A social butterfly with a completely normal attachment to anything Taylor Swift!

Three words: educational, curious, collaborative.

Dr. Mackenzie is thrilled to be joining the team at function health + wellness! She has searched for a clinic to call home in Guelph since she was born and raised in this lovely community. A Bachelor’s in Nutritional and Nutraceutical sciences at the University of Guelph led her down the Naturopathic medical route which has changed her perspective on health and wellness in her own life. During her fourth year clinical year, she had the opportunity to learn from a renowned ND in Honolulu Hawaii whose focus in sport’s medicine and hormonal health sparked her own interest in these areas. Dr. Mackenzie is trained to treat a range of health concerns, but has a clinical focus in hormonal health (irregular periods, PCOS, PMS, burnout/fatigue), pediatric care, and acute pain/injuries.

She has always been interested in evidence-based medicine and working in a team-based setting. She highly values open conversation and ensuring you feel comfortable speaking about any health concerns or goals. Dr. Mackenzie prides herself on you understanding the why and how of the treatment plan made specifically for you. She strives for balance and moderation in her own life, while working hard to reach a healthy state of being.

Dr. Mackenzie values collaborative care and is happy to meet you where you’re at to reach your specific goals!

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small but mighty retired hockey player turned RMT.

Three words: friendly, compassionate, energetic

Natasha is so excited to be a part of team function! Born and raised here in Guelph, Natasha grew up as a very active kid, playing sports and always having fun outdoors. She played one year of Varsity Hockey before deciding to focus on her studies. Natasha completed her schooling at Mohawk College in Hamilton. She has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since fall of 2021.

As a former athlete and now RMT, she is able to use her knowledge to help individuals with setbacks from injuries and prioritize health and wellness to be able to get back to everyday life. Natasha loves to help improve functionality, mobility, strength, and pain management. She uses various massage techniques such as, Swedish, fascial, cupping, deep tissue, myofascial trigger point and stretching. She will almost always teach clients something new to go home with so they may be educated and invested in their own wellness journey!

Natasha also has an interest in working with pregnant individuals who are going through many different changes both emotionally and physically during pregnancy. From growing pains, to just wanting to relax, Natasha provides a soothing touch.

Outside of the clinic you can find Natasha working on her own health goals, exploring the outdoors with her dog, and spending time with family and friends on the boat.

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supporting your movement through life.

Three words: kind, attentive, purposeful

Dr. Steph Romero is excited to be in Guelph providing care to the community she grew up in. With an active upbringing consisting of dancing and playing soccer, she developed an early fascination for the human body and cares deeply about healthy, active living.

She obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College prior to which, she completed her BSc in Kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Throughout her schooling she was a group fitness instructor teaching bootcamps and spin classes where she witnessed firsthand, the transformative change both physically and mentally that is possible when people find joyful movement and a supportive community.

Her approach to care is simple: listen and learn. Her treatment plans incorporate manual skills, mobility + exercise prescription as well as lifestyle considerations. When you work with Dr. Steph, she will equally be your teammate and biggest cheerleader to achieve your goals - whether that be managing headaches, limiting aches or pains, guiding proper movement, or even holding space for you to decompress from the stresses of life.

She believes that it is never too early or late to start prioritizing your health. She enjoys working with women and girls throughout various stages of life to inspire, encourage and maintain joyful movement. She wants you and your children to show up and grow up with confidence in their bodies and know how to take care of them.

Outside of the clinic you can likely find her riding her bike, on her yoga mat, working on her golf game or at the park with her chihuahuas, Nori + Wini.

*Please note Dr. Steph Romero can only accept new clients on Wednesday mornings. If this does not work for your availability, please book with Dr. Andrew Thomson.

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a retired rugby player and forever athlete in life.

Three words: energetic, optimistic, curious.

Andrew’s drive to pursue a career in the healthcare field is very similar to that of many. With a background in competitive hockey and collegiate rugby, he experienced his fair share of muscle/joint injuries and concussions.

The value he found from various health professionals was what allowed him to continue to perform day in and day out. While this is what led him towards his journey, it was on that journey where he discovered his true passion. His call to action – to encourage and empower his community to strive to be the happiest, and healthiest versions of themselves.

As a healthcare professional, Andrew’s main goal is to provide his community opportunities. Opportunities to be heard, to learn about the root cause of their pain/complaints, and ultimately the opportunity to heal. As a board-certified chiropractor, functional integrated acupuncture provider, and with supplementary training in functional neurological assessment, Andrew has the knowledge, practical experience, and resources to help you reach your goals.

Aside from his practice, Andrew is most excited to develop, lead, and get involved in various community events and initiatives.

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UPDATE: Dr. Sarah will be taking a short maternity leave starting September 26th ,2024 and returning to the clinic on February 4th, 2025.

While Dr. Sarah is on her leave, Dr. Mackenzie Bernhardt, ND will be able to continue any treatment plans as needed, as well as address any new concerns that arise during this time. ____

morning coffee on the dock is her happy place.

Three words: caring, dedicated, relatable

Dr. Sarah is a Naturopathic Doctor on a mission to educate and empower women in all areas of their health! She has been in your shoes, frustrated and confused about where to go next for answers to her health concerns, which is when she found naturopathic medicine. She then knew she wanted to provide this type of care so that others could start finding the answers they’ve been looking for as well!

As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Sarah is equipped to address a wide variety of health concerns and has a clinical focus in women’s health. Working with women to balance their hormones, optimize fertility and provide support throughout pregnancy and beyond is her passion. Dr. Sarah ND also has a special interest in thyroid health, stress management, and digestive concerns.

Dr. Sarah ND completed her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, followed by Holistic Nutrition at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition. She then completed her naturopathic schooling at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she also completed internships at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and Brampton Civic Hospital. During her clinical year, Dr. Sarah ND was selected as an intern for the fertility and reproductive health focus shift, where she gained invaluable experience working with individuals and couples looking to grow their families.

Regardless of where you are in your health journey, Dr. Sarah ND is excited to support you along the way!

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