Naturopathic Consultations
Are you ready to take a step towards optimal health? I am offering a complimentary 15 minute discovery call, where we can connect and discuss your health concerns and goals. This is an opportunity to explore my approach and collaboratively determine the best course forward considering your unique needs.
Services
Naturopathic medicine can help in achieving any and all health goals, from symptomatic management and disease prevention to general wellness. A holistic approach will often involve a combination of modalities tailored to your needs and goals.
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Laboratory Testing
Understanding the root cause of health concerns often requires a deeper look through lab testing, to identify underlying imbalances or pathologies that may be contributing to your symptoms. By providing crucial insights into how your body is functioning, lab results help guide treatment and monitor progress. In addition to conventional lab tests, I offer a variety of functional medicine tests.
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Nutrition & Lifestyle Counselling
Nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindfulness are foundations of health, playing a vital role in both preventing and reversing disease. Whether you are just beginning your wellness journey or need help refining your practices, I'm here to provide guidance and support.
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Orthomolecular Medicine
Orthomolecular medicine involves the use of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other micronutrients at therapeutic doses that are challenging to achieve through diet alone. Specific doses of nutrients are effective in addressing many health concerns by restoring and maintaining biochemical homeostasis in the body.
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Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine draws on the medicinal properties of herbs, roots, leaves, and other plant parts to support health and prevent illness. Grounded in centuries of traditional healing, it can be used to address a multitude of both acute and chronic conditions. Botanicals can be administered in various forms, including tinctures, teas, capsules, and topical preparations.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a therapeutic practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body. This stimulates the body’s natural healing processes, improves energy flow, and helps to restore balance. Acupuncture is commonly used to relieve pain, reduce stress, and manage a variety of conditions, including digestive issues, anxiety, and musculoskeletal concerns.
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Microneedling
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that stimulates collagen production by creating tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This promotes the body's natural healing process, promoting smoother, firmer skin and improving the appearance of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. Microneedling is suitable for a wide range of skin types, providing visible results with little to no downtime.
Clinical Focuses
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The digestive system is intricately linked to overall health, influencing everything from energy levels and mood to immune function and hormones. Imbalances in the gut can manifest not only as digestive symptoms, but also as broader systemic issues. By restoring digestive health, we can often alleviate these symptoms while also addressing a range of interconnected health concerns.
Naturopathic care can support:
Chronic bloating, gas or indigestion
Food sensitivities and allergies
Digestive disorders like IBS, IBD, Celiac disease, SIBO
Optimizing overall nutrition
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Mental health is central to how we function, influencing our energy levels, focus, mood, and physical wellbeing. A comprehensive approach to mental health acknowledges that emotional and psychological wellbeing are deeply interconnected with the body and environment. By combining evidence-based therapies with practical, everyday tools, I help patients build resilience and improve their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Naturopathic care can support:
Chronic stress
Anxiety
Depression
Optimizing mental/emotional wellness
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Our skin is our largest organ, and also an external reflection of our internal state. Common skin concerns can often be linked to underlying imbalances such as hormonal changes, gut dysbiosis, poor detoxification, and inflammation. A holistic approach to skin health involves identifying and addressing the root causes internally, while managing symptoms and supporting the external barrier.
Common skin concerns that may benefit from naturopathic care include:
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Rosacea
General skin support
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Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that regulate many of the body’s essential functions, including metabolism, mood, sleep, immune function, and reproductive health. In females, key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle and across different stages of life. Imbalances may stem from factors like chronic stress, poor nutrition, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or underlying health conditions. A holistic approach to restoring hormonal balance involves addressing the complex interactions between our bodies, our lifestyle, and our environment.
Naturopathic care can support:
PMS and PMDD
PCOS
Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
My Approach To Care
During an initial naturopathic consultation, you will be guided through a comprehensive health assessment where we will discuss your personal health history, lifestyle, values, and goals. This session will lay the groundwork for creating your personalized health plan.
Health Assessment
Validated diagnostic tools like conventional labs and functional medicine testing are integral to assessing health status, guiding treatment, and monitoring outcomes. These are completed on a case-by-case basis, depending on your individual needs.
Comprehensive Testing
A treatment plan tailored to address your health goals may include a combination modalities, including: lifestyle & nutrition counselling, orthomolecular medicine, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and/or mindfulness-based therapies.
Tailored Treatment Plan
Recognizing the unique and ever-evolving needs of the body, mind, and soul is essential to the health journey. My role as a naturopathic physician extends beyond treatment - I aim to educate and empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for optimal health and vitality.
Education
As you progress through your health plan, we will regularly assess your treatment outcomes and adjust your health goals as needed. The frequency of check-in visits will be entirely based on your specific needs to provide ongoing accountability and support.