
Botanical Medicine
Plants
and plant extracts have been used throughout history and continue to be a
valuable part of health care today.
Currently, naturopathic doctors are the only health care practitioners licensed
to practice botanical medicine in Canada.
Traditional Chinese
Medicine/Acupuncture
Naturopathic
doctors use eastern herbs and acupuncture to re-balance the body. During acupuncture, thin needles are inserted
to stimulate the body's vital force (Qi). Acupuncture has
been proven extremely effective for pain relief and chronic illness.
Physical Medicine
Naturopathic
doctors are trained to provide numerous forms of physical medicine such as, manipulation
of the spine and other joints, soft tissue massage, ultrasound, hydrotherapy
and exercise therapy.
Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathy
is a form of energetic medicine using dilutions of plant, mineral or animal
substances. This medicine has been used
to treat physical and mental conditions effectively for over 200 years.
Lifestyle Counselling
Naturopathic doctors recognize that stress and life events have a strong impact on health. We are trained to counsel on a variety of topics including diet, exercise, stress and emotional issues.
Other Services
