other health care providers
The following providers use the physical space at Magenta Health to see patients - they are not part of Magenta Health, and do not practice as Family Physicians. Any contact with them should be made directly through their associated websites.
Neurology
Dr. Danny Monsour (NOT accepting new referrals) - Dr. Monsour is a neurologist specializing in Headache Medicine. Dr. Monsour has completed both a residency in Adult Neurology and a Fellowship in Headache Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Monsour’s practice interests include the following:
Management of headache ages 12 and up
Managing complex or refractory migraine
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias such as Cluster headache, Hemicrania continua, Paroxysmal hemicrania, and Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks
Atypical headache disorders such as secondary headaches and headaches associated with high/low CSF pressure.
Procedural management of headache disorders including botulinum toxin injections and cranial nerve blocks.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Dr. Johnny Wong (NOT accepting new referrals) - Dr. Wong is a general practitioner offering gender-affirming hormone therapy and transition related surgery assessments for gender diverse people.
They earned their medical degree at the University of British Columbia and completed their Family Medicine training at the University of Calgary.
They also trained at the Sherbourne Health Centre and Rainbow Health Ontario.
Dr. Wong’s practice includes adult patients (18+) who identify as trans, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, transexual, or non-binary, who are planning to start gender-affirming hormone therapy or apply for transition related surgeries.
registered dietiTians
Julie Seale - Julie is very passionate about her work. With 22 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, she has worked in many areas, including acute care, rehab, and family medicine. She is currently employed at a family health team where she uses a Health At Every Size® (HAES®), weight inclusive approach, when counselling clients on their eating habits and food choices. Julie also has a part-time private practice where she helps her clients navigate diet culture so they can begin to heal their relationships with food…and their bodies. Her approach focuses on Intuitive Eating, finding pleasure in movement and developing body respect. She also has a strong background in gastrointestinal disorders (like IBS, IBD, diverticular disease), diabetes, and cardiovascular health.
When not out and about smashing weight stigma and diet culture, Julie can be found playing with her adorable rescue Siamese or using her skills as a certified beer sommelier to help people learn about beer (and food, of course!).
Yulia Khayat - Yulia had started working as a dietitian in 2005, working in various clinical settings and providing individual and family nutrition counselling, facilitating groups, and delivering workshops.
Yulia specializes in counselling individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders, emotional eating, diabetes, heart disease, digestive issues, selective eating in children, and other conditions.
Yulia is passionate about helping clients building healthier relationship with food, optimizing eating and lifestyle habits, and improving body image to achieve better health outcomes and improve overall well-being. In her work, Yulia utilizes humanistic, social justice, and weight inclusive frameworks, such as Intuitive and Mindful Eating, Division of Responsibility in Feeding Children (DOR), Solution-Focused Coaching, Health at Every Size, and more.
In her free time, Yulia likes experimenting in the kitchen with her children preparing delicious and easy to make meals. She also enjoys skating, hiking, practicing yoga, traveling, reading, and crafting.
Joanne Zhou - Joanne received her nutrition degree from McGill University and has 8 years of experience as a dietitian. She specializes in gastrointestinal conditions, particularly Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with training as a Monash University Low-FODMAP Diet clinician. She brings her passion for healthcare technologies and innovation into her practice, as a product manager in healthcare software, when she is not seeing clients. Joanne is dedicated to providing the best care possible in new ways. She has additional expertise in integrating weight management concerns, heart health (high cholesterol, high blood pressure), and diabetes prevention. Clients love her approach to integrating multiple health conditions and goals holistically. She brings her additional experience Certified Diabetes Educator and trained Health Coach.
Outside of counseling, Joanne loves to experiment with new recipes discovered during her travels and volunteer in the community to support food security and educational empowerment.
counselling
Susan Barron, MSW, RSW and Renee Climans, MSW, RSW - As therapists we combine intensive training and extensive experience to create a wellness oriented, collaborative approach that integrates different therapeutic methods for individuals, couples, families and groups, in person and virtually. Our areas of expertise include trauma, grief, loss and bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, illness and life transitions.
Together we will build your adaptive coping skills and resiliency to help you navigate life challenges. We use basic principles of brain science to help you change patterns and habits to adopt healthier life choices. By working together we can co-create meaning, understand that challenging situations and adversity can lead to transformation and personal growth and find new ways for you to take charge over your life and live a healthier lifestyle.
Noah Mugenyi, Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv - Seeking individual, couples or family counselling? You are in the right place. If you are experiencing difficulty making a decision, feeling stuck and stressed, wanting to improve some aspects in your life or a relationship; I am here to help. You don't have to go through it on your own. Life challenges require both taking the first step & reaching out for the right support. Areas of focus: stress and anger, marital issues, anxiety & depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, family conflict, substance use/addictions, self-esteem & identity, grief, loss & life transitions. An internationally recognized educator/speaker on Mental health & workplace wellness, workplace stress & suicide prevention.
The work I do is informed by approaches in psychological, physical & Spiritual aspects. Treatment is guided within Cognitive Behavioural, Cognitive Processing, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Trauma-informed. Working with young adults, individuals, couple & families is my passion. When people find themselves in stuck points, they need support; because this is a critical-point."
In health, healing or recovery; these are aspects we all aspire in our everyday living. As a Registered Psychotherapist, Mental health & wellness clinician, I offer a safe environment with genuine care; empathy and respect. Confidentiality, strength-based and nurturing relationships are at the core of my practice. Extended Health Benefits, NIHB & OnCallhealth services available.
naturopathy
Dr Manesh, ND, is a licenced Naturopathic Doctor, registered with college of naturopaths of Ontario. She completed her education in Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) with honour, and is practicing independently in Toronto, Ontario visiting patients in-person and online.
Dr Manesh, ND's perspective of practice is holistic which means she looks at a patient as a whole person in the context of their life, while focusing on their health concerns. Educating patients about how to live healthier is her primary purpose of practice. Dr Manesh, ND spends plenty of time for a visit with a patient to know them better in their health status, and her modalities include: Lifestyle optimization, Exercise advice, stress management, Acupuncture, Herbal and botanical medicine, and nutritional supplements. She received an extra education for Facial Acupuncture; AKA “Beauty from Within!
In addition, Dr Manesh, ND is a foreign educated Medical Doctor with over three decades of experience practicing as a family physician back home. She seamlessly integrates her natural health knowledge with western medicine expertise to provide her patients with better outcomes.