Nicola McFadzean
Nicola McFadzean, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor with an office based in San Diego, CA. She practices holistic medicine specializing in Lyme disease, female hormone issues, autistic spectrum disorders and pre-conception health care.
Dr. Nicola is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, trained in both the United States and her native country of Australia. She received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and her Diploma in Naturopathy and Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of New England in New South Wales, Australia. Her training included a two-year internship at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, an internship in medical research at Columbia University as a Mountbatten Scholar, and four years at the Bastyr University Research Institute.
Dr. McFadzean is founder and medical director of RestorMedicine. Her areas of specialty include Lyme disease, autistic-spectrum disorders, pre-conception health care, hormone imbalance and eating disorders. Dr. Nicola is pleased to announce her appointment as medical advisor to the Lyme Disease Association of Australia. She is a referral doctor for Defeat Autism Now! and is an outreach physician for Great Plains Laboratory. She is a consultant for New Beginnings Nutritionals, and is on the Scientific Advisory Board for Hyperbaric Oxygen Centers, Inc. and the medical advisory board of the Institute for Integrative Medicine. She is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP).
“My primary commitment is to help people reach their highest possible level of health. I believe that people’s lives get better when they are healthy; without our health, we are limited in so many ways. My goals are to educate and empower so that my patients have the tools they need to take command of their own health and their own lives.
My interest in natural medicine started many years ago in my homeland of Australia. I have a background in the fitness industry, and learning about nutrition and natural healing went hand-in-hand with that. Naturopathic medicine blends the art of healing with the scientific foundations of medicine, which makes it such a valuable form of medicine for both acute and chronic health conditions.
When a doctor tells you they do not know what is wrong with you, or that they have done all they can, do not settle for that. There is more we can do.
I look forward to working with you to restore your health and vitality.”
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Naturopathic Medical Speaker
Dr. Nicola McFadzean is available for speaking engagements at lectures, seminars and conferences
She speaks extensively on a range of health topics including (but not limited to):
- Integrative approach to Lyme disease
- Biomedical Treatments for ADHD and autism
- Pre-conception health care
- Digestive health
- Adrenal health and chronic stress disorders
- Women’s Health and bio-identical hormone therapy
- Holistic treatment of eating disorders
- Naturopathic and functional medicine
- Detoxification in a toxic world
- Weight management and anti-aging
Dr. Nicola is a Certified Toastmaster (CTM) and has presented internationally to a range of audiences. She has a wide array of knowledge and experience relating to natural and integrative medicine. Dr. Nicola walks her talk, living her own life according to the principles she teaches, particularly relating to nutrition and preventive medicine.
Past Speaking Appearances:
Seminars and Conferences
Autism One, Chicago – Pre-conception Health Care, Lyme disease and autism.
Hope for Autism, Charleston and Atlanta -
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference, Phoenix – Naturopathic Care for Eating Disorders
BioHealth Diagnostics weekend seminars – Female Hormone Imbalance, Essentials of Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Illness.
Support and Community Groups
Lyme Support Group, San Diego
Lyme Support Group, Fairfield, CT/ Westport, CT
Lyme Support Group,
Womens Center, University of California San Diego (UCSD)
Media
NBC News, San Diego
Dr. Lo Radio
Autism One internet radio
In Short Order radio program
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Curriculum Vitae and Resume of Dr. McFadzean
License/ Certification
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor (CA # ND-27)
Certified DAN! Doctor (Autism Research Institute)
Certificate in International Business Practices (Oxford University, UK)
Education
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – ND
Bastyr University, Seattle
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) – BHSc
University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Bachelor of Arts – BA
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Medical Practice
RestorMedicine, San Diego, CA
Specializing in Lyme Disease and Autistic-Spectrum Disorders
The Center for Health and Wellbeing, San Diego, CA
General Practice within an Integrative Medical Facility
Stillpoint Center, Temecula, CA
Specializing in Autism, Eating Disorders and Women’s Health
BioHealth Centers, San Diego, CA
Specializing in Autism, Eating Disorders and Women’s Health
La Jolla Integrative Health, La Jolla, CA
Private Practice Residency in Integrative Medicine
Consulting Positions
Hyperbaric O2 Centers, Inc. San Diego, CA
Scientific Advisory Board
New Beginnings Nutritionals, Lenexa KS
Naturopathic Consultant
Great Plains Laboratory, Lenexa KS
National Autism Clinic Outreach Physician
Research Positions
Bastyr University Research Institute, Seattle, WA
Research Assistant
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Sergievsky Center for Neurology and Public Health, New York
Research Assistant
Memberships, Affiliations and Awards
International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS)
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)
Certified DAN! Doctor
Mountbatten Scholar
Red Cross Senior First Aid Certificate
Royal Life Saving Society of Australia – Bronze Medallion
Toastmasters Club of La Jolla – Vice President, Public
Relations, CTM Award
Books
The Lyme Diet: Healing Strategies for Lyme Disease. Legacy Line Publishing, 2010.
