{"id":17,"date":"2025-12-10T21:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T21:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drayeshaqureshi.com\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:55:11","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drayeshaqureshi.com\/?page_id=17","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10%||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0%||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0%||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;About Me&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c7120f15-ed77-4b09-bc8b-db5159fc4207&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;d4e46276-f435-402d-aefa-0790d8322284&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Ayesha, Qureshi, ND is deeply passionate about helping individuals and families feel like the best version of themselves\u2014not through quick fixes, but through education, understanding, and thoughtful care. She believes that when patients understand why their symptoms are happening, they feel more empowered and confident in their health decisions. Drawing from both clinical experience and ongoing engagement with current research, she prioritizes evidence-informed education as a key part of the healing process.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/drayeshaqureshi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC06035-683&#215;1024.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;DSC06035&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Mission&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Building healthier families through whole-person care\u2013 naturally!&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;793da68d-2f29-4e21-b5ab-2e5f35778471&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;About Me&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;793da68d-2f29-4e21-b5ab-2e5f35778471&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;d4e46276-f435-402d-aefa-0790d8322284&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Ayesha Qureshi, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with over 10 years of clinical experience. She provides evidence-informed, patient-centred care with clinical interests in pediatrics, women\u2019s health, and pain management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Ayesha Qureshi, ND works with patients across all stages of life, supporting both acute and chronic health concerns through individualized treatment plans. Her clinical practice is grounded in a strong understanding of physiology, biochemistry, and functional medicine, with an emphasis on identifying factors that may be contributing to symptoms rather than addressing symptoms in isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout her practice, Dr. Qureshi, ND has supported children with developmental, immune, and gastrointestinal concerns; women navigating hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and perimenopause; and individuals experiencing acute or chronic pain. She recognizes that many patients seek naturopathic care after feeling unheard or frustrated by persistent health concerns and strives to provide a structured, thoughtful, and collaborative clinical experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her goal is to support patients in achieving meaningful and sustainable improvements in health by combining clinical insight with practical, realistic recommendations that can be integrated into daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;My Story&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;793da68d-2f29-4e21-b5ab-2e5f35778471&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;d4e46276-f435-402d-aefa-0790d8322284&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Ayesha\u2019s path to naturopathic medicine began with a deeply personal experience\u2014watching her mother live with chronic pain and inflammation. Over time, she saw a familiar cycle of strong medications used to manage symptoms, often followed by additional medications to address side effects. While sometimes necessary, this approach raised an important question: what was being missed beneath the symptoms? This experience sparked an early realization that true healing required looking beyond isolated symptoms and understanding the whole picture of health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a background in Nutritional Sciences and a longstanding passion for nutrition, naturopathic medicine felt like a natural fit and the next step. It offered a science-based, whole-person approach focused on identifying root causes, supporting the body\u2019s innate healing capacity, and using nutrition as a foundation for lasting health. After four years of rigorous clinical education and training, Dr. Ayesha became a licensed Naturopathic Doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her early clinical work focused on pain management, where she developed an evidence-informed approach to understanding pain beyond symptoms alone. Becoming a mother later shaped her practice in a meaningful way, sparking a strong interest in paediatric care and the evolving nutritional needs of children at every stage of development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Ayesha also has a special interest in women\u2019s health, guided by the belief that women are the backbone of families and deserve thoughtful support through every phase of life\u2014from hormonal health and fertility to pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the core of her practice is a commitment to listening, understanding, and delivering care that blends empathy with evidence\u2014supporting healthier families through thoughtful, root-cause-focused naturopathic medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FkQuawiGWUw&#8221; image_src=&#8221;https:\/\/drayeshaqureshi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nutritionist-13b.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;My Approach&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3d726138-c4c9-460f-885b-f7cfecf6169d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;d4e46276-f435-402d-aefa-0790d8322284&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I focus on personalized, sustainable nutrition that fits your lifestyle. 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We&#8217;ll start with a thorough consultation to understand your needs, including any specific dietary requirements, allergies, or health conditions. Based on this, I&#8217;ll create a tailored plan with delicious, balanced meals, practical shopping lists, and easy-to-follow recipes. You&#8217;ll also receive ongoing support and adjustments as needed, ensuring your plan remains effective and enjoyable.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do you offer meal plans for individuals with specific health conditions?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Yes, I do. I have experience creating meal plans for a variety of health conditions, including (but not limited to) weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and digestive issues. However, it&#8217;s essential to consult with your physician or healthcare provider for any medical diagnoses or treatment plans. My nutritional guidance complements, but does not replace, medical advice. During our initial consultation, we can discuss your specific needs and tailor a plan that works in conjunction with your medical care.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How quickly can I expect to see results?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Results vary from person to person, depending on individual factors such as metabolism, starting point, and adherence to the plan. While some clients notice positive changes within a few weeks, sustainable results are achieved through consistent, long-term lifestyle changes. My approach focuses on building healthy habits that support lasting wellness, rather than quick fixes. 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