Naturopathy

WORK HOURS

Felicia Carpino

Monday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday 12:00PM – 4:00PM

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**Felicia is currently in the process of completing her Ontario board licensing exams to register with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. Once she is fully licensed, she will be able to practice under the full scope of a Naturopathic Doctor and will be offering more services and modalities.**

Naturopathic medicine is a form of primary health care that addresses the root cause of illness, promotes health, and encourages the body to heal using natural therapies. Naturopathy addressed acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing disease prevention.

Naturopathic medicine follows six premises:

To do no harm by using methods and medicines that reduces the risk of harmful side effects.
To treat the causes of disease by identifying and removing the underlying causes of an illness, rather than masking the symptoms.
To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine by sharing knowledge with patients and encouraging individual responsibility and passion for optimal health.
To heal the whole person through individualized treatment by understanding the unique physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors that contribute to disease and customizing treatment protocols specifically for the patient.
To emphasize prevention by partnering with the patient to assess risk factors and recommend appropriate interventions to maintain health and prevent illness throughout life.
To support the healing power of the body by identifying and removing obstacles to the body’s inherent self-healing process.

How Naturopathic medicine is different

Naturopathic Doctors spend more time with patients. Our first visit is typically 60-90 minutes, and follow-up visits range from 30 to 60 minutes. This amount of time allows naturopathic doctor to gather a much larger amount of information about your concerns and general health. This information is reviewed and researched in detail, and reveals the potentially contributing factors to a patients health concern.

Another major difference is the wide array of tools at the naturopaths disposal to help with your medical concern. There are many complimentary and alternative therapies to chose from, however research and clinical experience supports the use of certain therapies over others for certain conditions.

If you have never seen a Naturopathic Doctor before, feel free to book a 15 min consultation to see if this is the right form of healthcare for you.

Conditions

Naturopathy is a form of primary care medicine for all ages that can help with the vast majority of medical conditions and/or general health improvement. Examples of these conditions include, but are not limited to:

General

Fatigue
Insomnia
Stress
Cold & Flu
Allergies
Migraines & Headaches
Cognitive issues
Detoxification

Endocrine/Metabolic Dysfunction

Weight Loss
Metabolic Syndrome
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Adrenal dysfunction

Digestive Health

Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Crohn’s Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Heartburn / Acid Reflux (GERD)
Hepatitis
Fatty Liver Disease (NASH)
Pancreatitis
Gallstones
Indigestion
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth
Dysbiosis/Candidiasis

Cardiovascular Disease

High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Atherosclerosis
Stroke prevention

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Nerve damage & neuropathy
Plantar fasciitis
IT band syndrome
Arthritis
Muscle tension
Sports Injuries
Generalized Pain
Tendonitis

Respiratory Health

Asthma
Sinusitis
Bronchitis
Pneumonia

Mood Disorders & Mental Health

Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
OCD
AD(H)D
Addictions
Seasonal Affective Disorder

Men’s Health

Enlarged prostate (BPH)
Prostatitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Andropause

Skin Conditions

Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Athlete’s Foot

Women’s Health

Fertility & Pregnancy
Hormonal imbalances
Menstrual irregularities
Premenstrual Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Cervical Dysplasia
Bacterial Vaginosis
Vaginal Candidiasis
Mastitis

Urological Conditions

Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Incontinence/Enuresis
Over-active Bladder Syndrome

Hematological/Circulatory Conditions

Iron Deficiency Anemia
Macrocytic Anemia
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Other types of Anemia
Hemorrhoids
Varicose Veins

Immunological Conditions

Poor Immune Function
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Autoimmune Diseases
Allergies/Food Sensitivities
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Other Chronic Conditions

Fibromyalgia

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