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Naturopathic Doctors are highly educated primary care providers who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies. They work in partnership with other regulated healthcare providers to ensure that the patients receive the most comprehensive and effective care possible.
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NATUROPATHY
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that addresses the root causes of illness or disease and promotes health and wellness using natural therapies.
Naturopathic Doctors are highly educated, licensed, primary health care practitioners, who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies.
They work in partnership with other regulated healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the most comprehensive and effective care possible.
In Ontario, NDs are licensed under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. Registration requirements for an ND include extensive training for at least four (4) years at an accredited College of Naturopathic Medicine. The minimum prerequisites for acceptance at an accredited Naturopathic College include at least 3 years of a University science and healthcare program as a pre-med education. Most NDs have taken the extra year to get Bachelor of Science degrees and more.
Naturopathic Medicine offers a customized approach to health care, where treatment plans are tailored to suit individual patients.
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DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTING
Using targeted laboratory testing allows the NDs an in-depth insight into what biochemical mechanisms may be causing symptoms. This includes conventional blood testing as well as specialized lab tests that are more comprehensive (IgG Food Sensitivity Testing, DUTCH test, Salivary Hormone Testing, and more).
IV NUTRIENT THERAPY
Intravenous (IV) Nutrient Therapy is a form of therapy commonly used for its wide range of health benefits. It is an effective way of delivering nutrients in concentrated forms. IV Therapy can support cancer treatment, and can benefit fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue, and pain management, to name a few.
It is a safe, effective, and restorative means of receiving customized treatment for individual patients and their needs.
REIKI & REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is an ancient healing art which is over 3000 years old. Its roots go back to India, Egypt, and China. The therapy is primarily done on the feet and hands. There are reflexes on the hands and feet which correspond to every organ and system of the body. Through massage techniques and application of pressure on these reflexes, toxins are broken up which are stored in the tissues, removing any blockages in the energy pathways which may be present. Reflexology promotes balance within the body, may help increase circulation, help with foot pain, and relieve stress within the body.
Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing therapy which works with the life force energy in all living things known as ‘Ki’ or ‘Chi’. Through a series of hand positions throughout the body, Reiki helps to restore balance and healing to the body. Reiki is known to ease pain, promote deep relaxation, and overall balance on all levels; mind, body, and spirit. Not only does it work with the physical body, it works with our energy centres, known as Chakras, which help the body to improve overall function on every level.
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY
The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body. It includes the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment physical function.
Massage Therapy can be used as a treatment for both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs work with a wide variety of clients in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability, and can offer significant benefits for a variety of conditions.
Massage Therapy can help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with everyday stress, muscular overuse, the physical manifestation of mental conditions, and many persistent pain syndromes.
Massage Therapy can also be used as a part of a preventative care program.
RENEW YOU PROGRAM
Our skilled team of Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) and Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) guides participants on their path to renewed health with the Renew You Strategy.
The Renew You Strategy is a 12-week medically supervised wellness program consisting of weekly consultations with Dr. Albano, ND and Vanda Godfree, RHN. Common health concerns for joining the program have included weight loss, improving energy, lowering cholesterol, sleep, balancing digestion, reducing pain and inflammation, to name a few.
We look forward to working with you, a “renewed you”!
MATRIX REPATTERNING
Matrix Repatterning is a revolutionary new way of understanding the body. It was developed by Dr George Roth, a Chiropractor and Naturopathic Doctor.
It is a comprehensive system based on sound scientific principles which can restore optimum function and help alleviate many painful conditions and health problems associated with structural imbalance.
Some examples of conditions that benefit from Matrix Repatterning treatments include:
– Low back pain, with or without disc injury
– Neck pain and headaches
– Knee/ankle/foot pain
– Shoulder/arm discomfort
– Plantar Fasciitis
– Arthritic pain
– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
– Fibromyalgia
– Concussion/head injury
– Menstrual pain/dysfunction
– Digestive complaints
– Ear noise (Tinnitus)
– Sleep problems
MANUAL OSTEOPATHY
As discovered by the founder of Osteopathy, Dr. Taylor Stills, the body functions as a unit. When it is compromised due to posture or injury, for example, the circulation, nerve supply, hormone secretion etc. are also compromised. An Osteopath’s role lies in finding and treating the issues that inhibit health thus restoring balance in the body through natural, non-invasive hands on techniques some of which are listed below:
Osteopathic Massage:
Soft tissue therapy manipulation to relax muscles
Joint Mobilizations and Muscle Energy Techniques
Slow and gentle techniques to increase range of motion, flexibility, and get blood flowing to the area to increase healing
Cranial Osteopathy
Gentle hand pressure to manipulate the skeleton and connective tissues, especially the skull and sacrum
Visceral Osteopathy
Manipulation and subtle movements of the viscera and internal organs. Can be helpful for breathing difficulties, digestive issues, back pain, etc.
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LIVE CELL MICROSCOPY
Also known as Life Blood Analysis (LBA), this system is a blood screening technique that can detect imbalances that may not show up on traditional blood tests.
Live Cell Microscopy is an assessment tool for immediate viewing where a drop of blood is viewed under a microscope and displayed for both practitioner and patient to see and shows over 50 aspects of one’s state of health.
Examining live blood allows practitioners to see vitamin and mineral levels, toxicity, levels of hydration, pH balance, and many other conditions. Using this, an accurate plan can be created to aid the individual to restore their system to an optimal state of health.
HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathic Medicine was founded in the 18th century by German medical doctor Samuel Hahnemann, who discovered a different approach to healing the sick called Homeopathy, coming from the Greek words meaning “similar suffering”.
Homeopathy was introduced to North America in 1826 and was the first system of medicine to be regulated in Ontario in 1859.
Homeopathy is recognized by the World Health Organization as the second largest therapeutic system of medicine in the world and can be safely used by people of all ages to treat acute and chronic diseases.
Homeopathic remedies are approved by Health Canada.
How does it work?
Homeopathic medicine assists the natural tendencies of the body to heal itself, recognizing that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person. Homeopaths treat the person, rather than the disease.
Remedies are supplied in minute doses to provide non-habit forming and side-effect free aid to the body to help the body heal itself back to optimal health. These techniques can be of service in a variety of health issues.
BODYTALK SYSTEM
Developed by an Australian chiropractor, acupuncturist, and teacher Dr. John Veltheim in the 1990s, BodyTalk is a complete holistic therapy that addresses all systems of the body. It’s non-invasive and offers instant relief of stress.
The BodyTalk System provides a simple and effective form of therapy that facilitates the body’s systems to be re-synchronized so that can operate as nature intended and effectively respond to stress, injury, illness, and trauma.
BodyTalk works by first identifying the weakened energy circuits within the body by implementing a three-step process: first, ask; second, balance, and; third, restore internal communication. The practitioner will then contact the corresponding points with their hands, then gently tap the patient on the top of their head as an act to set a new normal, the chest to effectively save the changes made, and finally the belly button to activate the gut to digest, assimilate, and integrate the new changes.
Each session builds upon the next, so the patient is always improving from the previous session.
Common conditions that improve with BodyTalk are:
Stress/Anxiety/Depression
Digestive Disorders
Back Pain
Pre-Natal Care
Insomnia
Phobias and Emotional Disturbances
Sports Performance
Recovery from Injuries and/or Trauma
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Arthritis