Meet Dr. Maya Matthews
Naturopathic Doctor for Women’s Hormones, Stress & Energy
Hi, I'm Dr. Maya!
Mountain biker, forest dweller, bubble tea enthusiast, and a Naturopathic Doctor who helps women heal their hormones, gut, and energy from the root!
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here.
I’ve been studying health and natural medicines for the last 10 years and as a Naturopathic Doctor, I firmly trust that the body can heal itself. It just needs the right environment and support to do so.
My passion lies in women’s health: supporting painful periods, irregular cycles, fatigue, anxiety, post-birth control symptoms, and sluggish digestion. I combine clinical naturopathic care with natural, functional therapies to get to the root of your symptoms, so you can feel like yourself again.
Hey, I get it...
because I've been there too.
You want a life full of adventure, creativity, growth, and freedom. You’re driven. You’re ready to step into your power and live fully.
But every month, your body reminds you that something’s off.
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Your period takes you out with pain, bloating, and mood swings.
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You’re exhausted even after a full night’s sleep.
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Your digestion is unpredictable - bloating, constipation, and discomfort.
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And the stress? It’s always simmering just under the surface.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And this isn’t “just part of being a woman.”
Your body is trying to tell you something—and together, we can listen, decode, and heal it.
My Story: From Fatigue and Period Pain to Fierce, Free, and Fully Myself
My story is a lot like the women I now work with every day.
I struggled with heavy, painful periods, thyroid issues, debilitating fatigue, and unpredictable digestion. And all of it came crashing down during my undergraduate degree in Honours Health Science at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario.
But let’s rewind a little.
I was that quiet, shy girl growing up, the one who didn’t want to take up space. I stayed small, stayed silent, didn’t want to be “too much” or a bother to anyone.
But when you suppress your voice, you end up suppressing your symptoms, too. And let’s be real: symptoms are how your body communicates with you.
Eventually, my body couldn’t whisper anymore. It started screaming.
I hit a wall of exhaustion.
My periods became unbearable.
My digestion? Totally unreliable.
I felt disconnected from myself and dismissed by the people I turned to for help.
Doctor after doctor told me this was “just part of being a woman.” I was offered birth control, antidepressants, and vague reassurances. But no one was asking why any of this was happening.
So I did what so many of us have had to do, I stood up for myself and did my own research. I literally became my own doctor.
I dove deep into root-cause medicine, natural healing, and functional therapies. I started listening to my body instead of silencing it. And slowly, I started to heal.
This is why I do what I do.
Because I’ve been dismissed. I’ve been told “it’s all in your head.”
I’ve been handed a prescription instead of a solution.
And it breaks my heart that so many women are taught to ignore their bodies—to push through pain, dismiss fatigue, and normalize bloating, burnout, and hormone chaos.
But I see you. I get it.
And more importantly, I know you don’t have to live like this.
Today, I help women heal from the inside out with a root-cause, naturopathic approach that brings your hormones, digestion, thyroid, and nervous system back into balance—so you can finally feel like yourself again.
I'm not your average white-coat doctor.
I can be sassy, I can be bold, I can be quirky and I love learning new information.
I swear when I get excited and I absolutely love cheering on the women around me as they step into their own power as well!
I don’t want to be like all the other doctors. I don’t want to hide behind a white lab coat and be a cold mirror reflecting back to you.
I want to form a connection with you. I want to show you I’m human too, I have a personality, I have some fire and sass and by sharing myself openly, I see that my clients heal so much faster knowing they are interacting with a real human being.
I value freedom, trust, and self-expression.
That’s what I help you rebuild, trust in your body, clarity in your symptoms, and confidence in your choices.
I want you to feel strong and steady in your cycles.
Energize in your day-to-day life.
Connected to your intuition and in control of your healing journey.
Whether it’s bloating, burnout, anxiety, period pain, or post-pill symptoms, you don’t have to tough it out or go it alone.
You just need someone who gets it.
And I do.
How I Help Women Reclaim Their Health
I don’t treat symptoms, I treat people.
My naturopathic approach is all about finding and addressing the root causes of your symptoms, so you can feel better for real, not just temporarily.
I look at your body like a system, not a set of isolated problems.
Together, we focus on three main areas—what I call your Triad of Focus:
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Hormones & Metabolism – for cycle health, mood, thyroid, and energy.
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Gut & Liver – to reduce bloating, support detox, and heal digestion.
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Nervous System & Stress – because your body can’t heal when it’s stuck in survival mode.
This whole-person view is what makes my approach to naturopathic medicine so powerful, especially for women who’ve been told “everything looks normal” while still feeling totally off.
Whether you’re dealing with PMS, PCOS, painful periods, burnout, post-pill symptoms, or all of the above—I’ve got your back.
Ready to start feeling like yourself again?
If you’re done with being dismissed, tired of not getting answers, and ready to finally understand your body, I’m here for you.
I’m on a mission to help women heal their hormones, reconnect with their bodies, and step into their power, so you can reclaim your voice and become the most vibrant, energized version of yourself.
I offer virtual Naturopathic care for women across British Columbia, supporting those struggling with fatigue, PMS, painful periods, anxiety, post-pill symptoms, and more through naturopathic medicine and root-cause healing.
Book a complimentary Hormone Breakthrough Call to ask your questions and see if we’re the right fit—no pressure, just real conversation.
Qualifications & Professional Associations
Dr. Maya Matthews graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - Boucher Campus in New Westminster, BC, after receiving an Honours Bachelor of Science in her undergraduate studies of Health Sciences (minor in Biology and Psychology) from Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario.
Dr. Matthews is certified in Acupuncture and Minor Surgery.
