Dr. Sonya Doherty, ND is a naturopathic doctor, educator, author, and clinical leader dedicated to advancing the science and clinical application of naturopathic medicine, with a particular focus on neurodevelopmental conditions, gastrointestinal physiology, and complex chronic illness. Her work emphasizes rigorous physiology-based treatment approaches, root-cause investigation, and measurable clinical outcomes.

In 2015, Dr. Sonya Doherty ND was approached to provide naturopathic treatment to 60 of Ontario’s worst cases of developmental delay. These patients were needing multiple care providers to move around and many were confined due to violent tendencies. One child was about to be kicked out of school and handed a $250,000.00 check and told to not come back to any sort of education in the region. With naturopathic treatment, there was an 85% reduction in behavour. This treatment if scaled up to 1000 patients was estimated to save the province of Ontario $25,000,000.00. This was a joint grant with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. 

Dr. Sonya Doherty ND with her sister Dr. Carissa Doherty ND founded the Natural Care Clinic in Burlington in 2005. The Natural Care Clinic is an internationally recognized centre of care and education. The Natural Care Clinic team is committed to improving awareness about chronic disease and how Naturopathic Medicine can improve quality of life. 

Dr. Doherty ND, is the founder of Treat Autism, an initiative established to provide education, clinical guidance, and science-based resources for practitioners and families supporting children with autism. Through this work, she has contributed to advancing understanding of the relationship between gastrointestinal function, metabolism, and neurological health. Dr. Doherty ND, spoke to the Director of Nutrition of China at an Autism Conference she was invited to speak at and submitted a prevention paper to the Director. She also spoke to over 200 pediatricians in Wuhan in 2018 about the biomedical aspects of Autism. 

She is also the founder of Exceptional ND, a professional education platform created to elevate clinical standards and scientific rigor within the naturopathic profession. Through Exceptional ND, Dr. Doherty provides advanced clinical training, mentorship, and educational programs for naturopathic doctors, supporting the development of precise, physiology-based treatment models.

Dr. Doherty ND,  is the author of a book called Autism Recover: A Manual for Parents on naturopathic treatment approaches, which has been translated internationally into Lithuanian, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese, reflecting the global impact of her clinical work and educational leadership.

In addition to her clinical and educational roles, Dr. Doherty ND,  collaborates with practitioners and professional organizations to advance the field of naturopathic and integrative medicine. Her work continues to focus on improving patient outcomes through the integration of clinical experience, scientific principles, and advanced naturopathic therapeutics.