Question 1

What is Naturopathic Medicine and How Does it Differ From Conventional Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct, regulated, primary health care profession in Ontario.  Licensed Naturopathic Doctors emphasize an integrative and comprehensive approach to health optimization  using nutrition, nutritional supplementation, botanical herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, homeopathy, and lifestyle counselling.  Most treatments are evidence-based and determined by clinical experience, research and the individual patient's unique health situation.

Naturopathic Doctors typically spend up to 90-minutes for an initial assessment with a patient.  The goal of this appointment is to collect as much clinical information as possible and identify connections between symptoms that reflect an underlying deficiency, imbalance or concern that needs to be addressed. Like conventional doctors, Naturopathic Doctors rely on conventional testing and diagnostic imaging to help determine and confirm these deficiencies, imbalances and concerns.  Using a functional approach to test analysis, Naturopathic Doctors focus on optimal lab values rather than simply looking for normal values.  
 
Many Naturopathic Doctors work with integratively with Medical Doctors and other Health Care Providers to provide their patients with the best quality of care.

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Question 2

What Can I Expect During my Naturopathic Appointments?

Accepted Answer

Initial assessments range from 60-90 minutes.  This visit can be done in person or online and is an opportunity to collect clinical information including but not limited to: symptoms, medical history, diet and lifestyle habits, work/school circumstances, stress levels and so much more.  You will leave your visit feeling heard, motivated and ready to tackle your health goals in a strategic and integrative way.  Test recommendations are typically discussed and a food diary emailed.

The second appointment is a comprehensive treatment plan appointment, typically scheduled 1 week after your initial assessment. You will receive a well-thought out, strategic and comprehensive treatment plan that will be reviewed with you over 60-minutes.  You will leave feeling informed, knowledgeable and ready to make changes that benefit from health goals.

Follow up appointments typically range from 15-30 minutes.  These visits are designed to track progress, review test results, reassess supplements and discuss next steps.  These visits can be booked anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months from the previous appointment.

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Question 3

Can Naturopathic Medicine Help With Fertility and Reproductive Health?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.  Naturopathic Doctors work with couples to optimize their fertility and reproductive outcomes, either on their own or integratively with a family doctor or fertility clinic.  Following a comprehensive initial assessment and with the information provided by lab testing and imaging reports, licensed Naturopathic Doctors can identify concerns that need to be addressed and provide evidence-based, strategic treatment recommendations that incorporate an integrative and comprehensive approach to helping you grow your family.

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Question 4

How can a Naturopathic Doctor Support Me in Pregnancy and Postpartum?

Accepted Answer

Naturopathic Doctors support women throughout each trimester, providing education about optimal nutrition status, the best supplements to invest in and incorporate into your daily routine and  address common concerns such as morning sickness, constipation, heartburn, insomnia, low back pain, headaches, colds and flu symptoms and so much more.

Naturopathic Doctors actively work to prevent conditions such as Gestational Diabetes, Pre-eclampsia and Group B Strep.  They use acupuncture and moxa to flip babies from breech positioning to head down and incorporate other recommendations to optimize baby positioning and prepare your body for labour.  They use acupuncture as a means of natural labour induction, a well studied treatment that can prevent the need for conventional labour induction.Naturopathic Doctors can provide c-section recovery plans that can either be started prior to surgery or postpartum.

In the postpartum period, Naturopathic Doctors can identify postpartum anxiety or depression, can test or request tests to assess for nutrient deficiencies or imbalances that have come up postpartum and work to ensure both mom and baby are feeling supported and any concerns are being actively and immediately addressed.

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Question 5

Are Naturopathic Doctors Covered by Extended Health Insurance?

Accepted Answer

Naturopathic Doctors are covered by Extended Health Insurance, under Naturopathic Medicine.

Question 6

What are your fees for Naturopathic services?

Accepted Answer

Up to 60-Minute Initial Naturopathic Visit (kids, adult males): 
$225.00

Up to 90-Minute Initial Naturopathic Assessment (adult females):
$275

Comprehensive Treatment Plan: 
$225

60-Minute Naturopathic Follow Up Visit: 
$225.00

45-Minute Naturopathic Visit: 
$150.00

30-Minute Naturopathic Visit: 
$110.00

15-Minute Naturopathic Visit: 
$60.00
 
All Naturopathic Appointments are covered by Extended Health Insurance, under Naturopathic Medicine.

Question 7

What are your fee's for Naturopathic Doula Services

Accepted Answer

Naturopathic Doula Package: $1800
Includes: 
2 Prenatal Appointments
Birth Attendance
1 Postnatal Appointment

Naturopathic Doula Services are covered by extended health insurance, under Naturopathic Medicine.  Please visit www.naturopathicdoulagroup.com for more information or reach out to  hello@naturopathicdoulagroup.com for a meet and greet appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Naturopathic Medicine and How Does it Differ From Conventional Medicine?

What Can I Expect During my Naturopathic Appointments?

Can Naturopathic Medicine Help With Fertility and Reproductive Health?

How can a Naturopathic Doctor Support Me in Pregnancy and Postpartum?

Are Naturopathic Doctors Covered by Extended Health Insurance?

What are your fees for Naturopathic services?

What are your fee's for Naturopathic Doula Services

Get in Touch

Clinic Locations

Find me on Social

647-797-6656

drshelly@doctordoula.ca

Uptown Midwives and Family Wellness:

Home Office:

Contact for address
Dufferin and Major Mackenzie

Frequently asked questions

What is Naturopathic Medicine and How Does it Differ From Conventional Medicine?

What Can I Expect During my Naturopathic Appointments?

Can Naturopathic Medicine Help With Fertility and Reproductive Health?

How can a Naturopathic Doctor Support Me in Pregnancy and Postpartum?

Are Naturopathic Doctors Covered by Extended Health Insurance?

What are your fees for Naturopathic services?

What are your fee's for Naturopathic Doula Services

Get in Touch

Clinic Locations

Find me on Social

647-797-6656

drshelly@doctordoula.ca

Uptown Midwives and Family Wellness:

Home Office:

Contact for address Dufferin and Major Mackenzie

Contact for address
Dufferin and Major Mackenzie