SERVICES
Conditions Cared For
Naturopathic medicine & traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can benefit people of all ages with a variety of chronic and acute conditions. We treat a variety of health concerns and cannot list them all, but the most common conditions seen at our clinic include:
Preventive Care:
- Weight Loss - reduce your body fat percentage, increase your muscle mass, infuse more energy in your life and do this through a scientific program that won't leave you feeling hungy.
- Acupuncture works very well to relax & release tight muscles in your neck and back, which can be contributing to painful conditions. Muscle knots also can be easily removed using specific acupuncture techniques here at the clinic. Many of our patients find this more effective than deep tissue massage.
- Anti-aging - what you should be doing to slow down the aging process and facial rejuvenation (cosmetic) acupuncture to reduce signs of aging
- Optimizing your health & immune system
- Programs to address conditions that are prevalent in your family's medical history (ie. heart disease, osteoporosis, ...etc)
- Post stroke and heart attack recovery
- Stress reduction - regular acupuncture sessions as well as other naturopathic treatments can help.
Chronic Illnesses:
- Allergies & Environmental Sensitivities
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune Conditions like
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, ...etc
- Constipation
- Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia
- Diabetes
- Digestive disorders like
- Reflux / Heartburn
- Excessive gas and bloating
- Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity
- Fatigue
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- High Cholesterol
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Migraines / Headaches
- Osteoporosis
- Sinusitis & Rhinitis
- Skin conditions such as
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Stress
- Urinary Tract Infections
Women-Specific Conditions:
- Infertility
- Acupuncture to assist with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments
- Enhancing Health in Pregnancy
- Post-partum care for mother and baby
- Low Libido
- Menopausal Problems
- ie. Hot Flashes, Night Sweats
- PMS, Menstrual Disorders
- PCOS
- Yeast / Candida Infections
Men-Specific Conditions:
- Impotence & erectile dysfunction
- Low Libido
- Infertility
- Prostate health - BPH, chronic prostatitis
Other:
- Anxiety / Depression
- Kidney stones
- Gallbladder stones/sludge
- Mental or Emotional Stress
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Insomnia
- Pain management
- Musculoskeletal concerns
- E.g. low back pain, tendonitis, sciatica, frozen shoulder, nerve pain, plantar fasciitis, stiff or tight neck, neck pains, muscle tension, muscle knots, De Quervain's, ...etc
- Vertigo / Dizziness & Nausea
- Raynaud's & poor circulation
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Colds & Flus
- Stomach Virus / Flu
- Herpes outbreak (ie. genital or oral)
- Hepatitis
* We are covered by virtually all extended employer insurance plans. Naturopathic medicine &/or Registered Acupuncturist coverage are usually listed under the heading "paramedical services". Patients not covered can claim a health care credit from their income taxes.
Programs Offered
- Anti-aging program with Facial Rejuvenation (Cosmetic) Acupuncture treatments
- Cardiovascular Health (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia)
- Detoxification Program
- Detoxification Programs for Pre-Pregnancy couples
- Group Detoxification Programs
- Do you know at least 5 people at work or in your neighbourhood that would like to do a detox? Let us know and we would be happy to tailor a program for your group and walk you through the process from beginning to end with healthy recipes, suggestions and on-going support. Contact us for more information on starting a group detox today!
- Smoking Cessation
- Weight Loss / Management Program
- Individual or Group sessions available
Natural Pharmacy
As a service to you, the Naturopathic Essentials Health Centre offers professional-grade nutritional supplements at our clinic. Our products are purchased from reputable companies that have gained our trust because of the extensive research that they conduct in addition to their long-standing quality. We assess the caliber of the products we offer by investigating:
- The quality of the ingredients by examining there purity & bio-availability, a measure of the body’s ability to absorb the ingredients.
- The safety and quality of the manufacturing process.
- The thoroughness of the science behind the product.
Only the supplements that meet these exacting standards are dispensed in our clinic. The supplements are sourced from the most potent and effective nutrients and herbs available, yielding higher efficacy, reducing dosages and decreasing treatment time.
Laboratory Testing
- Food Allergy / Food Sensitivity or Food Intolerance Testing
- This test is not new and it is starting to be used by medical doctors at Sunnybrook Hospital as described in this article
- Micro-Nutrient Testing
- Vitamins
- Minerals (ie. selenium, zinc, calcium, ...etc)
- Antioxidants (ie. CoQ10, glutathione, ...etc)
- Total Antioxidant function
- Amino Acids, Metabolites, Fatty Acids and more
- Hair Mineral Analysis (Tests for heavy metals like mercury, lead, ...etc)
- Environmental Pollutants Profile
- Tests urine for parabens, phthalates, volatile organic. See the descriptions sheet for more information.
- Urine Elements
- 17 toxic elements & 39 essentials elements (ie Toxic: lead, mercury, arsenic, ...etc VS. Essential: calcium, selenium, magnesium, potassium, ...etc)
- Telomere Analysis - as shown on NBC's Today Show
- Omega 3 fatty acids profile
- Read my blog post to get an idea of how this test can be used.
- Stool Analysis for gastrointestinal profile (ie. bacteria, fungus, ...etc)
- Salivary Adrenal Testing
- Salivary Hormone Panel (Female / Male)
- Thyroid Panel
- Lipoprotein Particle Profile
- MTHFR Genotyping
- Aspirin Response Test
- Regular blood work (ie. cholesterol, blood glucose, ...etc) and other tests not covered by OHIP (ie. homocysteine)
