S E R V I C E S:
Naturopathic Consults - Private Testing - IV Therapy - Ozone Therapy - UBI - Diet & Nutrition Consults - Fertility Support - Women's Wellness Appointments - Pregnancy Support - Acupuncture - Body Talk - Nutraceuticals - Homeopathic Medicine - Botanical Medicine - Group Hikes - Meditation
I am excited to be offering Naturopathic support in the Vancouver area as well as making periodic trips out to Fort Qu'Appelle, SK. If you have any questions or if you would like to book an appointment please call, email, or book online. I look forward to meeting you!
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Naturopathic Consults
The body has the ability to heal once triggers are removed, correct nutrients are provided, and when systems, along with the mind are in balance. Consults are tailored to each individuals needs requiring more time in appointments, but with very little if any wait times. Physical exams and in house testing may be done and detailed treatment plans are provided to each patient. ...more |
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Private Testing
Private testing is invaluable. It takes more than 15 years before a scientifically proven screening technique gets incorporated into main stream medicine. ND's work with private testing labs to offer the most current testing methods available. These include food allergy screening, month long salivary hormone panels, heavy metal burden assessments, parasite and bowel screening, as well as vitamin and mineral status. ...more |
S K I N S C R A T C H & F O O D S E N S I T I V I T Y T E S T I N G
These are the two most popular tests I commonly run. Skin scratch testing can be done in house and takes about 25min. Food sensitivity testing is also done in the office; however, the blood sample needs to be sent out to a lab for processing.
Skin Scratch TestingSkin scratch testing takes about 25min and screns for immediate allergies via the antibody IgE. These type of allergic reactions appear soon after being exposed to the allergen. For example, peanuts causing throat itchiness and difficulty breathing. The skin is lightly pricked and the allergenic substance is applied, then after 20 min any reactions on the skin are compared to a control. This test is good for anyone who has seasonal allergies, periodic hives, difficulty breathing, or who have had past experiences of anaphylaxis.
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FST Food Sensitivity TestFood Sensitivity Testing (FST) screens for IgG antibodies, which correlate to food sensitivities. These are different than food allergies (IgE) as symptoms can appear days to weeks after eating an aggravating food not immediately like an IgE. Anyone with digestive issues, skin complaints, joint pain, asthma, allergies, or depression / anxiety will benefit from this test. It involves a quick blood draw in office and the sample is sent to the lab for processing, which typically takes 1 - 2 weeks.
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I V T H E R A P Y - O Z O N E T H E R A P Y - U L T R A V I O L E T B L O O D I R R A D I A T I O N
Reclaiming Your Health
INTRAVENOUS THERAPYIf a digestive system is compromised or if one is chronically high stress intravenous therapy (IV therapy) can be extremely beneficial to bring the body back to balance. If nutrients and minerals are not being absorbed or if they are being burned off as fast as they are consumed IV therapy is needed to bring the body back to a state of health. Common vitamins and minerals in an IV include magnesium, calcium, all the B vitamins, and trace minerals such as zinc and copper.
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ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT THERAPYUBI (Ultravioletlight Blood Irradiation) is often coined the term sunshine therapy. it is a unique way of providing ultraviolet light directly into the blood. As you may know sunshine kills viruses and as such this is a way to help the immune system fight pathogenic infections in the body. This inculdes viruses, bacteria, mold, and fungus. The process involves extracting blood, mixing it with saline, and then running it through a machine with UVA, UVB, and UVC light. However, because blood can only penetrate about 5 cells thick (1/2 the width of a hair), the blood mixture needs to run through a special cuvette, which turbulates the blood pushing it towards the outside and allowing more light absorption.
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OZONE THERAPYOzone is an energized form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms instead of two. It is the second most powerful therapy has been used for decades. Similar to UBI it is able to kill pathogens, but it also stimualtes antioxidant and antiaging processes in the body. It helps in detoxification and is incredibly successful at reducing pain. It can be administered in many ways including minor and major autohemolytic therapy, insulflation, through ozonated water, or applied directly to the skin.
