Dr. Makoto Trotter BSc ND – Toronto Naturopathic Doctor
Wiith a Special Interest in Hormones, Digestive Health and Skin Conditions
If you’re dealing with ongoing digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or chronic skin conditions that aren’t improving, there is often an underlying cause being missed.
Dr. Makoto is a Toronto naturopathic doctor with a special interest in digestive health, hormone balance, and chronic skin conditions. He focuses on identifying root causes using functional testing, nutrition, and evidence-informed natural therapies.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Makoto Trotter, ND
- 20+ years of clinical experience
- Focus on root-cause medicine (not symptom suppression)
- Special interest in gut, hormones, and chronic skin conditions
- Experience with complex cases like eczema and topical steroid withdrawal
- Author of books on leaky gut and acne
Looking for a naturopathic doctor in Toronto for hormones, digestion, or chronic skin conditions?
Over the years, Dr. Makoto has helped many patients solve complex, recurring health issues.
Dr. Makoto is a licensed Toronto naturopathic doctor, author, and proud husband and father. He has written two health books on leaky gut syndrome and acne, providing practical solutions for lasting health.
With an honours background in biochemistry-biotechnology from the University of Waterloo and training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, he blends science with holistic care to help patients address digestive, hormonal, and skin concerns. His approach is evidence-informed, practical, and focused on empowering patients to take charge of their long-term wellness.
Outside of practice, Dr. Makoto enjoys staying active as part of his own health philosophy. He snowboards with his kids, trains in boxing, and tends to his garden—living the same principles of balance, resilience, and vitality that he shares with his patients.
Digestive Health & IBS Support in Toronto
As a Toronto naturopathic doctor, Dr. Makoto has extensive experience helping patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He also works with people who face ongoing digestive symptoms such as SIBO, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, and heartburn.
Dr. Makoto provides a supportive, comfortable environment where you can openly discuss your digestive health concerns.
His naturopathic approach often begins with a GI MAP or GI360 Microbiome stool test, SIBO test, or food sensitivity test to uncover underlying issues. From there, he creates a personalized treatment plan that may include diet changes, lifestyle strategies, and natural therapies to calm irritation, support gut healing, and restore balance to your digestive system.
If you’re searching for a Toronto naturopath for IBS, bloating, or digestive concerns, Dr. Makoto offers evidence-informed, compassionate care to help you find long-term relief.
Hormonal Conditions
With respect to hormones, Toronto naturopathic doctor, Dr. Makoto, is eager to help women and men rectify imbalances in their hormone levels. Accordingly, he assists his patients with menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, men’s health, low libido, hypothyroidism, mood, energy and chronic fatigue.
Individual treatment options can include lifestyle changes, diet modifications, herbal medicine, acupuncture, stress management and bio-identical hormone therapy.
Skin Disease
Dr. Makoto’s extensive knowledge of hormones and digestion provides a well-informed approach to treating skin conditions. From a holistic perspective, all of these conditions are related. To this end, Dr.Makoto has a lot of experience in successfully treating adult and pediatric patients with eczema, topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), rosacea, psoriasis and acne.
Pediatric Patients
Additionally, Dr. Makoto also sees pediatric patients in his practice. He can provide a Well Child Visit, discuss food introduction for your baby and facilitate natural approaches to ailments affecting your child. He sees many children for pediatric eczema and skin conditions, digestive concerns including colic, constipation, and food sensitivities, and immune support for children who experience recurring infections, allergies, or slow recovery. Naturopathic care offers a gentle, root-cause approach to children’s health that works alongside your family doctor.
Appointments
Toronto naturopathic doctor, Dr. Makoto, is available for consultations from Tuesday to Saturday.
Please book online or contact the clinic for further assistance with your appointment.
Walk-in appointments are not available.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Makoto has a special interest in:
- Digestive health (IBS, bloating, SIBO)
- Hormonal imbalances (PMS, thyroid, fatigue)
- Skin conditions (eczema, acne, psoriasis)
- Pediatric health (eczema, digestion, immunity)
Cases I Commonly See
I often work with patients who are dealing with:
- Ongoing symptoms despite normal lab results
- Chronic digestive issues such as bloating, IBS, or food sensitivities
- Hormonal imbalances including PMS, irregular cycles, or PCOS
- Skin conditions like eczema, acne, or unexplained rashes
- Health concerns that haven’t responded to conventional or standard treatments
This Approach May Be Right for You If:
- You’ve tried multiple treatments without lasting results
- You want to understand the root cause of your symptoms
- You prefer a natural, evidence-informed approach
- You’re dealing with chronic or recurring health issues
Ready to Get to the Root Cause of Your Symptoms?
Book your initial consultation or schedule a free 15-minute call to see if this approach is right for you.