Get To the Root Cause
Naturopathic Doctor
WHAT IS A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR?
Your WIN Health Naturopathic Doctor in Niagara Falls offers a natural medicine approach that treats the whole person.
They are not only focused on symptoms. Additionally, they address the underlying causes of disease, as well as promote overall health and wellness.
They offer professional and customized natural treatment plans so you can discover your best health. For example, nutrition, herbal remedies, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, massage and bodywork, energy healing, and mindfulness practices are recommended.
Not only do they perform health assessments, but also use diagnostic tools and health tests. Furthermore, naturopathic doctors can diagnose health conditions.
Naturopathic Doctors work with other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible care for their patients.
Prevention and self-care are encouraged, this helps the patient take an active role in their health and wellness.
HELPING YOU UNDERSTAND “WHY” YOU FEEL UNWELL
Visit with your WIN Health Naturopathic Doctor in Niagara Falls if you ask “why” changes are happening in your health…
Why is this symptom occurring?
Why am I feeling unwell?
Why don’t I feel better?
In other words, we help you understand what is the root cause of your health concern.
Having this knowledge will improve your health. It will connect you to your body.
We offer longer visits to build a stronger understanding and better health plans.
For instance, you are given time to discuss what you are feeling. We will explain why your symptoms are happening and how they are connected. Therefore, your whole picture of health is understood.
As a result, you gain valuable health education, professional support and natural treatment options that are available to you.
Get To The Root Cause
With Naturopathic Medicine
HAVE YOUR HEALTH CONCERNS HEARD
Firstly, your WIN Health Naturopathic Doctor is skilled in listening to you. Secondly, they take the time to have complete discussions about your health. Certainly, there is a shared experience of not having enough time to talk about health. Many people experience this. Thirdly, and most importantly, they know how important it is in your healing to make time for you.
Above all, they understand how your mind, body and energetic health are all connected. A holistic approach to health will teach you how to improve your health and feel better.
All aspects of your health will be considered, including:
Physical health
Mental health
Emotional health
Energetic health
Environmental factors
Family history
Medications & surgeries
Lab testing and imaging studies
WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?
Naturopathic medicine assists the body’s ability to heal and supports prevention.
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) specifically use natural and non-invasive therapies to promote health.
They are trained in traditional medical sciences and natural therapies, like herbal medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, and homeopathy.
Therefore, they have expert knowledge in the use of traditional therapies that are thousands of years old, while also utilizing modern scientific knowledge about natural treatment options.
Hence, Naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing ability of the body and treat the cause of disease.
Regulated Health Care Professionals
In Ontario, naturopathic doctors must complete a four-year doctoral program in naturopathic medicine and obtain a license to practice.
In addition, they are required to complete continuing education courses to maintain their licensure and stay up-to-date on the latest research and techniques in their field.
Your naturopathic doctor at WIN Health Performance Centre maintains all professional requirements and are in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?
Naturopathic Medicine can help you with improving the quality of your health so that you can enjoy your life to the fullest!
Some of the benefits of care from Naturopathic Doctors:
1.Personalized care: Your naturopathic doctor will take a holistic approach to healthcare. Comparatively, they consider physical, emotional, and environmental factors to develop custom treatment plans.
2. Focus on prevention: Naturopathic doctors helps address potential health issues before they become more serious. Similarly, the offer guidance in proactive health care.
3. Natural and non-invasive therapies: These therapies promote healing. Especially, they help you learn how to prevent illness.
4. Integration with conventional medicine: Naturopathic medicine can be used with conventional medical treatments. Simultaneously, they work with other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible care for you.
5. Improved overall health and well-being: They address the underlying causes of illness and promote health and wellness. Subsequently, naturopathic medicine can help you feel better and increase quality of life.
Many people want to include natural health in their health care options. Undoubtably, your WIN Health Naturopathic Doctor will help you discover the natural treatment options that are best for you.
Furthermore, your Naturopathic Doctor will discuss with you the benefits, side effects, medication interactions, and much more as it relates to natural health products or treatments. Thus, you can fully understand your natural treatment options.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR HELP?
Naturopathic Doctors can help you with any acute or chronic health concern. Additionally, they are trained in diagnosing health concerns. In particular, your WIN Health Naturopathic Doctor can help you with:
Mood (stress, anxiety, depression)
Sleep quality
Fatigue
Immune support
Gut health
Skin conditions
Allergies
Respiratory concerns
Cardiovascular health
Kidney & Bladder concerns
Inflammatory conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Joint and muscle health
Chronic illness (eg. diabetes, cancer, MS, heart disease)
Healthy lifestyle practices
Much more
WHAT TREATMENT DO NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS USE?
