ABBREVIATED CURRICULUM VITAE

EDWARD LEYTON MD FCFP CGPP

Integrative Medicine

222 Phillips St. Kingston, ON K7M 3A1

Ph: 613-542-5663 Fax: 613-542-0647 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TRAINING & DEGREES

• 1970 Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) University Western Ontario
• 1975 Medical Degree University Western Ontario
• 1978 Gestalt Institute of Toronto Training
• 1978 CCFP – Certification in Family Medicine Queens University
• 1979 Acupuncture Foundation of Canada
• 1982 Ontario Society of Clinical Hypnosis
• 1984 Hakomi Body Centred Psychotherapy
• 1991 Certification in Time Line Therapy
• 1993 Certified Practitioner Training Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) – Toronto
• 1996 Certified Master Practitioner Training Neuro-Linguistic Programming – Pennsylvania
• 1997 & 1999 Certification in Advanced Hypnotherapy – Pennsylvania
• 2005 FCFP – Fellowship in Family Medicine – College of Family Physicians of Canada
• 2006 CGPP – Certificant in  GP Psychotherapy – Toronto
• 1981– Onwards Ongoing training in Preventive Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine with Jeffery Bland PhD Institute of Functional Medicine - Gig Harbor WA
• 2008 Neuro-Linguistic Psychology™ Trainer’s Training
• 2008 Coaching Certification International Institute of Nero-linguistic Psychology™.

CLINICAL WORK

• • Dr. Leyton practised as a holistic family physician from 1978 to 1990.
  • From 1990 to the present he has practised Integrative Functional Medicine on a consultation basis using his expertise in the biochemistry of nutrition and metabolism as well as his training in psychotherapy, NLP, and hypnosis.  His approach follows the paradigm of Functional Medicine as taught by Dr, Jeffery Bland, as well as his own emphasis on behaviour and lifestyle change using NLP* and hypnosis.
  • His Clinic is not an 'alternative' to orthodox treatments, but combines the best of both orthodox and complementary therapies. The latter include nutrition, stress reduction, exercise, and replacement of unhealthy behaviours with health enhancing behaviours. Nutrition, herbs, supplements, massage, homeopathy, acupuncture, relaxation and psychotherapy may all be used in his treatment approach.
  • Adjunct Faculty Asst. Professor ~ Dept. Family Medicine Queens University, Kingston, ON
  • Says Dr. Leyton: “I help to move people towards positive aspects of wellness as well as away from the negative aspects of illness.  Some of the problems I work with include: anxiety, asthma, allergies, cancer, Candida, chronic fatigue syndrome, compulsions, depression, eczema, fibromyalgia, food intolerance, headaches, irritable bowel disease, migraines, panic attacks, parasites, and others.”
  
  PUBLICATIONS

Scientific

• Experiential Group Therapy in Family Practice. Paper presented at the Ontario Chapter of the College of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, Toronto.(October 1977)
• A Controlled Study in the Use of Humanistic, Holistic Approach to Counselling Using Biofeedback and Visualisation as Adjuncts. Paper presented at the Ontario Chapter of the College of Family Physicians Annual Meeting.(Toronto 1978)
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Do Herbs or Homeopathy Help? A Report of Six Cases. Leyton ER, Pross H. Canadian Family Physician 1992;38:2021-2026

• Disease Prevention & Treatment (4^th Ed.) Scientific Protocols that Integrate Mainstream & Alternative Medicine.  Life Extension Media Florida 2003. Contributing Author
• The Healing Relationship-Creating Effective Doctor-Patient Relationships in Textbook of Functional Medicine Chapter 36 533-543.  Institute of Functional Medicine (Gig Harbor, WA) 2005
• The Doctor-Patient Relationship: Rapport and History Taking in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice -- Course Modules. Chapter 3:pp.1-15. Institute for Functional Medicine: Gig Harbor, WA. (1998)
• The Doctor-Patient Relationship: The Language of Healing in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice -- Course Modules. Chapter 12:pp.1-14. Institute for Functional Medicine: Gig Harbor, WA. (1998)
• Nutritional Intervention in Carcinoma of the Colon. Leyton ER.  Alternative and Complementary Therapies 1995;1:322-327
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Complementary Therapies for a Mind-Body Illness. Lorraine Stieffel RN MA Alternative & Complementary Therapies 1996;2(2):71-78 (Quoted in)
• The Doctor-Patient Relationship: Rapport and History Taking in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice -- Course Modules. Chapter 3:pp.1-15. Institute for Functional Medicine: Gig Harbor, WA. (1998)
• The Doctor-Patient Relationship: The Language of Healing in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice -- Course Modules. Chapter 12:pp.1-14. Institute for Functional Medicine: Gig Harbor, WA. (1998)
• Disease Prevention & Treatment (4^th Ed.) Scientific Protocols that Integrate Mainstream & Alternative Medicine.  Life Extension Media Florida 2003. Contributing Author
• Alignment Therapy as a Healing Paradigm Leyton E. GP Psychotherapist 13(1):2004
• The Healing Relationship-Creating Effective Doctor-Patient Relationships in Textbook of Functional Medicine Chapter 36 533-543.  Institute of Functional Medicine (Gig Harbor, WA) 2005
• Medical Writer – Life Extension Foundation: Life Extension Medical Protocol Updates – 1999 – 2002.
• Medical Writer – Alive Magazine: Alive Magazine Medical Advisory board and Medical Advisor Column – 2000-2002.

