Frequently Asked Questions
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No, you don’t require a referral to be assessed and treated by our practitioners. Some insurance companies do require a physician’s referral to utilize benefits.
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We offer online booking for your convenience. Just click one of the “reservation” buttons, and you will be redirected to our online booking system. If you’d prefer to reserve an appointment with the front desk, please give us a call or send us an email. We’d be happy to assist you!
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Unsure which type of treatment type is right for you? Give us a call or send us an email, we will be happy to guide you in the right direction depending on your specific complaint.
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Up to 80% of pregnant women experience moderate to severe back, pelvis, leg and foot pain. The weight of a growing fetus shifts a women’s balance, stretches ligaments and tissue, and puts increased pressure on joints.
Webster technique is a gentle and specific treatment designed to help prepare the pelvis, and low back for labour & delivery. Soft tissue therapy and exercises can be provided to release tight muscles and ligaments, and strengthen pelvic floor and postural musculature. Special pregnancy pillows and wedges are provided to ensure optimal comfort during your session.
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Usually yes! Your initial assessment includes a comprehensive history and physical examination, review of diagnosis and plan of management, as well as treatment. If you have a complex case of numerous injuries, we sometimes need the entire initial visit to complete this pathway to care. This ensures you receive the best possible care.
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Your little one has a tiny developing body & nervous system. The time spent in utero, and through the process of labour & delivery, can result in lingering muscular tightness in the spine, jaw, hips and more. This can present as infant TMJD (jaw) and poor oral function, reflux and digestive issues, difficulty latching/breastfeeding, poor sleeping habits, colic and irritability, growing pains and more.
We take the time to assess your baby’s overall health, including a TOTS (tethered oral tissue) exam for tongue, lip and buccal ties, developmental milestone and primitive reflex checks to ensure they are thriving.
Our Chiropractors are certified in PIPS (paediatric intra-oral palate specific) technique, so you know your little one is in the best of hands!
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Naturopaths or Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine, are health care practitioners who use natural therapies to support and stimulate healing. They offer a wide range of services to people of all ages, including primary care, lifestyle coaching, acupuncture, homeopathic remedies and RubiMed Therapy.
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Starting a family is both beautiful and stress-inducing. The path to a healthy pregnancy can be bumpy for some, with nearly 1 in 5 couples experiencing infertility for a number of reasons.
How We Can Help
Our caring experts will take you through every stage of conception, from pre-conception to pregnancy, delivery and newborn care. Our treatments include:
Ensuring You Have Healthy Hormone Levels
A hormonal imbalance can affect your chances of fertility. If your levels are less than ideal, you can be prescribed safe, effective hormone treatments, such as topical and vaginal estrogen and progesterone.
Nutrition
Nutrition is a key component to a healthy conception and pregnancy. In fact, poor lifestyle and eating habits can actually reduce fertility in both men and women. There are key vitamins and nutrients that are needed to enhance egg and sperm production and to maintain healthy bones and muscles during conception and pregnancy. Our team will give you the tools you need to make any necessary lifestyle changes, including exercise and blood sugar control.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture relieves stress and rebalances the body, which is important when going through conception and pregnancy
Herbal Medicines
Many herbs are used to balance hormones for those dealing with fertility issues. Herbal medicines are also used to help regulate menstrual cycles.
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Common feeding difficulties or concerns include nipple or breast pain, poor latch, increasing efficiency in feeding sessions, feeding premature babies, multiples or twins, low milk supply or oversupply, slow weight gain, blocked ducts/mastitis, supplementation, breastfeeding after breast augmentation or reduction, tongue/lip ties, pumping questions & concerns, re lactating or inducing lactation.
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A RHN provides professional advice & guidance on how to eat right for your body, with the addition of natural supplementation and lifestyle adjustments, in order to achieve optimal health & wellbeing. Holistic Nutrition Counselling can help with sustainable weight loss, stress & anxiety, digestion, hormonal imbalance, skin health, as well as chronic fatigue and burn out.
Our RHN also offers menu planning for those looking to make an investment in their health, but making it as easy as possible!
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Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy, which is focused on thinking patterns, cognitions, emotional responses, behaviour modification, and social functioning. Its goal is to improve self-awareness, improve communication skills, enhance resilience, and empower individuals to make healthier choices. Depending on an individual's needs and goals, psychotherapy can address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, parenting issues, self-esteem issues, and more. Many people find psychotherapy to be useful and beneficial when they are experiencing thoughts, feelings, moods, and behaviours that are negatively affecting their day-to-day functioning, relationships, and the ability to enjoy life.
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A Nurse, Psychotherapist or RN, Psychotherapist is a Registered Nurse (RN) who combines their nursing expertise and background in healthcare with specialized training in mental health, counselling skills, and psychotherapeutic interventions to provide holistic mental health support and psychotherapy to individuals experiencing emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges.
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder is a term used to describe the full range of struggles that new moms, birthing people, and parents might face during pregnancy (prenatal) and any time during the first year following the birth of a baby (postpartum).
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders include:
Depression
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Postpartum Psychosis
Approximately 1 in 5 women and birthing people and about 1 in 10 new dads/partners will develop a PMAD.
PMADs greatly impact mental and emotional well-being and daily functioning, including parenting capabilities.
Without proper treatment and intervention, PMADs tend to persist and can have lasting adverse effects on the mental health of mothers, fathers/partners, and consequently, the entire family.
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Your appointment time is reserved just for you. We understand that life happens, but a late cancellation or missed visit could have been filled by another patient who needed it. We require 24 hours notice for any cancellation or changes to your appointment, or a cancellation fee of 100% of the treatment will apply.
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Yes! We provide direct billing to most major insurance companies. If your plan allows, we will receive payment directly from your insurance company so you don’t have to pay upfront.
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We accept all debit and all major credit cards, including AMEX (get those travel points)!
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We welcome all patients, regardless of gender. That being said, our clinic specializes in female centred care and our selected services reflect this.
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