IMPORTANT: updates about our clinic during current state of emergency (as of July 7, 2020).Waterloo Naturopathic Clinic is gradually reopening. Dr. Bender is away for the month of July.
For those needing products, we will continue to offer scheduled porch pickups. Therefore, patients must call ahead and order their supplements. This will allow us to follow social distancing guidelines as best as possible. For the time being, the office will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-5pm for pickups and scheduled appointments. We will be strictly following all necessary guidelines from our regulatory body to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Please be patient with us as we gradually reopen our office. We are all looking forward to seeing and serving you! For any updates, please check this website, Facebook, or our answering machine message. Facebook will have the most current information, and the website will be updated as often as possible. Staff may not be able to make it into the clinic to update the answering machine as often. Remember: No walk-in/drop-in days for Dr. Bender. Dr. Bender is offering telemedicine consultation appointments (by telephone, or online for video consult). We have heard from at least one insurance company which will cover the Telemedicine appointments same as in-office appointments. NO WALK-INS FOR REFILLS - order before you come by phone or email. Please DO NOT come to the clinic if you are feeling unwell at all, or suspect you may have had some exposure to the virus. We need your cooperation to keep our clinic open to continue to serve you. We are handling refills and order pickups as follows:
An Award Winning Naturopathic Clinic in the Heart of Waterloo![]() Dr. John Bender, BSc, ND, principal at Waterloo Naturopathic Clinic, has been one of the pioneers of naturopathic medicine in Ontario.
in 1979, he graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. After he was admitted to practicing naturopathic medicine in Ontario, he furthered his studies under the mentorship of Naturopathic Doctor Arno Koegler, in Waterloo, and eventually took over his practice. Since then Dr. Bender has treated patients of all ages affected with a variety of ailments, from minor colds to severe chronic diseases. In 2003, Dr. Bender received the prestigious award of Naturopath of the Year from the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. In 2007, he was chosen as one of the 50 Faculty of Science graduates to receive the Alumni of Honour Award from the University of Waterloo. He was recently awarded the prestigious award for Excellence in Holistic Medicine by the Holistic Doctors Recognition Board. We Help Patients with Acute and Chronic Conditions
At Waterloo Naturopathic Clinic our experienced naturopaths integrate natural therapies that have been used for centuries with the latest that scientific research has to offer.
We use proven methods such as, diet and nutrition, lifestyle counselling, vitamin/mineral/nutriceutical supplementation, botanical remedies, homeopathy, and powerful but safe detoxification techniques. Our reputation attracts patients from the Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) area as well as surrounding communities such as St Agatha, Elmira, Heidelberg, St Clements, Wellesley, Petersburg, New Hamburg, Stratford, Conestogo, Baden, and St. Jacobs. Experience MattersBecause of our education in basic health sciences, conventional medicine, and natural complementary care, we know how to incorporate current scientific research with natural methods.
Since we've been practicing for over 40 years, we offer our patients services based on knowledge and, most importantly, extensive clinical experience. Find out more about our team here. |
Our Address22 McDougall Road
Waterloo, ON N2L 2W5 Office Hours Limited and Adapting to Current Conditions
Dr. Bender HoursMonday: closed temporarily
Tuesday: 9AM - 5 PM phone or video Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: 9AM-5PM phone or video Friday: closed temporarily First time patients require an appointment. |