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What is naturopathic medicine? Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary health care that promotes wellness and prevention of illness or disease by integrating standard medical diagnostics with a variety of natural therapies. Naturopathic medicine plays a huge role in integrative health care and the treatments that are offered can be used on their own or together with conventional medicine. Naturopathic doctors work to address the root causes of an illness and works by supporting the body's own healing ability. Treatments include acupuncture/Asian medicine, botanical medicine, physical medicine (such as massage and hydrotherapy, physical therapy), clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, and lifestyle counseling. Who can be treated Naturopathic medicine is for anyone who want to take their health into their own hands. NDs are primary health providers and are qualified to see and treat everyone, though some NDs specialize in specific areas, such as pediatrics, fertility, geriatrics, cancer care, sports medicine, digestive health, pain management, etc. Conditions Treated Naturopathic Doctors are primary health care providers and can thus manage a variety of conditions including:
Digestive complains
Stress management
Respiratory complaints, such as allergies, asthma, colds and flus
Depression and anxiety, other mental health concerns
Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
Hormonal problems: menstrual cycles, infertility, acne, thyroid concerns
Pain management, for example, arthritis, and sports injuries
Diabetes (Type 2)
Cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome
What are Treatments like?Each person will get individual treatment, though there are treatment protocols and standards of care, The naturopathic doctor will do their best to come up with a treatment that is suitable for you. For that reason, a full treatment plan may not necessarily be prescribed on the first visit and a second visit may be required to gather adequate information. Depending on the condition, some people require more time to see improvements, and as naturopathic treatments are often subtle and work with the body's own healing power, it may at time be frustrating for patients to see results. feel free to ask questions about your treatment plan and prognosis. Naturopathic Visits:A typical naturopathic visit is about 60 minutes in length, this however will vary from person to person, depending on their needs and concerns. Each patient will however, require a full initial consult which will run around 60-90 minutes in length, and required physical examination and potentially blood work. The nature of the visits are so that the Naturopathic doctor can gather the necessary information needed to provide an adequate treatment plan. After 2-3 visits, you may not need to see your naturopathic doctor for months, he or she may ask you to come in for a follow up, just to see how things are doing, or if you feel the need to come in more regularly he or she will accommodate you. Naturopathic medicine is not covered by OHIP, and so each practitioner sets his or her own rates.
Fees
Community Clinic: 20$/Visit -Mondays 9am-3pm
multiple patients seen at once, this reduces the cost, and helps people with lower incomes and financial constraints attain naturopathic care.
Initial Consult: 150$Follow up: 30 to 45 minutes 60-90$
Treatment Only sessions- 30 minutes 40$Lab Tests, Herbs and Supplements: additional Cost
Skype/Video and Telephone consults available - These are limiting and I would recommend at least one visit in person. Please Contact me for details. 10$ /15 minutes
Individual information session-: 15 minutes- FREE- contact now to see how you can benefit from naturopathic medicine, the 15 minute session is complimentary and may be a game changer in your future health and wellness.
