Ms. Nancy Winlove-Smith is a Herbal Technician and Contemporary Medical Acupuncturist certified through the Mohawk/McMaster University Health Sciences program.  Nancy has completed all required courses applicable to the Mohawk/McMaster University Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy) Diploma program and actively promotes the research and development of effective complementary therapies that may be integrated into personal and clinical use.  

The herbal medicine diploma requires over 2,500 hours to complete including 1,000 hours of instruction in anatomy, physiology, physical examination, differential diagnosis, microbiology and pharmacology under the supervision of a medical doctor.  The accreditations of practical skills were completed at the McMaster University teaching hospital located in Hamilton,Ontario Canada.  Ms. Winlove-Smith has completed over 300 clinical hours in a variety of complementary medical settings including a herbal clinic with dispensary and assisting Dr. Paul Saunders at the Dundas Naturopathic Centre.

Ms. Winlove-Smith was accepted to the McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program offered through the department of anesthesia in September 2004; a 300-hour intensive program recognized by the American Medical Association and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is the neuro-anatomy approach to acupuncture treatment developed by Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco MD.  Dr. Angelica Fargas-Babjak chairs this program which emphasizes and promotes holistic treatment plans for optimum patient recovery.  Ms. Winlove-Smith expanded her integrative approach to complementary care through this program and received certification in December 2004.

An advocate for choices in health care, Ms. Winlove-Smith submitted a proposal to the Romanow Commission in October 2002 suggesting the integration of herbal medicine within our current health care plan.  MPP Stan Keyes supported the concept of a national program that would encourage preventative health education through research and development of domestic botanical products and personally endorsed the submission.

The Natural Healer published Ms. Winlove-Smiths article "Using Herbs Responsibly" in the spring 2005 edition.  The article was researched and written to educate consumers about the potential effects of common herbal products.

October 2005 Ms. Winlove-Smith was invited by McMaster Corporate Pain Committee to present at the fall workshop to educate health providers on herbal alternatives for pain management.

Nancy was recognized by Wellwood Center in 2006 as a resource for Cancer patients seeking independent information on Complementary therapies and was key note speaker in January 2007 at the Hamilton Spectator auditorium.

A passionate advocate of the human spirit Ms. Winlove-Smith has actively volunteered in the community, assisting children with learning difficulties within the primary school setting and provided nutritional foods for approximately 300 children at Hamilton's Queen Mary public school during 2000 and 2001.   She has also hosted Nana Mouskouri in support of raising funds for UNICEF and was involved in raising funds for the McMaster University Spinal Cord Research Department.

Ms. Winlove-Smith believes the therapeutic value of art and music is an essential part of good health.   She integrates therapeutic music into her treatment plans and promotes education for the use in both clinical and personal settings.  Ms. Winlove-Smith's personal interests include writing, drawing and painting which she enjoys during her leisure time at home and finds inspiration in botanical structure and form.

Proceeds from art produced by Nancy were used to purchase organic produce from Simpler Thyme organic farm and donated to the Living Rock shelter for adolescents to provide meals over the Christmas season in December 2007. 


Hamilton Halton School Boards Occupational Health and Safety Aware Fair featured Ms. Winlove-Smith as a key note speaker in April 2008.