Dr. Lisa Murray B.Sc., N.D., R.Ac. (formerly Doran) is a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) and a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.). and a leader in the field of women’s medicine. Dr. Murray blends compassionate care with over two and a half decades of clinical experience. She relishes the opportunity to collaborate with her patients and their care teams to provide individualized, evidence-informed and tradition based care that affirms and empowers.
In addition to her work as a clinician, Dr. Murray is also an accomplished teacher, sought after speaker at conferences across the country and author of books and articles in the area of Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture.
Away from clinic, Dr. Murray is a native of Renfrew County. Born and raised in Barry’s Bay and the 7th generation of her family to make her home here. She enjoys spending time with her seven children, her three dogs, and in her red canoe. She is a registered Bee Keeper and she is also a hand spinner and a weaver.
Dr. Murray practises at Physio in the Valley in Pembroke, at the Natural Health Centre in Barry’s Bay, and Online Virtually through the Ontario Telehealth Network.
Areas of Clinical Focus:
- Pain Management including pelvic pain, migraines and body pain management (Injuries and arthritis),
- Anxiety, Depression and Burnout,
- Women’s Reproductive Medicine including Hormone Dysregulation, Fertility and IVF, Menopause related symptom management, Endometriosis, Fibroids and PCOS and Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Breastfeeding.
- Metabolic disorders including Thyroid Disorders, Type 2 diabetes and weight loss
- Digestive issues such as IBS, Food Allergies and constipation.
Education
- Bachelor of Science at the University of Waterloo (BSc 1991)
- Naturopathic Doctor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM ND 1997).
Registration and Licensure
Registered in Ontario in good standing with
- the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and
- the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).
Association Memberships
- Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND)
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
Professional Achievements
- past Associate Professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine where she taught third year level Obstetrics and Gynecology,
- past executive board member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
- founder of the Barefoot Health Integrative Health Clinic in Ajax, Ontario
- founder of the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors
- birth Doula for 30 years.
- author of two books: “Bearing Witness” and “Joyful Birth”.
