Dr. Katherine Noscal

I first met Dr. Kathy during my executive check-up at St. Luke’s, where her warmth and openness made an immediate impression. Our conversations soon went beyond medicine and touched on health, lifestyle, and even the spiritual. Through her, I discovered functional medicine—an approach centered on prevention and holistic wellness. By embracing exercise, proper sleep, healthier food choices, and the right supplements, I went from 195 pounds to 170, stabilized my blood sugar, and improved my liver health. Now at 79, I continue to walk daily, go to the gym, play golf on weekends, and feel stronger than ever. What began as a doctor-patient relationship has grown into a true friendship, one that reflects the essence of functional medicine: caring for body, mind, and spirit.

I first met Dr. Kathy at what I can only describe as the darkest season of my health journey with lupus. My liver and kidneys were failing, my SLE was uncontrolled, and I was both physically and emotionally exhausted. Honestly, I had reached the point where I no longer wanted to see another doctor. But friends and fellow patients kept saying one name, "You need to see Dr. Kathy." By chance, she happened to be in the same province where I lived at that time. I finally decided to see her — and it turned out to be the best health decision I have ever made. Dr. Kathy filled the missing piece in my healing journey. Through her **functional and lifestyle medicine approach**, she guided me not only toward recovery but toward true wellness. It also made all the difference that she herself lives with lupus — she knows exactly what it’s like to be in the patient’s shoes. Since the day we met, she hasn’t just saved my life once or twice, but three times. Most recently, when I had a major episode of CNS vasculitis, she worked hand in hand with my rheumatologist and neurologist. That’s one of the things I admire most about her — her openness to collaborate with other doctors, showing that her ultimate priority is always her patient’s well-being. Dr. Kathy is more than a doctor; she is a healer, a guide, and a genuine advocate for sustainable healing.

I’ve worked with Doc Kathy Noscal since 2019, and she helped me reverse PCOS and lower my cholesterol and blood sugar. Her background as an internal medicine doctor and her first-hand experience as a patient with an autoimmune condition equips her with the technical expertise and empathy that is so rare in medical practitioners. Every consultation with her comes with an audit of lifestyle factors like nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. She truly listens to her patients’ needs and gives tailored recommendations based on your lifestyle and goals. While she is happy to link you to suppliers (ex. supplementation and healthy food) and other medical practitioners (ex. labs, nutritionists, etc.) if requested, she respects her patients’ autonomy and never hardsells. I’m the kind of patient who comes to appointments with a ton of questions, and have experienced being rushed or brushed off by other doctors in the past. This is not the case with Doc Kathy – she really makes you feel like your concerns, needs, and goals are valid and valued. I highly recommend Doc Kathy to those seeking a world-class functional/lifestyle medicine doctor with a heart!

Choosing Dr. Kathy as my doctor is one of the greatest decisions I could ever do in my life. As someone who deeply values health and wellness, I appreciate how Dr. Kathy is very personal with her patients — giving them her time and dedication. The service does not only end in check-ups, but she also does a great job in monitoring and following up with her patients regarding their well-being. Her approach is holistic and thorough, providing her patients with compassion and care that helps improve their overall health; physically, mentally, and spiritually. Overall, her professional practice and sustainable medical suggestions to her patients improve their lives for the better — and I am beyond lucky to be one of them.