About Connected
Toronto’s Premier
Holistic Skincare Clinic
Our highly qualified experts combine natural skincare treatments with functional medicine to fully understand your skin concerns. We have a detailed approach to treating skin and health provides a unique perspective for creating a customized plan for your needs. Your problem isn’t unique, but your solution is when in the care and support of our team.
About Our Toronto
Holistic Skincare Clinic
Our Holistic Skincare Clinic was created to fulfill the need for an integrative and functional medicine approach to corrective skincare and other health conditions. The result? An amazing holistic team who assists with a wide range of skin concerns and other health matters to help you thrive. Our detailed approach provides a unique perspective for creating a customized plan for your needs.
About Dr. Jen Newell, ND
Jen is a seasoned skin strategist who adores addressing dermatological concerns. She offers next level support for patients by resolving their skin issues from both the inside out and the outside in. In addition, she wants to obliterate the mainstream habit of marketing beauty by preying on women’s insecurities.
Creating bespoke care plans for every unique patient is her happy place. Moreover, she loves witnessing how a change in a person’s skin health becomes reflected in their confidence and as a result considers it a great privilege to be able to help in that transformation.
Meet Our Amazing Team Of Practitioners
Dr. Jen Newell
Naturopathic Doctor
About Dr. Jen Newell
Jen is a seasoned skin strategist who adores addressing dermatological concerns. She offers next level support for patients by resolving their skin issues from both the inside out and the outside in. In addition, she wants to obliterate the mainstream habit of marketing beauty by preying on women’s insecurities.
Creating bespoke care plans for every unique patient is her happy place. Moreover, she loves witnessing how a change in a person’s skin health becomes reflected in their confidence and as a result considers it a great privilege to be able to help in that transformation.
Areas of Expertise
- Post-pill acne and hormonal acne
- Perioral dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Dermal barrier dysfunction and sensitive skin
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE:
Made for TV Hallmark Movies (the cheesier, the better!)
ORIGINALLY FROM:
Nova Scotia (and I love getting back home to see the ocean)
CATCH PHRASE:
Embrace the adventure, but don’t forget your sunscreen…
Dr. Brennan Dedecker
Naturopathic Doctor
About Dr. Dedecker
Dr. Brennan Dedecker is obsessed with skin health. Personally, having struggled in the past with acne and eczema, he was inspired to work with others struggling with similar skin concerns. His passion is getting to the root cause of their skin concerns and supporting his patients on their journey to better skin. He believes in simple and easy to implement strategies that are evidence based and tailored to the individual. Apart from skin, he is also excited about working with patients with endocrine conditions like diabetes and Hashimoto’s.
Areas of Expertise
- Atopic dermatitis/Eczema
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Wound Healing
- Diabetes
- Hair loss
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE:
Taylor Swift – “She can do no wrong in my eyes”
FAVOURITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME:
Avengers End Game
FAVOURITE FOOD:
PC Candy Cane Ice Cream #IYKYK
Felicia Blackmore
Holistic Skin Therapist & Aesthetician
About Felicia
With her expertise in natural acne treatment, prejuvenation, and rejuvenation, Felicia is your go-to guide for achieving radiant and healthy skin.
Felicia is passionate about unlocking the true potential of her clients’ skin. She believes in a holistic approach that goes beyond external beauty, nurturing the mind, body, and soul. By harmonizing inner well-being with outer radiance, Felicia helps her clients achieve a complete sense of balance and self-confidence.
As an expert in acne treatment, Felicia is dedicated to conquering those stubborn breakouts. She has honed her skills in understanding acne triggers and tailoring personalized skincare rituals. Felicia works her magic with luxurious facials and innovative techniques to revitalize her clients’ skin, restore their vibrancy and boost their confidence. The journey with Felicia is transformative, unveiling the best version of each client.
Felicia is dedicated to guiding you through your skin journey with care and expertise.
Areas of Expertise
- Acne
- Prejuvenation/Rejuvenation
Fun Facts
HOBBIES:
Yoga, working out, petting random dogs
FAVOURITE FOOD:
Soup or popcorn with M&Ms
Erica MacNeil
Registered Massage Therapist
About Erica
Approaching 20 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist, Erica knows a thing or two about movement, recovery and preventative care.
Her passion for health and wellness started at an early age as she was always involved in competitive sports and recreation growing up and had her first gym membership at the early age of 13.
She is personally committed to living a healthy lifestyle and believes movement truly is medicine.
As an experienced practitioner, Erica strongly believes a successful treatment / treatment plan is achieved through the collaboration with her clients to ensure they are both on the same page whether that be decrease pain, improve mobility or to simply relax after a stressful day.
These goals can be achieved with the use of superficial to deep manual therapy, cupping, fascial work, corrective exercise, kinesio taping and client education on body mechanics and home care.
Areas of Expertise
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Rotator cuff Injuries/ restrictions
- Exercise Prescription to prevent, correct & recover
Fun Facts
BELOVED HOBBIES:
Weight lifting, DIYs and any form of art
FAVOURITE MOVIES:
The Princess Bride & The Wizard of Oz
MEMORABLE TRIP:
Back packed through Central America for 3 months at the age of 23
Sydney Bota
Registered psychotherapist (qualifying)
About Sydney
Empathy and compassion are central to Sydney’s therapeutic practice. She has supported clients with diverse backgrounds, experiencing various challenges such as anxiety (e.g., general, work/school related, social), depression, life transitions, body-image and self confidence related concerns, grief and trauma. Sydney believes in a client-centred, collaborative approach to counselling, meeting clients where they are at and empowering them to live aligned with what they value and desire for themselves.
Sydney is a graduate of Western University’s MA in Counselling Psychology program. She is currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety & stress
- Depression and low mood
- Body image and self-confidence
- Interpersonal relationships
- Personal growth and professional development
- Major life changes and decision making
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE: Reality TV (except I don’t feel that guilty about it!)
FAVOURITE FOOD: I’m a sucker for homemade baked goods
FAVOURITE HOBBY: Hiking
Kyesha Francis
Holistic Skin Therapist & Aesthetician
About Kyesha
Kyesha Francis is a Holistic Skin Therapist and Aesthetician with a Diploma in Spa Management and Medical Esthetics. She specializes in treating multicultural skin and has developed deep expertise in acne, pigmentation, and rejuvenation therapies.
With years of hands-on experience, Kyesha is committed to delivering results while honoring the unique needs of every skin tone. She is known for her ability to treat complexions from the lightest to the darkest without triggering rebound inflammation or hyperpigmentation. Her approach is grounded in transparency, integrity, and client-centered care. She is always clear about what falls outside her professional scope and readily guides clients toward the right resources when needed.
Driven by a passion for meaningful connections, Kyesha values building long-lasting relationships and supporting each client’s journey toward healthy, confident skin.
Areas of Expertise
- Skin of colour
- Restorative no-downtime treatments
- Barrier repair & restoration
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE HOBBY: Designing and sewing clothes for herself
FAVOURITE TV SHOW: The Boys/Gen V
Join The Team At Connected
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Naturopathic Preceptoring Opportunities
Learn From The Best In Skin Health
Interested in applying to Connected’s Protege Intern Program? Or looking for an opportunity to shadow or preceptor with one of our practitioners? We’d love to hear from you! Please fill out the application form below to be considered for our next cohort. Please note we will only request resumes from successful applicants. Applications are either for the Fall (September-December) or the Winter (January to April). We do not have any preceptoring opportunities late Spring or Summer. Continue to the form below to apply.