Meet Josh Gitalis

Josh has always been fascinated with the fields of health and the human body. He began studies in these areas at the University of Western Ontario, receiving an honors degree in kinesiology. At Western, Josh showed a special interest in sport injuries, becoming a member of the football team’s sport medicine crew.

After graduating University, Josh began working as a fitness coach, qualifying as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist helping clients reach their physical goals. Over time, Josh realized that a key to reaching optimal physical strength included key therapeutic nutrition, and became a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.

Josh runs a Toronto-based, private practice, with a worldwide client base. As a recognized leader in his field, Josh teaches Clinical Nutrition for several natural health colleges and is the first Canadian nutritionist to be accepted into the Institute for Functional Medicine where he is currently pursuing his certification as an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).

His focus on evidence based nutrition has enabled him to be a featured presenter for the Canadian Society of Orthomolecular Medicine, as well as one of the few natural health care practitioners invited to speak at the annual Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Symposium.

Another one of Josh’s passions is herbal medicine. After doing an intensive internship at the herbal sanctuary United Plant Savers, in Ohio, Josh realized the importance of working hands-on with the remedies he was prescribing. With the understanding of herbal medicine, supplementation, and therapeutic nutrition, Josh has furthered the art of herbal medicine by formulating his own Elixir blend and Digestive Bitters.