About Dr. Rumancik:
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Raised on a small prairie farm in Saskatchewan, Dr Rumancik developed an appreciation for the healing properties of the body and nature's affects on it. Unable to choose between science or art in her early studies, she chose both later dedicated six years to environment conservation through employment with government, non-profit organizations, consulting companies, research, and individual interest and study.
The outdoors inspired her interest in healing herbs, but it was through her own healing health journey and after a six month backpacking trip that she decided to change paths and pursue a career in natural health. and healing. She attended the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in BC and received her designation in 2017. |
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The program provided training in medical diagnosis, nutrition & diet, vitamins & minerals, physical medicine & manual therapies (massage, dry needling, hydrotherapy, adjustments, etc), Traditional Asian Medicine (including acupuncture), herbal medicine, homeopathy, and counselling. Dr. Rumancik has a personal interest in energy medicine and the bodies ability to heal via the correct building blocks, lifestyle adjustments, positive thinking, visualization, placebo, acupuncture, homeopathics, and meditation. She loves witnessing the miraculous healing ability of the body - big and small.
About Naturopathic Medicine:
Naturopathic Doctors are trained in traditional healing modalities as well as modern research and medicine. To be eligible for the program one must have a university degree with all the pre-requisite classes. There are two accredited schools in Canada and seven in the United States that offer the doctorate program. Each naturopath obtains 4800 hours of classroom education and 1200 hours of hands on training. When finished each ND will have experience with:
- Clinical sciences
- Nutrition
- Acupuncture
- Herbology
- Homeopathy
- Osteopathic Manipulations
- Massage & Cupping
- Counseling
- Manual therapies / Home remedies
- IV therapy / injections
To become a licensed practitioner one must pass board certified examinations and further obtain licensing for the province or state they are practicing in. Continuing education is required year to year ensuring high professional standards are maintained.
Treatment Principles:
First, do no harm
Identify & treat the cause
Use natural methods to encourage healing and restore balance
Treat the whole person (mind, body, and energy system)
Provide education for healthy living
Prevent further illnesses from occurring
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Doctors
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