Dr. Ellen Conte Naturopathic Doctor

Ellen Conte is a naturopathic doctor and clinical researcher with a focus in integrative cancer care. Ellen provides comprehensive support for cancer prevention, complementary care during cancer treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. With an evidence-informed and practical approach, Ellen addresses a range of concerns including side effect management, quality of life enhancement, recurrence risk reduction, and overall health. Ellen has undergone additional training and learning in cancer care, and is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. In addition to her focus on cancer care, she welcomes patients with general health concerns and has a particular interest in longevity medicine.

In addition to her clinical practice, Ellen is an associate researcher with the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research where she studies the effects of traditional, complementary and integrative approaches to healthcare.

My values

I believe that quality of life, purpose, and meaning are important aspects of health, particularly in oncology. I value honesty and integrity in medicine, and approach my interactions with patients with these values in mind.

Outside of work

I’m an avid runner and (former) triathlete. When not working I’m often outside running, or at a coffee shop or playground with my husband and our three young children. Originally from Halifax, I spent over a decade in Ontario before returning to the East Coast in 2021.

Education and Training

BSc Biochemistry and Psychology - University of Ottawa (2011)

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2015)

Residency in naturopathic oncology - Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (2017)

Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology - American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (2022)

Professional memberships

Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Interdisciplinary Network of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research (INCAM)

Registered in good standing with College of Naturopaths of Ontario

Professional involvement

Board of Directors - Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (2022-present)

Research committee chair - Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (2019 - present)

Editorial Review Board - Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Journal (2020 - present)

Recent speaking engagements

INCAM Research Symposium, Oct 2024, Toronto ON - “Enhancing Quality of Life in People with Lung Cancer: An Integrative Program of Yoga, Education, and Group Support.”

Nova Scotia Naturopathic Conference, Oct 2022, Halifax NS - “Survivorship care: managing late effects of cancer treatment”

Nova Scotia Naturopathic Conference Oct 2022, Halifax NS - “Intravenous therapy in cancer care: safety considerations”

Naturopathic Medicine Week, May 2022, Halifax NS - “Cancer Prevention: Top 10 strategies”

INCAM Research Symposium, Oct 2022, Virtual - “Longitudinal Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced-Stage Cancer Seeking Care at Canadian Naturopathic Oncology Clinics”

Recent conferences attended

Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference: 2015-2024

Nova Scotia Naturopathic Conference: 2021 - 2024

Interdisciplinary Network of CAM Research Symposium: 2016, 2020, 2022, 2024

Molecular Prevention of Cancer, National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute –Bethesda, Maryland, 2018

Society for Integrative Oncology Annual Conference - 2015, 2016, 2017

Writing and publications

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