Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Doctors use natural, safe, and effective therapies to treat disease, prevent illness, and improve health and mental well-being.

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine promotes the body’s self-healing by using therapies such as clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, Chinese medicine (acupuncture, food therapy, herbs), lifestyle counselling, and much more.

The goal of naturopathic medicine is to address the root cause of health concerns and guide lifestyle habits that may contribute to the problem. 

Unlike conventional Western medicine, where pharmaceutical drug use and surgery are encouraged, naturopathic medicine blends a philosophical approach with therapeutic methods to address your health concerns.

What is a Naturopathic Doctor?

Naturopathic Doctors (ND) are primary healthcare providers who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies.

Working with Naturopathic Doctors Man-Yee Yeung and Tonia Winchester at Knead is like having your own researcher, scientist, and doctor dedicated to you! As a primary healthcare provider trained in diagnosis just like a “regular” medical doctor, she offers something excitingly different.

What training do Naturopathic Doctors have?

ND’s require three to four years of pre-medical, post-secondary education and four years of full-time study at an approved school of naturopathic medicine.

Naturopathic Doctors must also successfully complete standard national exams in order to qualify for licensing in regulated provinces such as British Columbia.

Who do Naturopathic Doctors work with?

Naturopathic Doctors care for people of all ages and conditions using natural, safe, and effective therapies. NDs offer patients the highest quality health care to treat disease, prevent illness, and improve health.

In other words, naturopathic medicine can benefit everyone!

What concerns can be addressed by Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine treats a wide range of conditions and diseases, and a Naturopathic Doctor can address almost any concern you may see your regular doctor for.

Examples include:

  • Auto-immune disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • Low immunity
  • Low energy
  • Hypertension
  • High cholesterol
  • Infertility (e.g. polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis)
  • Hormonal imbalances
  • Menopause
  • Digestive disorders, food sensitivities/intolerances
  • Muscle and joint pain/injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Stress, depression, and anxiety
  • PMS and gynecological health
  • addictions
  • ADHD
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Chronic pain and fibromyalgia
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Headaches and migraines

Unlock wellness with Naturopathic Injection Therapy

Experience the transformative power of Naturopathic Injection Therapy (NIT) at Knead!

Our skilled Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Tonia Winchester, offers swift, precise, and effective solutions for a wide range of health concerns. From nutrient injections to tissue repair, NIT provides targeted care that can lead to immediate relief, supercharged nutrient absorption, and minimized discomfort.

Click below to discover the remarkable benefits of NIT and embark on your journey to holistic well-being.

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The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

Do No Harm

Primum non nocere – Naturopathic doctors choose the least invasive and least toxic treatments necessary for each patient.

The Healing Power of Nature

Vis medicatrix naturae – Naturopathic doctors recognize the body’s inherent ability to heal itself.

Identify & Treat the Causes

Tolle causam – Naturopathic doctors identify, address and remove the underlying causes of disease.

Doctor as Teacher

Docere – Educating and supporting patients on personal health management.

Treat the Whole Person

Tolle totum – Naturopathic doctors treat the patient, not the disease. A naturopathic assessment addresses the nutritional status, lifestyle, family history, physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors in a person’s life.

Prevention

Praevenic – Naturopathic doctors promote a focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.

Naturopathy rates

  • 60 min. initial session (adult) $215
  • 45 min. subsequent sessions (adult) $150
  • 45 min. initial session (child age 10 & under) $165
  • 30 min. subsequent session (child age 10 & under) $110
  • 45 min. injection therapies consultation $175
  • B12 (injection + 5min appt. with brief check-in) $65
  • B complex (injection + 5min appt. with brief check-in) $95
  • Myers’ Cocktail (injection + 45min appt. with IV drip, no consult) $175
  • Musculoskeletal repair (injection + 15min appt. with thorough check-in) $125
  • 45 min. injection therapies consult + B12 injection $220
  • 45 min. injection therapies consult + B complex injection $250
  • 45 min. injection therapies consult + musculoskeletal repair injection $265

For further details on payment and coverage, please view our rates & payment and insurance & direct billing pages.

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