Chances are, you found this website because you're looking for help with your heath. Maybe you know you could do better with regards to your health, and you just need guidance and a plan. Maybe you think you've tried everything in the book, with no success. Maybe you're tired of feeling dismissed by doctors, or you've been told "your labs look fine" more times than you can count. Maybe you're just curious about naturopathic medicine.
For some reason, you ended up here. And regardless of the reason you're here, we are so happy to have you.
What we do
Naturopathic medicine is about treating the root cause of disease & treating the whole person, using the healing power of nature.
Naturopathic doctors take a deep dive into their patients' medical history, asking about all aspect of their patients' wellbeing. In addition, naturopathic doctors are able to order many conventional lab tests, as well as functional testing to get down to the root of their patients' concerns. After determining the cause of the problem, naturopathic doctors use several modalities to address the root cause, including but not limited to botanicals, traditional Chinese medicine & acupuncture, nutraceuticals, clinical nutrition, lifestyle prescription and mind-body medicine.
Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided. The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.
- Paracelsus
What to expect
On your first visit, your naturopathic doctor will take a very detailed health history, including information relevant to your cheif concern, but also including a thorough discussion on other aspects of your health. We realize that nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress, and lifestyle habits can have an extremely significant effect on overall health, so we want to know as much about you and your life as possible. At this time, your naturopathic doctor will determine what investigations are necessary, and together you and your naturopathic doctor will come up with a strategy to gather the necessary information.
Your second visit is about the disclosure of your results, and the initiation of a strategy to address them. Depending on your specific case and abilities, your treatment plan may be rolled out in smaller, more manageable steps over time to ensure you're able to stick with the plan.
After initiation of the initial plan, your naturopathic doctor will
require you to follow up with self-reported information and repeat testing of specific labs of interest to ensure you get the results you desire.
Dr. Nicole Purdie ND
Dr. Nicole Purdie is a naturopathic doctor in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Nicole has a passion for health, and an even bigger passion for people. Dr. Nicole uses an integrative approach to help her patients better their health, no matter what the concern is. To learn more about Dr. Nicole and the services she offers, navigate this website using the menu above or book a free meet and greet!
AREAS OF FOCUS
What can I help you with?
Integrative Cancer Care
Whether you've been newly diagnosed with cancer, you're in chemotherapy or radiation therapy currently, you're palliative or in remission, integrative cancer care can help you alleviate adverse effects of treatment, improve quality of life, reduce risk of recurrence and give you control over your health again.
Weight Loss
We offer a 4 week group program called the Metabolic Reset, designed to help you shed up to 10lbs quickly and optimize your metabolism for weight loss. If you have bigger weight loss goals, we also offer 1-on-1 visits to help you find the root cause of stubborn weight gain, overcome barriers to success and lose the weight for good!
Metabolic Disease
Managing blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar and body weight are fundamental in improving overall health. With our 1-on-1 naturopathic visits, you'll get a health plan tailored to improving metabolic health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease that comes with metabolic disease.
Digestive Health
Tired of feeling bloated and uncomfortable? Are you struggling to figure out what's causing your digestive symptoms? We offer a variety of diagnostic testing to help you get to the root of your digestive issues, and comprehensive naturopathic treatment plans to help you feel good again.
Musculoskeletal Concerns
Get help managing arthritis, autoimmune conditions, acute injuries and pain through naturopathic medicine. Booking an initial visit will allow your naturopathic doctor to go through a full review of your symptoms and medication, and find natural ways to get you up and running again.