ORIGIN STORY
Linda and Jeanny met as first year naturopathic students in 2006, and have been in each other’s lives ever since. Friends and study buddies throughout the program, plus Resident Advisors on the same campus floor in their final year.
After graduation, Naturopathic Doctors and colleagues in private practice, staying connected though in different cities. Then, working alongside each other again as part-time teaching assistants and instructors at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Opening a clinic together has always been a dream (and discussed yearly on their birthdays, which are only five days apart!) of theirs, and it’s finally happened with Rosegold Health Inc.
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Linda’s middle name is “Rosemary” and Jeanny’s last name means “Gold” in Korean. Rosegold Health Inc. is a true melding of who they are. Opposites and yet very complementary to one another, Linda and Jeanny encourage each other to be the best versions of themselves. Their hope is to do the same for everyone – patients, clients, and practitioners – that they meet in the community.
Our team
Naturopathic Doctors
Linda Shih
Dr. Linda Shih is a Board Certified and Licensed Naturopathic Doctor ND with additional training in many facets of the profession. She received her B.Sc (Hons) degree from the University of Toronto in 2006. In 2010 she graduated as a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) from the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto.
In addition to this extensive education, Linda has trained in courses that help to expand and refine her Naturopathic practice. In the realm of pain management, she likes to combine Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture with other techniques such as Active Release Technique (ART), the principles and techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM with naturopathic modalities such as nutrition and lab testing to improve treatment outcomes.
Linda is currently practicing Naturopathic medicine in Aurora and Brooklin. She also works as an instructor at CCNM and York University. She has provided students with training in courses including Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Physiology, and Physical and Sports Medicine.
In her spare time, she loves to bake, play tennis, travel, as well as spend time with friends.
Jeanny Kim
Since graduating in 2010 from the Doctor of Naturopathy degree program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Dr. Jeanny Kim, ND has made it her mission to transform patients’ health through education, evidence-based treatment, and on-going support. She can help you understand what is going on in your body, why you are experiencing a health crisis, and then create an individualized plan so you start feeling better.
As a long-time competitive athlete, Jeanny understands the importance of keeping your body – and mind – in top shape. She has also obtained training as a Naturopathic Doula, and provides more specialized care for couples during their pregnancy and parenting journey. Now, as a mom of two energetic boys and a little girl, she is an advocate for family health, setting a good example for young souls, and wanting to be strong and healthy herself to keep up with their kids for years to come.
Jeanny is a teaching assistant for several courses at CCNM, and a clinic supervisor at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC) for fourth-year interns. Aside from supporting her own patients in-clinic, Jeanny can be found spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, at the gym, or chasing her three kids around (her other full-time job!).
Registered Massage Therapists
Ryan Kestenberg
Ryan graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) and completed an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from York University. Outside of massage therapy, Ryan enjoys sports such as volleyball and ultimate frisbee, and spending quality time with his dog.
Candace Webb
Candace’s journey into manual therapy began much like many of her clients’—as someone seeking relief from pain. After facing sports injuries and feeling frustrated by one-size-fits-all recovery advice, Candace discovered the transformative power of skilled, hands-on therapy. It wasn’t just about temporary relief; it was about reconnecting with her body’s potential and rediscovering what it could truly achieve. That experience reshaped her perspective and set me on this path.
For the past nine years, Candace has had the privilege of helping others navigate their own healing journeys. Her practice is guided by a few key principles:
- Your body holds an innate wisdom to heal itself when supported with optimal conditions.
- True recovery involves addressing both physical patterns and the nervous system.
- Meaningful change happens when we work together—releasing tension during sessions, rebuilding movement patterns, and reinforcing progress through mindful self-care.
Candace’s passion for healing extends far beyond our sessions. When she’s not working with clients, you’ll often find her:
- Exploring the latest research on scar tissue, fascia, and how dynamic movement can enrich lives across all ages
- Practicing Qi Gong and martial arts to cultivate calmness through breath and fluid motion
- Strength training to promote resilience, boost confidence and support graceful aging
- Learning from ancient healing traditions that view wellness as both a science and an art
This work fuels her passion because she’s witnessed the profound shifts that occur when people align with their body’s potential. Whether you’re recovering from injury, untangling chronic tension, or cultivating a life of vibrancy, Candace is here to partner with you—supporting resilience, promoting ease, and empowering trust in your body’s inherent wisdom.
