What to expect:

The initial visit is 1 ½ hours long and includes:

A thorough health history including review of your intake form
Review of your current supplements and medications
Review of any laboratory reports, blood tests, etc.
Physical examination, time permitting

The second visit is typically 1 hour in length and consists of a complaint-oriented physical examination and some initial treatment recommendations may be made at this time. After the necessary information has been gathered from the intake, physical examination and laboratory testing, a treatment plan is presented.

The frequency and duration of subsequent visits required to monitor progress and to provide treatments will be determined based on the nature of the condition and the type of treatment plan.

The treatment plan is individualized to the client's unique needs and may involve any of the naturopathic treatments alone or in combination unless otherwise specified with the practitioner.

Laboratory testing:

-Dipstick Urinalysis

-Hair Mineral Analysis

-Salivary Hormone Testing

-Serum Allergy Testing

-Stool analysis

Other blood/urine/stool tests, diagnostic imaging studies:

Most routine tests may be acquired in cooperation with your medical doctor or they may be ordered independently at the client's expense.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What's the difference between a homeopath and a naturopath?

A. A homeopath is a healthcare practitioner who is trained specifically in homeopathy; a form of medicine using homeopathic remedies. (For more information about Homeopathy, click here). A naturopath, or naturopathic doctor, is a primary healthcare practitioner trained in several treatment methods, one of which is homeopathy. Naturopathic medicine is an umbrella term referring to the use of several natural treatments including: nutrition, homeopathy, traditional chinese medicine & acupuncture, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulation, and lifestyle counselling.

Q. Is naturopathic medicine covered by OHIP?

A. Naturopathic medicine is not covered by OHIP however many extended healthcare plans include coverage for naturopathic services. For more information regarding the availability and extent of your insurance coverage, please contact your healthcare insurance provider.

Q. Are supplements included in the cost of the visit?

A. Because every treatment plan is unique for each person, supplements and other therapeutic products are not included in the cost of the visit.

Q. Should I still continue to see my medical doctor even though I am seeing a naturopathic doctor?

A. Absolutely. We strongly recommend that you continue to remain under the supervision of a medical doctor while undergoing naturopathic care. Each of your healthcare practitioners have different services to offer and can all be a part of your healthcare team.

Q. Can I continue taking my prescription medications when I am undergoing naturopathic care?

A. Only your medical doctor can advise you to change or stop using your prescription medications. Naturopathic doctors are educated in pharmacology and will take your current prescriptions into consideration when formulating a treatment plan involving herbs or supplements which can interact with pharmaceutical drugs.

Q. Do I need to be sick in order to see a naturopathic doctor?

A. No, you do not need to be ill in order to benefit from a visit from a naturopathic doctor. A large part of what they do is educate clients about health maintenance, healthy choices and how to prevent illness. You may also find that although there is nothing physically troubling, there may be a mental, emotional or behavioural concern which may be preventing you from living as fully as you would like. These concerns can also be addressed with an ND.