Services

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Doctors don’t simply prescribe pills to suppress symptoms. We aim to determine and address the root cause of your symptoms – this requires time to really listen, gather information and then run specific tests if needed.

Our treatment approach is science-based, and takes into consideration the interaction your history, nutrition, genetics, biochemical individuality, toxic exposure, lifestyle and stressors that can be causing illness. Patients often refer to us as “Health Detectives” for that reason!

Your personalized treatment plan is developed along with you, and may involve a nutritional protocol, targeted supplementation, herbal medicine and lifestyle medicine.

Primary Care

We are happy to offer the services of a Nurse Practitioner for primary care needs, including ordering labs (blood work/swabs), diagnostic imaging, prescribing medications, making referrals, etc. Treatment is available for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, menopause management (HRT), women’s health”. Nurse Practitioners can also address urgent issues such as bladder infections, cold and flu symptoms, eye/ear infections, vomiting, diarrhea, skin issues, urgent prescription renewals and more.

Fertility Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture have been used for more than 5000 years to treat issues of female and male fertility and reproductive health.

Acupuncture and herbs help to nourish, support and strengthen Qi and vital fluids (including blood), as well as the internal organs. Using these natural fertility techniques, the possibility of conception is optimized. Recent clinical studies have demonstrated the power of this traditional medical system along with IVF fertility treatments.

TCM and acupuncture can help regulate hormones, improve blood and lymph circulation, regulate menses, assist with ovulation, regulate neurotransmitters, and reduce pain and stress, and more.

Facial REjunivation Acupunture

Our acupuncturists are also specially trained in facial rejuvenation, an alternative to Botox to help improve the collagen and appearance of the skin.

Also known as Cosmetic Acupuncture, it is a painless, non-surgical procedure that is effective in reducing the signs of aging. Hair-thin acupuncture needles are inserted in specific locations on the face, ears, neck, hands and feet based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

After treatment a patient may notice some or all of the following:

• increased muscle tone and dermal contraction
• increased collagen production and its dispersal
• reduced bags under the eyes, and less tendency to sagging and jowls
• no puffiness
• no fine lines or frown lines, and less larger wrinkles
• controlled acne
• softer and tighter skin due to the increased circulation of blood and lymph to the face
• a radiant glow with more even colour
• a reduced double chin
• lifted eyelids that were once droopy
• a more relaxed and refreshed expression and beauty radiated from within

Counselling Therapy & Mindfulness Meditation

Clinical Social Worker, Jennifer van Kessel’s approach is guided by experience, empathy, and commitment to evidence based, best-practice standards. She is influenced by several models of therapy, including:

* Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
* Narrative Therapy
* Emotion Focussed Therapy For Individuals and Couples

She is committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining current standards of practice. She seeks learning opportunities, both formal and informal, on a continual basis as a part of her practice approach.

As a Clinical Social Worker, Jennifer is especially attuned to the importance of our relationships and roles with important others, families, communities, histories and identities. Social well-being is an important part of our overall well being.

As human beings, we shape and are shaped by our experiences with each other in many important ways. Sometimes our relationships can be confusing and difficult. But they also offer incredible sources of hope, resilience, health and joy.

Jennifer embraces values of equality, inclusion and diversity and practices from an anti-oppressive perspective.

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Botox

Our Medical Doctor provides therapeutic Botox/Dysport for a range of pain conditions including migraines and TMJ (jaw pain) as well as for cosmetic purposes.