Who is Diane?

Hey! That’s me. I’m Diane Chung, and I am a licensed and certified Naturopathic Doctor. I’ve been cultivating a thriving and thrilling practice here in Toronto, Canada for a decade.

My Philosophy? To be physically fit is essential, but if you are a Leader, Teacher or Creative during these times—and who isn’t?—it is necessary to go beyond. To make health personal. To go deeper and heal. To go broader and awaken. To understand, integrate and activate the full potential of your body, mind and spirit so that you can make the difference you came to make in the world. See my Healing Approach or FAQs to learn more.

Just the Facts Version

As a Naturopathic Doctor and Whole Health Strategist, Diane Chung empowers groups and individuals to go ‘beyond healthy’, become their own healers, awaken to their potential, and unleash their own ‘medicine’ into the world as agents of social change. Integrating insights from her training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Harvard’s Mind Body Medicine program, Diane brings a medicinal and meaningful approach to her 1-on-1 client sessions, collective group healing experiences, writing, public speaking + mentoring for professional healing practitioners.

Connect with Diane online at DrDianeChung.com and on Facebook + Twitter at @drdianechung.

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I have an unusual skill set, to say the least…so I’ll break it down for you, in three parts.

1. I know the body. Really, really well.

I went to university for biochemistry, and had every intention of becoming a traditional MD—but a trip to Vietnam, where Eastern + Western medicine coexist gracefully, changed my whole trajectory. I enrolled at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine—which included the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine + acupuncture—and put myself through school working as a yoga instructor, meditation teacher + fitness trainer (I didn’t sleep much, those years.). Translation? I know how bodies work—how to detect when they’re out of sync, how to bring them back into harmony, and how to pin-point the ideal remedies for conditions of every cause (and effect), and translate that into useful, practical and teachable elements for you.

2. I can peer into the mind+heart. And see what’s under the hood.

My meditation + yoga practice stretches back nearly 20 years, and I’ve been a spiritual seeker since my elementary school days (just ask mom and dad, who indulged my late-night diatribes on famine and poverty with considerable grace). I continue to be an ardent student, and am open-minded (and very curious) about the ways that our inner worlds—our memories, egos + consciousness—translate into our outer worlds—our behaviour, habits + actions.

In addition to being a Naturopathic Doctor, I’m also a Reiki Master and the only ND in North America to be certified in PaRama Level 2 BodyTalk. In other words: I’m a highly-trained energy worker, intuitive body-scanner, and deeply transformative healer. I’ve spent years understanding and honing these skills, to allow me to tune into unseen physical and emotional patterns + relationship dynamics that influence your health and behaviour—keeping you stuck and unable to move forward, despite your intellectual mind knowing better. And what that brings to our work together—be it virtual or in person—is a glimpse into the sacred blueprint of your body-soul that provides a profound sense of purpose, meaning and direction—that many clients say, shifts their perspective on themselves, permanently.

3. I’m creative, collaborative, devoted to social change. And extremely goofy.

I truly believe that when we go beyond our conventional definition of healthy, awaken to our fuller potentials, and support our bodies in healing themselves, that we reveal our precious, transformative gifts to the world—and that sharing those gifts helps everyone else on the planet evolve, just a little bit faster. Health is personal, but it doesn’t end there—true health is designed to serve the greater good. And the act of healing is, at its essential core, a collaborative effort. It requires everyone to step up and do their part.

As such, I’ve recently shifted my focus from primarily 1-on-1 consultations, to more time devoted to writing and creating resources that inspire, entertain and share ways that I have used personally and professionally to heal and awaken. And although I am quite obsessed focused in this respect, you will also find that I have a strong propensity towards guffaws, giggles and outbursts of infectious laughter. I have been shushed countless times for my so-called ‘cackling’. For this, I offer no apologies.

I’m IN LOVE with…

Miles Davis. Basketball. Yoga.

Great music. Dancing. Interesting rhythms.

Reading. Books. Books. Books. Great pens. New notebooks.

Wandering aimlessly through new places. Discovery. Nature.

Living with just what supports my creativity. Nothing more. Nothing less.

My kid’s laugh. My dear family. My cherished friends.

Collaboration with those with similar values and different perspectives.

Great Design. Great Food. Efficiency. Art that makes me feel.

Personal Style. Shoes that say something. Dresses cut on the bias.

Popcorn. Gelato. Fresh food prepared with love.

Movies. Stuff that makes me think. Stuff that helps me forget. Stuff that has heart.

Consciousness. Vision and focus. Integration.

The look in someone’s eyes when awareness re-ignites and something transforms. Oh yes. That is the best.

I’m INFLUENCED + INSPIRED by…

Barack Obama, Al Gore, Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi, Gandhi; J. Krishnamurti, Carl Jung, Nisargadatta Maharaj; Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, Kabbalah; Integral Theory (Sri Aurobindo, Ken Wilber), BodyTalk System, Vitalism; Shamanic Healing; Yoga (Iyengar, Ashtanga, Jivamukti, Anusara); Theoretical and Quantum Physics, Unified Field Theory (Michio Kaku, Nassim Haramein), Biophysics (James Oschmann) and Biocentrism (Robert Lanza); Seth Godin; Peter Russell; Deepak Chopra, Christiane Northrup, Gabor Mate, Caroline Myss, Byron Katie, Marianne Williamson; Nature Doctors International, Free the Children, Women for Women, Charity: Water.

