Dr. Nick De Groot, ND (non-clinical), M.Ed., has served as the dean of CCNM since 2008. Nick is responsible for the College’s curriculum and for ensuring that the teaching clinics at CCNM meet the highest standards of clinical education and patient care.

Dr. Jonathan Prousky, ND, graduated from Bastyr University with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. At CCNM - Toronto, Dr. Prousky’s primary responsibility is the delivery of safe and effective naturopathic medical care in his role as the chief naturopathic medical officer. He also coordinates the grand rounds program and supervises in the Schad Naturopathic Clinic.

Dr. Mitchell Zeifman, B.Sc., ND, has been practicing as a naturopathic doctor since graduating from CCNM in 2003 and is currently associate dean of clinical education. Mitchell oversees the clinical program, which is when the knowledge, skills and attitudes built during the first three years of the naturopathic medicine program, is applied to patient care.

Dr. Jasmine Carino, ND (non-clinical), graduated from CCNM in 1998 and was one of the first NDs accepted into the two-year residency program. As the associate dean, curriculum and residency program, Jasmine designs strategies for curriculum change, oversees the residency program and helps ensure delivery of high-quality continuing education.

Dr. Jonathan Tokiwa, ND, completed his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at the University of Toronto and graduated with a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Furthermore, he pursed graduate studies focusing upon education and completed his Master of Education Specialist degree in adult, community, and higher education from the University of Calgary. Prior to starting a career in naturopathic medicine, his previous clinical experience includes emergency medicine and paramedical services.

Dr. Hanieh Vedadi is a naturopathic doctor. She obtained her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto Campus, where she additionally completed a two-year post-doctoral clinical residency. Dr. Vedadi also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. After completion of her residency, in addition to her private practice, Dr. Vedadi continued to be a part of the CCNM community in different roles, such as clinical and academic faculty and faculty council chair at the CCNM - Toronto Campus, the interim lead of clinic education at the CCNM - Boucher Campus and the acting director of clinical services for all CCNM clinics across Canada. She is currently the Associate Dean of Clinical Education at the CCNM - Boucher Campus. In her current role, Dr. Vedadi ensures that the highest quality of clinic education is delivered to CCNM - Boucher Campus students.

Reid has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Simon Fraser University and was most recently Director of Education for a private college in Vancouver. Reid has extensive experience in program evaluation, curricular design, and instructional supervision. Reid taught at the high school level for ten years and was a summer school Principal and Vice Principal for the final three. He has worked with a broad spectrum of learners, including at-risk students, international college students, mature learners and more.