Speaking & Lecturing
Dr. JJ is an avid speaker. He believes in the importance of communicating scientific research, sharing clinical knowledge, discussing medical philosophy and educating the public on health.
Dr. JJ has lectured to the general public, medical professionals, academics, researchers, students, artists and musicians. He is well prepared, engaging, articulate and quite humorous. Please look at some of the selected presentations by Dr. JJ and testimonials from the audience.
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The following table is sortable, click either audience or topic column title to sort.
| Selected Talks | Testimonials | Audience | Topic |
| "Integrative Medicine - A Canadian perspective"
World Health Organization (WHO) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Washington, DC, United States July 31, 2007 |
"Dr. JJ gave a great presentation on the Canadian perspective of the integration of naturopathic, traditional medicine into the existing Canadian Health Care system at our panel discussion 'Culture: An Instrument for health'. Thank you for the informative, but fun presentation!"
Andrea Feigl PAHO |
International and national conference
Government |
Integrative medicine, Policy |
| "Natural health products in pregnancy and lactation - An evidence-based overview"
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 14, 2008 |
"It was excellent, I myself had no idea the handful of substances you named had such positive evidence in pregnancy, and the evidence of what to avoid was even more important."
Dr. Philip Rouchotas MSc ND CCNM |
Students | Women's Health |
| "Clinical pearls for treating athletes to 'sporty' people"
Pro Alliance Conference Mississauga Ontario, Canada October 12, 2007 |
"I invited Dr. J.J. to speak at our Pro-Fitness Alliance Conference of independent fitness club owners. The feedback from our personal trainers, fitness consultants and club owners was outstanding. His clinical, facts based approach, in combination with his extensive hands on experience makes him our number one choice for naturopathic presenters. Dr. J.J. is unique in the sense that he is able to bridge the gap between the medical and fitness communities which is such a necessity for our industry and for the wellness industry as a whole."
Jeff Russo President Edge Fitness Consulting |
Personal Trainers | Health, Women's health, Men's health, Sports medicine, Exercise |
| "Safety and efficacy of Lactobacillus sp. in pregnancy and lactation A systematic review" Mother risk Update
Hospital for Sick Children Toronto, Ontario May 9, 2007 |
"I had the pleasure to attend the Mother risk update conference and listen to your presentation. I found your presentation very interesting and informative."
Kerilynn Bath RN Niagara Region Public Health Department |
International and national conferences
Academics Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "Safety and efficacy of Lactobacillus sp. in pregnancy and lactation A systematic review" Mother risk Update
International Symposium on Probiotics Montreal Quebec October 26-27, 2006 (French presentation) |
"A very relevant topic to the field of pediatric research. Very exciting research."
Dr. Brad Johnson ND PhD (cand.) |
International and national conferences
Academics Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "From how they get to the GI to the treatment of gastrointestinal disease (including C. difficile)"
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference Palm Springs, California USA August 24, 2007 |
"Dr. JJ speaks clearly and calmly with a touch of humour. A great presenter. Very knowledgeable on pregnancy and womens health issues."
Dr. Heather Thorpe ND |
Medical professional
CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "A little bit of spice - Common and cassia cinnamon in type 2 diabetes"
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference Palm Springs, California USA August 24, 2007 |
"Good quality clinical research is very much needed in the area of natural health products. Dr. Dugouas review of the literature and planned clinical trial will make an excellent contribution to this field. Very well presented."
Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND |
Medical professional
CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products |
| "Herbal Medicines in Autoimmune Diseases 2007 Evidence-based Update"
Naturopathic Continuing Education Weekend 2006 King City, Ontario, Canada November 11, 2007 |
"Thank you for being a veteran of 3 years. We really appreciate it as well as your great presentation. We like your grounded, calm, cool way of presenting good botanical statistical and practical information."
Dr. Irena Bergman ND, Dr. Lisa Bloomer ND, Dr. Brenda Lessard-Peretra ND, Dr. Mary OReilly ND Sample comments from surveys: "J.J is very interesting and provided very useful information" "I loved J.J's botanical talk" |
Medical professional
CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products |
| "Mesotherapy: A new treatment that melts the fat away"
Vital Life Forum and Health Show Distillery Distric, Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 14, 2007 |
"When Dr. JJ speaks, people listen! He has a way of engaging the public at any level and making sometimes dry material very entertaining and educational."
