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How We Treat Thyroid Health at The Clara Clinic

Chances are if you’re here, you’ve been struggling with your thyroid health for far too long. If hypothyroidism is ruling your life, you keep cancelling plans because your clothes are too tight, you can barely function because you’re so exhausted, or you’re just tired of feeling out of control in your own body, you’re in the right place. Our team is here to help you take the guesswork out of eliminating your thyroid imbalances, and provide you with a customized and realistic treatment plan.

While many treatments focus on surface-level symptom relief, our approach combines thorough assessments, lab testing, lifestyle guidance, and consistent follow-up and monitoring. This integrated method ensures you feel supported at each stage of the journey. By looking deeper than the symptoms alone, we can craft a personalized plan to help you regain control of your thyroid, and get you back to feeling yourself. Read on to learn about our 6-step Conquering Thyroid Program and how we support you every step of the way.

What Is Hypothyroidism Anyway?

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormones. It’s estimated that 1 in 3 people in Canada are struggling with thyroid concerns, of which 50% of these cases remain undiagnosed. In North America, most cases of hypothyroidism are autoimmune in nature. Autoimmune hypothyroidism is called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is determined by the presence of antibodies produced by our immune system called Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO Ab), and/or Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TGB Ab). These antibodies attack your thyroid, causing inflammation of the thyroid gland, and underproduction of thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism can take a toll on your physical and mental health when left untreated, leaving you feeling like a stranger in your own body!

Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism We Treat

Exhaustion
Constipation & bloating
Dry skin
Weight gain & inability to lose weight
Muscle & joint pain
High cholesterol
Heavy or irregular periods
Thinning hair
Depression
Impaired memory
Difficulty getting pregnant

When left untreated, not only do the symptoms leave you feeling very much unlike yourself, but you also become at risk for a number of long-term health concerns. These include things such as cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol levels, depression, and infertility.

What Is Hyperthyroidism Anyway?

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. The most common type of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune disorder called Graves’ disease. The diagnosis of Graves’ disease is determined by the presence of antibodies produced by our immune system called Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSI). These antibodies latch on to the cells in our thyroid and cause them to release more thyroid hormones than needed.

Common Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism We Treat

Exhaustion
Nervousness, anxiety, irritability
Hyperactivity, trembling hands
Heart palpitations, increased heart rate
Difficulty sleeping
Loose stools
Sensitivity to heat or excessive sweating
Muscle & joint pain/weakness
Weight loss & inability to gain weight
Muscle & joint pain/weakness
Itchiness
Hair thinning
Irregular menstrual cycles
Enlarged thyroid gland

Thyroid Concerns We Commonly Treat

We commonly treat the following thyroid concerns:

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (autoimmune hypothyroidism) - most common cause of low thyroid function

Subclinical Hypothyroidism - experiencing symptoms but blood work appears “normal”
Graves’ Disease (autoimmune) - results in an over functioning thyroid
Thyroid Nodules
Postpartum Thyroiditis - thyroid changes, commonly hypothyroidism, that occurs in postpartum

What to Expect from Naturopathic Thyroid Treatment

Whatever symptoms you are experiencing with hypothyroidism, our team will take the time to hear you, meet you where you are at, and teach you how to feel confident and comfortable in your body again. Our ultimate goal is always to dig deeper and find the unique underlying causes of your thyroid imbalance, so that symptoms are corrected – not masked, you feel in control of your body, and prevention strategies for long-term concerns like cardiovascular disease are put in place.

Conquering Thyroid Disease: Our 6 Step Treatment Program

It’s time to reclaim your thyroid and feel great in your body again! This is exactly why we created the Conquering Thyroid Disease Program. This 6-step program will help you reduce your symptoms, prevent long-term risks, and take the guesswork out of your thyroid hormones, so you can get back to feeling like yourself!

our 6-step program

Comprehensive Assessment of Symptoms + Thyroid Panel - Thorough blood work, including all thyroid hormones and antibodies, as well as symptom assessment, allows for an in-depth evaluation of your current thyroid health. This will not only help us understand your unique situation and what has and hasn’t been working for you, but also help us determine goals as we move into the next steps of this program.
Identify Barriers - The extremely comprehensive intake and lab work that are completed in the initial steps allow us to move forward with an understanding of your general health status, your immune status, and your hormone status and identify where things are going wrong. We also send you home to complete symptom monitoring so we can start to pick up on your unique symptom patterns.
Support Foundations – This is where your treatment begins. We ensure the foundations of thyroid health are in place so your symptoms resolve faster, and we’re maintaining these results long-term. This includes correcting things like immune function, digestive function, and environmental exposures. Often, just correcting these and putting them in place is all you need! We teach you how to implement foundational supports in a balanced way, so you never feel restricted.
Customized + Targeted Supplementation – Once we receive all of your lab results and symptom diary we start targeting treatment specifically to you. This often takes the form of highly concentrated supplementation and is completely based on your unique physiology and barriers. In some cases of hypothyroidism, medications or the addition of Natural Desiccated Thyroid are recommended.
Optimize the Gut – Once the foundations are in place and we’ve removed underlying barriers through targeted supplementation, we look at further optimizing the gut. The gut is the foundation of lasting health in the body and has far-reaching impacts on our hormonal health and immune health. Optimizing this system is a must in order to maintain long-term results.
Maintenance – Once your initial concerns have been addressed, we create a new plan for you to carry forward to help sustain your results and prevent long-term risks such as infertility and cardiovascular disease that often emerge in thyroid disorders. Our goal at this point is that you’ve become such an expert in understanding your own body that you only need us for maintenance support quarterly or bi-annually!

