Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine, also referred to as naturopathy or alternative medicine, is a distinct profession that emphasizes prevention, treatment, and optimization of health. The practice of naturopathic medicine involves uncovering the root cause of the issue, followed by assignment of a personalized treatment plan using one or a combination of evidence-based modalities ranging from lifestyle and nutrition counseling to supplementing with herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals, or acupuncture.
What to Expect from your visit with a Naturopath
Your first session will consist of a comprehensive review of your major health concerns, personal and family history, and a relevant physical exam. It is recommended that you bring in a copy of most recent and/or relevant lab tests or scans pertaining to your health concerns. By the end of the visit you will have a plan of action, consisting of health goals, dietary, lifestyle and exercise recommendations, and a personalized herbal/nutrient supplement formulation. The Naturopath may also recommend additional lab testing to help determine the underlying cause of your concerns, or if you have any nutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalances.
Subsequent sessions are set up to re-assess your health concerns and revise the plan of action in accordance. Change happens in small steps, and so it is important to address any setbacks, and highlight the improvements. This is also the time to bring forth any questions or concerns that may have risen since the last visit.
Laboratory Services
Diagnostic testing is an essential part of accurate diagnosis, monitoring treatment efficacy, and screening for medical risk factors. The Naturopath provides basic in-office testing, as well as specialized panels for a more in-depth analysis health:
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Adrenal and Thyroid Function analysis
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Allergy and Food Sensitivity testing
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Male and Female Hormone panels
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Environmental Pollutant Assessment
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Comprehensive Digestive Stool analysis
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In office tests such as: blood glucose, free fatty acids, rapid strep test, etc.
It is a good idea to bring a copy of your most recent a blood work and medical records to your first appointment with the Naturopath.
Initial visit (1.5 hr) - $200.00
Follow up (45 min) - $160.00
Are you are in a crisis, struggling with an on-going issue or seeking to be free of restrictive emotional patterns and responses? If so, we can help you to move from a place of limitation to one of possibility and choice. We support adults and adolescents with cognitive and emotional issues such as:
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Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disturbances
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Codependency, Behavioural Issues, Eating Disorders, low Self-Esteem
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Trauma and PTSD, Coping Skills, Traumatic Brain Injury
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Family Conflict, Relationship Issues,
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Grief and Loss, Spirituality
We believe everyone can benefit from working with a therapist; whether you're experiencing pain and suffering or if you could simply use a shift in perspective to gain some clarity around your thoughts and emotions. The therapeutic journey is a path to insight, healing and growth that can help to improve your relationships (firstly to yourself and then others) and lead you to a more fulfilling and joyful life. Our goal is to guide you to greater self-understanding/compassion and empower you to create your own strategies and solutions towards positive change.
With a background in Trauma-Informed Yoga and Spiritual Psychotherapy, our therapists are trained in a variety of modalities, including:
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A client-centred, holistic approach
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Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT and Transpersonal approaches
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Body-oriented psychotherapy, Focusing & somatic processing
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Guided imagery, Mindfulness, and Inner Child Work
We encourage a collaborative and creative process that engages all aspects of the Self so that relief will be experienced on emotional, physical, and spiritual planes.
In our partnership, we begin by learning about you and gaining an empathic understanding of what factors have contributed to both your current mental/emotional state and the deeper patterns at play. We are committed to supporting you as you explore and dissect these patterns and create a personal action plan towards positive and sustainable choices.
We are happy to offer a free phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit and to help get us started.
Pricing per session - $145.00
Psychotherapy
Physiotherapy
Most people are overly aware of and focussed on the physical components that may be contributing to the pain and/or symptoms they are experiencing but tend to be quite unaware of the significant impact of the mental and emotional components. The physical, mental and emotional components are connected and influence each other. Kaitlin understands that to resolve the pain and/mindbody symptoms you’re experiencing, you truly need an approach that incorporates the physical, mental, and emotional components.
Some of the tools and techniques Kaitlin incorporates into her sessions, and/or into your daily life, to address the physical, mental, and emotional components are:
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Autonomic Nervous System Education (ie Polyvagal Theory)
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Tools to Help you Regulate your Autonomic Nervous System at Home
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Pain Reprocessing Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Hypnotherapy (clinical; parts/inner child work; age, womb and past life regression)
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Education on How Pain Works
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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Fascial Mobilization
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Somatic Exercises
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and more….
Kaitlin’s approach is different; however, over her 10 years of clinical practice it is by far the most effective approach she has found to help people manage and resolve the pain and/or mindbody symptoms they are experiencing.
SPECIALTIES
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Chronic Pain (e.g. back pain, neck pain, jaw pain, headaches, etc.)
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TMJ Dysfunction (e.g. jaw pain, clenching, grinding, tension, etc.)
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Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation (e.g. anxiety/flight - feeling overwhelmed, restless, excessive worrying, overthinking, tension in the lower body including the hips, hamstrings and calves; overreaction/fight - feeling irritated, frustrated, agitated, defensive, tension in the upper body including the neck, shoulders and jaw; panic attacks/freeze - feeling stuck, indecisive, body wide tension; shutdown – feeling numb, disconnected, dissociated, depressed, depleted, brain fogged, socially withdrawn and minimal to no body tension)
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Stress (see Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation. A stressor is the “trigger” or perceived threat that leads to your brain using the different state of the nervous system (flight, fight, freeze, shutdown) to protect you)
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Mindbody Symptoms (chronic pain, headaches, digestive issues, pelvic pain, anxiety, TMJ dysfunction, body tension, etc.)
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Pelvic Floor Symptoms (pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, vaginismus, vulvodynia, etc.)
Massage Therapy
Traditional Thai Massage
Release your tension with a centuries old deep tissue style technique. Deep presses, meridian line work, back walking (optional) and stretches work in tandem to relieve sore aching muscles, blocked or stagnant energy and increase flexibility. A short assessment is done prior to the service to determine goals, problem areas and pressure preferences to achieve desired results.
$80/60 mins $120/90 mins $150/120 mins
East-West Combo Massage
A Fusion of the benefits of a Traditional Thai massage with Oil massage. Oil is used on the back, neck and shoulders in tandem with Eastern style meridian line work and yoga stretches. Loose comfortable clothing is worn for the duration of the service.
$90/60mins $130/90mins $160/ 12 mins
Thai Herbal Compress Massage
The combination of Traditional Thai massage with steamy hot aromatic herbal compresses is perfect for your tired or stiff muscles. Herbal benefits promote muscle relaxation, increased circulation, helps to alleviate soreness or pain in muscles, calm inflammation, can also help with skin ailments. Please advise therapist of any allergies prior to the massage.
Additional $30 per massage
Siam Royal Body Polish
A wonderful addition to any Thai massage treatment that will leave you feeling like royalty. A customized sugar based scrub is formulated to your sense preference. Let this royal treatment invigorate your senses, promote circulation, slough off dead skin cells resulting in smooth, soft and supple skin.
Additional $35 per massage
Acupuncture has been practiced in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Based on the TCM philosophy, our health can be achieved through the cultivation of harmony within. Health depends on the body’s vital force, or ‘potential’ energy, known as Qi (pronounced 'chi'). Qi travels through series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin. It consists of equal and opposite qualities: Yin and Yang. When these become unbalanced, or the smooth flow of Qi is hindered, illness may develop.
By inserting fine needles in the specific points on the meridians, an acupuncturist can stimulate the body's own healing response and help restore its natural balance. Although acupuncture is used in practice primarily for pan relief, it is effective in treating people with a wide range of illnesses; including, hormone imbalance, menstrual irregularities and infertility, gastrointestinal discomfort, migraines and more.