We believe healing best happens when someone sees your complete health picture — not just isolated symptoms. Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, seeking more energy for your busy life, or looking to optimize your overall wellness, you deserve care that considers every aspect of your health story.
Welcome to Khalili Second Nature
A different kind of care...
Founded by Dr. Afsoun Khalili ND, our clinic emerged from a vision of healthcare that goes beyond treating symptoms to nurturing whole-person wellness.
What sets us apart is our unique blend of experienced insight and innovative care. As an Associate Professor and Clinic Faculty Member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Khalili ND brings both 20+ years of clinical wisdom and cutting-edge research to every patient interaction. Our practitioners regularly collaborate, sharing knowledge and perspectives to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care possible. This team approach, combined with Dr. Khalili's leadership in naturopathic education, means you benefit from both established wisdom and the latest advances in natural medicine.
Dr. Afsoun Khalili, ND
With a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and extensive post-graduate training, Dr. Khalili has developed particular depth in areas including:
- Hormonal health and balance
- Clinical nutrition and metabolic health
- Stress management and resilience
- Women's health through all life stages
- Natural approaches to healthy aging
As the creator of "Be Your Best Self," a comprehensive healthy lifestyle and weight management program, Dr. Khalili demonstrates her commitment to creating practical, sustainable paths to wellness. Her role in educating future practitioners ensures our clinic stays at the forefront of naturopathic medicine while maintaining the timeless principles of natural healing.
Naturopathic Doctor and Associate Professor & Clinic Faculty Member, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
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At Khalili Second Nature, our naturopathic doctors combine their individual strengths with our collaborative approach to provide comprehensive care that addresses your complete health picture. Through ongoing collaboration and cross-consultation, our synergetic team style ensures you receive the most comprehensive and current natural healthcare available.
Meet Our Practitioners
Dr. Erica Balcombe, N.D.
Dr. Erica Balcombe is a dedicated Naturopathic Doctor (ND) focusing on women's health, with a passion for empowering women through holistic and integrative care. With an undergraduate degree from Brock University and a doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Balcombe combines evidence-based practices with traditional healing methods to address a wide range of women’s health concerns, including menstrual irregularities, infertility, prenatal and postpartum care, and menopause.
With a compassionate and educational approach, Dr. Balcombe believes in identifying and treating the root cause of dysfunction, not just the symptoms. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle, nutrition, and mental well-being in achieving optimal health. Dr. Balcombe is committed to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals, fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth.
Primary Areas of Focus:
- Fertility, both men’s and women’s
- Prenatal wellness
- Postpartum wellness
- Mental health hurdles
- General naturopathic care
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Dr. Lauren Douglas, N.D.
Dr. Lauren Douglas (Schellenberg) holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Waterloo. She has a deep passion for women’s health at every stage of life and works with patients to develop treatment plans that fit into their daily routines.
Dr. Lauren works closely with women through all phases — from teens navigating the early stages of hormonal health, to busy moms striving to find balance and meet their wellness goals, to women looking to age gracefully and naturally. She is especially passionate about helping moms reclaim their energy and vitality while juggling the demands of daily life.
Dr. Lauren combines evidence-based natural medicine with a personalized approach tailored to your unique needs.
Born and raised in Burlington, she now lives there with her husband and two young children. Her mission is to support both body and mind, guiding women of all ages toward vibrant, balanced, and lasting well-being.
Primary Areas of Focus:
- Natural aging
- Fertility optimization
- Pregnancy & postpartum care
- Hormone balance
- Perimenopause & menopause
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
- General naturopathic care
Waterdown Location & Online
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Dr. Natalya Kosubovich
Drawing from her unique background in both Sociology and Neuroscience, Dr. Natalya Kosubovich brings a comprehensive understanding of how mental wellness connects to overall health. Her training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, with focused study in mental health, allows her to support patients dealing with anxiety, depression, PMDD, and various neurological conditions. As a Waterdown native, she's particularly passionate about fostering wellness within her local community.
Primary Areas of Focus:
- Depression & Anxiety
- Women’s Health
- PMDD
- General naturopathic care
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Dr. Gina Peixoto
Dr. Gina Peixoto, ND brings to her naturopathic practice a wealth of clinical experience having worked as a physiotherapist for several decades in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, rehabilitation, and community care.
As a lifelong learner, starting with her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and later a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine both from the University of Toronto, she went on to complete her Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Holding certifications in acupuncture (Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute), osteoporosis exercise prescription (Bone Fit by Osteoporosis Canada) and Managing Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis (GLA:D Canada) she is well positioned to manage neuromusculoskeletal conditions in adults and the elderly with the goal of maximizing the health and function of individuals to support healthy aging.
This breadth of experience has taught her to take into consideration each individual’s life course and needs in order to develop an individualized treatment program that is geared to patients’ goals.
Primary Areas of Focus:
- General Naturopathic Care
- Natural Aging & Maintaining Function
- Pain Management
- Weight Management
- Sleep Management
- Osteoarthritis Care
- Osteoporosis Support
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Catherine Howson
Catherine Howson, MA, RP, has been practicing psychotherapy since 2005. Her areas of practice focus on adult mental health using primarily cognitive-behavioural therapy and solution-focused brief therapy.
She is also offering Brainspotting therapy, which is a therapeutic approach that uses fixed eye positions to help process trauma and emotional pain. Based on the premise that “where you look affects how you feel”, it relies on the idea that certain eye directions (brain spots) connect to deep areas of the brain where trauma is stored.
Her warm, supportive approach is a good fit for clients who are seeking collaborative, professional and evidence-based care.
Primary Areas of Focus:
- Depression & Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Grief/Loss
- Stress
- Chronic Insomnia
- Life Transitions
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While all of our practitioners provide comprehensive general care, we’d love to connect you to the naturopathic doctor that best connects with your needs. Schedule a no-cost consultation and we can match you to the practitioner whose area of focus best aligns with your wellness goals!
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You can tell something doesn't feel quite right, but you're having trouble connecting the dots.
That's why we've created a space where you're truly heard, where your health journey is understood as interconnected rather than isolated symptoms, and where you receive the time and attention needed to uncover the root causes of your concerns.
Our approach combines time-tested natural medicine with current scientific research, delivered by practitioners who understand both the nuances of healing and the art of genuine care.
Through personalized treatment protocols that adapt to your unique needs, we help you transform daily struggles into lasting wellness.
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