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N U T R I T I O N
Diet & Nutrition Consults
After this consult you will have all the tools and resources to become your own dietician and principles to apply throughout your entire life. We will cover topics such as:
- Why the recommended 8 cups of water / day is universally being told to clients.
- Why many individuals can eat bread and pasta in Italy, but not here in North America.
- What is the issue with genetically modified orgnaisms.
- How various diets can produce amazing results, but be so completely different.
- What is the gut brain connection and how does it influence our health.
- Different types of fiber and their role in health and wellness.
- Food traps to watch out for.
- What is an essential fatty acid.
- How much protein do you need in a day and how much is too much.
- The influence of politics and industry on the food industry and the resulting 21st century health conditions.
- Tips on how to incorporate dietary principles that can be applied towards your own health throughout your entire life.
The consult takes ~ 1 hr and includes numerous handouts with everything you need to get you and your family started on your health food journey.
"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food frome fresh ingredients.
- Julia Child
G Y N E C O L O G Y
Women's Wellness AppointmentsOften it is uncomfotable going to a walk in clinic for your pap smear and breast exam. I offer very thorough women's wellness appointments in a safe and supportive atmosphere. They include a breast exam, pap smear, and bimanual if indicated. These are best done midcycle around ovulation. |
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F E R T I L I T Y
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O B S E T R I C S Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
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E N E R G E T I C H E A L I N G T H E R A P I E S
Both Body Talk and Traditional Asian Medicine believe that there is a flow of energy circulating through the body along specific pathways called meridians. Acupuncture and Body Talk therapies help remove blocks as well as increase the smooth flow of energy through the body.
Body TalkBody Talk is an energy healing technique that involves gentle tapping along various key locations while using medical intuition to determine what is the most important thing the body needs to heal. The premise is that everyday life causes tiny and sometimes major PTSD moments which impact our bodies. Body Talk is a system that can help identify and dissipate the charge from some of these stored moments. Body Talk is internationally recognized healing modality and is steadily growing.
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Acupuncture & MassageAcupuncture is a powerful healing modality used to treat a host of different conditions from pain, to fertility digestion, stress, and sleep.
Healing occurs as the needles are gentle tapped into the bodies fascia, a network of connective tissue distributing throughout the entire body. As the needles are inserted into the body the brain releases endorphins and encourages the flow of blood. Cupping & massage are also available and a great way to encourage the blood flow and release fascia. |
H E A L T H P R O D U C T S:
The importance of getting high quality vitamins, minerals, homeopathics, and herbal products cannot be stressed enough. Companies should be conducting third party testing to ensure the product is pure and free from any toxicities. One's products should improve health, not worsen it.
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High Quality Nutraceuticals
Supplements, botanical medicine, and homeopathics are all an integral part of a treatment plan and getting high quality ones is very important. There is much variability between supplement brands from the quality to the manufacturing, nutrient combinations, nutrient doses, and absorbability. As such, it is important to use physician-grade supplements selected specifically for you!. ...more |
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Homeopathic Medicine
Similar to when bacteria were first discovered and people would not believe in the existence of microbes because they could not be seen homeopathy is similar where no one really knows why it works just that it does. Homeopathic medicines use substances that have being diluted down to the nano particle and can have the same effects as giving that substance at a very high dose without any side effects. Homeopathic's are safe, effective, gentle, and most importantly they do not interact with a person's current medication regime. ...more |
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Botanical Medicine
Before pharmaceuticals were invented, tribes all across the world relied on botanical medicine and it is again seeing a resurgence in popularity and use. For many people it more closely corresponds to their ideologies, including concerns around the side effects of synthetic medicine. Botanical medicine shows to be most effective in preventative medicine as well as for chronic conditions and more affordable in the long run. |
Have you tried Meditation?
After COVID-19 passes I will be hosting meditation nights once a month in Vancouver. Welcome to everyone.
By donation. Bring items to keep you comfy (mat, pillows, blanket, etc.)
I look forward to meditating with you!
By donation. Bring items to keep you comfy (mat, pillows, blanket, etc.)
I look forward to meditating with you!
Overwhelmed?
...Give me a shout and I will answer any questions you may have!
