New Patients
Free 15-minute information sessions are available for anyone wanting to know more about naturopathic medicine and treatments. There will be no therapeutic recommendations during the information session.
First visit (45 - 60 minutes) – Please bring your intake forms, consent forms and copies of any recent blood work or imaging tests. The first appointment is about getting a good idea of your medical history, current health concerns and to discuss the goals and expectations. Some treatment recommendations on your first visit may be given.
Second Visit (20 – 30 minutes) - Generally scheduled two weeks later, the second visit may include a complaint oriented physical exam and answering any questions that have come up. Once the medical history and physical exam have been completed, we will establish a treatment plan that contains short and long term goals for your health.
Return visit (20-30 minutes) – The time between return appointments depends on the severity of the condition and the therapies used. Someone receiving active treatments may come in every month for a follow up. Someone on a stable long-term plan may come in once a season to check in. Acupuncture, Bowen technique, Neural therapy and Intravenous therapy appointments are often weekly during active treatment.
Brief visit (10 – 15 minutes) – A brief visit is offered to answer quick questions that arise and for the doctor to check in and make sure you are on track with the treatment plan and to give refills.
Conditions
What Conditions can be treated?
The human body has an innate ability to heal itself given the right internal environment. Naturopathic Medicine encourages this process. That is why all health conditions can be safely treated by a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), who is trained in using natural medicines.
Digestive Conditions
The foundation of Naturopathic Medicine is built on a healthy digestive tract. ND’s have excellent results treating digestive complaints such as IBS, constipation, gas/bloating, reflux/heartburn, crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic diarrhea, stomach ulcers, and gall bladder dysfunction.
Hormonal conditions
Botanical medicines to balance your hormones and get you back feeling like yourself again. ND’s may also use natural hormones if they are indicated. HRT is a very hot topic with regards to female cancers. You deserve to have ALL the current information presented to you in order for you to make an educated decision about hormone replacement therapy. My job is to ensure you leave the office with your questions regarding HRT answered. It is my job to discover which hormones are too high and too low and correct the imbalance.
Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, depression, insomnia, fatigue, vaginal dryness, headaches and low libido are due to fluctuating hormones.
PMS symptoms such as cramps, breast tenderness, irritability, acne, bloating and cravings
Infertility?
There are many components that contribute to achieving a healthy pregnancy. ND's take into account immune function, ovulatory patterns, hormone function, nutrient deficiencies and fertility awareness. Preconception planning is the best way to ensure an easy conception and healthy pregnancy. Women who detoxify before conceiving have considerably less nausea and vomiting in the first trimester compared with women who do not. It is worth it!
Allergies & Asthma?
Allergies and asthma are very easy conditions to treat with natural medicine. It is possible to manipulate the diet in such a way that the body releases less histamine. Homeopathy and botanical medicine are extremely effective for both asthma and allergy relief.
Fatigue?
Do you experience an energy crash between 3-5 pm in the afternoon? If so, you may be suffering from adrenal burnout. The adrenal glands are responsible for releasing adrenalin when the body needs a “pick me up”. Specific toxins, stress, allergies and certain dietary patterns are responsible for draining the adrenal glands of adrenalin, which results in not enough available for your daily energy needs. Effective treatment aims at tonifing the adrenal glands so that the adrenalin stores are replenished. This results in a mid-afternoon high instead of a low. Energy increased throughout the entire day and immunity is improved.
Depression?
Depression is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. Prozac is handed out like candy for complaints such as fatigue and chronic pain. Anti-depressants are simply a band aid for underlying imbalances that need to be corrected. There are natural medicines available, which help the body to correct serotonin levels without side effects.
