About Dr. Maya Matthews, ND: Empowering Women's Health Naturally
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Hey, I get it...

because I've been there too.

You want a life of travel, adventure, new experiences and growth. You want to be creative, and expressive and step into your power.

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But every month you're reminded that you aren't as invincible as you thought you were. 

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Your period sucks. 

You're exhausted. 

You can't rely on your digestion. 

You're stressed out.

Dr. Maya Matthews, a naturopathic doctor passionate about empowering women with knowledge about their own hormones and cycles, sits on a tree stump in nature. She is wearing a white blouse, teal shirt, and boots, and is writing in a notebook while smiling in the sun. The natural surroundings provide a peaceful backdrop for the photo.

Hi, I'm Dr. Maya!

Forest dweller, mountain biker, bubble tea drinker and fellow human being. 

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I am so happy to see you here!

 

I’ve been studying health and natural medicines for the last 10 years and as a Naturopathic Doctor, I firmly trust that the body can heal itself. It just needs the right environment and support to do so.

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My passion for women’s health and hormones and my background knowledge in natural functional therapies give me the perfect combination of clinical expertise and natural knowledge.

My story is very similar to the women I work with...

I had heavy and very painful periods, thyroid issues, intense fatigue and unreliable digestion, and it all hit me during my undergraduate degree in Honours Health Science at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario.

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I was consistently dismissed by my doctors, I was told these were a ‘normal part of being a woman’, and I was offered hormonal contraceptives or anti-anxiety medication.

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I finally had to become my own doctor and find the root cause of these problems.

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Because of this, I truly understand my clients’ pain, because I’ve been there too.

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It breaks my heart when women learn to ignore the signs their body is giving them because they’ve been told by other health care providers that it’s ‘in their head’ or ‘typical for a woman’.

Dr. Maya Matthews, a naturopathic doctor passionate about empowering women with knowledge about their own hormones and cycles, stands in the rainforest wearing a dark blue rain jacket with a hood on. She is gazing in awe at a moss-covered giant cedar in the Pacific Northwest forests. The natural surroundings provide a peaceful backdrop for the photo.

As a little girl, I used to be shy and quiet. I was scared to be seen.

 

I stayed small, I didn't want to bother anyone, and didn't want to take up space or be 'too much'. 

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But suppressing my voice also meant suppressing my symptoms, because symptoms are how your body communicates with you. 

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I suppressed my voice and symptoms until one day I woke up and my body was literally screaming at me. 

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I got hit with fatigue, periods from hell and the most unreliable digestion. 

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I was disconnected and repressed.

I was the quiet girl...
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Then everything changed. 

As I continue to embark on my own healing journey, I've become more comfortable with myself. 

I can be sassy, I can be bold, I can be quirky and I love learning new information.

I swear when I get excited and I absolutely love cheering on the women around me as they step into their own power as well!

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I don’t want to be like all the other doctors. I don’t want to hide behind a white lab coat and be a cold mirror reflecting back to you.

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I want to form a connection with you. I want to show you I’m human too, I have a personality, I have some fire and sass and by sharing myself openly, I see that my clients heal so much faster knowing they are interacting with a real human being.

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I value freedom, autonomy and adventure. I value being able to trust myself and building that self trust for my clients as well. I want women to feel connected with their body, their intuition and their body awareness, and to be able to act on this and do what’s best for themselves.

I am on a mission to build up the frequency of the women around me and watch them step into their power and reclaim their voices as they continuously develop toward their highest version of themselves.​

Are you ready?

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We get to do things differently over here

I call the West Coast of Canada my home, and with a virtual practice, our private sessions will be done via telemedicine. You can be cozy in your pyjamas with a hot cup of tea as we dive into your health together!

 

I also believe in sharing the knowledge with you and involving you in your health journey as much as possible! You'll get private access to programs and courses that I create to help you build long term health.

Let's Connect

Come check out my Instagram world to learn some tips and tricks to get you started on your health journey. 

Dive Deep

You're ready to get this show on the road and reclaim your health back. Hop on a free call with me to get started on your health!

Qualifications & Professional Associations

Dr. Maya Matthews graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Boucher Campus in New Westminster, BC, after receiving an Honours Bachelor of Science in her undergraduate studies of Health Sciences (minor in Biology and Psychology) from Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario.

Dr. Matthews is certified in Acupuncture and Minor Surgery.

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