Ellen Conte

Dr. Ellen Conte is a naturopathic doctor and clinical researcher with a focus in integrative cancer care. Ellen practices at Halifax Naturopathic Health Centre where she works with patients for cancer prevention, during active treatment, in survivorship care, and in palliative care. In addition to her clinical practice, she is an associate researcher with the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research. Her research evaluates the effects of a complementary and integrative approach to cancer care. Ellen’s work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented at academic conferences.

Ellen received her degree in biochemistry from the University of Ottawa before obtaining her Doctor of Naturopathy from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She then completed a 2-year oncology-focused residency at the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre. Ellen is board certified in naturopathic oncology through the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. Ellen is on the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Research Committee for the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and is a member of the editorial review board for the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Journal. She is a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, is registered in good standing with the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, and is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology.

Ellen lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her husband and three children.