Registered Physiotherapist
Shashika Lekamalaye
Pilates Instructors
Laura Cornish
Laura completed her comprehensive certification from STOTT PILATES® in 2003. After over 20 years of teaching full-time, she still believes that the Pilates method is the best foundational exercise program for every BODY. Laura is able to provide an assessment and customize an on-going program for you, based on your current mobility level and fitness goals.
Laura feels privileged to have had many of her clients with her for 10+ years! As she has grown and moved through the years with her clients, her focus has shifted even more to using Pilates and her other movement training to helping others to develop and maintain strength, balance, and mobility. Laura wants to help her clients move through life feeling fit, pain-free, and being able to continue the sports and activities that they love.
Laura was a dancer in her younger years and now enjoys tap dancing as well as Zumba, yoga, skiing, and hiking. She believes movement is the key to a healthy, active life – and STOTT PILATES® will help to support that!
Fumiko Koyama
Fumiko is a STOTT® Certified Pilates Instructor since 2015. Originally from Japan, her passion for movement began with sports like track and field. After moving to Canada and exploring Yoga and Zumba, she discovered Pilates and its incredible health benefits. Now, she’s dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies and improve their well-being through therapeutic Pilates.
Shawna Yorke
Shawna is a certified Pilates instructor with a background in dance and a passion for helping people move with strength and confidence. Her teaching emphasizes body awareness, proper alignment, core strength, flexibility, and functional movement. Known for her warm and encouraging approach, she creates a welcoming space where participants of all experience levels can feel supported, build confidence, improv mobility, and experience the benefits of PIlates.
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
Aery Ng
Aery is a registered social worker, psychotherapist who practices from the heart. Her curious and attentive nature brings a level of care and compassion. Aery works with individuals, couples and families with clinical and attachment lenses. Aery specializes in perinatal mental health and intergenerational trauma and offers further support with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. If you are interested or curious about Aery’s approach, she offers a complimentary consultation up to 20 minutes – this is a great opportunity to ask her questions!
A list of concerns Aery has training and experience in:
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Transitions (work, school, retirement, etc.)
- Trauma
- Women’s health
- Grief and bereavement
Reiki Practitioner
Kimberly Simpson
Whether you’re new to Reiki or already familiar with energy work, Kimberly offers a warm and supportive space to slow down, reconnect, and simply receive.
As a Usui Reiki Master with a background in Raja Yoga and meditation, Kimberly brings a calm, intuitive approach to each session. Her work is centred around relaxation, energetic balance, mindfulness, and creating space to reconnect with yourself.
Before moving more deeply into wellness and holistic practices, Kimberly spent many years working in corporate sales and understands firsthand how busy, demanding seasons of life and affect our sense of balance. This experience continues to shape her approach, making her sessions welcoming, grounded, and accessible.
Kimberly is also the founder of Purple Lotus, where she creates artisan mala meditation beads and gemstone jewelry and offers workshops centred around intention, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Her love of crystals and intentional living naturally weaves into her Reiki practice and wellness offerings.
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Zoran Jelicic
Zoran has pursued his interest in complementary and alternative medicine for over 20 years. In order to further his clinical knowledge, he studied Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Science and at the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Honors Diploma. Zoran also holds a Bachelor of Medicine (TCM) degree from the Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Additionally, Zoran was a resident Massage Therapist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner at St. John’s Rehab Hospital for eight years where he also did his advanced training in Traditional Chinese Rehabilitation Medicine and Traumatology.
Zoran teaches Traditional Chinese Medicine at Humber College and the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Professor and past chair of the Integrated Medicine and Chinese Manual Medicine departments.
Professionally, Zoran is also involved in the promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture as a member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. His current private practice involves the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in the treatment of Male, Female and Seasonal Health Issues.
Office Support
Dan Mitchell
After decades of customer service as a chef and general manager in the restaurant business in Toronto, Dan took his talents to the suburbs and is excited to join the growing team at Rosegold Health Inc. He loves travelling with his wife, playing in his obnoxious rock band, hanging out with his dog, and writing his own biographical blurb.
