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A Short Biographical Interview
"And by 'time,' I mean quality time. Not sitting in front of the TV." In fact, from age two, Dr. Mauro started bringing his son Alek to the golf course. By age four, Alek had a natural swing—always finishing on his toes. And Dr. Mauro's daughter, Ella, also by age two, was already equipped with her own set of golf clubs (which she could barely carry, no less swing). People Turn And Stare
Ella will line her balls up at the driving range and say, "Watch this Daddy. Nine balls!" (She always says nine, no matter how many balls she has). Then whack! Whack! WHACK!... Some balls go ten feet, some go fifty. But Dr. Mauro doesn't say anything. "I just sit there and let them have fun," he says. Dr. Mauro was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, where the first sport he fell in love with was soccer. He played right through university until, ten years ago, he was introduced to golf. "My friends would tell me they were going off to play golf," says Dr. Mauro. "'Alright,' I'd say, 'let me know when you get back.'" But then one day he tried it, and since then he can't get enough of it. "Golf's one of the few things that'll put a smile on my face at 6am." Dr. Mauro Didn't Begin
University In fact, he wasn't even aware of it at the time. There weren't any N.D.s in Windsor back then. Instead, he took a Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Windsor. "The body" says Dr. Mauro, "is the ultimate mathematical formula in action. No super computer comes close to the complexity of the human body and brain." Dr. Mauro moved on to study the mind, earning an Honours B.A. degree in Psychology. He was always recognized as a good listener and enjoyed helping people get through their difficulties. This, along with his love for children led him to earning a Master of Science degree in Teacher Education. It seemed he would now enjoy a lifelong career as a high school biology and chemistry teacher. But That Never Happened
In 1992 Dr. Mauro began training in the martial art of Aikido. Today he holds a 3rd degree black belt. "Martial arts opened my eyes to living a more natural lifestyle. Staying more balanced physically and mentally." This led to a fascination with Chinese medicine. When, in 1995, Dr. Mauro started experiencing some digestive trouble, he went to see a Naturopathic Doctor in London, Ontario for the first time. "I was surprised that the Naturopath had such thorough knowledge of medical health—he wasn't just herbs and vitamins. "I was also impressed by how much one-on-one attention he gave me. I was used to being pushed out of the doctor's office only minutes after finally being able to see the MD. “I haven't had any problems since.” "Above all," continues Dr. Mauro, "all the gastrointestinal troubles I had were resolved by the treatments he gave me." Dr. Mauro went on to visit six other Naturopaths in the London area. Not as a patient with a problem, but as a student full of questions. "It didn't take long to realize,"he says," that I wanted to become one of their colleagues."
Family and Friends Were A Bit Concerned
"It came as a shock when I told people I'd be spending another 4 years (and more money than I care to remember) studying a profession they knew nothing about." Dr. Mauro's wife stood by him: "Anybody who managed to get 100% in Grade 13 Calculus," says Natalia, "could learn this. Karlo is fascinated by how the body works, loves helping people and has a knack for teaching. "It seemed like my husband was destined to have an ND after his name." Destiny Isn't Always So Easy to Fulfill Dr. Mauro lived in St. Catharine's during his schooling. His "walk to school" consisted of a 45 minute drive to Burlington, followed by 60 minutes on the Go Train, concluding with 20 minutes on Toronto's subway line. That came to a minimal commute of 4 hours and 10 minutes, each day! How did he do it? "Perseverance, dedication, discipline," says Dr. Mauro."Nobody or nothing was going to stop me from accomplishing my goal. I was committed to my passion and dream of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor."
After 4,500 hours of schooling and 3,000 hours of commuting, Dr. Mauro and his wife moved back to the Windsor area and set up their clinic in Tecumseh. Helping Thousands In his eighth year of practice, Dr. Mauro says, "I am privileged and honoured to have helped thousands of patients remove pain, fatigue and discomfort from their lives. Many were able to avoid more invasive treatments. "I'm here to help you find relief from your ailments, with little or no negative side-effects."
Copyright © 2007 Dr. Karlo Mauro, N.D. Disclaimer: Information provided on this site is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Statements are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified physician. You should always consult with a health care provider (such as a local Naturopathic Doctor) before treating an ailment. All case studies are anecdotal. Results may differ from person to person. |
Her MD prescribed a drug that decreased the acid production in her stomach which slightly reduced her discomfort. Instead of suppressing symptoms, Dr. Mauro focused on using herbs to heal the stomach and esophageal lining. He also prescribed specific nutrient supplements to strengthen the valve at the bottom of her esophagus. This kept acid in her stomach where it was needed. NATUROPATHIC SUCCESS: After 6 months with Dr. Mauro she no longer needs her prescription drug. For the last 5 years she's been completely pain free. Conventional tests had already reported everything was "normal" with her bowels. Dr. Mauro discovered the root of the problem in her liver, NOT her bowels. NATUROPATHIC TRANS- With further support, she now has at least one bowel movement every day, without laxatives or other drugs. After TEN YEARS of frequent diarrhea, bloating and cramps, this 37 year old man had enough. Especially, after being forced to quit his job because of his unpredictable bowels.He couldn't enjoy time with his family. To deal with his depression he was given Zoloft. His MD’s diagnosis was that his bowels were “irritated.” He gave him Imodium to stop the diarrhea. Dr. Mauro quickly determined that four foods were causing hyper-allergenic reactions. He also prescribed specific supplements to repair his tortured intestines. NATUROPATHIC TURNAROUND: After ONLY ONE MONTH of treatment his bowels were moving just 6 times a day—not 12. 8 months later, working steadily with Dr. Mauro, his gut problems disappeared completely. He got another job, began spending time with his family and finally was able to take a vacation. His depression left him and he no longer needed the Zoloft.
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