I’ve been lauded with some lovely AWARDS + AFFILIATIONS, including…

Best Alternative Health Provider (Extra Magazine Best of Toronto Reader’s Poll)

Best Naturopath (Fab Magazine Best of Toronto Reader’s Poll)

Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Ontario Board of Drugless Practitioners – Naturopathy

International BodyTalk Association

Ready to unleash your most magnificent gifts, and full human potential?

The world is waiting for your magic.

GET IN TOUCH:

Catch me at my most concise on Twitter at @drdianechung

Like me on Facebook. It’s good for you.

Email me at diane [at] drdianechung.com

The Healing Model

What Clients Say

“You lit a fire in me so I could start lighting my own. You made me adore myself, dig deeper into myself, be kinder to myself — all so that I could adore others, dig deeper into others, and be kinder to others…” Alison Bellaire, 38, Shaman, Toronto
“I feel like Diane works on the big stuff in a big way, that she enables real energetic shifts to occur that actually bring change in life and not temporary reprieve from symptoms.” Janine McInnes, Toronto
“I’ve learned just how extensively I am intertwined with everything in our environment and world; beyond what we may be able to see with our eyes.” Danny Loo, 38, Mechanical Engineer
“I kind of shudder to imagine where I’d be if I hadn’t found you (burnt out, with a lot of unfinished emotional business, that’s for sure.)” Danielle LaPorte, author and strategist
“I have worked with many healers and doctors and without a doubt, Diane is one of the best.” Jennifer Louden, best-selling author and teacher
“…if I don’t respect my core, I will go back to the way I was, mentally and physically, because my core is what regulates my health and my thoughts, and it is not my will that regulates my heath or who I am. “ Francine, 51, ESL Instructor, Toronto
“Respectful inquiry. Tactful directness. Broad knowledge with honed skills. These are the professional characteristics Diane embodies.” Carol Damp Lowery, Toronto
“Life is lighter now. The ups and downs are less dramatic, less traumatic.” Karen, World Traveler at Heart
“Her unique approach connects us into a powerful grid of physical, psychological and spiritual energy that, if you’ve ever intuited was present, you will actually experience…” Tiska Wiedermann, Toronto
“She helps me make sense of the patterns and reoccurring themes in my life, and look at my life from a larger perspective” Jessica Rose, 25, Actress
“Diane promotes and elicits a completely safe place to talk and be heard, and once I realized just how safe it was to be myself, I felt I could truly begin to change.” D.L., Filmmaker
“…I found it hard and even a bit terrifying to open up to her about anything I was thinking or feeling. Once I did that, it became easier to open up about other issues and I really began to get value out of the sessions.” P.K., Mississauga
“Diane recognized that the patterns from generations past, …..One of these traits is taking on challenges that are not mine to solve. I have learned ….. it’s okay to observe, step back and allow individuals to resolve on their own.” Maritza, Toronto
“I realized that I could no longer live my life based on what the external world expected of me, but rather on what my insight has been screaming for all this time.” Susy F., Toronto
“I can do anything and the only thing that is stopping me, is me.” David Huff, Certified PaRama BodyTalk Practitioner, Barrie
“…I learned that I already have, within myself, all the love and approval that I really need.” Paula C., 45, Toronto
“Every time I see Diane, I’m excited about what we’ll discover. I’m just open to the process and kind of feel like I’m about to open a juicy present before every appointment.” K.B., Program Manager, Reiki Master, Toronto
“I feel like my sessions with her are bringing me more in touch with my spirit.” John McGillis, 42
“Diane in her way of deep listening always offers a new perspective, a new way of seeing what is really going on, and a new way of combating a pattern even if it seems like it is the same pattern.” Melanie Tinken, 39, Office Manager and Writer
“I feel as though Diane has really acted as a spiritual mentor for me, having taught me in addition to being mindful, practices that I can use to enhance my entire life.” William Allinson, Film Director/Writer
“I wake up with enthusiasm, I fall asleep with contentment and in between I’m having a blast!” Jamie Ridler, Creative Living Coach, Toronto
“I continue to feel much more balanced and happy as the weeks go on, and continue to see Diane to keep things in check.” Carla H., Marketing Executive
“if you’re just learning about natural medicine and are not sure, stay on this path and let Diane help guide you it’s no accident you’re reading this now…” Leslie J., Real Estate Agent, Toronto
“The day I booked my first appointment with Diane Chung, my life changed forever… Never before had I been to a doctor that was able to treat me as an individual and not a case study.” Rebecca R., Film Maker, Toronto, ON
“Diane emanates integrity, love, wisdom, and joy. Her laughter is contagious, her recommendations sound, her ability to listen keen, her understanding deep and her willingness to grow infinite.” Dr. Rosanne Metz, Chiropractor/Founder of Park Road Healing Arts, Toronto