NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Your Naturopathic Doctor in Kelowna, BC
Now offering IV Therapy, Prolotherapy, & Durolane Injections
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Naturopathic medicine combines conventional medical approaches with natural medicines and therapies. Naturopathic care has a strong emphasis on disease prevention. Naturopathic Doctors look to identify and treat the underlying cause of disease and recognize the need for individualized approaches for treatment. No two patients are the same and you can expect a customized treatment plan to meet all of your health and lifestyle needs.
WHAT OUR NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR OFFERS
DIETARY AND NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING
We use individualized nutritional protocols, precision lab testing and patient preferences to support health and reach your long-term health and longevity goals.
VITAMIN INJECTIONS
We offer injections of B12, Vitamin D, NAD, and Adrenal Shots to support nutritional deficiencies. Injecting vitamins directly into a muscle allows for more efficient absorption into the body.
NATUROPATHIC ACUPUNCTURE
Naturopathic acupuncture sessions may include traditional Chinese Medicine, a directed musculoskeletal approach, or a combination of the two.
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
By identifying the causes and triggers of pain cycles we use an integrative approach to promote inherent self-healing mechanisms. Approaches include acupuncture, functional assessments, and advanced injection therapies.
PRESCRIPTION AUTHORITY
Our Naturopathic Doctor has access to the use of prescription medications that are used in conjunction with naturopathic treatments when indicated.
HORMONE BALANCING
A complex system of different hormones in the body affect one-another and impact our day-to-day health. Thorough assessment of hormonal systems and precision lab testing, ND's can identify imbalances and direct treatment to promote long-term hormone balance.
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Our Naturopathic Doctor will implement strategies to support cardiovascular health and reduce future cardiovascular disease risk overall improving your quality of life.
LONGEVITY/ANTI-AGING
Our ND offers a multi-faceted approach to slow physical and cognitive aging by optimizing performance. Using treatments that take advantage of our genetics and the newest advances in longevity research can improve overall longevity.
SLEEP PERFORMANCE
By analyzing of the root cause of sleep dysfunction, ND's will use a multifaceted approach to improve sleep performance with sleep hygiene education, nutraceutical supplementation, hormone balancing, and stress management.
Dr. Michael focuses on aiding the body’s inherent self-healing abilities through the use of nutraceutical supplementation, dietary optimization, precision lab testing, acupuncture, and advanced injection therapies such as trigger point therapy and therapeutic nutrient injections.
He also has a keen interest in the areas of metabolic disease, thyroid disease, hormonal health, and cardiovascular health.
Naturopathic medicine is a form of medicine that combines conventional medicine approaches with
natural medicines and therapies, with a strong emphasis on disease prevention. Naturopathic Doctors look to identify and treat the underlying cause of disease and recognize the need for individualized approaches for treatment as they recognize that no two patients are the same. Symptoms are not treated in isolation, but are instead used as guides linking back to the underlying dysfunction, which is treated in order to restore function and regain health. Licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are formally trained in medical sciences and numerous modalities of treatment, and are legally licensed primary care physicians. The broad scope of practice of NDs in British Columbia is strictly regulated.
Naturopathic visits begin with a comprehensive health history that includes a review of all body systems and any relevant physical exams. From the health history, physical exams, and lab testing (if relevant), NDs use this information to identify the root cause of dysfunction and disease, and implement appropriate treatments to help the support and stimulate the body’s inherent self-healing mechanisms. With a wide array of therapeutic options available, a comprehensive treatment plan is created that often includes a multi-faceted approach focused on short-term healing and long-term prevention.
To be licensed to practice in BC, NDs are required to complete a 4 year undergraduate degree followed by 4 years of training in Naturopathic Medicine, which includes 2 years of clinical rotation, at one of 6 accredited Universities or Colleges in North America. NDs are trained in many of the same conventional diagnostics and therapeutics as MDs, as well as training in clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, manual therapies including chiropractic manipulation, counselling, injection therapies and more. Many NDs also have additional certifications to administer IV Therapy, prescribe medications, and other treatment modalities.
Yes, Naturopathic Medicine is regulated by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.
To find out more, please visit www.cnpbc.ca.
Many NDs in BC are licensed to prescribe most prescription medications that are typically used in a
family practice. Some exceptions are federally controlled substances like narcotics, benzodiazepines,
cannabis, and other potential drugs of abuse like testosterone. Dr. Michael is certified for prescriptive
authority in BC.
ND consultations and laboratory testing requested by NDs are not covered by MSP. Services are usually covered under Extended Health Plans. Depending on who your insurance provider is, we may be able to offer direct billing to your provider.