Ellen Conte Naturopathic Doctor

Ellen Conte is a naturopathic doctor and clinical researcher with a focus in integrative, supportive care for people with cancer. Ellen works with people from prevention through survivorship. Using an evidence-informed and practical approach, Ellen helps address a range of concerns including cancer symptoms and side effects, quality of life, healthy lifestyle habits and modifiable risk factors for recurrence, and overall health. Ellen has undertaken additional learning in cancer care, and is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. In addition, she welcomes patients with general health concerns and has a particular interest in working with endurance athletes and supporting healthy aging.

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. I value honesty and integrity in health care, and approach my interactions with patients with these values in mind.

Outside of work

I’m an avid runner and cyclist. When not working I’m often outside training, or at a coffee shop or playground with my husband and our three young children.
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Education and Training

BSc Biochemistry and Psychology - University of Ottawa (2011)

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

Residency - Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (2017)

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

Professional memberships and license

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)

Natural Health Product Research Society of Canada

Registered with the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator

Professional involvement

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

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

Research committee chair - Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (2019 - 2025)

Recent speaking engagements

Podcast: Five to Thrive Live, January 2025 - “Why do we need research for natural cancer treatments?”

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”

Recent conferences attended

Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference: 2015-2026

Nova Scotia Naturopathic Conference: 2021 - 2025

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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