Is naturopathic medicine right for you?
If you are looking to be an active partner in your health…
If you are looking for an integrative solution that combines the best of traditional and modern medicine…
If you are looking to treat acute symptoms while optimizing your longterm health…
then naturopathic medicine could be a good fit for you.
What is naturopathic medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a discipline of health care that focuses on preventative and holistic health. This approach to healthcare acknowledges that no human is just the sum of their parts- if your mental health is suffering it will effect your physical health and vice versa. Naturopathic doctors work collaboratively with you to find health care solutions that address your acute and long-term physical, mental and emotional health needs while minimizing potential side effects, whether they be physical, social, mental or emotional.
Naturopathic doctors take an integrative approach to health care that blends biomedical sciences, nutrition, botanical medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. While some of the treatments we use are rooted in traditional use, our education is focused on modern medical research. We can provide treatments that complement your existing prescriptions and health regimen.
Simple, effective changes with lasting impact.
Who are Naturopathic Doctors?
Education
Naturopathic Doctors are highly qualified medical professionals with 8 years of postsecondary education. We must obtain an undergraduate degree, with required premedical science courses, prior to attending the intensive four year program at an accredited Naturopathic Medical School. In the province of British Columbia, naturopathic medical graduates are also required to pass five days of North American board regulated written and oral examinations. Each doctor is licensed and regulated by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. http://www.cnpbc.bc.ca/
Are NDs covered under insurance?
Naturopathic services are covered by most extended insurance plans. Check with your insurance provider and take advantage of the opportunity to invest in your health!
Naturopathic Treatments
Lifestyle coaching
Lifestyle- how we eat, move, sleep and socialize- is one of the most powerful tools we have to impact our health. Lifestyle changes can also be some of the hardest changes for us to make. Naturopathic Doctors are experts at taking the latest research from nutritional sciences, psychology, and exercise physiology and helping you apply it to your life, in a way that is sustainable and effective for you.
Natural Health Products
Tinctures and teas, pills and potions- the world of supplements can be overwhelming, expensive and time consuming. Naturopathic doctors are trained to critically assess current research on herbal and nutritional supplements- in short we’ll make sure that the supplements you are taking are safe, effective, and worth your money.
Acupuncture
Yes, acupuncture involves needles, but trust me, it’s not as scary as it looks! The practice of acupuncture has been a part of Chinese medicine as far back as 150BCE. Today, there is a growing body of evidence for the use of acupuncture in integrative management of chronic pain, muscular injury, stress and anxiety, digestive concerns, and more.