Chapter in Insights into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies by Connie Strasheim. BioMed Publishing Group, 2009.
Lectures, Seminars and Conferences
Autism – GI Dysfunction, Neuroimmunology, Food Allergies, Preconception Health Care and Lyme Disease, Hope for Autism Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 2010
The Truth About Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Lyme Disease, Whole Foods, San Diego, July 2009
Biomedical Approaches to Autism, sponsored by The Great Plains Laboratory, San Diego, June 2009
The Gluten-Autism Connection, Whole Foods, San Diego, Jan 2009
Detoxification: The Key to Good Health, Jimbos, Escondido CA, Jan 2008
Lyme-Induced Autism Association Annual Conference, Palm Springs, June 2008 – invitational speaker – Pre-Conception Health Care for the Prevention of Lyme Disease and Autistic-Spectrum Disorders
Autism One, Chicago IL – invitational speaker – The Lyme-Autism Connection; Pre-Conception Health Care
Autism One Internet Radio (06-06) – presenter of monthly radio show – Pre-Conception Health Care
Natural Healing Institute, Encinitas CA – physiology lecturer; guest lecturer in nutrition program
University of California San Diego Women’s Center – guest speaker, Natural Health Series
San Diego State University Naturopathic Students Club – guest speaker
HerbFest August 2005 – invitational speaker – Eating Disorders, Autism and Female Hormone Balance
AANP Conference August 2005 – Naturopathic Medicine and Eating Disorders
BioHealth Seminar September 2005 – Essentials of Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Illness
BioHealth Seminar November 2005 – Female Hormone Balancing
Papers and Publications
Nutrition and Lyme Disease: the Power of Diet, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, February 2010
Naturopathic Approaches to Lyme Disease Treatment, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, July 2009
Naturopathic Perspective on the Assessment and Treatment of Lyme-Associated Autism, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, April 2007
Three Pillars of Health and Disease, Healthy Times Newspaper, Aug/ Sept 2006
Lyme Disease, Healthy Times Newsletter, Jun/ Jul 2006
Male Hormone Imbalance, Healthy Times Newsletter, Feb/ Mar 2006
Natural Solutions for Eating and Dieting Disorders, Healthy Times Newspaper, Aug/ Sept 2005
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Featured Article, BioHealth Centers Newsletter, December 2004
Naturopathic Medicine for Eating and Dieting Disorders, Bastyr University Ask the Experts Series, www.bastyr.edu, 2004
Interview in When Food Attacks, Bastyr Magazine, Fall 2004
Doctor’s Notes Series on usage of the Plant Larrea tridentata, www.larreamed.org, website of the International Larrea Medical Society; also in print production.
Spirituality and Religion in Eating Disorders, Bastyr University Independent Study, 2002
Naturopathic Primary Care Approach to Eating Disorders, Bastyr University Independent Study, 2002
Nutritional Aspects of Eating Disorders, Bastyr University Independent Study, 2002
Eating Disorders – Reader’s Story, International Wellbeing Magazine, 2000
Feminist Perspectives on Eating Disorders, Academic writing: University of New England, Australia, 1997
Figure Fitness, Network Magazine for Fitness Professionals, 1995
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