

I am very fortunate to be able to study and do what I love ❤️ My clinical internship has confirmed and heightened my passion for naturopathic medicine, and furthered my interest of care towards female athletes! 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺

To think I only have 5 months left of my clinical internship is wild! However, I am excited to enter the next stages toward my dream career! 😍

We are still accepting new patients at ! 😊 Tap the link in my bio to book your visit!

10/09/2021

Timeline photos

One of the most exciting things about clinical internships is seeing real changes take place in the health of the patients you are guiding. Check out this update from .med on Instagram: . . . .
I cannot believe I am over 1/3 of the way finished my clinical internship! 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺
✅ 400+ hours
✅ 100+ patients seen

My favourite modalities to use are:
🌱Botanical Medicine
🌱Traditional Chinese Medicine
🌱Physical Medicine

My favourite area of focus is:
💚Wholistic female sports medicine

It is unbelievable how fast my internship is flying by! My shifts are getting much busier and some days I am fully booked! 🤩

I think the most exciting part of this experience is seeing patients improve with my researched and thought out treatment plans 🥰

I am still accepting new patients virtually and in-person (open to anyone in Ontario)👩🏻‍⚕️ Tap the link in my bio to book a visit!


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09/18/2021

I cannot believe I am over 1/3 of the way finished my clinical internship! 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺
✅ 400+ hours
✅ 100+ patients seen

My favourite modalities to use are:
🌱Botanical Medicine
🌱Traditional Chinese Medicine
🌱Physical Medicine

My favourite area of focus is:
💚Wholistic female sports medicine

It is unbelievable how fast my internship is flying by! My shifts are getting much busier and some days I am fully booked! 🤩

I think the most exciting part of this experience is seeing patients improve with my researched and thought out treatment plans 🥰

I am still accepting new patients virtually and in-person (open to anyone in Ontario)👩🏻‍⚕️ Tap the link in my bio to book a visit!

06/12/2021

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The top 3 reasons why you should see a naturopathic medical intern:

💟We have just completed rigorous studies and research projects over the past 7+ years. This means we have the most up-to-date research on various conditions and wholistic treatments!

💟There is a team comprised of 5-8 interns with a highly experienced Naturopathic Doctor working specifically with your case! Multiple brains working together allows for many different treatment approaches to find the best one specifically for you!

💟This is the lowest rate you’ll ever receive high quality naturopathic care for!

To book an appointment, tap the link in my bio! 🤗
OR
Call ☎️ (416) 498-9763

👩🏻‍⚕️Hours:
- Tuesday: 3-7PM (Sports Med Focus)
- Wednesday: 4-8PM (Brampton West)
- Thursday: 8AM-noon (RSNC)
- Friday: 3-7PM (RSNC)

05/31/2021

Why sports medicine? 🤔

My philosophy is that before you are an athlete ... you are a PERSON! 💛

You have organs, tissues, and vessels which are put under stress each time you train, compete, and perform - regardless of the level!Therefore, all your physiological systems are affected as an athlete, thus athletes truly need wholistic care! 💜

Wholistic care for an athlete should encompass the musculoskeletal system, in addition to all the other physiological systems within the body, as well as the mind, and the spirit.

Mental health plays a huge role in an athlete’s performance and career. Also, the injuries an athlete endures during sport, and the physical and mental stress continually put onto the body, can cause detrimental effects as the athlete ages. 🤕 Mental health and preventative care for athletes are elements in medicine that I feel are not well represented (yet)!

My ultimate goal as I begin to enter the medical profession, is to bring a wholistic health approach to athletes of all levels!

Whether you play sports recreationally, competitively, at an elite level, or are a coach looking for athlete optimal care guidance, you can book a visit with my supervisor and me:
Tuesdays 3-7PM at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC) 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺

05/12/2021

ONLINE APPOINTMENT BOOKING

You can now book your appointments online! ✨👩🏻‍⚕️

Use this link: http://linktr.ee/shellmalik

Step one: Choose your day

Step two: Choose an available timeslot

Step three: Confirm your booking

I cannot wait to work with you 🩺

04/24/2021

✨EXCITING ANOUNCEMENT✨
I am entering my clinical year of naturopathic medical school May 10th!

I will be seeing patients at a reduced cost, but with exceptional care, from supervision by highly experienced Naturopathic Doctors 👨🏻‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️

My areas of interest are:
💚muscle, bone, & joint health
💚pain management & rehabilitation
💚injury prevention
💚athletic performance enhancement
💚weight management
💚stress & anxiety
💚achieving optimal health physically, mentally, & spiritually!

