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Currently accepting new patients in Kelowna and province-wide in BC
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The good news...
You can have all of these things!
A better healthcare experience is waiting for you.
The process of working with me is simple.
It all starts with booking your first appointment.
What to Expect:
If you've never met with a naturopathic doctor before, you're in for a pleasant surprise.
Most people I work with make statements like these after their first appointment:
Most people I work with make statements like these after their first appointment:
"Wow! That was so thorough!"
"I'm feeling hopeful again!"
"Why didn't I do this sooner?"
"I had no idea you knew so much!"
"I need to get my family member in to see you!"
"I'm feeling hopeful again!"
"Why didn't I do this sooner?"
"I had no idea you knew so much!"
"I need to get my family member in to see you!"
Results of working with me:
You'll have treatment options
You'll receive whole-person care that tends to your body, mind, and spirit
You'll be heard and supported
You'll have a health detective (me) helping you get answers
You'll be empowered and reclaim control over your health
You'll finally start to feel better
The Process
Establishing Care
Establishing care happens in your first appointment. It consists of:
- an in-depth review of your top health concerns
- a review of key factors that could be contributing
- developing your initial treatment plan
Assessment & Evaluation
Assessment & evaluation gets you answers.
It's about finding the hidden blocks that are preventing you from feeling your best.
This might include:
Your evaluation & assessment is the deeper detective work you've been missing that will help you understand why you have the symptoms you have.
This might include:
- Laboratory testing to find the cause of your health concerns. Includes upfront discussion of any lab fees.
- A review of lab results and imaging reports you've already had
- DIY assessment strategies that reveal the underlying cause(s) of your health concerns
- An in-person physical exam
- In-office bioresonance testing for a full-body scan
Your evaluation & assessment is the deeper detective work you've been missing that will help you understand why you have the symptoms you have.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis is about finding out:
- what's blocking you from feeling your best
- what's missing in order for you to feel your best
Your symptoms and lab test results might lead to a formal medical diagnosis (ex. diabetes) but we don't stop there!
I want to find out what factors are causing this dysfunction. Factors might include:
- nutritional deficiencies
- toxins
- structural/anatomical problems
- environmental stressors
- mental/emotional/nervous system factors
- lifestyle factors
- genetics
- food sensitivities
- pathogens: bacteria / parasites / viruses / fungus
... to name a few.
Often, addressing these factors will improve your health and make the "label" (formal diagnosis) a thing of the past.
Treatments I offer include:
- lifestyle coaching & strategies
- a diet plan unique to you
- medicinal herbs
- prescription medications & hormones
- nutritional supplements
- a personalized exercise plan
- homeopathic remedies
- counselling & coaching
You are invited to ask questions about the pros, cons, and costs of different treatment options to help you decide which treatments you want. We work together to create your plan.
You receive a typed, downloadable, and printable treatment plan that outlines simple tasks for you to complete between appointments.
Progress & Monitoring
Following your first appointment, I'll recommend a plan for monitoring.
This might look like:
2-week follow-up appointment:
4-8 week follow-up appointment:
The monitoring plan will look different for everyone and will be customized to your needs.
This might look like:
2-week follow-up appointment:
- ask any questions (everyone has these)
- assess progress so far
- review lab results (if applicable)
- make changes to the treatment plan
4-8 week follow-up appointment:
- assess progress
- review additional lab results (if applicable)
- make changes to the treatment plan
The monitoring plan will look different for everyone and will be customized to your needs.
How long will it take to feel better?
Many people will want to know how many appointments it will take to start to feel better.
This varies.
Some people will notice significant improvements after their first appointment.
For others, it may take 3-6 appointments to really start to see improvement.
The timeline depends on you, whether you implement the recommended treatment strategies, and how complex your health concerns are.
This varies.
Some people will notice significant improvements after their first appointment.
For others, it may take 3-6 appointments to really start to see improvement.
The timeline depends on you, whether you implement the recommended treatment strategies, and how complex your health concerns are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are you currently taking new patients?
Yes, I am!
Q: I need a family doctor in BC. Can you be my family doctor?
Naturopathic doctors in BC are not considered primary care providers since our scope has a few limitations; however many people utilize naturopathic doctors as their main healthcare provider. I can be the main practitioner overseeing your health care, ordering appropriate lab testing, prescribing certain medications within my scope in BC, and coordinating a comprehensive, root-cause approach to your health.
As a naturopathic doctor in BC, I can:
As a naturopathic doctor in BC, I can:
- order new prescription refills + prescription refills (most common medications)
- order lab testing
- provide health consultations for acute and chronic health complaints
- diagnose you
- treat you using a wide variety of treatment options
I cannot:
And it is important to note that while I can offer certain key primary care services, these are not covered by the Medical Services Plan of BC––patients who work with a naturopathic doctor will need to pay for these services themselves or bill them to extended health benefits, if applicable.
- order imaging testing (x-rays, CT scans, MRI, EKG)
- refer you to specialists
- prescribe certain medications with potential for addiction or abuse (ie. narcotics, stimulants, testosterone)
- My office is not equipped for gynecological exams.
And it is important to note that while I can offer certain key primary care services, these are not covered by the Medical Services Plan of BC––patients who work with a naturopathic doctor will need to pay for these services themselves or bill them to extended health benefits, if applicable.
Q: I'm not in Kelowna BC. Can you help me?
I can provide naturopathic medical services to anyone looking for a doctor in BC. Individuals outside of BC may be able to work with me, depending on their jurisdiction's regulations. For those people who are unable to work with me 1 on 1, I am developing a variety of digital products designed to improve your health through educational programs and books.
Q: How do virtual appointments work?
Virtual appointments are convenient, save time, and reduce overall cost of treatment when considering your time, travel expenses, childcare, etc. Virtual appointments allow us to:
- Fully discuss your health complaints and health history
- Order blood work and specialized lab test kits just the same as if you were in the office
- Order medications, supplements and customized formulas just the same as if you were in the office
Q: Do I need to download any specific software for my virtual appointment?
A: No! 30 minutes before your appointment start time, you'll receive a link by email.
Click the link to start the video and I will meet you online. It's like magic! The video chat platform I use does require you to have installed certain browsers. You can view the browser requirements here.
Click the link to start the video and I will meet you online. It's like magic! The video chat platform I use does require you to have installed certain browsers. You can view the browser requirements here.
Q: How do I receive prescription medications and lab test kits?
A: Lots of ways!
- Prescriptions can be faxed directly to the pharmacy of your choice anywhere in BC.
- Requisitions for lab tests can be faxed to the Valley Medical Lab or Life Labs location of your choice. Specialty lab kits can be shipped directly to your door.
- Supplements can be picked up from my curb-side self-collect bin or shipped directly to your home.
- Custom herbal formulas can be picked up from my curb-side self-collect bin or shipped directly to your door.
Q: How should I prepare for my first appointment?
A: There are a few things you should do. Start by completing the intake and consent forms online. Other tasks I recommend:
- have with you all current medications and supplements for me to review.
- obtain copies of any recent or past labs or imaging results. In British Columbia, recent lab results can be accessed by registering for My Care Compass or contacting your doctor's office.
If you have any other questions not answered here, please contact me.
