It is fundamental to the principles of Naturopathic Medicine that we treat YOU.... not just your condition. My job is to listen, understand how your seemingly separate health issues may tie together, and design a health plan that gets to the root of it all and works for your life. I have a family practice and see many different people and conditions, but with that in mind, there are certain populations and health issues that I treat the most.
KIDS' HEALTH |
From newborns to teens, I love working with kids.
Allergies (environmental or food), eczema, asthma, anxiety, behavioural disorders, sleep problems, healthy weight management, iron deficiency, dietary challenges, digestive problems, learning and processing disorders, ADHD, ASD/Autism, and many other kid-related issues. I also work with both boys and girls in transition through puberty and its inherent health changes. |
PERINATAL HEALTH |
From fertility issues, to establishing menstrual balance pre-conception, to prenatal care during a pregnancy, all the way to post-natal issues: perinatal health is a passion of mine.
With fertility issues, I treat both men and women, and work in concert with local fertility specialists to ensure you have addressed this from every angle. Particular focal areas: difficulty conceiving and/or carrying a child to term, morning sickness, chronic edema, gestational diabetes, elevated blood pressure and pre-eclampsia, iron-deficiency anemia, back and joint pain, miscarriage risk, constipation of pregnancy, breast-feeding challenges, mastitis, recovery from C-sections or traumatic vaginal delivery, postpartum anxiety/depression, fatigue and sleep deprivation, infant nutrition and early infant care for issues including vomiting, jaundice, respiratory distress, and others. |
WOMEN'S HEALTH |
Burn-out from years of multitasking, chronic insomnia, thyroid imbalances, hormone imbalances that can affect menstrual cycles, libido, mental health, and conception; Coming off or going on birth control and the various methods to choose from; Depression & Anxiety; Perimenopause - Menopause - Post Menopause; Weight gain that doesn't respond to the simple 'calories-in/calories-out' model; bio-identical hormone therapy, and compounded/individualized thyroid prescribing.
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HORMONE IMBALANCES |
In men or women, the Endocrine system (which is ALL of your hormones) is often at the root of chronic health issues - like chronic fatigue, body pain, brain fog, mood disorders like depression & anxiety, even PTSD, many autoimmune disorders, as well as sleep issues, food cravings, and healthy weight management.
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MENTAL HEALTH |
Stress/Disability leave from a work situation is becoming one of the most prevalent issues in mental health in Victoria, resulting in Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social anxiety, phobias, obsessive/compulsive tendencies, addictions, difficulty coping and reduced resilience to daily events, poor sleep, and more.
Stress alone has a multitude of consequences: I take a physiological and biochemical approach to these with various treatments to help balance hormones and brain chemistry, and also help to guide you in coping strategies, lifestyle changes when possible, and access to help that suits you - whether it's a counsellor, meditation coach, spiritual mentor in your own community, or relevant workshops and courses. |
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS |
Indigestion, reflux, ulcers, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), IBS, Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, colon polyps, chronic constipation or diarrhea, fissures, hemorrhoids, bloating, chronic gas, pain and cramping.... the digestive system is one of the most common problem areas for people.
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MEN'S HEALTH |
The most common Men's Health issues I see are stress-related issues, cholesterol and heart disease (including high blood pressure), testosterone imbalances, weight gain and metabolic syndrome, cluster headaches, arthritis, libido concerns, erectile dsyfunction, prostate and urological issues, anxiety & depression (often under-diagnosed in men), and digestive disorders.
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WEIGHT ISSUES |
Resistant weight loss, metabolic issues, hormone imbalances, chronic pain, lack of good sleep, eating the wrong foods..... there are so many different elements underlying the difficulty you may have losing weight, and this is such a common problem in our society - it gets its own separate mention.
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GENERAL HEALTH |
The most common General Health issues tend to be chronic pain, digestive issues, stress and anxiety, sleep problems, weight gain, the effects of aging (like joint pain, memory decline), chronic infections and poor immune function, respiratory issues like asthma or COPD, and cardiovascular issues such as arrhythmias, high cholesterol, stroke and heart disease, and high blood pressure.
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