Dr. Stephen Tripodi, BSc. (Human Kinetics), ND

Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director and Co-Founder of Optimal Wellness Niagara

Stephen practices naturopathic family medicine in St. Catharines Ontario. He maintains special interests in food and nutrition, metabolic and hormone imbalances, digestive disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, diabetes and cancer prevention and treatment, and optimizing athletic health and performance, at any level, and in all ages.

In 1995, Stephen received his Honours B.Sc. in Biology, with specialization in Human Kinetics, from the University of Guelph. He enjoyed his work in the rehabilitation field before continuing his medical education, when, in 1997 he moved to Toronto to commence an intensive four-year program in Naturopathic Medicine, at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2000, he returned to his geographic roots of Niagara to establish a private practice, while residing in St. Catharines with his wife Anna and two sons, Nico and Maceo.

Dr. Tripodi enjoys keeping pace with current trends in the field of natural medicine and his practice reflects it through the use of specific testing and treatment options, that blend the best of nature’s wisdom with modern scientific research. He has advanced certification in Bio Identical Hormone Restoration, and makes use of progressive lab diagnostics to assist in understanding the complexities of each persons health.