It starts with highly personalized, functional medicine.
You know something’s gotta give with your health. You’ve been feeling “off” for ages and it’s affecting your daily life. Maybe you’re constantly tired, stressed, in pain, or wondering why you can’t seem to shake those extra pounds. It’s especially frustrating that all the conventional medical methods you’ve tried have barely moved the needle in your results.
Still, you’re a bit hesitant …
What if you seek naturopathic support and are put on a super restrictive diet or are forced to eliminate everything you love? Sure, you want to get healthy, but not at the expense of everything that makes you happy!
Don’t worry; improving your health isn’t about boycotting all of your favourite things. It’s about finding a healthy balance – doing what’s right, what feels good, AND what makes you healthy and happy!
When we work together, I’ll show you how easy it can be. I’ll educate and inspire you to achieve better wellbeing in a way that works for YOU and your busy life. Plus, I’ll support you in your journey so that you finally have a long-lasting solution vs. a quick fix.
It’s time to ditch the sugar and love the fat! Don’t worry if you’re a self-proclaimed sweet addict. I’m here to guide you along the path toward a more low-carb/high-fat or ketogenic life. All it takes is six easy steps, and I’ll support you along the way so you can sustain your results.
Having recovered from my own Lyme battle, I know exactly what it’s like to experience this disease. Now, after embarking on my own treatment and achieving full remission, I can help you recover from this misunderstood, and often debilitating, condition.
From our teenage years through to menopause, we’re constantly searching for answers to the impact that hormone fluctuations have on our mind, body, and health. What if I told you that there was a solution to everything from PMS to hot flashes? You’ve got options, and I’m here to help.
When it comes to aging, it's not about increasing the number of years in our life, but optimizing the quality of life in those years. We also want to enhance performance and mental stamina. Regenerative medicine is a personalized approach that incorporates the leading research and interventions with respect to aging. We focus on improving quality and helping you live your best years and function at your best.
Understanding your genes to optimize your health and prevent negative health outcomes.
Helping you navigate fertility, menopause, bladder infections, and SO much more.
Creating a safe and open environment to help you (or you and your partner) enhance your experience.
Uncovering and addressing digestive issues (like gluten and lactose sensitivities) that affect your quality of life.
Addressing chronic illnesses and lifestyle choices to help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Creating a balanced weight-loss plan and healthy lifestyle habits to help you achieve sustainable results.
Ridding your system of harmful toxins in a safe, effective way that’s based on YOUR personal health.
Providing tools to help you manage emotional, physical, or mental stress when it creeps up.
Helping you “biohack” your health as you age and improving the quality of all your years.
Giving you and your growing baby all the care and nutrients needed to form a strong and healthy child.
Finding and addressing the underlying drivers that are causing chronic pain, so you can live pain-free.
Discovering lifestyle changes, diet, supplements, and education to help keep your immune system strong.
Helping you support brain function, ideally BEFORE you start to experience cognitive decline.
Addressing food allergies, chemical sensitivities, and poor reaction & response to medications/supplements.
Treating male-specific concerns to bring balance where needed, and to prevent health issues later in life.
Addressing the accumulation of toxins such as mold and heavy metals
I can’t wait to meet you and help you reach your health goals in the safest way possible. I’ll look at all aspects of your life – health, medical, social, psychological, and environmental – to create the most effective and individualized treatment plan for you. Here’s what the process looks like:
First, you’ll complete an online health evaluation. The form may be a bit lengthy, but it will help me understand your past and current health state so that we can optimize our time together during appointments.
Next, we’ll gather all your prior/available health records, tests, and blood work so that I have a clear picture of your medical history. This will also help us avoid any unnecessary re-testing.
Your first visit will include a comprehensive 60-minute health intake, which will help me create the best treatment plan for you. This visit may also include a physical exam, body composition analysis, or referral for further lab testing, or even a consult with an affiliate MD or NP.
During your second visit, you’ll receive your personalized wellness plan. All further follow-up visits will be determined as needed. I recommend a minimum of five visits throughout the year, to ensure proper follow-up care.
Great question, as naturopathic doctors (NDs) are often confused with nutritionists, homeopaths, or energy workers. Naturopathic Medicine is a field distinct from these practices, and the difference lies in our training, scope of practice, and approach.
Naturopathic doctors undergo eight years of intensive training, including a four-year honours undergraduate degree in a Science field. Following completion of this degree, they must then complete an additional four years at an accredited Naturopathic Medical Institution, including a one-year residency program.
Naturopathic doctors study all of the core science courses, with the addition of the functional and integrative modalities, placing an emphasis on preventative medicine. Areas of study include Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Botanical Medicine, Sports Medicine, Medical Nutrition, Manipulation/Chiropractic Adjustments, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, Supplementation, and Psychology & Counselling.
Conventional methods might stop at “normal” blood results, telling patients they’re fine as is. But with integrated functional medicine, I want to get you to an “optimal” level (not just normal) so you can feel your absolute best and live your life to the fullest. I also dig deeper to understand WHY your health issues are happening in the first place, so we can properly address them.
My protocols work on their own or in conjunction with current medical interventions and medications. Given that I work with medical doctors in practice, I also understand that prescriptions have their place and are sometimes needed. We’ll discuss the right balance, and I’ll work alongside you and your MD or engage a new MD, when necessary.
I see women of all ages! Different stages of life come with unique health concerns, and I’ll meet you where you’re at. The most common request I hear from new patients is, “I just want to feel like myself again.” If you can relate, I’m here to help!
Extremely important! While many people will wait until after they feel unwell to book an appointment with me, you can (and should) make your health a priority before persistent issues arise. I can develop a healthy lifestyle plan for you that includes the foods you love and the exercises you enjoy so you can beat health issues to the punch!
(Trust me … You’ll feel so much better for it!)