The Centre for Health Innovation

What The Centre for Health Innovation does

The Centre for Health Innovation (CHI), founded in 2020 as a rebrand and expansion of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC), is a not-for-profit regional centre of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) operating integrative oncology and general wellness clinics in Ottawa (headquarters at 429 MacLaren Street) and Toronto (88 Prince Arthur Avenue, hosted within EnviroMed Clinic). It serves individual patients across Ontario and Quebec through both in-person and virtual care, with primary patient segments being people at any stage of the cancer journey seeking supportive care alongside conventional treatment, and a secondary segment of general wellness consumers seeking complementary services such as naturopathic medicine, IV therapy, acupuncture, yoga therapy, massage therapy, and psychotherapy. Service delivery is direct-to-consumer via the Jane App booking system, phone, or email intake, with a portfolio spanning 20+ service lines and structured programs such as Healing Your Gut in an Inflamed World, Head Start (breast cancer), Inspire Now (lung cancer, fully subsidized), and Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-appointment professional service fees across naturopathic medicine, IV therapy, acupuncture, massage, osteopathy, physiotherapy, and psychotherapy (e.g., $360 initial naturopathic visit, $155 follow-up), plus structured program fees and donor-subsidized offerings. A secondary revenue stream comes from competitive research grants flowing through the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, which has cumulatively secured over CAD $11 million from funders including the Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation, CIHR, CBCRA, SickKids Foundation, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, and Gateway for Cancer Research, including a CAD $3.85 million Thoracic POISE grant. The clinic operates as a practitioner-led, multi-modal clinical practice — there is no software platform, mobile app, or proprietary technology product being commercialized; the Patterson Institute's evidence-based research summaries and 100+ peer-reviewed publications constitute the closest analog to proprietary IP. CHI's distribution is entirely direct, supported by content marketing through a health and wellness blog, email newsletter, and conference participation (SIO, OncANP, INCAM), with no resellers, enterprise sales motion, or third-party payer network of material scale.

Name

The Centre for Health Innovation

Legal name

The Centre for Health Innovation

Website

https://thechi.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) is a Canadian not-for-profit integrative oncology and wellness clinic operating in Ottawa and Toronto, serving individual cancer patients and general wellness consumers across Ontario and Quebec with naturopathic medicine, IV therapy, acupuncture, yoga therapy, and supportive care, alongside the Patterson Institute for integrative oncology research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrative Oncology Healthcare Services

NAICS

All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM), Oncology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAH), Patient Engagement, Education & Messaging Platforms (portal/CRM integrated) (HLALABAJ)

Keywords

• Integrative oncology services
• Naturopathic medicine clinic
• Supportive cancer care
• Complementary cancer therapy
• Clinical research healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: The clinic generates revenue through fees for various therapeutic services including naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, IV therapy, yoga therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, and other integrative health services. Services are provided on a per-appointment basis with initial consultations and follow-up visits priced differently.
2. Program Fees: Revenue from structured programs such as the 3-month Healing Your Gut program ($360 + HST for group sessions and gatherings) and individual naturopathic visits booked separately within programs.
3. Research Funding: The clinic receives competitive grant funding and support from foundations for research activities conducted through the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) is a not-for-profit integrative oncology and wellness clinic that delivers in-person and virtual supportive cancer care, naturopathic medicine, IV therapy, acupuncture, yoga therapy, massage therapy, and other complementary therapies to patients across Ontario and Quebec. It also operates the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research, running clinical trials and producing evidence-based research summaries on integrative cancer therapies.

Product overview

The Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) is a healthcare facility offering integrative oncology and wellness services. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services including Supportive Cancer Care, General Health & Wellness, Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture & TCM, Integrative & Functional Medicine, Nurse Practitioner Care, Holistic Nutrition, Yoga Therapy, IV Therapy (with specific offerings including IV Vitamin C, IV Mistletoe, IV Alpha Lipoic Acid, IV Dichloroacetate, and IV Artesunate), Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, Reflexology, Physiotherapy & Lymphatic Therapy, Psychotherapy & Counseling, Grief Support, and Hypnotherapy & Life Coaching. CHI also operates the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research for clinical trials and evidence-based research. Patient programs include Head Start (for newly diagnosed breast cancer), Inspire Now (for lung cancer), Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression, Healing Your Gut in an Inflamed World, Consciously Creating Calmness, QiGong, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Slow Movement & Meditation on-demand videos. Services are available in-person and virtually across Ottawa and Toronto locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research: Research institute responsible for integrative and naturopathic oncology research conducted by CCNM, led by CHI's CEO Dr. Dugald Seely

