Alternative Medicine at Alliance Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of health care that addresses the root cause of illness and promotes health and healing using a wide range of natural therapies. It treats the patient as a whole person, recognizing that symptoms appearing unrelated, may be connected and part of a larger underlying process. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) focus on the “why” of a disease rather than the “what” and provide patients with the tools they need to achieve optimal health.
Our Approach to Naturopathic Medicine
At Alliance Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic, our naturopathic doctor integrates medical diagnostics with natural therapies such as clinical nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine and gemmotherapy, acupuncture, and lifestyle counseling. These therapies have been time-tested throughout the world, and use minute amounts of natural substances to stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities.
Conditions Treated with Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine and herbal remedies are used to treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like allergies, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive conditions, skin disorders, and hypertension. They are also used to address acute conditions such as colds, flus, respiratory infections, and headaches, as well as women’s conditions including endometriosis, fertility issues, menopause, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Naturopathic medicine has also been used to help with conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Naturopathic Patient Intake Forms
Who Provides Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) or naturopaths, undergo extensive education, including a minimum of three years of pre-medical studies at university and four years at a recognized naturopathic college. NDs are primary health care providers who integrate medical diagnostics with natural therapies.
Are Naturopathic services covered under OHIP?
Naturopathic services are not covered under OHIP but may be included under your private or employer health insurance plans. It is best to check with your specific insurance provider to determine the extent of coverage.
Coverage for naturopathic services varies depending on the insurance plan. It’s best to check with your specific insurance provider to determine the extent of coverage.
Your first visit with our Naturopathic Doctor takes approximately one hour. At this visit, you will be asked to provide information about your background and current state of health. The second visit lasts around 45 minutes, and a personalized treatment plan proposal to help you achieve your health goals is reviewed. Follow-up visits are to monitor progress, answer any questions, and typically last 30 minutes.
Conditions Treated By Naturopathic Medicine
Chronic Illnesses
- Allergies and environmental illnesses
- Arthritis
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Cystitis, prostatitis, impotence
- Digestive conditions, constipation, diarrhea
- Eczema, acne, and other skin disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Hypertension
- Irritable bowel syndrome, gas and bloating
Acute Conditions
- Colds, flus, respiratory infections
- Frequent infections
- Headaches
Women's Conditions
- Endometriosis, uterine fibroids
- Enhancing health in pregnancy
- Infertility
- Menopause
- PMS, menstrual disorders
Other
- ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mental and emotional stress
Naturopathic Medicine Hours
Naturopathic Therapy is available the following hours by appointment:
Monday: 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday: 9am – 12pm
Patients should call the clinic directly at 905-648-0661 to book an appointment.
