About Naturopathic Medicine
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Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health and medicine. It is a primary care system that addresses chronic health concerns, acute injury or illness, preventative medicine and screening / tune ups. Preventing disease, promoting healing and wellness, and optimizing health all set conditions for you to reach your potential. This is created by balancing of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Naturopathic medicine focuses on understanding the underlying cause of your symptoms to promote healing.
An in depth case history is gathered to understand the complete presentation of your concerns. Modern science and research are combined with traditional medicinal wisdom to create a tailored naturopathic plan for you. Diagnostic laboratory testing and physical examinations provide additional information to refine and monitor your naturopathic plan. |
Are you interested in ...
- Improving physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
- Preventative medicine
- Cardiovascular conditions – high blood pressure, family history of heart disease
- Metabolic conditions – diabetes, chronic stress, low energy
- Autoimmune disease – rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Grave’s disease
- Neurological conditions – headaches, migraines, dizziness, fatigue
- Environmental toxic exposure – fatigue, nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes
- Digestive concerns – poor digestion, bloating, gas, cramping
- Mental health – stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks
- Sexual health – menstrual concerns, benign prostate hyperplasia, fertility, pregnancy
About Orissa ForestDr. Orissa Forest, BSc, ND, is a naturopathic physician.
She earned her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic medicine after working in environmental chemistry and as a yoga instructor. She grew up in Canada on the west coast of British Columbia on the shared, asserted, and unceded traditional territories of the Penelakut, Lamalcha, Hwlitsum First Nations, and shared, asserted, and ceded traditional territories of the Tsawwassen First Nation and other Hul'qumi'num speaking peoples. |
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