Products and services

• Supportive Cancer Care Comprehensive integrative care services offered to people at any stage of their cancer journey, combining naturopathic medicine with complementary therapies.
• General Health & Wellness Therapies addressing many types of health concerns and supporting overall wellness for individuals seeking complementary and alternative healthcare.
• Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic doctor services providing natural approaches to health care, including initial consultations and follow-up visits.
• Acupuncture & TCM Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services for patients seeking complementary care.
• Integrative & Functional Medicine Integrative and functional medicine approaches combining conventional and alternative treatments.
• Nurse Practitioner Care Nurse practitioner services for primary care and health management.
• Holistic Nutrition Nutritional support and customized meal plans for patients.
• Yoga Therapy (Private Sessions) Private yoga therapy sessions for mind-body wellness.
• IV Therapy Intravenous therapies including IV Vitamin C, IV Mistletoe, IV Alpha Lipoic Acid, IV Dichloroacetate, and IV Artesunate for cancer-related support.
• Osteopathy Osteopathic manipulative treatment services.
• Massage Therapy Therapeutic massage services for relaxation and healing.
• CranioSacral Therapy CranioSacral therapy for nervous system support.
• Reflexology Reflexology services for foot and hand therapy.
• Physiotherapy & Lymphatic Therapy Physical therapy and lymphatic drainage services.
• Psychotherapy & Counseling Mental health support through psychotherapy and counseling services.
• Grief Support Support services for individuals experiencing grief.
• Hypnotherapy & Life Coaching Hypnotherapy and life coaching services.
• Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research Research arm of CHI conducting clinical trials, observational studies, and synthesis research on complementary and integrative medicine in cancer care, led by Dr. Dugald Seely.
• Head Start Program Program for people newly diagnosed with breast cancer, providing compassionate group support, mindfulness and yoga practices.
• Inspire Now Program Program of self-agency, group support and safe breath practice for people living with lung cancer.
• Fear of Cancer Recurrence & Progression Program Support program for those dealing with fear of cancer recurrence and progression.
• Healing Your Gut in an Inflamed World Program 3-month gut healing program combining naturopathic medicine, community-based ritual gatherings, and online teachings.
• Consciously Creating Calmness Daytime class focused on cultivating calmness and mindfulness.
• QiGong Daytime QiGong classes for movement and meditation.
• Gentle Yoga Daytime gentle yoga classes.
• Restorative Yoga Evening restorative yoga classes.
• Slow Movement & Meditation On-demand video library of yoga and meditation content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 peer-reviewed publications and chapters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EnviroMed CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHI expanded to Toronto in partnership with EnviroMed, an established clinic serving the Greater Toronto Area. Through this collaboration, CHI Toronto patients have access to IV Therapies for cancer-related support. This partnership also aligns with CHI's expansion within environmental medicine, addressing how toxin exposure and detoxification contribute to overall health improvement.
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHI is the home of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC), an arm of CCNM. Research is led through CCNM's Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research. The partnership provides institutional support, research infrastructure, and integration with naturopathic medical education.
• Ottawa Hospital Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Dugald Seely serves as an affiliate investigator with OHRI. The partnership enables collaborative clinical trials including the Thoracic POISE study and AIVAA trial, combining integrative oncology research with conventional medical research.
• Bastyr UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study (CUSIOS), collaborating on multi-site research to explore the impact of complementary care delivered by NDs for patients with advanced cancers.
• Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Patterson Institute is responsible for the integrative and naturopathic oncology research conducted by CCNM. Led by Dr. Dugald Seely as Executive Director, it conducts clinical trials, observational studies, and synthesis research relating to complementary and integrative medicine in cancer care.
• Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization for integrative oncology. CHI researchers participate in SIO conferences and contribute to guidelines development.
• Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization for naturopathic oncology. Dr. Seely is Past President. CHI researchers participate in OncANP conferences and serve on research committee.
• Interdisciplinary Network of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research (INCAM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research community generating knowledge through CAM research. CHI researchers present at INCAM symposiums.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InspireHealth: Canadian non-profit integrative cancer care organization with locations in BC and Ontario, offering supportive care programs combining conventional and complementary therapies — directly comparable model to CHI.
• Penny George Institute for Health and Healing: Hospital-based integrative medicine program within Allina Health offering acupuncture, massage, and naturopathic services alongside conventional oncology — comparable service mix with research arm.
• Osher Center for Integrative Medicine: Network of academic integrative medicine centers affiliated with Harvard, UCSF, Vanderbilt, and Northwestern offering integrative oncology alongside research — comparable institutional partnership model.
• Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment: US private practice providing integrative oncology combining naturopathic, nutritional, and conventional cancer care with active research focus — directly comparable clinical model.

Broad incumbents

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Premier US cancer centre operating a dedicated Integrative Medicine Service offering acupuncture, massage, and mind-body therapies — broad incumbent that increasingly competes in CHI's category.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center: Leading global cancer centre with an Integrative Medicine Program combining complementary therapies with oncology care — incumbent that sets the standard CHI's research aims to support.

Regional players

• Bastyr University: US-based naturopathic medicine institution that is an active research partner with CHI on the CUSIOS study — comparable academic naturopathic footprint with oncology research.

Others

• Society for Integrative Oncology: Professional society in which CHI's researchers actively participate and contribute to guidelines — ecosystem participant that defines the integrative oncology practice standards CHI operates within.
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine: Parent institution of CHI and operator of the Patterson Institute; comparable naturopathic education and clinical model though primarily academic rather than direct clinical service.
• Ottawa Hospital Research Institute: Core research partner enabling CHI's clinical trials including Thoracic POISE — adjacent enabling institution rather than direct competitor, but represents a peer research platform in oncology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thechiottawa
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCentreforHealthInnovation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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