Frequently Asked Questions

• Acute visits – colds, flu, strep throat, ear infections etc

• Allergies

• Anxiety

• Autoimmune conditions

• Depression

• Diabetes

• Digestive issues (food sensitivities, SIBO, heart burn, IBS etc)

• Dizziness

• Eczema

• FATIGUE

• Full physicals (including PAPs)

• Hives

• Hormone imbalance

• Immune issues – frequently sick

• Infertility of any kind

• Insomnia

• IUI (intra uterine insemination) for fertility

• Menstrual problems (heavy, painful, no period etc)

• Oral allergy syndrome

• PAPs and breast exams

• Parasites

• PCOS

• Psoriasis

• Stress

• Thyroid problems

• Vertigo

• And more…if you are unsure just ask me but chances are the answer is YES!

Who could benefit from naturopathic medicine?

Naturopathic medicine treats all health concerns for all ages from acute to chronic and physical to psychological. Naturopathic medicine is beneficial for the following types of patients:

• Patients that are looking for disease prevention and health promotion strategies.

• Patients that have a range of symptoms that they have been unable to address on their own or with the help of other medical practitioners.

• Patients that have been diagnosed with an illness, often serious or chronic and are looking for treatment options. Naturopathic medicine is very effective for improving quality of life for those with serious and life threatening illnesses.

• Patients that are looking to combine conventional and naturopathic treatments with the aim of minimizing side effects of drugs, surgery or conventional treatments.Patients that have a range of symptoms that they have been unable to address on their own or with the help of other medical practitioners.

• Patients that are looking to combine conventional and naturopathic treatments with the aim of minimizing side effects of drugs, surgery or conventional treatments.

What training have you received?

I have a Bachelor of Science  in Biochemistry from UBC as well as  Bachelor or Fine Arts in Visual Arts from UBC. My Naturopathic training was done at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster. Through my whole naturopathic education I also worked in 4 naturopathic clinics as additional hands on learning.

What does an initial visit involve?

Your initial visit is 1 hour long. I take a detailed history asking a lot of questions about your current health. Most of what we discuss is from the intake forms you fill out before your first visit. If time permits I may perform a bit of physical exam - such as listening to your heart and lungs or taking your blood pressure. At the end of the visit we may discuss lab testing and cost and I will tailor these suggestions to your budget and specific concerns. Or we may launch right into a treatment protocol involving certain supplements, diet or lifestyle changes, herbs, IVs or other types of therapies. All my suggestions are specific and personalized to each person.

Should I bring anything to my first appointment?

If you have any recent blood work then please bring it along. As well bring any medications or supplements your are on (or pictures of the bottles including list of ingredients).

How often do I have to see you?

After your initial visit I may want to start treatment right away and then we would follow up within 4-6 weeks. Or if we decide to do some testing we would follow up when the results are received. Depending what health outcomes we are looking at follow ups may be anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months apart. I try to give you a good idea of frequency of visits at our first appointment.