Naturopathic Medicine
We are proud to be serving women across the Niagara Region and surrounding cities in Ontario, all virtually from the comfort of your own home.
Welcome!
We are excited to get to know you.
During your first visit with us, we spend up to 80 minutes listening, gathering information, and answering your questions. We are committed to ensuring you feel heard and to providing a complete assessment utilizing thorough testing methods that addresses your health concerns.
As your treatment plan begins to take shape we work together to implement a combination of strategies backed by research and traditional wisdom to suit your needs and get you feeling like your best self.
Naturopathic Treatments are combined and highly personalized to YOU. After all, you are unique and so your healthcare should be too.
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Therapeutic Nutrition
Naturopathic nutrition is the therapeutic use of whole foods to address intolerances, toxicities and nutrient deficiencies; not a one-size-fits-all approach to diet, your individual needs and circumstances are discussed with optimization as well as flexibility in mind.
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Nutraceuticals
Sometimes considered nutrients, this category of natural medicine includes whole food and plant extracts and naturally derived compounds with medicinal benefits such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These are used to stimulate natural processes in the body, and improve metabolism of hormones and organ function.
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Vitamin & Mineral Supplementation
Targeted supplementation with vitamin and mineral combinations help correct deficiencies as well as target specific conditions, restore normal cellular activity, and balance hormones.
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Botanical Medicine
The use of plants in the form of tea infusions, tinctures, tablets, or capsules have a long history of use to treat a wide variety of conditions by addressing the root cause, stimulating natural processes (e.g. digestive secretions), and alleviating symptoms.
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Wellness Lifestyle Counselling
Having an active listener present through your journey can often be the most significant medicine one can receive. Always with an open and empathic approach, counselling is helpful for working through everyday stressors, anxiety and depression, and life management challenges.
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Diagnostic Testing
Naturopathic Doctors frequently order conventional blood tests as well as functional medicine tests (e.g. salivary/urinary hormones) in order to obtain a root cause diagnosis for your symptoms. Learn more about hormone testing here.
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is a patient-centred approach to healthcare with over 125 years of use in North America in the prevention and treatment of disease and optimization of overall health. In Ontario, the practice of Naturopathic Medicine is regulated by The College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
The 6 basic tenets of Naturopathic Medicine:
first, do no harm ( primum non nocere )
identify and treat the causes ( tolle causam )
doctor as teacher ( docere )
treat the whole person
emphasize prevention
support the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae)
to learn more about naturopathic medicine, visit www.oand.org or www.cand.ca
How are NDs trained?
Naturopathic Doctors are highly trained professionals specializing in the practice of natural medicine to support and stimulate healing processes. ND is a protected title granted to only those with the education and qualifications to meet the standards set out by The College of Naturopaths of Ontario. All licensed NDs obtain a total of 7-8 years of post-secondary education with at least 3 years of university-level education and an additional 4 years post-graduate training at an accredited Naturopathic Medical school where they are trained to medically diagnosis using physical exam, conventional laboratory testing, and clinical case-taking. NDs are also trained to use specialized labs tests such as food sensitivity testing, salivary and urinary hormone testing, neurotransmitter metabolite testing, and more.
What do Naturopathic Doctors do?
Naturopathic doctors investigate, diagnose, and treat patients with a patient-centered approach utilizing a variety of natural modalities such as clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, mind-body medicine, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and more. The combination of treatments recommended to each patient is highly individualized and carefully selected based on the entirety of the patient’s health concerns, medical history, and goals. Treatment emphasizes both acute relief of symptoms as well as preventative self-care and long-term positive health outcomes. Conduct a complete initial Naturopathic assessment, taking the time necessary to collect all relevant information Thoroughly investigate the underlying cause of the patient’s condition, to understand the ‘why,’ rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment Order conventional blood and lab tests as well as alternative naturopathic testing Always choose best medicine practices, referring when appropriate for biomedical care or pharmaceutical intervention when in patient’s best interest Cooperate with other branches of medical science, encouraging integrative care
What are evidence-based approaches?
Evidence-based approaches include treatments that are supported by the best available clinical and scientific evidence combined with the patient’s needs and values, for the best outcome. The personalized therapies, strategies, and guidance are chosen conscientiously combining scientific research and traditional medicine teachings to prioritize safety and efficacy while remaining true to Naturopathic principles of identifying the root cause and treating the whole person.
Are Naturopathic Doctors able to order blood tests and other diagnostic tests?
Yes, Naturopathic Doctors licensed in the province of Ontario under CONO are able to offer a broad array of testing through blood, saliva, hair, and urine. Sometimes patients already have a sense of what tests they would like to help investigate their health concerns. If you are unsure if your Naturopath can order these tests book a complementary discovery call or email us at info@wnhn.ca
Comprehensive List of Tests Offered
Under the regulations made under the LSCCLA, a naturopath is authorized to requisition the collection of specimens from patients in a specimen collection centre or laboratory. The authority is limited to the following 194 tests and are not covered by OHIP. Please visit our lab testing services page for more detail on the range of tests available to Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario.
Naturopathic Custom Compounded Formulas
Custom compounding allows us to treat common skin and vaginal conditions with professional-grade potency avoiding common irritating ingredients for those who have ultra-sensitive skin.
While skin issues as well as vaginal health concerns often arise from internal factors - hormone imbalances, microbiome issues, gut issues, and stress - the affected organ needs direct attention too. A holistic program is built to address both the inside and outside, targeting the affected area locally to improve outcomes.
Commonly Selected Ingredients Include:
Licorice root
Milk thistle
EGCG with resveratrol
Vitamin C and ferulic acid
PAD 2%
Niacinamide 4%
Boric acid suppositories
Vitamin E and calendula suppositories
Anti-microbial botanical suppositories
Hyaluronic acid suppositories