Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease.

Naturopathic Doctors have completed an undergraduate degree, then completed a 4-year graduate naturopathic medical program from 1of the 5 accredited schools in North America.

Upon graduation, students are required to have completed 4500 hours of coursework and clinical study.

In order to be licensed in the province of British Columbia, after completion of a 4-year naturopathic medical program, each candidate must successfully pass 2 sets of national board exams on basic medical sciences, clinical medical sciences and naturopathic therapeutics.

In British Columbia, many Naturopathic Doctors have also obtained additional prescriptive authority which means they can write prescriptions for restricted herbal medicines, thyroid and bio-identical hormones, prescription amino acids and many pharmaceutical drugs.

Naturopathic Medicine has been a separate regulated profession in British Columbia since 1936. Naturopathic Doctors in BC now have one of the widest scopes of practice in Canada and are a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act [RSBC 1996] Chapter 183. The College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (CNPBC) licences and regulates the profession in British Columbia.

Naturopathic medicine offers the chance to tell your health story in detail.

Naturopathic philosophy states that the primary goal is to get to the root cause, rather than focus on symptoms.

It is about being proactive, empowered and taking charge of your health

To achieve these goals, the primary focus is to work with each person on an individual level, creating a plan using natural medicines and lifestyle guidance to help them achieve their health goals for the long term.

The initial visits are 1 hour and return visits are 30 minutes

A thorough review of your health history and goals
An in-depth assessment of diet, nutrition and lifestyle practices

A physical exam, if indicated

Ordering of any tests, if needed

Creation of a comprehensive treatment plan to begin to work on your health goals.

No two people are the exact same, and as such, no two treatments will be the same. Each approach is tailored specifically for you and your individual needs. This whole body and functional medicine approach to medicine has the ability to get you back to normal or even better than you were before.

Can we review multiple health concerns that I have?
- Yes! In fact, we welcome as much information as possible so we can build a complete picture of your “whole” health as we believe in the principle that all is connected in the body.

How many visits will I need?
- It depends on your concerns and health goals. For new patients, we may see them more frequently initially, then work on the creation of a long-term plan for patients in which they come and check-in, once, maybe twice per year as needed.

Will I have the chance to ask questions?
- Of course! The success of your treatment depends on each person taking an active role in their health plan. You are in charge of your wellness so it is of the utmost importance that you fully understand your treatment plan and what you need to do to achieve your goals.

Can I have both a ND and MD?
- Yes, most of the patients we see have both a Naturopathic Doctor and a Medical Doctor. We believe in open and honest collaboration with all health care providers to ensure the best care and choice for each patient. It definitely doesn’t have to be one or the other!

Intravenous (IV) Therapy

Prolotherapy

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Trigger point injections

Neural Therapy/
Prolotherapy/Prolozone

Regenerative injections,
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture,

Botanical Medicine

Lifestyle Counselling

Minor Surgery.

Diet and nutritional guidance

Ozone Therapy

Laboratory testing for general blood work, hormones, food allergies, nutrient status, and heavy metal status

IV nutrition and IV chelation therapies

Digestive problems including; IBS, food allergies, heartburn, constipation, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s

Women’s health issues; hormonal imbalance, infertility, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, menopausal concerns, pregnancy and post-partum care

Infant and Children’s health care including; diaper rash, allergies, eczema, asthma, colic, digestive concerns and infant food introduction

Migraine headaches
Seasonal and environmental allergies, asthma and auto-immune diseases

Eczema, psoriasis, acne and fungal infections of the skin, acne

Weight gain
Fatigue

Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol

Depression, insomnia, anxiety, chronic fatigue, attention deficit disorder

Pain and injuries