Catherine Bryenton This Way Up |
General public | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition)
Womens Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "Health 101 - 5 Take home messages to get a healthy start on Monday morning"
Bell Canada Toronto, Ontario April 7, 2007 |
"Practical, straight forward and easy to do on 'Monday' morning. A funny and very charismatic speaker"
Dean Lorick RMT |
General public | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition) |
| "Herbal Medicines in Cancer - A literature overview"
ND Continuing Education Weekend November 11, 2006 |
"Thank you JJ for your excellent presentation. Your 2nd year with us and it is once again a success. Great information. Well presented."
Dr. Irena Bergman ND |
Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products |
| "Pain Management in Naturopathic Medicine"
Course: Theories of pain: impact on the individual, family and society Faculty of nursing, University of Toronto November 29, 2006 
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JJ's talk on natural alternatives for pain management was well researched and presented. The class very much enjoyed hearing an alternative approach to this issue.
Gabriella Herr RN (EC) MN |
Academics | Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products |
| "Integrative medicine at the Artists Health Center"
Toronto Western Hospital Family Medicine Grand Rounds Toronto, Ontario March 1, 2006 |
It was a pleasure to present with JJ at Grand Rounds. I believe our mutual approaches to patient-centered care was very well received.
Gabriella Herr RN (EC) MN |
Academics | Integrative medicine |
| "Stress management: 5 Easy Steps to Gaining Control"
Damn Foods Toronto, Ontario June 21, 2005 |
Comments from the audience:
"Your tips were very practical."
"Thank you, that was very useful." "Great info. Funny to listen to." |
General public | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition) |
| "ABCs of vitamins"
Westin Group Toronto, Ontario May 18, 2005 |
"Dr. JJ is always a good presenter. He gives you all the information you need to know and how to apply it to your everyday life. He makes science look easy."
Dr. Astrid Chong ND |
General public | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition) |
| "Mending a broken heart - Everything you need to know about heart disease and how to prevent it"
Dufferin Mall Toronto, Ontario February 13, 2005 |
"Dr. JJ delivered a 2-hour talk on heart disease with very little notice. No Powerpoint, handed a microphone and let loose in the middle of a shopping mall with hundreds of onlookers. He delivered a solid performance . Great feedback from the crowd."
Natalie Cerny Parallel Communications |
General public | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition) |
| "Women's Health: Understanding the science and using preventive medicine to stay healthy and vibrant ...forever?"
Toronto Women's Teachers King City, Ontario June 9, 2007 |
Teachers | Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation | |
| "Feel and Look Young Forever"
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association Annual Conference Toronto, Ontario November 20, 2006 |
General public | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition) | |
| "Stress 101: Managing the silent Killer"
Toronto, Ontario Foster Parents Plan (July 11, 2006) AOL Canada (Nov 9, 2005) |
General public | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition) | |
| "Botanical Medicine - A clinical and evidence-based overview 2007" | Academics | Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products | |
| "Botanical Medicine - A clinical and evidence-based overview 2005" | Academics | Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products | |
| Safety and drug interactions of NHPs during pregnancy and lactation: A systematic review
3rd NHP Research Conference Toronto, Ontario March 4, 2006 |
“That was an excellent talk. Where can I get your book?”
Dr. Francis Brinker ND |
International and national conferences
Academics |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products Women’s Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "Herbal medicines during pregnancy and lactation - Efficacy, safety, pharmacology and drug-interactions"
ND Continuing Education Weekend November 5, 2005 |
"Thank you JJ for your excellent presentation. Your 2nd year with us and it is once again a success. Great information. Well presented."
Dr. Irena Bergman ND |
Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "Herbal medicines during pregnancy and lactation - Efficacy, safety, pharmacology and drug-interactions"
ND Continuing Education Weekend November 5, 2005 |
"Dr. Dugoua presented a practical and well researched lecture on the safety of certain herbs for use in pregnancy. The presentation was interesting and organized, providing a wealth of new knowledge. I would recommend this lecture to anyone wanting round out their knowledge of the safety and efficacy of herbs in pregnancy."
Dr. Mitchell Zeifman ND |
Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum): Is it safe during pregnancy, breastfeeding and with prescription medications? - A systematic review"
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference Portland, Oregon August 10, 2006 |
“Dr. JJ’s presentation on the safety of taking St. John’s Wort during pregancy and lactation was much appreciated, as there is real need for practitioners to better understand the risks and benefits of using common herbs during this precious time in a woman’s life.”
