Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is a non-invasive and preventative approach to health management. Rather than focusing on treating symptoms, Naturopathic Medicine aims to identify and address the root cause of a condition. By using a health promoting model that is individualized, evidence-based and patient-centred, our naturopathic doctors (ND) use a bright approach to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Based on the health concerns and symptoms presented, our naturopaths utilize a variety of treatment modalities which can include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, supplementation, acupuncture, cupping, homeopathy, and lifestyle counselling to support each patient and their unique needs.
Naturopathic Care for Postpartum
The postpartum period, or “fourth trimester”, is a time for recovery and bonding with your baby. It comes with big adjustments and naturopathic medicine can help support you to make this time and transition more comfortable.
Naturopathic medicine may help with:
- Postpartum depression, blues and anxiety
- Pain management
- Nutrition and supplementation guidance for recovery
- Iron-deficiency
- Cesarean section and perineal/vaginal healing
- Breast/chest feeding challenges
Naturopathic Care for Teens
The period of adolescence is an extremely dynamic and formative time. It is accompanied by growth and at times, challenges. Naturopathic medicine can support teenagers through this period using lifestyle changes, counselling, supplementation, nutrition, herbs and more.
Naturopathic medicine may help with:
- Support through puberty (physical and emotional)
- Acne
- Mental health/mood disorders
Naturopathic Care for Women
Through the lifespan, women are faced with many different changes, which may include puberty, pregnancy and menopause, to name a few. While these changes are part of the life cycle – they are often accompanied by challenges. Naturopathic medicine can support these transitions using interventions such as lifestyle modification, herbs, supplementation and nutrition. Our naturopathic doctors also provide consultation services, allowing you to feel seen and heard as well as armed with information to empower informed decisions regarding your health.
Naturopathic medicine may help with:
- Reproductive conditions (endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, etc.)
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Menstrual concerns (painful periods, irregular periods)
- PMS and PMDD
- Fertility concerns and pre-conception preparation
Naturopathic Care for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an incredibly special and important period in a parent’s life. While it is a beautiful experience, it is often accompanied by concerns that can be effectively managed with gentle and minimally invasive naturopathic therapies such as nutrition, supplementation, acupuncture, herbs and homoeopathic.
Naturopathic medicine may help with:
- Nausea, vomiting and digestive upset
- Constipation, gas and heartburn
- Fatigue and insomnia
- Pain and cramping
- Immune support
- Breech/transverse/posterior fetal positions
- Postdate labour induction
- Pre-labour preparation and education
Regardless of whether you are faced with one of the concerns above or are seeking care to optimize your pregnancy, naturopathic medicine can support you through each trimesters using nutrition, supplementation, herbs and lifestyle modifications.
Naturopathic Care for Children & Infants
Our little ones are resilient and have incredible healing capabilities – but sometimes, even they need a little support. Naturopathic medicine offers a gentle and effective way to address a wide array of health concerns that your infant/child may be facing through nutritional supplementation, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and dietary guidance.
Naturopathic medicine may help with:
- Colic
- Eczema, cradle cap and other skin conditions
- Constipation, diarrhea and other digestive concerns
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD
- Immune and respiratory support
- Cold/flu support and infections
- Appetite improvement and picky eating
- Mental health/mood disorders
- Allergies
Naturopathic doctors also perform newborn and well child assessments. This is a great way to check in and have a comprehensive physical exam completed to ensure that your child is meeting all their developmental milestones.
Whether you are faced with a health concern or looking to optimize your little one’s health, our naturopathic doctor will provide an individualized approach to help your child feel healthy, happy and bright!
Lifestyle Counselling
Lifestyle counseling is an important aspect to naturopathic medicine that focuses on addressing lifestyle factors contributing to health concerns. A naturopathic doctor will act as a motivator and instructor for implementing healthy lifestyle choices. A key principle of naturopathic medicine is individualistic care, an important consideration when it comes to making lifestyle changes. By meeting the patient where they are, realistic and attainable goals can be set and met.
