The AMCC Team

Coming from different backgrounds and no matter their preferred field, the members of the College of Naturopathic Medicine of Quebec team share the same desire to learn, understand, and pass on knowledge. Together, they combine their approaches to ensure an open and curious mindset in their teachings.

Team Members

Nora Magalie Ezzaher
Instructor

With a degree in biology and a master’s in Nutrition and Food Safety, Nora Magalie Ezzaher trained in naturopathy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine of Quebec, where she is now a tutor. Trained in Sivananda yoga, she combines expertise in nutrition, naturopathy, and supervision of fasting retreats. Her integrative vision of health and her caring nature make her an asset to the teaching team.

Christine
Christine Angelard
Instructor

A medical doctor graduated from the University of Toulouse, Christine Angelard is also trained in homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine. With over 20 years of experience in holistic health, she integrates body symbolism, energy work, and various therapeutic approaches. Based in Quebec since 2006, she participates in AMCC’s teaching activities and provides holistic health consultations.

Dr Laura Martinat
Instructor

Dr. Laura Martinat is an anesthesiologist-trained physician from France and a graduate naturopath from CMDQ. She is also a herbalism consultant, has a diploma in phyto-aromatherapy, and is the author of the book Fleurs de Bach: le guide de référence (Éd. Trédaniel). She collaborates with AMCC by writing articles and courses, illustrating the complementarity of conventional and complementary medicine.

Vania
Dr Vania Yotova
Instructor

Holding a Doctorate of Medicine from Bulgaria, and author of various scientific publications, Vania has long been passionate about complementary medicine. After obtaining a diploma in bioenergetics abroad, she specialized in naturopathy, homeopathy, and nutritherapy at AMCC. For several years, she has been teaching and providing tutoring to students during their studies. Her support for students stands out both for its scientific rigour and her strong teaching skills.

Malorie
Malorie Her

Malorie, a AMCC-certified naturopath based in Bordeaux, offers private consultations specializing in women’s health, fertility, and perinatal care, as well as rebozo ceremony treatments. She continuously upgrades her expertise with training in plantar, palmar, facial, and auricular reflexology. Since graduating, she has been a part of the AMCC team, contributing to several missions across multiple departments.

Suzanne
Suzanne Benoit
Copy Editor, Evaluation Committee

Suzanne has just entered retirement, after 35 years of teaching in the education sector. In preparation, she completed a health technician training at AMCC. She now brings her experience and research skills to text and exam corrections.

Sigrid
Sigrid Grobys B.SC, ND
Instructor

Sigrid earned a degree in biochemistry from McGill University in Montreal (Canada) in 1999 and a naturopathic medicine degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto in 2007. Sigrid has practiced as a naturopathic clinician for 12 years in Singapore and also trained in Metavision psychotherapy in Australia. She works with her patients on the physical level through dietary and lifestyle changes and helps to address deeper "knots" at the root of discomfort using homeopathy and psychotherapy tools. She is the author of numerous college videos.

Morgane Dequé, N.D
Morgane Dequé, N.D
Administrator

A graduate in Nutritherapy from AMCC and a naturopathic graduate from ÉESNQ of Montreal, Morgane is head of orientation-admissions services and also provides administrative support to students. She also has a private practice as a naturopath.

Chiara Portehaquin
Chiara Portehaquin
Research and Tutoring

Chiara is a Therapist & Naturopath, a AMCC graduate, practicing in her own clinic in her native Champagne Ardennes region in France. With diplomas in integrative psychosomatics, music therapy, and psycho-traumatology, Chiara supports individuals suffering from psychological trauma and helps them overcome their difficulties using a wide range of tools, including Naturopathy as an integrative and holistic health approach.

She also acts as a tutor at the College and manages communications as well as the institution’s social media accounts.

David Roger Bentata

David has more than 40 years of experience in private acupuncture and homeopathy consultations. He holds a diploma in acupuncture (1979), in gerontology, and in homeopathy. He also has a doctorate in Chinese medicine (1986) and practiced as an acupuncturist licensed by the Collège des Médecins. As the founder of CMDQ in 1989 and AMCC in 2001, he puts his expertise and passion at the service of students, leading CMDQ with constant attention to their needs and a personalized approach.

A Word from the Director

"With its passionate team led by an experienced founder, AMCC combines expertise, knowledge, and a personalized approach to guide students throughout their journey. Thanks to quality training and modern tools."

Welcome to the Alternative Medicine College of Canada.

You have chosen to learn in order to help others—a passion and a mission, both at the very heart of our school. I wish you a fulfilling experience with this commitment and hope it becomes a rewarding professional success for you.

The diploma is only a step: learning continues throughout life, especially when you guide others towards health. Our moral responsibility is to provide you with the best training and constant support, so that, together, we can help improve the health of our communities.

Be mindful of schools training so-called "naturopathic doctors" on a medical model. These are often expensive and stray from their original philosophy, prioritizing the accumulation of hours over real mastery of natural therapies.

At AMCC, we stand for authentic naturopathy, balanced between know-how, common sense, and respect for limits. When conditions go beyond functional disorders, we encourage enlightened collaboration with conventional medicine.