Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Alysha Somji, ND

Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Alysha Somji, is a licensed Naturopath at our Edmonton Naturopathic Clinic. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine after completing her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. Dr. Somji is licensed through The College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA) and is also a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).

Dr. Somji had the opportunity to travel to India in 2008 and volunteer with Child Family Health International Foundation, where she spent four weeks immersed in learning about traditional medicine. She also had the opportunity in 2010 to work at the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine in Hanoi, Vietnam.

While working at the hospital, she learned about the pathology, examination, and treatment practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Somji has a strong passion for nutrition and fitness and believes that healthy eating is an important core component of achieving optimum health. She is certified in First Line Therapy which is a program that incorporates personal lifestyle medicine involving changes such as healthy nutrition, nutritional protocols, exercise, and stress management.

Dr. Somji utilizes diet and lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplementation, homeopathy, botanical medicine, counseling, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture as well as various testing to achieve optimum wellness with her patients. She believes that each individual is unique and because of this an individualized approach to treatment is employed. Educating patients to take an active role in their health is an essential step to achieving overall wellness.

Through encouraging preventative medicine, she believes that patients can attain long term wellness. Dr. Somji’s focus is on family medicine; with a special interest in women’s health as she is interested in helping women better navigate the complex stages of puberty, fertility and conception as well as menopause. In addition to this, Dr. Somji is also interested in digestion, skin conditions and nutrition as well as children’s health.

Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Adam Kozin, ND

Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Adam Kozin, ND, is a licensed Edmonton Naturopath focusing on naturopathic cancer care. He graduated with honours from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (SCNM) in Phoenix, Arizona.

After graduating from SCNM he underwent a two-year residency in naturopathic oncology care at Naturopathic Specialists, LLC in Scottsdale Arizona. During his residency, he experienced first-hand the benefits of combining conventional cancer care with naturopathic medicine.

Throughout his training, Dr. Kozin rotated in conventional oncology clinics and hospitals and helped patients with cancer as part of an integrated care team. After completing his residency he wished to return home to Edmonton and take what he learned during his training to help patients with cancer.

Dr. Kozin was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Prior to going to SCNM he graduated with honours from Concordia University of Edmonton with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

While completing his undergraduate degree Dr. Kozin worked in the Imaging department of the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. This experience as well as his passion for the outdoors struggles with his own health and watching multiple family members pass away from cancer led to Dr. Kozin’s interest in naturopathic medicine and integrative cancer care.

While attending SCNM Dr. Kozin became heavily involved with their research department. He performed research at both SCNM and Arizona state University (ASU). He has published his research in multiple scientific journals.

He has also had the opportunity to present his research internationally at conferences such as the Symposium of Integrative Oncology, the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Ancestral Health Symposium.

Currently, Dr. Kozin is a member of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) where he serves on the research committee. He was previously a research assistant at SCNM as well as at Arizona State University (ASU).

Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Katarzyna Podolska, ND

Dr. Podolska has a special interest in Naturopathic Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics.  She uses a variety of treatment options including Microneedling for skin rejuvenation.  She believes achieving beautiful and healthy-looking skin is attainable at any age.  She wants to make her patients feel as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside.  She also enjoys helping patients with weight loss, hormone balancing, treating digestive issues, helping individuals with their mental health and wellness, as well as general disease prevention and health optimization.

Dr. Podolska graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Boucher Campus) in 2021. Prior to studying Naturopathic Medicine, she obtained an undergraduate degree from The University of Alberta in Modern Language and cultural studies, as well as a certificate in translation studies.  She is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Alberta, a member of the CNDA, the CAND, and also the AANP.

Dr. Podolska firmly believes there is a time and place for all treatment options, and strives to work with the conventional medical system, not against it.  She believes in providing minimally invasive treatment options when possible but will not shy away from recommending more invasive options when they are indicated.

Dr. Podolska takes a holistic approach to the body believing everything is connected.  She loves creating custom treatment plans for patients which may entail the use of diet and lifestyle modifications, supplementation, botanical medicine, IV therapy and injections, as well as topical and mechanical treatments to stimulates the body’s innate healing capabilities.  Her goal is to make every patient feel heard and cared for.  She strives to empower her patients to understand they can control many aspects of their health.

“I am NOT a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions” – Stephan Cove

As a dedicated naturopathic doctor, Cody focuses on addressing a wide range of health concerns with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care involving pain management, fatigue, insomnia, mental health concerns, and supporting children’s immune systems. Holding an additional degree in chemistry from the University of Alberta, Cody leverages his deep science background to blend evidence-based natural therapies with individualized treatment plans. Cody spent a significant amount of time volunteering at the Northern Lights Regional Care Centre in Fort McMurray, Alberta where he spent time with patients living at the hospital. He also volunteered throughout his time at the University of Alberta with Science FUNdamentals, where he demonstrated science experiments and visited elementary schools to teach young students about science.