Our clinic

What we offer

As part of our focus on maintaining wellness and promoting health, as well as the treatment of illness, we offer clinical services in acupuncture, naturopathy, TCM herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, therapeutic lifestyle program, and education at our Birch Street Clinic.

 

Acupuncture and TCM

A typical patient visit lasts 45 minutes to an hour during which patients undergo treatment in comfortable surroundings. The needles are usually left inserted in several acupoints for about 30 minutes while the patient relaxes to quiet music. Each patient has a unique treatment plan that combines acupuncture and herbal medicine (or sometimes herbals alone) to address the individual's needs. The number of sessions depends on the severity and nature of the condition. Usually a chronic condition requires more sessions (up to 15 is not unusual) than an acute problem (2 to 3 sessions are typical). Herbal medicines are provided by the practitioner directly to patients at the clinic.

 

Naturopathy & FLT

The naturopathic physician spends time listening to the patients needs and concerns. The naturopath identifies potential underlying causes of their illness by extensively reviewing their diet, stress, energy, digestion, exercise, lifestyle, past and present medical history, and family history. The naturopathic physician uses the latest standards in diagnostic examination and laboratory testing to evaluate immune health, digestive function, liver detoxification, hormone balance, cardiovascular health and nutritional status. Recognizing that each individual is unique, the naturopathic physician creates customized treatment plans for each patient.

 

What we treat

The clinic supports therapy for many conditions that we and the World Health Organization have shown can be beneficial either through a controlled trial or when a therapeutic outcomes can be demonstrated.   

Diseases and disorders that respond well to TCM (Acupuncture & Herbals) include:

Chronic and acute pain
Depression
Hypertension
Inflammation
Gynecological disorders, including infertility and menopausal symptoms
Leukopenia
Nausea
Schizophrenia
Sleep disorders
Spinal cord injury and associated pain
Stroke

Naturopathic Medicine Can Help with these Conditions:

Frequent colds and flu
Stress and Anxiety
Musculoskeletal pain
Digestive disorders
High cholesterol
Menstrual Irregularity, and Menopause
Mental / Emotional conditions
Weight Gain, Cravings
Thyroid and other endocrine related problems
Poor immune health
Allergies
Fatigue
Insomnia
Hypertension
Diabetes
Acne
Chronic
Pain

First Line Therapy (FLT) Can Help Address the Underlying Causes of these Conditions:

Heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
Arthritis
Osteoporosis Overweight/Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
High blood sugar
Alzheimer's disease
Fatigue
Hormone imbalance
Low sex drive
Stress-related symptoms
Poor memory or lack of mental clarity