Naturopathic medicine is the art of listening—to the body, the mind, and the wisdom of nature itself. It honors the body’s innate ability to heal, guiding it with gentle, yet profound remedies that restore balance and vitality.
Conventional & Functional Laboratory Testing
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These test as offered by your medical doctor provides essential insights into overall health, helping to detect imbalances early and guide effective treatment. These tests assess key markers related to metabolism, immune function, nutrient status, and organ health, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of your body’s needs.
Key Conventional Tests & Their Benefits:
Comprehensive Thyroid Panel – Identifies thyroid dysfunction, including autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease.
Blood Sugar Assessments (Including Fasting Insulin) – Detects insulin resistance, prediabetes, and metabolic imbalances before they progress.
Iron and Vitamin B12 Levels – Essential for energy, cognition, and red blood cell function; helps diagnose anemia and fatigue-related conditions.
Vitamin D Levels – Critical for immune function, bone health, and mood regulation; deficiency is common and easily corrected with proper support.
Basic Yearly Bloodwork (Liver, Kidney, White Blood Cells, etc) – Evaluates organ function, hydration, and overall metabolic health.
Celiac Disease Testing – Identifies immune reactions to gluten that may be contributing to digestive distress, inflammation, or autoimmune issues.
Parasitology Testing – Detects hidden infections in the gut that may impact digestion, immunity, and energy levels.
Autoimmune Markers – Helps diagnose conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory disorders.
Electrolyte Panel – Assesses hydration, heart function, muscle health, and nervous system balance.
By incorporating conventional lab testing, we establish a strong foundation for preventative care, early detection, and personalized treatment, ensuring long-term health and vitality.
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These tests provides a deep, personalized understanding of your health by identifying underlying imbalances that may be affecting your well-being. By using advanced lab testing, we can uncover root causes of symptoms, optimize treatment plans, and support long-term vitality. Functional tests offer insight into digestion, hormones, toxins, genetics, and more, allowing for truly individualized care.
Key Functional Tests & Their Benefits:
Food Sensitivity Testing – Identifies immune reactions to foods that may cause inflammation, digestive issues, or skin conditions.
Candida Testing – Detects overgrowth of Candida yeast, which can contribute to fatigue, bloating, brain fog, and immune dysfunction.
Heavy Metals Testing – Measures toxic metal exposure that may impact neurological, immune, and metabolic health.
Organic Acids Test (OAT) – Assesses metabolic health, gut bacteria, mitochondrial function, and nutrient deficiencies.
Comprehensive Hormone Panel – Evaluates hormone levels including 4 point cortisol measurements, cortisol awakening response (CAR), estrogen and progesterone metabolites, and more.
Genetic Testing – Provides insight into genetic predispositions affecting detoxification, metabolism, and disease risk.
Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Panel – Analyzes gut bacteria, parasites, inflammation, and digestive function for optimal gut health.
Lyme Disease Testing – Detects Borrelia and other tick-borne infections, which can cause chronic fatigue, joint pain, and neurological symptoms.
By incorporating functional testing,we gain powerful data to guide targeted, effective treatments—helping you achieve lasting health and balance.
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I offer in-house testing for quick, real-time health insights, including:
Pregnancy Testing – Fast and reliable confirmation.
Urine Chemistry Analysis – Assesses hydration, kidney function, and metabolic health.
Muscle Testing (Applied Kinesiology) – Evaluates structural, nutritional, and organ imbalances.
Physical Assessments – Identifies mobility restrictions, tension, and dysfunction.
Oximetry Testing – Measures oxygen saturation for respiratory and cardiovascular health.
Random Glucose Measurement – Provides an immediate snapshot of blood sugar balance.
These tests support immediate evaluation and personalized treatment recommendations
Intravenous (IV) & Injection Therapy
IV therapy at my practice on Salt Spring Island is an effective, private and comfortable way to deliver essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream for maximum absorption and immediate benefits. Whether you’re looking to boost energy, strengthen immunity, enhance detoxification, or improve mental clarity, IV treatments offer fast and efficient results. Glutathione IV therapy supports detoxification and reduces oxidative stress, while NAD+ IV infusions promote brain function, energy production, and anti-aging. Iron infusions help combat anemia and restore vitality, and chelation therapy assists in heavy metal detoxification and cardiovascular health. If you're seeking IV vitamin therapy on Salt Spring Island, book your session today to experience the benefits of rapid nutrient replenishment and optimized wellness.
Nutrition
I take a holistic approach to nutrition, recognizing that food is more than fuel—it’s medicine. By addressing nutrient deficiencies, optimizing digestion, and creating personalized nutrition plans, naturopathic care helps restore balance, boost energy, and support long-term wellness. Whether you're managing a chronic condition, struggling with gut health, or simply looking to feel your best, nutrition focuses on whole foods, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle adjustments to help your body thrive. When you nourish yourself properly, you build a foundation for lasting health, vitality, and resilience.
Herbal Medicine
Botanical medicine harnesses the power of plant-based healing to restore balance and support the body's natural ability to heal. With centuries of traditional use and modern scientific backing, herbal remedies can help with everything from stress and digestion to immune support and inflammation relief. Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, botanical medicine is tailored to your unique needs, working gently yet effectively to promote long-term wellness. Whether used alone or alongside conventional care, medicinal herbs offer a natural, sustainable way to nurture health and vitality.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy has been deeply transformative in my own life, offering a compassionate way to understand and heal the different parts of myself. By fostering curiosity and self-awareness, IFS helps release limiting patterns, process past wounds, and build emotional resilience. It’s especially powerful for trauma, anxiety, and depression, guiding you back to your calm, confident core Self. Rather than resisting emotions, IFS encourages integration and healing, creating a profound sense of wholeness. Grateful for its impact, I’ve trained in this modality to offer the same transformative experience to others.
Conscious Connected Breathing
Conscious Connected Breathing has been one of the most transformative practices in my life, offering a profound way to access healing through the body. As a somatic therapy, it helps release stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and process emotions that may be held deep within. Through intentional, rhythmic breathing, this practice creates space for emotional release, stress reduction, and increased vitality, while also fostering a greater connection between mind and body. By engaging with the breath, we unlock deeper states of consciousness, dissolve blockages, and cultivate a profound sense of inner peace. Whether you're seeking nervous system regulation, trauma healing, or simply a greater sense of presence, this practice is a powerful tool for transformation and renewal
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) restore balance and promote healing through natural, time-tested techniques. Acupuncture stimulates energy pathways to reduce pain, regulate the nervous system, and support digestion, hormones, and stress relief. Moxibustion enhances circulation and immune function, benefiting chronic pain and fatigue. Cupping therapy relieves muscle tension, improves blood flow, and supports detoxification, while Gua Sha reduces inflammation and promotes recovery. Together, these therapies offer a holistic path to whole-body wellness and vitality.
Service pricing
Naturopathy
Initial Consult (75 minutes) - $250
45 Minutes - $180
30 Minutes - $120
15 Minutes - $60
Acupuncture
45 Minutes - $100
Intravenous Infusions
Heavy Metal Chelation - $145+ (Ingredient dependent)
Vitamin & Mineral Infusion - $160+ (Ingredient dependent)
NAD Infusion - $280
Glutathione Infusion - $140
Iron Infusion - $220
B12/B89 Injection - $63
Internal Family Systems
60 Minutes – $180
Conscious Connected Breathing
105 Minutes - $225
90 Minutes - $195