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With 10+ years of clinical experience focused on adult acne, and over 450 women supported through their healing journey, you’re at the right place.
Based On Your Quiz Result
Your acne is most consistent with a Stress & Inflammation Pattern.
This pattern often shows up as:
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Breakouts that worsen during high-stress periods
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Small red bumps or diffuse inflammation
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Poor sleep alongside flare-ups
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Acne that feels more reactive than cyclical
Many women describe it as:
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“Accutane worked… and then my acne came back.”
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“My skin feels inflamed no matter what I do.”
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“Even the creams or meds from the dermatologist have never really worked”
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“Nothing would actually help or let alone make my acne go away”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Chronic stress elevates cortisol and influences oil production and inflammatory signaling. When stress patterns remain elevated, inflammation can build beneath the surface. The result is acne that feels persistent, reactive, and difficult to calm.
Why What You’ve Tried Hasn’t Held
Women with this pattern often noticed their acne worsened during stressful periods and have since tried:
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Topical and oral antibiotics
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Accutane
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Spironolactone
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Tretinoin or adapalene
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Going off birth control
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Cutting dairy, sugar
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Eliminating entire food groups
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Supplements
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Expensive laser treatments & peels
What Actually Changes Stress-Driven Acne
Stress-driven acne does NOT improve by simply rotating products or eliminating more foods. It improves when we regulate stress physiology and stabilize inflammatory signaling within the body.
For most women, that means looking at:
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Ovarian androgen levels
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Blood sugar stability
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Chronic stress and cortisol
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Thyroid function
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What changed after stopping hormonal birth control
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Nutrient deficiencies
Two women can both have jawline cysts, and the reason behind them can be entirely different:
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One may be dealing with ovarian androgen shifts.
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Another may be reacting to coming off hormonal birth control.
If both are given the same treatment, the outcome is rarely the same...
That’s why the plan has to match what’s actually happening in YOUR body.
A Clinical Root Cause Approach To Adult Acne
As a naturopathic doctor, I’ve spent over 10 years working specifically with adult women whose acne did not respond to standard skincare or prescriptions (or it worked for a short while, then the acne came back worse than ever).
In My 1:1 Program We Will:
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Conduct a detailed review of your complete acne history and timeline.
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Assess hormone patterns, including cycle-related changes and ovulatory signs.
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Evaluate stress load, metabolic factors, and the impact of prior treatments or medications.
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Discuss which vitamins or nutrients will actually help your skin, and what to avoid.
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Identify the physiological contributors most likely influencing your breakouts.
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Develop a plan that addresses the underlying hormonal and metabolic influences affecting your skin.
if you’re ready to learn more about how I can help you clear your acne for good, book a free discovery call.
Ready For Clear, Healthy Skin That Feels Like Yours Again?
If you’re located in Ontario, the next step is to book a 15-minute discovery call.
During our call, we will:
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Review your history and current symptoms in context.
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Discuss what may be contributing to your breakouts.
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Determine whether 1:1 naturopathic care is appropriate for you.
Even if we decide not to move forward, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what may be influencing your acne and what to consider next.
And if we are a good fit, we’ll outline what working together would look like and when it makes sense to begin.