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.
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Uncover Your Healing Potential with Bioenergetic Health Assesments
Experience a new dimension of health care with Bioenergetic Health Assesments at Knead!
This innovative testing method taps into the body’s energy flow to reveal hidden imbalances that may be missed by conventional medical tests. By focusing on the mental, emotional, physical, and biochemical aspects of health, Bioenergetic Health Assesments provides a holistic approach to identifying and treating various conditions.
Click below to discover how Bioenergetic Testing can help you achieve optimal health and well-being.
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.
Bioenergetic testing rates
- 75 min. new patient consult + biofeedback test $265
- 30 min. returning patient consult + retest $115
- 45 min. returning patient consult + retest $175
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
- 75 min. bioenergetic consult + biofeedback test $265
For further details on payment and coverage, please view our rates & payment and insurance & direct billing pages.
Staff bios
- Beverley Spidle, RMT
- Curtis Moon, RMT
- Jason Lescak, RMT
- Rahim Valli, RMT
- Sarah Pickard, RMT
- Stephanie Funk, RAc
- Tatiana Shtytcer, RMT
- Janie Ringham, RMT
- Mitchell Budd, RMT
- Brendan McCarthy, RMT
- Dr. Man-Yee Yeung, ND
- Dr. Tonia Winchester, ND
- Elizabeth Arcand, RCRT
- Trishia Unrau, RCC
- Dr. Kristen Chila, DC
“I never question the quality of care I receive at Knead. I know that even if it is my first appointment with a RMT, I will have a great treatment.”
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