Hooked on Vitamin Gummies
Dr. Morin was born and raised in St. Albert, Alberta. Dr. Morin was fortunate to be raised in an environment where her parents were advocates of a healthy diet and lifestyle. She regularly saw both a naturopathic doctor and medical doctor, but there was something extra special about going to see the naturopath and indulging on the yummy vitamin gummies waiting for her in the reception room (& you could often find her sneaking an extra gummie or two). Through her childhood and into early adulthood, Dr. Morin was able to gain a great appreciation for both naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine and their roles in improving health.
Doctor as Teacher
Growing up, Dr. Morin had always wanted to be a teacher and enjoyed working with kids so she obtained her Bachelors’ of Education degree with a focus in Elementary Education from the University of Alberta. As part of her undergraduate degree, she was able to spend a semester teaching in China, where she further learned to appreciate traditional Chinese medicine and other perspectives of looking at health. Although she loved the idea of being a teacher, she also quickly fell in love with the nutrition and biochemistry classes she was taking and began to wonder how she could blend her passions for nutrition, teaching, and working with children into one career. Reflecting on her childhood and the values instilled by her mother, she realized she could become a naturopathic doctor! This led her to Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona, so she packed up her suitcases and headed to the United States for four years of sunshine and learning!
MonTanya
After graduating from SCNM, Dr. Morin was long overdue for some snow (Arizona was much hotter than anticipated), so she decided to move to Bozeman, Montana where she completed a one-year general medicine residency at an integrative naturopathic practice. During her residency, she expanded her skills as a naturopathic doctor through collaboration with a variety of healthcare professionals in the community. Dr. Morin understands the importance of integrating naturopathic, conventional, and alternative therapies to guide her patients on their wellness journey.
Back in the Mother Land
Dr. Morin is excited to be a part of the team at Aspire Natural Medicine. She is passionate about delivering effective, realistic, and evidenced-based naturopathic care for her patients. She enjoys collaborating with her patient’s existing health care providers to ensure their health goals are being addressed. She focuses on family medicine and enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions. She has special interests in working with children, particularly those with ADHD, Autism, and other developmental or learning concerns. She strives to teach her patients about their health, bringing understanding to not only ‘what’ we are doing to improve health, but ‘why’ we are doing it.
When she is not at the office, Dr. Morin enjoys napping and spending time with her cats – Pete and Rudy. She loves to travel and explore the beautiful sights Canada has to offer. She also enjoys snowboarding and experimenting with new kombucha and plant-based cooking recipes! Dr. Morin also considers herself a professional smoothie maker (self-nominated, of course).