About the Program

Green Care is a unique gardening therapy program for patients with depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. Through hands-on activities like planting, cultivating, and harvesting, individuals experience relaxation, growth, and healing in a supportive environment. The program also includes the best lifestyle and natural therapeutics to promote mental health. Green Care is provided in partnership with Paradise Fields and Newmarket Seventh-day Adventists.

Program components

  • Gardening therapy (2-3 hour sessions, 2-3 times per week)
  • Naturopathic, nutrition and exercise consults
  • Medication management with Pharmacist
  • Personalized health plan
  • Hydrotherapy (in-clinic, 2-3 times per week)
  • Cooking classes and seminars
  • Take home vegetables and produce!

The program is doctor-guided with Paradise Health's interdisciplinary team to ensure you receive wholistic care and strong outcomes.

Psychotherapy and massage therapy are also available and can be added to the program. Both services are eligible for insurance coverage.

There are two locations for gardening:

  1. Paradise Fields, an organic regenerative farm in Hamilton, Ontario
  2. Paradise Garden in Bradford, Ontario

How it works

Step 1: Getting started

For new patient, apply here or book initial appointments and assessment online here or by calling 289-763-588

For current patient, call 289-763-5888 or email to join or book an appointment online here

Step 2: Implement the program. Includes:

  • Monthly consults with naturopathic doctor
  • Regular nutrition and pharmacist consults
  • Hydrotherapy (in clinic, as prescribed)
  • Hands-on gardening
  • Free cooking classes and seminars

Step 3: Exit consults and assessments

Step 4: Continue follow-up clinical care in clinic

Ready to get started?

Already a patient? Call 289-763-5888 or email to join

Not yet a patient? Apply here or book an initial appointment here.

Program Benefits

Evidence-based and natural

Restore your mental wellness using science-based natural and lifestyle medicine approaches

Eligible for insurance coverage

We make it easy and convenient with our direct billing option. Don't have insurance? We offer flexible payment plans that fit your financial needs

Take home produce!

Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Take home the produce you grow for your family or share with friends

Whole-person interdisciplinary team

The Paradise Health team work together to provide comprehensive solutions for your health concerns and goals

What Our Patients Say

Take a moment to review the feedback from our clients at Paradise Health.

"Paradise Health is truly the best place to visit for your healthcare needs. The staff are loving and caring, they are always ready to give great advice. I'd recommend them to my family and friends."

D Tomlinson

"Paradise Health Clinic is the place for all your health care needs. Because they offer a variety of health services, there is no need to look elsewhere! The clinic is bright and welcoming and the staff are friendly too. I look forward to visiting again soon!"

C Watson

"This program gave me the tools I needed to go plant based with increased energy while shedding pounds. Everyone involved had a genuine interest in our success and for the first time I understand "why" I had struggled with food previously. I felt very supported. My bloodwork improved and I feel very confident going forward to continue to apply what I have learned."

Past participant

"All the staff were subject matter experts and kind in their approach. I achieved my goals but more importantly, have the continued support to achieve the next set of health goals. Thank you for not being a fad and instead teaching me about lifestyle medicine!"

Past participant

Meet The team

Marie Joy Makula, RPh
Dr George Cho, ND MFSc CEP
Dr Sasha Coleman, ND
Arlete Susana Cevada-Marcos, CHN

Your hassle-free Investment

Includes all program components - no hidden or extra fees.

Current patients

$99 one-time initial deposit

$85 per month

Eligible for insurance coverage. Direct billing available

Call 289-763-5888 or email to join

Not yet a patient?

Apply here or book an initial appointment here or by calling 289-763-5888

Fully eligible for insurance coverage. Direct billing available

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Experience the healing power of nature at Paradise Health. Taste and see what lifestyle medicine can do for your health.

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