Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Acupuncture

TCM is an ancient form of medicine that is based on the understanding of how energy flows through the body. The body’s vital energy (Qi) circulates through channels called meridians. Working with a TCM perspective identifies the blockages of energy that can result in various symptoms, then treating with acupuncture, cupping, herbs, and dietary recommendations to promote the smooth movement of energy throughout the body.

Nutritional Counselling

Nutrients are the building blocks of your body, hence the saying “You are what you eat.” A healthy diet is a foundational part of creating wellness. Dietary recommendations help to increase nutrients, decrease inflammation, optimize digestion, absorption, and microbiome function. There are also diet protocols to reduce symptoms of specific conditions. Let’s get inspired to make great tasting healthy food together.

Nutraceuticals and Supplements

These are good stepping stones to reaching health goals. They help to speed up recovery and reduce symptoms while we work on finding and treating the root cause of the problem. They are a great tool to kick start healing, but we don’t want to be using them forever. I aim to build the foundations of health, in order to create lasting wellness.

Emotional and Behavioural Counselling

The mind-body connection is a powerful thing and sometimes we must dive deep into the mental-emotional realm. Emotions are a sensation felt in or around the body. They are windows into the psychological well-being, and expressing them is an important part of health. A lot of behaviours are programmed unconsciously, and sometimes they may need to be reprogrammed. We can work together to identify unwanted behavioural patterns and work towards a healthier alternative. I will create a safe space for you to be seen and heard.

Herbal Medicine

Working with plants is one of my passions, and herbal medicine is the modality that really drew me to naturopathic medicine. Herbal medicine provides a safe, effective, and natural treatment for most conditions. Herbal formulas can be in the form of teas, tinctures, poultices, oils, creams, or simply put into food.

Physical Medicine

There are many physical therapies that can be used to help shift the body out of dysfunctional patterns and into optimal functioning. 

• Soft tissue mobilization

• Joint mobilization

• Cupping

• Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

• Muscle stretches and exercise techniques

Laboratory Testing

Lab tests are used to help find out what’s really going on in the body, thus helping to diagnosis diseases and monitor treatment progress. Some examples of lab tests that can be ordered:

• Hormone testing

• Nutrient deficiency tests

• Digestive system analysis

• IgG food sensitivity testing

Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP)

I’m very passionate about the mind, body, emotion, and spirit connection and understanding the whole picture of each individual person. IBP is a body-based counselling method that uses breath, awareness, and self-release techniques to address both the mind and body to fully process and heal old developmental injuries held in the body. In addition, it helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system and promotes a state of relaxation. IBP helps to create self-awareness, maintain boundaries, and cultivate a deeper connection with your true Self so you can really live life to its fullest.