Clinically trained, naturally focused

In BC, naturopathic doctors are licensed and board certified healthcare practitioners who are clinically trained in providing physical exams, lab testing and the diagnosis of health concerns. They take a natural approach in the treatment of health concerns and emphasize prevention and wellness.

We will help you to understand the root cause of your health concerns and guide you in making health and lifestyle choices that will promote healing. Our extensive training and clinical experience will help you to find a healing plan that will be appropriate and effective for you as an individual.

An individualized wellness plan may include any of the following:

Clinical Nutrition

There are many approaches to a healthy diet, and we believe that dietary recommendations should be tailored for the individual. “Food as medicine” is incorporated into every treatment plan. Our goal is to help you identify nutrient rich foods that will support you in healing, and which foods may be affecting you adversely. Nutritional supplementation may be recommended as a way of correcting an underlying imbalance or to strengthen weakened systems.

Botanical Medicine

Botanical medicine incorporates the healing properties of plants. Herbs can be nourishing, strengthening and are known to treat a wide variety of health concerns. We are trained to understand the pharmaceutical properties of plants and to screen for herb-drug interactions. Prescription of herbal medicine may be based on scientific research or traditional use.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr. Shannon uses both western and eastern medicine to understand and treat your health concerns. Dr. Shannon offers acupuncture, dietary changes and traditional Chinese medicine herbs to treat a wide variety of health concerns.

Lifestyle Modification and Prevention

Lifestyle is a cornerstone for good health. We will discuss lifestyle factors that are contributing to your health concerns such as stress, habits, exercise and sleep. Our goal is to guide you in making health promoting lifestyle choices which will be one of the most important factors in establishing long term health.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy incorporates the healing power of hot and cold water. Various recommendations can be made for home treatment of health concerns.

Pharmaceutical prescriptions

When necessary, we are licenced to prescribe a range of pharmaceutical medications including hormone therapy for menopause.

Feel better, achieve your goals and create a partnership for life

Dr. Alexis Blanks ND, MSCP

Dr. Shannon Sarrasin, ND

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