Dr. Jill Shainhouse, Naturopathic Doctor
Supportive Cancer Care
With a practice exclusively dedicated to supportive cancer care, Dr. Jill Shainhouse, ND, brings over 22 years of clinical expertise to her patients. She has achieved the field’s highest standard of knowledge, earning her board certification as a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). Her passion for supportive cancer care began during her time as a naturopathic medical student when she recognized a critical need for safe, evidence-based natural guidance for patients undergoing conventional oncology treatments. Today, she works to provide comprehensive adjunctive care alongside chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and targeted therapies.
Professional Background & Academic Appointments
Dr. Jill Shainhouse, ND, earned her Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario before graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). In 2004, she established her private practice in Toronto, and in 2007, she joined Toronto’s Medicor Cancer Centres as a naturopathic consultant.
In 2007, alongside her mentor Dr. Peter Papadogianis, ND, Dr. Shainhouse co-founded the Integrative Cancer Care Program at CCNM. She continues to teach and supervise naturopathic interns within this specialized stream. As part of this curriculum, she leads a unique observation program at Sunnybrook Hospital’s Louise Temerty Breast Cancer Centre, where she attends the hospital with her students multiple times each month to advance clinical education.
Clinical Scope & Patient Focus
Dr. Shainhouse provides evidence-based, safe supportive care for individuals undergoing conventional cancer treatments, including:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Targeted therapies
Her clinical practice is exclusively dedicated to adjunctive cancer care, supporting patients with a recent or previous cancer diagnosis, as well as high-risk individuals managing precancerous conditions, genetic mutations, or a strong family history of cancer. Her ultimate goal is “bridging the gap” between conventional oncology and supportive naturopathic medicine to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.
Professional Affiliations, Research & Advocacy
An active leader in the oncology community, Dr. Shainhouse has participated in Oncology Grand Rounds at the Odette Cancer Centre. She continues to lecture for major cancer support organizations, including:
- Gilda’s Club
- Wellspring Cancer Support Centre (Be Well Talks Program Leader)
- CNETS Canada
- The Sunnybrook Neuro-oncology Patient Support Group
- My Gut Feeling (Stomach Cancer Foundation of Canada)
- ReThink Breast Cancer (where she also served as a volunteer Naturopathic Advisor)
Dr. Shainhouse previously served on the OncANP Board of Directors and was the Integrative Medicine section editor of Current Oncology’s Cancer Knowledge Network. She is the lead author of the peer-reviewed medical article, Integrative Medicine in Breast Cancer Survivorship Care.
She holds active professional memberships with the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), and is a board-certified Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO).
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OUR PRINCIPLES
First, to do no harm.
To cooperate with the healing powers of nature.
To address the fundamental causes of disease.
To heal the whole person through individualized treatment.
To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine.