Dr. Levy’s Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions today, affecting both children and adults. While conventional treatments often rely on pharmaceutical stimulants, more families and individuals are seeking holistic, root-cause-focused strategies. At our integrative practice, we offer a naturopathic and functional medicine approach that looks beyond symptom management—to restore balance, optimize brain function, and support lifelong wellbeing.

Understanding ADHD Through a Functional Medicine Lens

ADHD is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. From a functional medicine perspective, it is often the result of a complex interplay between genetics, nutritional deficiencies, gut health, environmental toxins, and brain chemistry imbalances. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, we seek to identify and address the unique underlying causes in each individual.

Our Approach: A Personalized Path to Focus and Clarity

Our protocol combines evidence-based naturopathic therapies with advanced diagnostic testing and cutting-edge research in neuroscience and nutrition. Here’s what makes our approach unique:

1. Comprehensive Assessment

We start with an in-depth intake and utilize comprehensive functional lab testing panels to uncover root imbalances affecting cognition, mood, and behavior.

2. Nutritional Optimization

Many individuals with ADHD show deficiencies in critical brain-supportive nutrients from minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, along with key vitamins from B vitamins, and vitamin D3 and key essential fatty acids. We tailor dietary strategies and targeted supplementation to restore these levels and support neurotransmitter balance.

3. Gut-Brain Axis Repair

Emerging research underscores the profound link between gut health and brain function. We investigate for dysbiosis, candida overgrowth, leaky gut, or chronic inflammation—and develop a customized gut healing plan to support mental clarity and mood regulation.

4. Detoxification and Environmental Medicine

Children and adults with ADHD may have a higher body burden of heavy metals, food additives, pesticides, or mold exposure. Our detoxification protocols are gentle yet effective, supporting the body’s natural ability to clear neurotoxic substances.

5. Lifestyle Medicine and Mindfulness

Sleep hygiene, screen time boundaries, movement therapy, and stress reduction techniques like breathwork or neurofeedback are integral to our treatment plans. We coach families and individuals to build sustainable, brain-healthy habits.

6. Natural Therapeutics

We integrate herbal medicine, homeopathic specific medicines, amino acid therapy, and adaptogens when appropriate to support focus, reduce hyperactivity, and balance mood—without relying on stimulant medications.

Supporting Families and Empowering Individuals

We recognize the daily challenges ADHD can bring—and the immense potential that lies within every individual. Whether your child is struggling with attention in school, or you’re an adult seeking focus, productivity, and emotional regulation, our approach is compassionate, science-informed, and results-driven.

Why our clinic ?

What makes our practice truly unique is the unparalleled expertise of Dr. Mordy Levy—one of the only healthcare professionals in Canada, and possibly worldwide, to hold three professional doctorates in Medicine (MD), Naturopathic Medicine (ND), and Chiropractic Medicine (DC). With dual undergraduate degrees in health Sciences and Human Biology, and registrations in three distinct healthcare professions in Ontario (Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic, and Homeopathy), Dr. Levy, brings an exceptional, multidisciplinary perspective to every case. This rare blend of conventional medical training and advanced integrative knowledge allows our clinic to deliver truly personalized, root-cause-focused care that bridges the best of science and natural medicine.