What are the educational requirements to become a Naturopathic Doctor?
Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) must complete at least three years of pre-medical training including chemistry, biology, biochemistry and psychology prerequisites at the university level. After university Naturopathic Doctors complete four years of full-time training at an accredited naturopathic college where they study basic medical sciences including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and pathology. In addition to the basic medical sciences, naturopathic students also take extensive courses in each of the seven natural treatments, which comprise naturopathic medicine. In Ontario, following seven years of schooling, Naturopathic Doctors complete two rigorous sets of North American professional board exams before becoming licensed and beginning practice as well as one set of Ontario practical licensing examinations. Once licensed Naturopathic Doctors have yearly mandatory continuing education to keep their skills current.

What treatments do Naturopathic Doctors use?
Naturopathic Doctors study seven treatment modalities: botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, physical medicine and lifestyle counselling. I personally emphasize nutrition, homeopathic remedies, acupuncture, and herbal medicines in my practice.

Is naturopathic medicine covered by OHIP?
Naturopathic medicine currently is not covered by OHIP. However, if you have a benefit package through your workplace many benefit packages do cover a portion of the naturopathic visit costs. To receive reimbursement from your benefit provider you will submit your paid receipts from the clinic to your insurance company. Benefit packages usually do not cover any lab tests or supplements purchased at the clinic.

What are your fees?
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What should I expect if I book a naturopathic visit at the clinic?
Prior to our visit, there will be forms for you to fill out. You can arrange to pick up the forms at our office when you book your appointment with me, or you may download the forms on the Resources page.

Our first visit is an hour in length. During the first visit we will review your forms, and I will ask you many questions to get a full picture of your health history and your current health concerns. If you have any relevant test results from your doctor (blood tests, ultrasound reports, MRI or CT reports, biopsy results), please bring them along, as they will be helpful to me in my assessment. At the end of the first visit, I will make some treatment recommendations, which we will follow up at our next visit.

Our second visit could be as soon as later that week. In most cases, it is two-four weeks after the first visit. The second visit is 45 minutes long. During the second visit, we will follow-up on how things are responding to any treatments suggested in the first visit. At this time, I will continue to gather information through various methods, including more verbal history taking, reviewing any remaining forms, doing a brief physical exam and/or performing blood or urine tests. A more detailed plan will be developed during the second visit once this additional information has been gathered. Following the second visit, subsequent visits are usually half an hour in length, though in some circumstances, we will choose to book 45-minute visits if the extra time is needed.

What if I have questions about my forms?
Please fill out the forms to the best of your abilities because it is very helpful at the first visit for me to have all of your information. If you have any questions, please call the office or make note of the questions so that we can review them during your first appointment.

What is the wait time for a first visit?
Generally, we do not have a long wait time for a first visit. We will book you as soon as our schedule allows which is usually within two weeks of your call. Our evening appointments are quite popular and fill up quite quickly, so if your schedule requires you to come after work, I would suggest calling further in advance to book a time that will be convenient for you.

Why do people choose Naturopathic Medicine?
There are many reasons people choose naturopathic medicine, but some examples I hear often include:

• To experience personalized, one-on-one treatment sessions of 30-60 minutes
• To try natural treatment options
• To experience a holistic approach
• To move beyond conventional treatments
• To see someone with a broad knowledge of a variety of complementary health treatments
• To further investigate tests which have come back “normal” or “inconclusive”
• To learn more about the safe use of natural treatments to complement present medical treatments
• To decrease side effects from medication
• To prevent disease and maintain health
• To receive advice about making lifestyle changes



What conditions do you see in your office?

As a Naturopathic Doctor, I see a wide variety of conditions. The following is a list of conditions I see quite frequently in my office. If you currently have a condition that is not listed, it does not mean that naturopathic medicine can’t help you. Naturopathic medicine is focused on treating the person rather than the disease, which means that the vast majority of people can benefit from treatment even if their condition is not listed below.



• Digestive system: constipation, diarrhea, ulcers, heartburn, IBD, bloating, gas, food sensitivities, hemorrhoids, celiac disease
• Immune/respiratory system: allergies, frequent colds/infections, autoimmune conditions, sinus infections, asthma
• Skin: eczema, psoriasis, acne
• Pain: headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, arthritis
• Emotional: anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood swings
• Pediatrics: colic, ear infections, ADD/ADHD, tummy aches, behavioural issues, bedwetting
• Female: PMS, menstrual cramps, infertility, menopausal symptoms, hot flushes, pre & post-natal care, yeast infections
• Male: prostate enlargement, infertility, erectile dysfunction
• Cardiovascular: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, poor circulation
• Endocrine: thyroid and adrenal imbalances
• Urology: bladder infections, stress incontinence, interstitial cystitis
• Other: osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, low energy