Getting Started

Naturopathic medicine support is a commitment that requires valuable time and resources, so let’s ensure I can meet your needs and help you thrive before your first visit.  Email a short paragraph of your chief concerns and how you found me to see if we are a good fit.  If I think you are a good fit, you will get an email from staff to coordinate your first visit.

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Before your first visit

I work with women and men from all over Ontario, Canada.

To request an appointment, please complete the contact form.  Our team will respond within 24 hours.

Once your request is received, you will be added to our secure JANE Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Through JANE, you will complete the required intake forms, consent forms, and authorization for release of medical records.

JANE is also the platform used for virtual appointments and provides secure access to your naturopathic treatment plans, clinical notes, and laboratory results. If you prefer an in-person appointment, please indicate this in your contact form.

Preparing for Your First Appointment

To ensure your first visit is efficient and clinically meaningful, please complete the following steps:

1) Intake and Consent Forms

All intake and consent forms must be submitted before an appointment date and time can be confirmed.

2) Previous Laboratory and Medical Records

After your appointment is booked and your forms are completed, you may securely upload relevant lab reports, imaging results, or medical records using our encrypted upload link.

We use Hushmail, a secure, encrypted system that complies with Ontario and Canadian privacy legislation.
Click here to securely share your records.

If you do not have copies of your records, your signed Authorization for Release of Records will allow us to request them directly from your medical doctor.


What We Review in Your Care

Supplements

Your supplements will be reviewed to ensure they are evidence-informed, appropriately dosed, safe, and clinically necessary. Our goal is to minimize unnecessary supplementation while optimizing therapeutic benefit.

Medications

Your medications and supplements will be reviewed together to support optimal absorption, effectiveness, and safety, including minimizing potential interactions.

Hormone Therapy

Our approach to hormone therapy is individualized and evidence-informed. We aim to empower you with clear information about bioidentical hormone options and to identify the most appropriate type and dose for your needs. Your response to therapy is monitored closely, and adjustments are made thoughtfully to support comfort, safety, and long-term health outcomes.

During your first visit

  • You will spend up to 75 minutes long 
  • An in-depth medical, nutrition, and lifestyle history intake.
  • Analysis and review of your previous lab work, supplements, medications and/or hormone therapy you are currently taking.
  • An open exchange with the time and space to have all your questions answered.
  • I will connect the dots and explain how your symptoms may be connected and treated.
  • You will receive a naturopathic plan of action which will include some or all of the following:
    • Health goals determined together
    • Nutrition recommendations
    • Medical-grade supplements/herbal support
    • Bio-identical Hormone prescription when appropriate may be prescribed on your first or second visit **
    • Lifestyle enhancements
    • Additional laboratory and functional medicine tests (through Life Labs, Doctors Data, Rocky Mountain Analytical or ICL Integrative Laboratory Services)
    • Stress management techniques
    • In some cases, you may be referred to partner practitioners for a more comprehensive treatment approach
    • Recommendations for a follow-up appointment
  • Initial Consultation Fee: $375 *Includes reviewing blood work results, providing a plan of action, and conducting research before and after your visit.  Fees do not include lab work or supplements.
  • Lab fees vary depending on what will be tested.
  • Bio-identical Hormone prescription** Hormone prescriptions can be made after a thorough benefit-risk ratio has been completed and most recent clinical screenings are added to your chart including:  Blood work, Physical Exam, PAP exam, Pelvic Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound & Mammogram if complete

Follow up visits

  • Expect a 45 minute follow up consult within 2-6 weeks of the initial visit
  • Review and interpretation of any lab work requested on previous visits.
  • Bio-Identical Hormone prescription tailored to meet your needs
  • A progress-check of your healing plan.
  • Enhancements or adjustments made to your healing plan (based on lab work, progress, symptoms, as- needed.)
  • Third and subsequent visits vary in length between 30-60 minutes (time will vary depending on your needs)
  • Follow-up consultation fees are based on the duration and complexity of the visit and typically range from $150 to $300.

 

How often will you follow up?

We will work on a schedule together. Decisions are first and foremost based on your health concerns, then we will assess your finances and health insurance coverage.

Generally, patients begin with monthly to bi-monthly appointments until their main health concerns have been resolved.

Once patients have achieved a level of improved health that they are happy with, they transition to having appointments on an as needed basis or for annual health check ups.

Healthy patients have the option to maintain quarterly or yearly visit for nutrient/functional medicine; to assess lifestyle and supplement strategies are still optimal for their needs; or address an acute infection or concern they require treatment for.

Patients receiving a Bio-Identical Hormone prescription visit monthly for 3 months then 3 times per year thereafter.  See our fee guide for more details: HERE

Weight loss patients and diabetic patients often visit monthly until they have reached their target weight loss and blood sugar goals. Note that more frequent visits maybe necessary in the beginning.  See our fee guide for our weigh loss program details HERE

In-between visits

  • Record your questions and concerns and bring them to your next visit at which point we can review them together in detail.
  • Send short and quick inquiries via email however, we cannot guarantee an immediate reply.
  • Some emails/inquiries may prompt an immediate consult. In this case, a receptionist will contact you to arrange an appointment.

Fees & Cancellation Policy

  • for complete fee and cancellation details.
  • Most extended health insurance plans cover Naturopathic medical services, including Sun Life, Blue Cross, Great-West Life, Green Shield, London Life and many other insurance providers.
  • Please note: *Costs of all lab tests and treatment recommendations such as supplements are additional to the cost of the visit