Dr Cyndi Gilbert ND (she/her) is a naturopathic doctor, author, and faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As a queerspawn healthcare provider with a focus on mental wellness, trauma, and LGBTQ2SIA health, she regularly bears witness to the health impacts of social determinants and experiences of discrimination. She advocates for a collaborative, anti-oppressive, and harm reduction approach that centers patients’ voices and experiences.  Cyndi facilitates diversity and inclusion policy development and training for naturopathic doctors and students. She also supervises the naturopathic teaching clinic at the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre in Toronto ON working with underserved members of her community.  In addition to her clinical work, Cyndi is the author of several books. Her latest book is “Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku,” published by St. Martin’s Press.  More information about Cyndi can be found on her website at cyndigilbert.ca.