ABOUT ME

Dr Heidi Kussmann, BSc, ND, FABNO, is a licensed naturopathic physician (CCNM 2002) and a board‑certified naturopathic oncologist with more than two decades of experience providing integrative, evidence‑informed care to people living with and beyond cancer. She is licensed in the UAE and North America and uniquely combines advanced training in naturopathic oncology with formal clinical research education from Harvard Medical School.

Canadian‑trained and board‑certified in naturopathic oncology since 2010,

Dr Kussmann has worked within leading cancer centers and multidisciplinary teams, collaborating closely with medical, surgical, radiation oncologists, palliative care teams, nursing oncology, dieticians and other integrative professionals. Her clinical focus includes preparing patients for treatment,  symptom management during active treatment, optimizing metabolic and immune health, enhancing quality of life, and supporting survivorship and long‑term recurrence prevention.  She integrates metabolic and immune reprogramming with exercise prescription, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, targeted supplementation, and selected natural therapies within a safety‑first framework that integrates with standard oncology care.

Dr Kussmann offers concierge‑style care, helping patients and families navigate complex treatment decisions while aligning plans with their goals and values. She is an expert speaker and educator on integrative oncology and has contributed to professional societies, conferences, and patient‑facing education in the UAE and internationally. Known for her clinical acumen and practical approach, she is committed to bridging conventional and naturopathic oncology to deliver truly patient‑centered, team‑based care.