Dr. Taryn Forrelli ND |
Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "Safety and drug interactions of NHPs during pregnancy and lactation: A systematic review"
3rd NHP Research Conference Toronto, Ontario March 4, 2006 |
"That was an excellent talk. Where can I get your book?"
Dr. Francis Brinker ND Author of "Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions" |
International and national conferences
Academics |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| “Herbal medicines in pregnancy and lactation”
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference Phoenix, Arizona August 26, 2005 |
"Clear, concise and very well articulated. Dr. Dugoua has clearly spent a number of years reviewing this material. Excellent presentation."
Dr. Ed Mills LLM PhD Assistant Professor Simon Frazier University |
Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Women's Health, including pregnancy and lactation |
| "Primary Care Series - Prostatitis and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)"
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors CE Credit eligible March 22, 2007 |
“Dr Dugoua's seminar on erectile dysfunction, prostatitis & benign prostatic hypertrophy is thorough and informative. It reflects his considerable knowledge and experience in treating these common men's health conditions. His recommended treatments combine the best of traditional naturopathic practices with current evidence based medicine.”
Dr. Shehab El-Hashemy ND “Our health is our best investment, the earlier we begin preventative functional medicine, the rewards will be greater later in life.” Dr. Wayne Samsoondar MD |
Medical professional CE credit |
Pharmacy, drug interactions, natural health products
Men's Health |
| "The Healthy Artist - Environmental Medicine in the Everyday Life of the Artist"
Burlington Ste-Catherines (sept 9, 2006) Windsor (Oct 14, 2006) London (Oct 15, 2006) Timmons (Nov 25, 2006) Ottawa (Jan 6, 2007) North Bay (Feb 10, 2007) Toronto (March 3, 2007) Stratford (March 19, 2007) Thunder Bay |
Sample comments from seminar surveys:
ST CATHARINES "Dr JJ provided very important info for people to have in their everyday lives" OTTAWA "Very informative and eye-opening. I'm very glad I came!" "Generous with information, clear and fun to listen to." TORONTO "Articulate, engaging, humorous and the material was very informative." TIMMINS "Dr. JJ was awesome!" |
Artists & Musicians | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition)
Environmental medicine |
| "Survival guide for artists - Nutrition tips" Toronto Western Hospital |
Sample comments from seminar surveys:
"It was nice to share ideas with other people attending. There was a wide exchange of thoughts between the speaker (Dr. JJ) and audience." "I really enjoyed this workshop. The content was great." "Thank you - excellent" |
Artists & Musicians | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition)
Environmental medicine |
| "The Sound of Nutrition - Basics, Meal Plans, Best Foods and Worst Foods"
The Royal Conservatory of Music September 19, 2005 "Healthy Musicians - Stress, sleep and other tips" The Royal Conservatory of Music October 3, 2005 
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"Jean-Jacques' classes are a fine blend of expert knowledge and experience delivered in a committed and engaging manner. Our students found his presentations to be extremely helpful in raising the level of their understanding of the topic areas discussed."
David Visentin Interim Dean The Glenn Gould School The Royal Conservatory of Music |
Artists & Musicians | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition) |
| "Art Can Kill - Environmental Medicine in the Everyday Life of the Artist"
Scarborough Arts Council December 2, 2005 |
"Regarding the seminar, "How to be an Artist and Not Kill Yourself In the Process". Dr. J.J. Dugoua delivers his presentation material with directness, clarity and humour. He has a comprehensive and insightful understanding of the methodologies and protocols for detox regimens as well as a sound knowledge of the way the body behaves when confronted with the chemicals that are inherent in many an artist's practice. He's a wonderful teacher and an invaluable asset for the artistic community."
Mimi Gellman Visual artist www.mimigellman.com |
Artists & Musicians | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition)
Environmental medicine |
| Burlington Art Council
January 28, 2006 |
Sample comments from seminar surveys:
"Well worth coming to" "Speakers were excellent and engaging!" "Thank you, I enjoyed this session. I am going to have to do some lifestyle changes!!" "Well done!" "Super!" "It was very useful information." |
Artists & Musicians | Health (stress, anti-aging, nutrition)
Environmental medicine |
