Conditions treated by naturopathic doctors include:
- Metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity, heart disease, etc)
- Hormone dysregulation (menstrual irregularities, infertility, etc)
- Food sensitivities (allergies, intolerances, etc)
- Gastrointestinal disorders (crohns, colitis, IBS, GERD, ulcers, etc)
- Immunological disorders (colds/infections, autoimmune disease, etc)
- Pain syndromes (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, etc)
- Paediatric conditions (autism spectrum, skin disorders, digestive complaints, immunity, etc)
- Pre/peri/postnatal care symptoms
During treatment, patients can expect to have a thorough history taken, pertinent physical examination performed, necessary laboratory studies requisitioned and individualized treatment recommended.
My Masters degree in reproduction and my experience as a mother make me uniquely qualified to care for you during the conception period and beyond. This care would adapt to the stage you are in.
Preconception (Support in preparation of becoming pregnant)
- discussion about your current health status, ideal diet and complement of supplements, tracking fertile periods, plus acupuncture as necessary
Prenatal (support once you become pregnant)
- treatments for pregnancy symptoms, ideal diet and supplementation, discussion of your birth plan, and preparation for labour
- prevention of group b strep, help turning a breech position fetus or forms of natural induction may also be offered
Postnatal
- support is directed towards efficient healing, breastfeeding and mental/emotional well being, along with newborn care
