Dr. Meighan Valero, ND
Founder and Clinical Director of Valero Wellness
Dr. Valero’s practice focus is in adjunctive cancer care and chronic illness. Born and raised in Windsor, ON, she completed a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a major in Biochemistry and minor in Psychology. She worked as a cancer research assistant for Dr. Siyaram Pandey at the University of Windsor for five years and later graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine where she received special training in naturopathic oncology as an intern in Toronto and became the first Oncology Research Resident in Ottawa. Her passion lies in developing individualized treatment protocols for those who wish to prevent cancer, those living with cancer, and those with a desire to learn the tools and necessary lifestyle changes to prevent a recurrence of a previously treated cancer.
She believes in an integrative and evidence based approach to supporting patients with cancer throughout conventional therapy. She utilizes a combination of techniques such as intravenous therapy, supplementation, dietary and lifestyle counselling, acupuncture, and botanical medicine. Dr. Valero is very open to establishing professional relationships with local oncologists in order to work together for the overall wellbeing and improved quality of life of the patient.
“
INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY
After being diagnosed with cancer and presented with the options of chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation, people often ask: “what else can I do?”
DR. VALERO’S TED TALK | WATCH FULL VIDEO
Other conditions treated by Dr. Valero include: chronic fatigue and burnout, cardiac health, skin conditions, cold/flu, diabetes, insomnia, headache, fertility, detoxification, digestive health, women’s health, men’s health.
Dr. Valero ND is certified in intravenous therapy and has completed advanced training in central vascular access. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO), a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Vascular Access Association, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and has authored several research publications including: Complementary Strategies for the Management of Radiation Therapy Side Effects published in the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology, Identifying and Treating Magnesium Deficiency in Cancer Patients Receiving Platinum-Based Chemotherapy published in Natural Medicine Journal; Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment; Chemotherapy and Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis published in The Journal of IHP.
Awards:
Best Naturopathic Doctor - Community Votes Windsor 2022, 2021, 2020
Winner, Best Alternative Medicine Practitioner - Best of #YQG 2021, 2020
Clinician of the Year Finalist - Abundance Awards 2021, 2019
Professional of The Year Award Finalist - Business Excellence Awards, Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce 2018