Frequently Asked Questions

  • Naturopathic Medicine is a unique health system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine with the main goal in mind is to help you heal from within. Naturopathic medicine aims to find the root cause of the disease through exploring all of you as a whole person- your emotional , mental, spiritual , physical, and social well-being. It aims to activate the healing power of nature to find the best treatment that fits you as all of us are different.  Naturopathic medicine uses safe and effective natural treatments rooted in evidence-based research to manage and prevent health problems. Naturopathic medicine uses many modalities in its toolbox such as hydrotherapy, diet and lifestyle counselling,botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. 

  • A Naturopathic Doula is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who has additional training as a labour and birth doula. We provide holistic support through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum with services like nutrition guidance, supplementation, and pain relief using massage, homeopathy, acupuncture, and hydrotherapy. As healthcare professionals, we address concerns like gestational diabetes, low milk supply, and UTIs, ensuring safe, effective care. With our expertise, you’ll feel empowered, supported, and nurtured throughout your motherhood journey.

  • Yes, most extended insurance healthcare plans cover naturopathic services to some extent. 

  • A doula provides invaluable support during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum by offering emotional reassurance, physical comfort, and practical guidance. They assist with pain management techniques such as massage, positioning, and breathing exercises, while also acting as a calming presence during labour. Doulas facilitate communication with healthcare providers, ensuring your birth preferences are respected and understood. Their presence can help reduce stress, improve birth outcomes, and empower you through a positive birthing experience.

  • A daytime support doula offers hands-on care by assisting with feeding, dressing, diaper changes, and bathing the baby. They provide comfort and soothing, engage in playful interactions, and support daytime naps through swaddling and maintaining a peaceful environment. Alongside baby care, they help with light household tasks such as tidying, organizing baby items, and doing simple laundry to ease the family’s adjustment to life with a newborn. However, their role typically excludes responsibilities like meal preparation, cooking, caring for older children, or creating personalized health plans for parents or the baby for more complex needs outside the scope of standard newborn or postpartum care.

  • An overnight doula provides essential care and support to families during nighttime hours, focusing on ensuring rest and recovery for parents. Their responsibilities include feeding the baby (bottle feeding or supporting breastfeeding as needed), burping, changing diapers, and soothing the baby back to sleep. They often assist with establishing healthy sleep habits and routines for the baby. While parents rest, the doula takes care of nighttime baby needs, offering reassurance and guidance if they wake for feeding or soothing. In addition, they may handle light tasks like cleaning bottles, organizing baby items, or managing small baby-related laundry loads.Their primary focus is ensuring parents can recharge while the baby is cared for in a nurturing and attentive manner.

  • In-home naturopathic services provide personalized, holistic care in the comfort of your home. A naturopathic doctor conducts a thorough health assessment, including medical history, lifestyle evaluation, and physical examinations, to develop tailored treatment plans. Services may include dietary guidance, herbal medicine, lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, homeopathy, and natural supplementation. They also offer vitamin injections, such as B12, to address deficiencies and boost energy. Specialized support for postpartum recovery, stress management, digestion, and hormonal health is available. This approach combines convenience with a focus on prevention and long-term well-being, empowering individuals and families to achieve optimal health in a familiar, supportive environment. Travel fees may apply depending on the location.

  • Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to restore balance, promote healing, and improve overall well-being. It can relieve pain, reduce stress, enhance digestion, and balance hormones. Additionally, acupuncture supports pregnancy by aiding in labor preparation and induction, helping to ease the process. Labor prep and labor induction acupuncture services are available and can be provided within 24 hours upon request.