Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a system of medicine that has been practiced in North America for over 125 years. It is a distinct form of primary health care built on a patient-centred approach that emphasizes prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that support the body’s natural ability to heal and help the patient achieve sustainable health and wellness.
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct form of primary health care built on a patient-centered approach that emphasizes prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that support the body’s natural ability to heal and help the patient achieve sustainable health and wellness.
Naturopathic Doctors focus on naturally occurring substances, minimally invasive methods, and the promotion of natural healing. They also emphasize illness prevention and a healthy diet and lifestyle. They focus not only on the symptoms but also the underlying conditions causing the symptoms. They treat the root causes of disease and address preventable risk factors, using a wide range of science-and evidence-based, natural and conventional therapies.
Our Doctors are committed to supporting you throughout your wellness journey with evidence based and individualized medicine.
Dr. Kate’s areas of special interest are PCOS, Women’s Hormonal Conditions, Fertility, Weight Management, Perinatal Support, Anxiety and Burnout.
Dr. Sim’s interests include Gut Health, Mental Health (Clarity, Anxiety, Emotions), Metabolic Function, Nutrition, Cardiovascular Health, Pain Management, Hormonal Health, Skin Health.
TESTING PANELS
Our Naturopathic Doctors can dive into some root causes by submitting lab tests for the following
HORMONE PANEL
Analyze hormone levels to determining your energy, sexual health, and underlying concerns
THYROID
For a closer look in understanding your metabolic health.
MICRONUTRIENTS
Focus in on the nutritional deficiencies in your dietary program
MICROBIOME STOOL ANALYSIS
A comprehensive review of gut health and bacterial ecosystem
FOOD SENSITIVITIES
Discover which foods are causing digestion problems
LEAKY GUT
Checking for issues with gut permeability that could lead to health concerns
ADRENAL HEALTH
Four point cortisol testing to investigate the functioning of your adrenal glands and your body’s ability to cope with stress
FERTILITY
Investigate and address underlying factors of infertility as well as optimize egg and sperm quality in those undergoing fertility treatments