Dr. Augusto Benavides
Naturopathic Doctor
Augusto was born and raised in Peru. Besides his profession, Augusto is passionate about fitness, cooking, video-games, and spending time with his wife.
Education & Career
Augusto started his education in Peru, where he studied Biology for 2 years in the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) before transferring to the United States in 2012. There, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2016) from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). After working as a chemist for 2 years, he realized his purpose in life was to be a Naturopathic Doctor, which led him to Canada. There, he graduated as Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (2022) from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine – Boucher Campus (CCNM-Boucher Campus).
Augusto obtained his license to practice naturopathic medicine and started his practice in 2024 after passing the north american board examination (NPLEX1&2), and the provincial board examination (CNPBC).
Augusto’s Treatment Focus:
- Sports medicine
- Chronic pain
- Hormonal health (Men/Women)
- DIgestive health
- Chronic Fatigue/Stress
- Insomnia
- Weight loss/Muscle gain
- Immunity/Allergies/Infections
