the medicine
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a primary healthcare that is built on the foundational belief that the body has an innate capacity to repair and adapt. Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness to restore and establish optimal health by supporting the person's inherent self-healing process.
Naturopathic medicine emphasizes addressing the causes of disease and there is a focus on physical, mental, emotional, environmental and social factors that may be contributing to a person’s state of being.
INITIAL CONSULTATIONS
Seeing an ND for the first time is similar to seeing an MD as all primary care providers review health history and request standard diagnostic tests.
Your initial consultation will involve an in-depth gathering of information regarding your chief concerns and health history. A physical exam may be performed and labs may be recommended to guide your treatment plan. An individualized treatment plan will be created, catered directly to your needs.
FOLLOWUP CONSULTATIONS
These are used to track progress around your health journey and address new concerns . Modalities that may be involved in your treatment plan include acupuncture, botanical medicine, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, injection therapy, intravenous therapy, clinical nutrition and lifestyle counselling and lab testing/re-testing.
the toolbox
you are unique, thus your treatment plan requires a catered approach.
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by having a variety of tools to work with, your concerns can be tackled from different angles in order provide a comprehensive treatment plan
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INTRAMUSCULAR (IM) INJECTION
IM (intramuscular) injections involve a blend of vitamins, minerals and other substances injected into the muscle for a quick boost.
IM injection formulas vary, and different formulations are available for assisting in weight loss, Vitamin D deficiency, stress/adrenal support, and B12 deficiency.
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NEURAL THERAPY & TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS
Neural therapy may be useful for any type of musculoskeletal pain complaint. In addition, it can be used to treat painful or hypersensitive scars. Treatment involves injection of a local anesthetic that is used to reset nerve cell physiology. The “reset” allows for your autonomic nervous system to achieve a higher threshold to stimuli, thus reducing feelings of pain and discomfort. The number of treatments depends on the area.
Common conditions (but not limited to) treated include:
Chronic tension headaches
Pain around scar tissue
Overuse injuries
Shoulder pain
IT Band Syndrome
Sports injuries (both acute and chronic pain)
Poor circulation
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PROLOTHERAPY
Prolotherapy is short for “Proliferative Therapy.” It is a non-surgical solution for the treatment of chronic tendon and ligament injuries. Tendons and ligaments generally have a poor blood supply, and because of this, they often have a turbulent healing process. Prolotherapy harnesses the ability of your body to restart the healing process. By injecting an irritant solution (dextrose), inflammatory cells, growth factors, blood etc are recruited to the site of pain and pain can be reduce.
Prolotherapy can be useful in many conditions, but common ones include:
Osteoarthritis
Knee pain
Runner’s knee, Jumper’s knee
Golfer’s elbow, Tennis elbow
Ankle sprains
Hip pain
Rotator Cuff/shoulder pain
Wrist sprain
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ACUPUNCTURE
Thin needles are inserted into certain anatomical points across the body to stimulate the central nervous system. Acupuncture has a long history of being used to treat a myriad of concerns.
Common conditions treated include:
Anxiety
Chronic pain
Chronic stress & burnout
Insomnia
Fertility support
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BOTOX/NEUROMODULATOR
Neuromodulators can be used to relax muscles in the face and soften wrinkles and lines. It I best used to prevent the formation of deep set static wrinkles. It can also be used to address TMJ dysfunction or chronic jaw pain secondary to clenching.
As many people are hesitant to try neuromodulators/botox for the first time, a complimentary consultation is always provided in which you can discuss your goals, concerns/hesitations and address any questions you may have. There is no pressure to receive treatment on the same day as the consultation, but same day treatment is an option.
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INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPY
IV therapy allows for the acute administration of high volumes of nutrients and minerals. As it goes straight into the bloodstream, all nutrients delivered are absorbed, allowing for maximal therapeutic benefit (vs. oral supplementation only allows for a fraction of nutrients to be absorbed.)
IV therapy formulations vary and can be catered to your unique concerns. IV therapy can be useful in cases of:
Support recovery of sprain/strains
Reduce fatigue
Support the immune system
Stress support
Skin health & antioxidant support
Brain fog
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INTRAVENOUS IRON THERAPY
IV Iron therapy is a convenient and safe way to increase iron levels in order to get you feeling your best! In order to be a candidate, labs within 3 months must be done to ensure iron is safe to administer.
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CLINICAL LIFESTYLE & NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING
Naturopathic physicians are well equipped to assess and provide guidance on lifestyle changes suited to your goals. Treatment suggestions are individualized and are guided by patient history, physical exam, labs, and symptoms.
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BOTANICAL MEDICINE
Botanicals are delivered in the form of powders/encapsulations or in liquid form as a tincture. Botanicals medicine expands treatment options for patients and can be used to support whole-body treatment.
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PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
Naturopathic physicians are able to prescribe medications for patients to improve primary care options for patients.
Common prescriptions include NSAIDs, SSRIs, birth control, muscle relaxants, and bio-identical hormones.
Naturopathic physicians are trained in creating custom compounds that may include both conventional pharmaceuticals and natural extracts (such as liquorice, green tea etc.)
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SUPPLEMENT PRESCRIPTIONS
Professional standard supplements may be SHOP PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTSrecommended as part of your treatment plan.
You can refill or purchase professional line supplements via the link below: