Naturopathic Modalities

Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition is fundamental as food is a requirement for life. Dietary analysis is integral to a comprehensive health plan. Different health issues require different nutritional approaches. Furthermore, supplements can be used for specific therapeutic purposes. In many cases of deficensy, the digestive system may be bypassed in favour of a more assertive provision of nutrients.

Botanical Medicine
Herbal medicines have been used for centuries with profound benefits. While a powerful therapy, herbal medicines tend to have minimal side effects. Botanicals may be taken as teas, tinctures, extracts, and dry substances, even spices.

Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathic medicine is based on the law of similars- “like cures like”. Thousands of substances have been diluted and potentized to become a wide array of homeopathic preparations. A homeopathic intake provides valuable information. The practitioner then matches the patient’s “homeopathic picture” to a certain remedy.

Physical Medicine
Soft tissue massage and joint adjustments may be indicated. Hydrotherapy includes the use of use of heat and cold. Other physical forms of energy like light and sound may be therapeutic.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Oriental medicine is a system of balancing excesses and deficiencies. Herbs work with acupuncture to stimulate the body’s circulating energy known as “chi”. In many cases the doctor may use electro-acupuncture to increase both effect and duration of treatment.

Acupuncture

Lifestyle Counselling
A person’s health has physical, mental and emotional aspects. Lifestyle modifications and stress management are crucial to optimizing and preserving health.