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Start Your Journey to Better Thyroid Care at the Clara Clinic

If you’re ready to reclaim your sense of well-being and see tangible improvements in your thyroid, our approach might be a good fit for you! If you’d like to learn more, we offer:

Complimentary 15-Minute Consultations: Connect with Dr. Monica Velletri, ND, our chief Naturopathic Doctor focusing on thyroid health. You’ll have the opportunity to share your main concerns, ask questions about our methods, and see if we’re the right fit.
In-Person Appointments for those looking for Thyroid Treatment in Toronto
Virtual Appointments for those looking for remote Thyroid Treatment in Ontario
Listen to our free Thyroid Masterclass: Understanding Your Thyroid

We’re here for you to help break through the confusion surrounding your thyroid and chart a clear, actionable path to better health!

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thyroid FAQs: Your Questions About Naturopathic thyroid Care, Answered

What's the difference between hypothyroidism, subclinical hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto's — and do you treat all three?

Yes, we treat all three. Hypothyroidism means your thyroid isn't producing enough hormone to meet your body's needs, which typically shows up as an elevated TSH and low T4 on bloodwork. Subclinical hypothyroidism means your TSH is mildly elevated but T4 is still within range — you may have clear symptoms even though conventional labs appear "normal." Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system is attacking the thyroid gland; it's the most common cause of hypothyroidism and requires a different treatment focus than non-autoimmune thyroid dysfunction. Each presentation requires a different approach, which is why we always run a full thyroid panel before recommending treatment.

What testing do you run for thyroid health?

We run a comprehensive thyroid panel that includes TSH, free T3, free T4, anti-TPO antibodies, and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies. This gives us a complete picture of how your thyroid is functioning and whether an autoimmune process is present — two things a TSH-only test can't tell you. Depending on your symptoms and history, we also look at cortisol, reproductive hormones, insulin, lipids, and key nutrients like ferritin, B12, and vitamin D. This broader view helps us understand what's driving your thyroid dysfunction and how it may be affecting the rest of your body.

My TSH is "normal" but I still feel terrible. Can you help?

This is one of the most common situations we see. Standard TSH ranges are broad, and many people feel symptomatic at TSH levels that are technically within range. We look at your full thyroid panel — including free T3, free T4, and thyroid antibodies — alongside your symptoms to get a more complete picture. It's also possible that something else, such as low iron, subclinical Hashimoto's, cortisol imbalance, or blood sugar dysregulation, is contributing to your fatigue, brain fog, or weight changes. Our goal is to find the actual cause, not just reassure you that your numbers look fine.

How does thyroid dysfunction affect other areas of health?

Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism at the cellular level, which means an underactive thyroid can affect almost every system in the body. Common downstream effects include fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, brain fog, low mood, poor sleep, irregular periods, low libido, high cholesterol, and increased cardiovascular risk. There's also a well-established connection between hypothyroidism and gut motility — slow thyroid function is one of the leading drivers of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), which in turn can cause bloating, digestive discomfort, and even skin issues like acne. Our intake process looks at all of these connections so that treatment addresses the full picture.

Do you treat hyperthyroidism as well?

Yes, though it's less common in our practice than hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism, including Graves' disease, involves an overactive thyroid and presents differently — with symptoms like heart palpitations, anxiety, unintentional weight loss, heat intolerance, and tremors. Our integrative approach focuses on supporting immune regulation, reducing triggers, and complementing conventional care where appropriate. If you're being managed by an endocrinologist for hyperthyroidism, we're experienced in working collaboratively alongside that relationship.

Do you offer virtual thyroid care in Ontario?

Yes. We offer virtual naturopathic appointments for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism to patients anywhere in Ontario. Virtual care through The Clara Clinic is conducted on Jane, a secure and PIPEDA-compliant platform. Everything we offer in-person — comprehensive intake, lab requisitions, treatment planning, ongoing monitoring, and coaching — is available virtually. If you are outside of Toronto but within Ontario, virtual care is a seamless option.