Naturopathic Medicine

Food is the best medicine, but busy modern life and how certain foods are processed conspire to zap our energy and affect our mood. The right foods can reduce inflammation, balance hormonal fluctuations, and eliminate common complaints like headaches, fatigue, and skin conditions.

Homeopathic medicine uses highly concentrated plant extracts to stimulate, detoxify, and tone our internal organs. Homeopathy is an essential component of naturopathic medicine, providing fast and effective targeted relief.

Acupuncture is a highly effective way to address many acute complaints, from allergies to pain, stress, digestion, and more. It can also help you maintain the physiological and mental balance you need to thrive each day.

The mind-body connection is essential in the quest for whole-self wellness. Our therapists apply multiple approaches, from breathwork to yoga, meditation, ayurveda, and sacral-cranial energy work, to complement our naturopathic approach.

Bloodwork and Functional Diagnostic Lab Testing may be indicated to investigate general health status, monitor a pre-existing condition or get to the root cause of a health concern. Common tests used include: routine bloodwork, stool tests, OAT, Food Sensitivity Test, DUTCH, Parasite/Candida/Heavy Metals and genetic tests.  

TCM is a unique system of medicine to assess the body's organ systems and stimulate the body's healing capability. After a thorough TCM diagnosis is completed, treatments may include a unique acupuncture protocol, TCM medicinal herbs and nutrition/lifestyle guidance. 

Cupping may benefit many health concerns such as improving muscle pain and tension, promoting circulation and detoxification, and circulation. Some indications include: muscle stiffness, stress relief, and digestive concerns.

Part of taking a comprehensive look at health may involve adjusting lifestyle habits or behaviours. Naturopathic doctors are trained to counsel patients on diet, lifestyle, stress management, exercise and safety hazards in their health.