Healthy For The Holidays
The holiday season is a joyful time of year! It is also a common time of year that we put
Our downtown Vancouver naturopathic clinic has always strived to provide our clients with the highest quality naturopathic services in the city. We provide an array of treatments and services, from traditional interventions to progressive treatments and comprehensive tests.
Our naturopathic doctor – Dr. Rick Santimaw – focuses on discerning your symptoms in order to identify and treat your underlying health concerns. His approach combines a deep understanding of the human body in both health and disease with the principles of naturopathic medicine. The outcome? An integrative, effective, and sustainable approach to optimal health and a better you!
When you choose to see our naturopathic doctor, you’ll notice that his primary focus is on a holistic approach to your health and well-being. In a visit with Dr. Rick, the goal is to identify your symptoms, provide a diagnosis and begin a treatment plan to treat the underlying causes.
We also know that the most effective and efficient way to get healthy – and stay healthy – is through a multidisciplinary approach. As such, with our naturopathic doctor, it is not at all uncommon to hear recommendations for specialty services or testing, recommendations for lifestyle and nutrition changes, alongside the typical treatments that you could expect to receive from us.
The holiday season is a joyful time of year! It is also a common time of year that we put
Naturopathic Doctors use conventional and naturopathic diagnostic tools for assessing health concerns and determining the most appropriate treatment program.
Naturopaths provide natural alternatives to treat menopause
Origins of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver Canada
At Electra Health, our ND can test you for both allergies and sensitivities. In the case of allergies, a blood test is required. Our ND will provide you with a lab requisition form to take to LifeLabs. Once the results are in, we will call you to review them with our ND.
In the case of sensitivity testing, our ND draws a minute amount of blood in the clinic through a pin-prick test. The test is then sent out; once the results are in, we will call you to review them with our ND.
Yes! Naturopathy is a great option when it comes to treating gut health. Your digestive system is directly tied to other parts of your body; when it’s not functioning at its best, it can cause symptoms that may not seem to be related to it. This can include skin conditions (eczema, acne, psoriasis etc.), anxiety, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, hair loss, hormonal changes and so much more.
Our naturopathic doctor will look at the role that your gut plays in your overall health and provide treatment recommendations tailored to your needs.
Naturopathy is an excellent form of treatment for a variety of conditions and illnesses, either on its own or alongside other medical interventions. Some common conditions that people use naturopathy for include:
And much more. To find out if naturopathy is right for you, please give us a call at 604-685-4325.
Our first-time patients will find that visiting the acupuncturist is a bit different than visits to most other healthcare practitioners. During the first part of your appointment, your acupuncturist will ask you a series of questions, the acupuncturist will then take your pulse on your wrist, or tap other points on your body using their hand, and might also take a look at your tongue.
The exam while taking into account environmental factors, lifestyle, and the whole person: mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Your acupuncturist will be able to assess the best way to approach your individually-tailored acupuncture treatment regime.
A licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) is a primary care practitioner, which takes years of schooling. Our naturopathic doctor – Dr. Rick Santimaw – is a licensed ND. In Canada, naturopathic doctors are required to obtain an undergraduate degree in pre-medical science, followed by a four-year post-graduate program of naturopathic medicine. Once this part of their certification is complete, naturopathic doctors are then obligated to pass regulatory board exams.
As you can see, naturopathic doctors are considered primary care physicians, thanks to meticulous education and regulatory exams, and they are able to offer patients everything from neonatal care to elderly health care, and everything in between.
In contrast, a naturopath is not legally able to provide a diagnosis or prescribe medication.
IV Therapy has many benefits as a form of treatment. Some include:
And much more!
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