Dr. Jen Forristal

Naturopathic Doctor

 
The Fun Stuff 
Favorite Pastimes: Tennis, Padel, Saunas and cold plunges
Favourite Food: variety is the spice for me – tapas and sushi are favourites
Favourite Animal: my sweet dog Mango

The Serious Stuff

Dr. Jen Forristal BSc ND is a Naturopathic Doctor and author with a primary focus on pediatrics and pediatric mental health, parenting and parent well-being and the founder and CEO of the Umbrella Project, a positive coping curriculum used internationally by thousands of parents, students and educators.  She has worked extensively with clinics, schools, researchers and organizations to implement solutions that benefit the long-term health and performance of the next generation.

Her work is published in the Canadian Journal of School Psychology and she was awarded the Health Promotion Canada Award for her contribution to children’s mental health. Dr. Jen is the author of The Umbrella Effect: Your guide to raising strong, adaptable kids in a stressful world.

In her clinical practice, Dr. Jen specializes in pediatrics and pediatric mental health and loves to focus on the synergy of total family health and wellbeing, working with caregivers and their children to achieve happy, harmonious and healthy homes.

Pediatric Naturopathic Medicine

Pediatric Naturopathic Doctors are qualified health practitioners specializing in natural, evidence-based and non-invasive therapies for children from birth to teens.  They address the root causes of health issues using nutrition, lifestyle counseling, and herbal remedies to support many health challenges including immune health, digestion, allergies, and behavioral challenges. They work alongside other medical specialists to provide safe and effective care for children and families.

Common conditions treated:

Digestive issues including constipation, food intolerances, IBS, IBD, SIBO and dysbiosis

Eczema 

Allergies

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism

Injury recovery

Frequent colds and flus

Sleep issues

And much more…