The Team
DR. JOHN DEMPSTER, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. John Dempster, ND is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor and the Founder and of The Dempster Clinic –Center for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Dempster, ND focuses on a Functional Medicine model when treating patients who suffer from various conditions such as mental illness, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and more.
In addition, Dr. Dempster, ND has a strong passion for helping patients embrace an optimal aging philosophy, where he supports them in achieving a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. By referring to functional medicine testing, his approach emphasizes the importance of optimizing biochemical, metabolic, and hormonal functions within the body.
As a strong believer in integrative and evidence based medicine, Dr. Dempster, ND has also completed an advanced fellowship in Functional, Regenerative, and Anti-Aging Medicine.
Dr. Dempster, ND frequently conducts research on relevant health issues and speaks to corporations about various health and wellness topics. Dr. Dempster, ND is a sought after speaker and his work is frequently featured on national television and media sites worldwide.
In addition to working with patients at his Toronto-based clinic, Dr. Dempster, ND is also the co-founder of The Mental Wellness Summit, and The Mental Wellness Tribe, one of the world’s largest web-based forums that provides natural solutions and root cause resolution for mental illness.
Dr. Dempster, ND believes in the importance of living a well-balanced life. He is extremely passionate about the outdoors and is an avid downhill skier, fly fisherman, and white water canoeist. Dr. Dempster, ND has paddled some of Canada’s most famous Arctic Rivers such as Mountain River, Burnside River, and the Coppermine River. When not working, Dr. Dempster, ND enjoys spending time with family.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed to practice Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario (CONO)
- Licensed to practice Parenteral (IV) Therapy in Ontario (CONO)
- Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, member
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, member
- Board Certified Fellow in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine (FAARFM)
- Board certified member of The American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours, Biological Science, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Graduate of Functional Medicine University (FMU)
- Board Certified Fellow In Anti-Aging, Regenerative, And Functional Medicine (FAARFM)
- Gluten Free Society Certified Practitioner
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Tamara Kung, ND is a licensed naturopathic doctor in the province of Ontario. Dr. Kung, ND’s goal is to complement and enhance the quality of healthcare for her patients – to bring in the vital, often missing pieces of education and holistic support so her patients can sustain quality longevity.
With a strong focus on nutrition, Dr. Kung, ND helps patients break down barriers and find ease in learning about, finding, and making healthy, delicious meals. This lays down a strong foundation for specific treatments that follow, which include acupuncture, cupping therapy, botanical medicine, and nutraceuticals.
In practice, Dr. Kung, ND focuses on women’s health, hormone balance, and skin conditions.
Dr. Kung, ND has additional training in cosmetic acupuncture which works with traditional Chinese medicine’s philosophy of restoring balance in the body while simultaneously addressing the skin’s complexion, tone, and fine lines.
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When she is not working with patients, Dr. Kung, ND loves cooking with and for friends and family. She also spends time outdoors whenever possible whether it is snowboarding, hiking in the mountains, kitesurfing, or playing tennis and cello. Dr. Kung, ND believes that the key to health is community, and is grateful for her growing community as she joins the Dempster clinic.
Julie Den Tandt, RMT
Registered Massage Therapy
Dr. Erin Saltzman, DC, CFMP
Chiropractor
Dr. Erin Saltzman is a sports chiropractor who combines hands-on treatment, rehabilitation, and functional medicine to help patients move better, perform at their best, and feel their best. She graduated with Honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College after earning an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina.
As a chiropractor, Dr. Saltzman takes a comprehensive, individualized approach to care. Trained in Functional Integrated Therapy, she uses joint manipulation and mobilization, dry needling and medical acupuncture, Active Release Techniques (ART), Fascial Abrasion Technique (FAT Tool), cupping, shockwave therapy, custom orthotics, performance taping, and functional rehabilitation to address pain, restore movement, improve performance, and support long-term function.
Dr. Saltzman has worked with professional and Olympic athletes, performing artists, executives, and active individuals at every level, including athletes from the ATP/WTA, NHL, MLB, PGA, and Olympic track, as well as live entertainers and performers. These experiences have shaped her commitment to providing every patient with the same thoughtful, high level of care. She is also an educator, where she assists in teaching biomedical dry needling, FAT Tool, and performance taping.
In addition to her chiropractic training, Dr. Saltzman has pursued advanced education in functional medicine through Functional Medicine University and the Institute for Functional Medicine. This training allows her to support patients with more complex or chronic health concerns by considering how factors such as nutrition, lifestyle, stress, recovery, and the body’s interconnected systems may influence symptoms and healing. While chiropractic care remains the foundation of her practice, her functional medicine background enables her to take a broader approach when acute injuries, persistent symptoms, and chronic health concerns overlap.
Dr. Saltzman’s approach is grounded in collaboration, ongoing education, and individualized care. Her goal is to help each patient recover effectively, build resilience, and achieve lasting improvements in health, movement, and performance.
Miyako Kurihashi, DOMTP, MOMSC
Miyako came to Toronto from Japan with a desire to be living in diversity. Her mission is to help people connect with the innermost potential of their wellbeing with body, mind, and spirit as one. She went to Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo and immediately after she went to the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. She has been practising as an osteopathic manual practitioner since 2009.
She loves to listen, observe and understand each individual so that she can effectively communicate with each person uniquely. In her personal life, she loves art in many forms and she also loves to paint. As influenced by her parents, art, healing, and spirituality are all a dynamic part of her life.
Laura Disenhaus, PT, DOMP, DScO
Laura Disenhaus is an established Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who provides an integrated blend of physiotherapy and osteopathy for women and men with conditions that include: endometriosis, sexual pain, bladder pain, coccyx pain, chronic pelvic pain, lichens sclerosis, incontinence, infertility, and pre- and post-partum care.
Her Osteopathy thesis on chronic constipation in 2010 deepened her specialty in addressing functional digestive issues that are often concurrent with pelvic issues. She also specializes in TMJ/jaw problems and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, having managed the Breast Lymphedema Clinic at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. For more information about Laura you can also go to physiopath.com.
Amy DeCourcy
Director of Human Resources
Amy DeCourcy is the Director of Human Resources at The Dempster Clinic- Center for Functional Medicine. Amy completed her undergraduate degree in Global Development Studies and French at Queen’s University and l’Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France.
After working for a legal recruiting firm downtown Toronto, Amy returned to Queen’s to obtain a degree in education. While teaching at an inner-city school, Amy completed her Masters degree in Urban Education and the Principal Qualification Program at OISE, University of Toronto.
Upon completing her maternity leave, Amy decided to further extend her leave with the school board and pursue a new role at our clinic. Amy coordinates the administrative functions, oversees the recruiting and hiring process and addresses the strategic needs of the clinic.
Amna Kanwal
Office Manager
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Igor Klibanov
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