Frequently Asked Questions
- Why should I see a naturopathic doctor?
- What can I expect from my 1st visit?
- What if I already have a family M.D.?
- How do I pay for a visit to a naturopathic doctor?
- What type of conditions do you treat?
- Are naturopathic doctors regulated in Ontario?
Why should I see a naturopathic doctor?
- To manage an acute or chronic condition without drugs or surgery
- To find out the cause of your health concerns
- To empower yourself and take responsibility for your health
- To prevent chronic illness such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease
- To work with a health practitioner who listens and cares
What can I expect from my 1st visit?
Your first visit will last anywhere from 1.5 to 2 hours and will be spent going over your health concerns and will include a relevant physical exam if time permits. During this initial consultation, I will collect the information required to make an assessment of your situation. I may recommend certain diagnostic tests in order to gain a better understanding of your health status. A urinalysis is included in all initial visits. In most cases, a second follow-up visit will be scheduled and may take 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. This visit will be used to complete the physical exam, to discuss the results of your test(s) and to implement a treatment plan. Your treatment plan may include any combination of dietary recommendations, lifestyle changes, herbs, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, homeopathic remedies, or nutritional supplements. Subsequent visits will be booked, as necessary, to review your progress and make appropriate changes to your program. Follow-up visits are usually scheduled for 30-45 minutes.
What if I already have a family M.D.?
Jennifer supports the safe integration of conventional medicine with naturopathic medicine and is committed to working with medical doctors in the Ottawa region.
How do I pay for a visit to a naturopathic doctor?
Visits to an ND are not covered by OHIP. However, most extended health insurance plans do cover the cost of seeing an ND. Please check your policy to see whether you are covered for naturopathic medicine. Official receipts will be issued at the end of each visit so that you may be reimbursed directly by your insurance company. Payment for appointments is required at the end of each visit by cash, cheque, debit or Visa. Please note we do not accept Mastercard. There is a .00 charge for all returned cheques.
What type of conditions do you treat?
Naturopathic doctors see the same range of conditions as family physicians. In her daily practice, Jennifer diagnoses and treats all health condition from eczema and asthma to MS and cancer. The following is not an exhaustive list:
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Allergies
ADD/ADHD
Addictions
Anxiety
Alzheimer’s Disease
Arthritis
Asthma
Autism
Autoimmune Conditions
Back pain
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Coughs and Colds
Depression
Detoxification
Diabetes
Digestive Complaints
Eating Disorders
Eczema
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Erectile Dysfunction
Fatigue
Fibroids
Fibromylagia
Fractures
Gynecological Conditions
GERD
Headaches
Hearing Complaints
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Hormonal Imbalances
Infertility
Influenza
Injuries
Joint Complaints
Liver Disease
Lupus
Medication Side Effects
Menopause
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Multiple Sclerosis
Nephritis
Neurological Conditions
Osteoporosis
Pain (chronic and acute)
Parkinson’s Disease
PMS
Pregnancy related complaints
Prostate Enlargement
Rashes
Respiratory Conditions
Sleep Disorders
Skin Conditions
Smoking Cessation
Surgical Preparation
Thyroid Conditions
Urinary Complaints
Visual Complaints
Weight management
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Are naturopathic doctors regulated in Ontario?
Naturopathic doctors are the only health professionals regulated in the field of natural medicine in Ontario. They are regulated under the Drugless Practitioners Act by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N). The BDDTN functions to ensure that naturopathic doctors are properly qualified to practice naturopathic medicine, and that they follow the appropriate standards of practice. For more information, please visit http://www.boardofnaturopathicmedicine.on.ca