Your Naturopathic Doctor may use a variety of diagnostic tools. For example, lab tests, physical exams, and assessments are part of their care.
In summary, your Naturopathic Doctor can blend a combination of these natural treatment options:
- Nutrition
- Lifestyle counselling
- Herbs/ Botanical Medicine
- Nutritional supplements (vitamins, minerals, etc.)
- Homeopathy
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Meditation
- Mindfulness practices
- Relaxation techniques
- Hydrotherapy
In addition, to better understand your health they also offer:
- Standard laboratory blood testing
- Food Sensitivity Testing
- Hormone Testing
- Hair Analysis for Heavy Metal Testing
- Live Blood Analysis
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO SEE MY NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR?
During your first visit, we discuss your concerns and health goals. An assessment will follow and treatment plan. Afterwards, your naturopathic doctor will discuss when to follow up.
Overall, the frequency of your visits depends on the severity of your health concerns. Also, as your concern(s) improves, visits become less frequent.
Generally, if you are very well, annual or bi-annual visits can help upkeep your health plan.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
TREATS ALL HEALTH CONCERNS FOR ALL AGES
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We Provide
Our Services
Nutrition
It can be challenging to navigate all the nutrition information at our fingertips. Our Naturopathic Doctor will help you learn more about nutrition as it relates to you and help you set practical and attainable goals.
Homeopathy
These ultra-dilute single or multi-ingredient formulas help to re-inform, remind and re-balance physiology.
Acupuncture
Thousands of years of wisdom, therapeutics and healing are rolled into this treatment that continues to be very safe and effective in healthcare today.
Herbal Medicine
The first medicine was herbal medicine. Western herbs and Chinese herbs support the inherent self-organizing healing process within.
Natural Dispensary
Old-world remedies and contemporary formulas compose our specially selected in-house dispensary.
Live Blood Cell Analysis
At our Niagara Falls clinic, and in real-time, see a world of healthy living within your body. The evaluation of live blood can indicate where you need support and if your current health practices are offering you benefits.
Laboratory Services
Conventional testing such as routine blood tests, urinalysis alongside specialized food sensitivity testing, salivary hormone tests and testing for heavy metal toxicity.
Food Sensitivity Testing
We offer two food tests. The Carroll Test assesses foods that are not digested well leading to toxicity and inflammation. The IgG Food Sensitivity test, through Dynacare Laboratory, measures antibody levels to 120-200 different foods.
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What Our Patients Say
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See How We Work
Our Procedures
Discuss
Each visit starts at WIN Health Performance Centre, with a sharing of your health concerns with our Naturopathic Doctor.
We will hold space for you to explain what is happening.
Listening and asking questions helps us get a thorough understanding of your health concerns.
Assess
Taking your vital signs, and general physical assessment is important.
If needed we can discuss options such as urinalysis, laboratory testing, nutrition tracking, pH measurements, specialized testing and much more that can help gather important information about the nature of your health concern.
Treat
Easy, accessible and affordable treatment options that are individualized to you, the patient, are recommended. Health information is shared with you. Subsequently, this helps you understand your body-health connection. Moreover, you will be informed and empowered in your health care.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR VISITS
ARE ALL ABOUT YOU!
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About WIN Health Performance Centre
Life is about thriving, enjoying each day, doing what you love and living life to the fullest. We strive to have you function fully and perform to your highest level.
This is how WIN Health Performance Centre – one of Niagara Falls largest multidisciplinary health clinics – can help you.
At WIN Health Performance Centre, you will find a number of health professionals – Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Naturopathic Doctors and Registered Massage Therapists – to guide you in your health journey.
With 20 years of service to the Niagara Region, we know how important it is for you to stay healthy to feel great in your life and contribute to a healthier community!
Why WIN Health Performance Centre
At WIN Health Performance Centre, in Niagara Falls, we believe in helping you discover how you can keep your body moving well and feeling great. The WIN Health Performance Centre providers will take the time to talk with you, assess your specific concern and explain the injury and details of your body. You will receive a treatment plan that is individualized and comprehensive.
Through innovative treatments you will receive the professional care you need to address an ongoing health concern or prevent one from happening.
If you are struggling with a health concern, or want to be proactive in your health, we will guide you and help improve upon your health concerns