Dr. Melissa Holowaty, MD, PhD, CCFP(AM), MSc

(She/her)

About Me

Family physician with special interests in mental health, chronic pain and substance use.

Education & Experience

University of Toronto - medical school and residency
University of Maryland - MSc in Palliative Care
EMDR - basic training
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Mindfulness for Chronic Pain
Seeking Safety

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Somatic Issues
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English