Popular Press

• Facts on Fats. Kingston Whig Standard Magazine - October 23, 1990
• Meaningful Eating. Kingston Whig Standard Magazine - November 24, 1990
• Essential Supplements. Kingston Whig Standard Magazine - December 22, 1990
• Mind over Malignancy. Kingston Whig Standard Magazine - January 26, 1991
• Paradox and Healing: Medicine, Mythology, and Transformation. Greenwood M, Nunn P. (Paradox Publishing 1992) - Canadian Family Physician 1994. (Book Review)
• Presenter & Publisher ‘Accessing Resources for Empowerment’ –
  • Workshops on Stress for Queens University Students 2005-2006
  • CD Production:
    • Learn to Unwind and Enjoy Your Life ©2005
    • Learn to Enjoy Your Flight ©2007
    • Learn to Sleep Peacefully - Awake Refreshed ©2008
    • Optimal Travel State ©2008

Internet Sites:

• www.integrativemedicineclinic.ca
• www.arfe.ca
• www.accessingresources.blogspot.com
• • RESEARCH
  • Experiential Group Therapy in Family Practice. Paper presented at the Ontario Chapter of the College of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, Toronto.(October 1977)
  • A Controlled Study in the Use of Humanistic, Holistic Approach to Counselling Using Biofeedback and Visualisation as Adjuncts. Paper presented at the Ontario Chapter of the College of Family Physicians Annual Meeting.(Toronto 1978)
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Do Herbs or Homeopathy Help? A Report of Six Cases. Leyton ER, Pross H. Canadian Family Physician 1992;38:2021-2026

• PRESENTATIONS
  • Presenter - Queen’s University Faculty of Medicine: 3rd. year elective program on Complementary Medicine; October 1997, January 1998, October 1998; March 1999.
  • Peer Presenter - Ontario College of Family Physicians Phase I & II: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Family Practice 1999 - October 1999; April 2000.
  • Lecturer & Adjunct Faculty Member - Institute of Functional Medicine - Gig Harbor, WA "Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice" - 1998-1999
  • Workshop Mentor – 7^th National Educational Conference - "Is it all in my head, Doctor?" GP Psychotherapy Association - Toronto 2003
  • Lecturer - Canadian College Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto: “The Doctor-Patient Relationship in Naturopathic Medicine: Rapport and History Taking.” “The Doctor-Patient Relationship: The Language of Healing” June 2000; October 2000.
  • Presenter Ontario Medical Association – Complementary Medicine Section & OSPCM 2004 - 2005 Ontario Medical Association “Nutrition for Docs”
  • Whitehall Robbins Presentations – “Key Nutrients through the Life Cycle” 2003-2005
  • Dieticians of Canada - Vitamin Supplements – “Key Nutrient Issues Through the Life Cycle” - 2003
  • Presenter -“Getting What You Want – Lifestyle Motivation in Chronic Disease” Hotel Dieu Hospital Wellness Workshop, Kingston - 2004
  • Presenter – “Enjoy Your Life Series” – Chapters/Indigo Bookstores – 2006/2007
  • Presenter “Nutrition & Psychotherapy ~ Strange Bedfellows?” General Practice Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference May 2008
  • Presenter “Effective Change Using Neuro-Linguistic Psychology” General Practice Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference April 2009

• OTHER ACTIVITIES
  • Principal Investigator - Formulation Study for a Wellness Orientation Centre, National Health Research and Development Program Grant #6606-1804-46 (1978)
  • Past President (1984-1987), Founding Member (1977), Canadian Holistic Medical Association
  • Editor - Hologram: Newsletter of Canadian Holistic Medical Association (1982-1987)
  • Director of Research - Canadian Holistic Medical Association (1988-89)
  • Physicians Services Incorporated CME Study Grants: 1983; 1984; 1994; 1996
  • Dr. E. R. Haynes Fellowship in Family Medicine 1989-90. For research into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in conjunction with the Department of Immunology, Queen's University, Kingston Ontario.
  • Wyeth-Ayerst/OCFP Postgraduate Study Award 1999: 6^th. International Symposium on Functional Medicine, Tucson AZ
  • Accessing Resources for Empowerment – Creative Director - Presentations, Production & Recording
  • Medical Consultant – Ste. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, ON 2007-2010
  • Nominee – Dr. Rogers Prize in Complementary & Alternative Medicine – 2007
  • Board of Directors General Practice Psychotherapy Association 2008/9
  • Conference Committee General Practice Psychotherapy Association 2007-2010
  • YMCA Squash Advisory Committee 2008 -
  • Domino Theatre ~ Audio design & Production 2009 -2010

"People are truly empowered by learning ways to overcome stress and fear, so that they can live lives that are more enjoyable, healthier, and self-expressive.  This is the true essence of health promotion, and needs much more emphasis in our health care system.”

*NLP (Neurolinguistic Psychology) involves shifting unwanted negative behaviour, thought patterns and habits, through linguistic intervention and unconscious processing, towards positive change.