Acupuncture Neural pathways pass close to skin at more than 1,000 points on the body. Acupuncture is the art of applying precise stimulation to these points to induce a release of chemical neuro-peptides. These tiny proteins command the body’s self-regulating systems, activate the immune system, and dampen pain. Acupuncture activates these systems and forces the body into rapid self-healing mode. Therefore, it is highly effective for chronic and hard-to-diagnose illnesses, immune deficiency, over-taxed nervous systems, stress, pain, emotional conditions and addiction therapy
Acupuncture is covered by some extended health care plans
Clinical Nutrition The use of diet as a therapy. Whole foods and nutritional supplements are used in the prevention and treatment of disease. Nutritional therapy uses vitamins, minerals and amino acids in appropriate therapeutic doses
Clinical Nutrition is covered by most extended health care plans
Botanical Medicine Is a traditional and ancient practice based on the healing property of plants or plant extracts
Botanical Medicine is covered by most extended health care plans
Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathy was developed in the 1800s by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. A highly sophisticated system of vibrational medicine, Homeopathy stimulates the body’s ability to heal itself. The basic principle is to speed up the body’s healing reaction through introducing a substance that has a similar electro-magnetic field as the malady. Similar electro-magentic fields will nullify each other, thereby effectively neutralizing the malady
Thousands of natural elements are employed. Remedies can be used for virtually every physical or emotional health issue from acute to chronic, including accidents, allergies, pain, poisoning, hormonal imbalances, and relief from a broken heart! Remedies are prescribed in either pellet or liquid form
Homeopathy is covered by most extended health care plans
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) This has been around for over several thousand years. This form of medicine believes that the processes of the human body are connected and constantly interacts with the environment. Chinese medicine believes that disease is a sign of disharmony and true health can only come when this imbalance is corrected. It involves the practices of herbal medicine, acupuncture and acupressure. A tongue and pulse diagnosis is also used in the diagnosis of disease
Traditional Chinese Medicine is covered by most extended health care plans
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy releases residual trauma by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation, toning muscular and nervous systems, and triggering the release of beneficial neuro-peptides which relieve pain and induce healing. Massage encourages structural re-alignment, regulates the digestive tract, and helps expel metabolic toxins
Massage Therapy is covered by most extended health care plans
Hydrotherapy The use of water in the form of solid, liquid, or steam. It can be used internally or externally in the treatment of disease or trauma. Water is used to balance the circulation of blood
Hydrotherapy is covered by most extended health care plans
Naturopathic Medicine Primary health care focusing on prevention, treatment and the promotion of optimal health. It utilizes a wide range of natural therapeutic modalities to facilitate the body's ability to heal itself. The principles of naturopathic medicine include the following:
Above all do no harm
Co-operate with the healing powers of nature
Address the fundamental causes of disease
Heal the whole person through individualized treatment
Teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine
Naturopathic medicine is supported by scientific research taken from peer-reviewed journals from many disciplines, including Naturopathic Medicine, conventional medicine, European Complementary Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Pharmacognosy, Homeopathy, Psychology and spirituality
The services of a Naturopthic Doctor are covered by most extended health care plans
In-house lab testing and diagnosis
Urinalysis
Hair Mineral Analysis
Rapid Strep Test
Saliva and Hormone Testing
Food Allergy Testing
Thyroid Testing
Melatonin-Cortisol Index Testing
Insulin Resistance Testing
Zinc Tally Test
Traditional Chinese Diagnostics
Physical Examination
What Happens During a Naturopathic Visit?
During the first visit Dr Harb will take and in-depth patient history as well as a Review of Systems and Urinalysis. This is done in order to fully understand you and to get to the root cause of your illness. The length of the first visit is 1.5 hours long.
The second visit includes a physical exam and in-house lab tests in order to make a diagnosis. An individualized treatment plan is then made. The second visit is 1 hour long.
All subsequent visits are to allow your Naturopathic physician to follow-up with your progress and treatment plan. The length of these visits are 45 minutes long.
Fees
Adult Price List
First Visit including Review of Systems and Urinalysis
$130.00 plus GST
Second Visit
$100.00 plus GST
All Subsequent Visits
$60.00 plus GST
Pediatric (Children 12 years and under) Price List
All visits $60.00 plus GST
* The price of additional testing and all supplements is additional
Fees are covered by most extended health care plans
To make an appointment please call The Healing Vine Naturopathic and Wellness Clinic in St Catharines
