Our Team

Let our qualified specialists help you with your digestive problems. Meet Toronto’s D’Avignon Digestive Health Centre team below:


Louise Comtois
CNP, RNCP, Colon Therapist - Founder and Director

Since our opening in October 2003, the D’Avignon Digestive Health Centre has specialized in colon hydrotherapy and nutritional counseling. Given the enormous amount of information available on these and other holistic healing modalities, we take seriously our responsibility to educate and inform our clients with current, reliable and practical information for achieving optimal health and vitality.

Nutritional counseling goes far beyond meal planning and calorie-counting; it provides a means to assess physiological weaknesses which cause signs or symptoms of ill health (and ultimately, of disease), while also providing a means to correct these imbalances by eating clean, whole foods. Understanding your body’s specific nutritional requirements, and learning how to meet those requirements, can bring a sense of empowerment which helps sustain the motivation to make better food choices.

Of all the complimentary health modalities, colon hydrotherapy is likely to be the most misunderstood. Given that colon hydrotherapy deals with a body function that many of us find uncomfortable to discuss, this is not surprising. The vast majority of its detractors, however, have no direct experience with colon hydrotherapy, while its strongest proponents are those who can personally attest to its safety and effectiveness.

As the Centre evolves, it is my hope to continue to strive to meet the needs of our clients as both educators and service providers. Each one of our Holistic Nutritionists (RNCP)/Colon Therapists brings a strong commitment to helping others that is matched by their considerable knowledge and skill. Let me introduce you to…


Philippa Matusiak
CNP, RNCP, Colon Therapist, Live Cell Analyst

As a teenager, Philippa considered her interest in nutrition a hobby. While she incorporated health-promoting changes in her own diet, Philippa also enjoyed sharing with friends and family what she learned through her reading and research on all things related to nutrition. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Carleton University in 2004, Philippa decided to transform her hobby into a career by attending the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. She graduated with high honours in 2005, and received her certification in Applied Holistic Nutrition. In 2006, Philippa earned her certification in Live Blood Cell Analysis.

At the Centre, Philippa brings to bear her formal training as well as her previous professional experience in working with people with allergies and auto-immune disorders as well as working in the area of weight loss. The focus of her interest, however, is digestive health. Philippa still enjoys sharing her wealth of knowledge with others, and she delights in seeing remarkable improvements in her clients through simple and accessible means.

Zuzka Borovjakova
CNP, RNCP, Colon Therapist

As well as a diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, Zuzka earned a diploma in Holistic Iridology from the Institute of Iridology in Waynesville, North Carolina, and is currently working towards her certification in Reflexology. Zuzka works as a Colon Therapist at the Centre, and also works in private practice as a Holistic Practitioner, incorporating into her practice nutrition, iridology, reflexology, herbs and hand-crafted, plant-based body care products.

Zuzka believes in eating, living and healing naturally, conscientiously applying this principle in her own life. Through her work, Zuzka seeks to educate and empower her clients to take control of their health as they acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of the relationship between our body’s innate wisdom and healthy foods, herbs and plants.

Ilana Hess
CNP, RNCP, Colon Therapist

Ilana grew up in South Africa, where she began studying ballet as a young girl. Fearless and full of resolve, Ilana immersed herself in dance, enamored with the tremendous potential of the physical body. As the years passed, however, Ilana became disillusioned with what she experienced as unnatural demands on her body within a context where young girls were not learning how to adequately nourish and care for their bodies.

Whereas she once believed she was destined to be a ballerina, by age 18 Ilana had relinquished dance, and began exploring a more holistic approach to physical expression and overall well-being. While attending University, Ilana was introduced to Eastern traditions, and she discovered yoga. Unlike ballet, which felt restricting, confining, and ultimately, unhealthy, yoga allowed the free flow of her physical energy, while still challenging her body and providing mental discipline and focus.

Committed to honoring her body both inside and out, Ilana pursued studies in nutrition, and graduated as a Certified Nutritional Consultant from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in April 2007. While attending IHN, Ilana became certified as a Colon Therapist, as she feels strongly that colon hydrotherapy is an integral part of a holistic approach to maintaining good health.

As a nutritionist, Colon Therapist, yoga instructor, and avid culinary creator, Ilana continues to marvel at the body’s innate intelligence, and she shares her enthusiasm with all who know her.

D’Avignon

To book an appointment call:
416.465.1222

Please note that we do not schedule appointments via-email. We respond to voicemail messages within 24 hours.

For further inquiries:
contactus@digestivehealthcentre.com

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8am - 8pm
Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm

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