Meet our Toronto-based expert team of women's hormone specialists, gut health nutritionists, and Functional Nutritionists.

At The Soulful Sprout, we're dedicated to empowering you on your journey to optimal hormone & digestive health and overall wellness. Our team is here to guide and support you, whether you're seeking mentorship in hormone health or a personalized nutritional healing plan. We've got your back every step of the way.

 

Our journey...

We understand that gaining a deep understanding of your body should be liberating, not a series of endless doctor's appointments or feeling unheard. You shouldn't have to settle for being told you're "fine" when you know you're not, or endlessly scouring the internet for answers. Our team's personal experiences with hormone and gut health imbalances have fueled our passion to assist others in reclaiming their freedom and vibrancy in their own bodies. We're here to empower you on your unique healing journey.

We are here to support you & watch you bloom. It’s time for your body to stop weighing you down and starting lifting you up.

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Meet our founder

Ashleigh Norris – CNP & NNCP

I was right where you are now. At the tender age of 19, I received a diagnosis that altered the course of my life - an autoimmune disease. It finally shed light on the gut health imbalances and underactive thyroid that had haunted me since childhood. But the challenges didn't stop there; in my twenties, I faced the daunting diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer, and the burnout, exhaustion, and inflammation had accumulated to rock bottom. It was a pivotal moment, a wake-up call I never anticipated.

Instead of letting these hardships hold me back, I seized the opportunity for transformation. I bid farewell to my high-stress job and embarked on a journey at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, where I became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. This was my calling, my chance to help and empower others who grapple with similar health issues.

Today, I am in harmony with my true purpose. I'm here to guide and support you on your journey to experiencing the same satisfaction of living life to the fullest, just like yourself again.


Hugs and healing,

 
 
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MEET THE TEAM

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Caitlin

Certified Nutritional Practitioner

  • Caitlin is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, mom of 2, and former pediatric nurse feeling exhausted and burnt out from shift work and balancing a family. When she encountered some health problems of her own, Cait realized she needed to take matters into her own hands. She enrolled at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition and made herself a priority; the rest is history. Caitlin’s goal is to share her passion for nutrition and wellness with others to help them create a sustainable lifestyle and habits so they too can feel their best!

 
 

Cierra

Certified Nutritional Practitioner

  • From a young age, Cierra watched those around her suffer from cancer and autoimmune conditions while she struggled with hormonal imbalances and PMS. Instead of normalizing the pain she experienced, she realized that she could take control and change her life for the better. She enrolled at the Institute of Holistic Nutrtion to become a Certified Nutritional Practioner and has since completed her co-op at The Soulful Sprout. Her goal is to help others navigating their health journey get to the root of their imbalacnes and live an easy, improved life.

SOULFUL STORIES

  • “When I reached out to Ashleigh after spending months visiting emergency rooms feeling terribly ill, consulting with my doctor, and doing blood tests and scans with no answers and no help, I was at a complete loss for what to do.

    As I explained in our introduction I felt so sick and drained and knew something was wrong but didn't know where to go or what to do. We had our first meeting and she was fairly certain she knew how to approach and treat what was wrong. I did the GI mapping with her and found out my gut was a giant mess. Ashleigh explained what was going on and what needed to be done to help restore the body's tolerances to so many foods I couldn't consume with major gastro consequences. Within a few weeks of supplements and a new diet, I already felt better. My energy came back, my gastro symptoms calmed down, and I'm truly thankful that Ashleigh has and will continue to work with me to restore my health to the way it was before! Highly recommended!”

    — David Cranley

  • "Working directly with Ashleigh and her fabulous team is without a doubt one of the best investments I have made for my health and overall well-being.

    The greatest gift anyone can give you is to make you feel seen, heard, and appreciated, especially when you have been convinced that nothing is wrong with you, despite you knowing that could not be further from the truth. Ashleigh was the missing puzzle piece in my journey- her guidance, support, and nurturing spirit have led me to a feeling of vibrancy and joy. Healing is difficult, it takes work, patience, and the acceptance that the process is not linear, but if you really, really want to make a change and feel your best, take the leap, it's so worth it.”

    — Christina Columbo

  • “Working with Ashleigh has changed my life! I have PCOS and was not able to find the right program until I found Ashleigh.

    We not only got to the root cause of my symptoms, but she completely educated me every step of the way. Truly understanding my condition and symptoms has been transformational for my mental health as well. I am finally confident in knowing exactly what is happening from the inside out. I am beyond grateful my path crossed with Ashleigh because her expertise and practice are unmatched. Oh, and as a human being, she’s a gem! She has cried with me, laughed with me, and always ensured I celebrated every success of my journey! 💛 ”

    — Carmelisa De Cicco

Ashleigh’s Educational Journey

Courses, conferences, and certifications we’ve completed to further our knowledge of health and hormones.

 
“Ashleigh Norris Graduated with Honours from Institute of Holistic Nutrition as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Toronto, Canada ”
— 2017
“The Microbiome: Addressing Condition Specific Protocols in Clinical Practice, DR. Nigel Plummer PhD

Clinical Applications of Gemmotherapy, Oligo-Elements, Plexes & Schüessler Tissue Salts Presented by Robert Abell ND, Toronto

Impact Lives Conference
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— 2018
“Designs For Health Conference

Impact Lives Conference”
— 2019
“Impact Lives Naturopathic Conference

Estrogen – Why Women Love it & How to Keep it Longer, Dr. F. Gersh, M.D.

PCOS: New integrative understandings and therapeutic approaches, Dr. F. Gersh, M.D

UNDA Numbered Compounds: Patient Assessment, Evaluation, and Practical Application, Dr. Dickson Thom DDS ND

Primary Care in Women by the Institute of Women’s Health & Integrative Medicine

Fertility Symposium, NFH”
— 2020
“Certified Restorative Wellness Solutions Practitioner -Functional Medicine
PCOS from Research to Practice -Confident Clinician”
— 2021
“An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer, Dr. Tara Scott MD”
— 2022
“Diagnosing and Managing Secondary Amenorrhea, Dr. Tori Hudson”
— 2022
“Western Herbalism (Clinical Herbalist - in progress)”
— 2023

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We’ve made it our mission to help you take back control of your life.

Learn to nourish your body through holistic nutrition – we address health through a different lens and give you a chance to live beyond the line of fine by taking a unique approach to identifying and remedying root cause issues. Listen to our story and finally start feeling empowered to do something about your systems.

 
 

Menstrual cycle teaching meets hormone balancing herbal teas

 

Learn the menstrual cycle phases and what a normal period is so you can guide your body toward healthy, pain-free periods.

It doesn’t just stop at education – we’ve created a hormone balancing tea. Our herbal blends help you find your flow so you can honor your body’s natural rhythm with the power of plants.