Locations:
📍Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC)
📍Brampton West Urgent Care Centre (BW-UCC)

⏰ My clinic hours are:
T - 2:45-7PM (RSNC - Sports Medicine Focus) - Dr. Teasdale
W - 3-8PM (BW UCC) - Dr. McConnel
Th - 7:45AM-noon (RSNC) - Dr. R. Patel
F - 2:45-7PM (RSNC) - Dr. P. Patel

Cost (per visit)*:
$44 - adult
$33.50 - senior(65+) or pediatric(

03/31/2021

Excited to share my schedule for my clinical year (May 2021-2022) ☺️🩺

I will be at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. I will be in Brampton West at the Urgent Care Centre on Wednesdays! 🏥

Currently, both virtual and in-person visits are being scheduled!
I cannot wait to help you reach your optimal health!👩🏻‍⚕️

Stay tuned for more details to come ☺️

03/27/2021

Celebrating all the women in , , and leadership roles whom paved the way for future generations! 💕

🔬 🌿 This , we celebrate women scientists and physicians whose accomplishments, persistence, and pioneering contributions have forever impacted countless lives and the knowledge base and trajectory of the scientific and medical communities!

🔥 Who are some of your favorite women in medicine?

03/05/2021

💪🏼🩺
Mini but mighty

Thrilled to announce I’ve accepted my offer to join the sports medicine focus shift during my clinical internship year at beginning this May! 🎉

On the sports medicine focus shift, naturopathic modalities are utilized to prevent and treat injuries and optimize the health of athletes ranging from weekend warriors to elite athletes. 🏋🏻‍♂️ We look for the root cause of chronic pain brought on by sport and/or exercise, and help to maintain your exercise routine and fitness goals! This shift places specific emphasis on evidence-based performance-nutrition strategies that range from daily nutrition requirements to very specific ergogenic sport supplementation.

See you there Tuesdays 2-8PM under the supervision of Dr. Teasdale 👩🏻‍⚕️

02/26/2021

Finished midterm exams ✨FOREVER✨ !

Such a happy milestone after 20 years of school ... and counting! 📚

Now just to complete remaining assignments, final examinations, and clinic entrance practicums before beginning my clinical internship this May!📖🩺

01/25/2021

This term is my final term of formal classes! 📚

With this term I have 5 core classes, a weekly clinical shift, and 4 elective courses. 🤓The elective courses allow for advancement of clinical knowledge in special interests of naturopathic medicine. 👩🏻‍⚕️🌿

My courses this term are as follows:
🔸Integrated Therapeutics II
🔸Primary Care
🔸In-Office Procedures
🔸Emergency Medicine
🔸Pregnancy, Labour, & Newborn Care
🔸Clinic III
🔸Elective: Special Topics in Clinical Nutrition
🔸Elective: Botanical Medicine Elective
🔸Elective: Special Topics in Physical Medicine
🔸Elective: Sports Medicine Elective

Just about 3 months away until my clinical internship in May! 💕🩺

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01/23/2021

The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic will be accepting IN-PERSON visits beginning February 8th (Currently they will still be conducted virtually) 💻🩺

Melika and I cannot wait to help you optimize your health (under the supervision of Dr. P. Patel) 🧑🏻‍⚕️😷

Call to book an appointment today: 📞 (416) 639-1856

01/14/2021

👩🏻‍⚕️CLINIC MENTORING👩🏻‍⚕️

This term of schooling is all about getting my class & myself ready to enter the world of clinic! ☺️🏥

Up until now, we have only shadowed Naturopathic Doctors and watched as they took cases, conducted research, and prescribed treatment plans. Now we actively involved in the patient cases.

What does this mean?

We are being transitioned from 3rd year naturopathic medical students into 4th year interns at the RSNC!!

This semester I am being mentored by the lovely under the supervision of Dr. P. Patel, ND! 🥰 When my mentor completes her internship in May, I will become the primary intern for the cases we are currently working on together!

This is an exciting time, full of learning and new experiences! 🤩 For now, everything is virtual, given the Toronto lockdown. However, I cannot wait to apply all the medical knowledge I have gained over the years of schooling - and of course continue to learn and advance my clinical skills! 🤓

📍Find us Friday evenings (2-8PM) at the RSNC! Book a virtual appointment online or by phone ☎️
rsnc.ca
(416) 639 1774