FAQ's 

Can you treat my particular condition?

• Almost anything that you would visit a medical doctor for, can also be addressed by a naturopathic doctor.  Often our patients will come to us first for a particular problem, saving drugs and surgery as a last resort or conversely when drugs and surgery have failed to relieve their problem. 

Are you covered by my insurance?

• If you have extended health coverage through your work, you probably have coverage for naturopathic visits.  Prescribed supplements are usually not covered by insurance.

Can I still see my regular doctor?

• Absolutely!  In fact, I encourage you to maintain a good relationship with all of your other healthcare practitioners.  My treatments can be modified to work in conjunction with any other medications that you may be on. 

Do you prescribe a lot of supplements?

• My experience has taught me that most people are capable of taking 2 or maybe 3 things at a time.  Any more than that and they either get overwhelmed or they can't afford the cost.  My goal is always to get people to a point within about 6 months where all they really need to take is a multivitamin and essential fatty acids as a maintenance program.

Can my receipt be altered to show that my supplements were actually visit costs so that I can claim it from my insurance?

• Absolutely not!  Aside from being unethical (and do you really want to be treated by an unethical doctor?), that constitutes insurance fraud. 

Does acupuncture hurt?

• Not really. If you've ever had your legs waxed, acupuncture is nothing in comparison.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided here may not apply precisely to your individual situation. Diagnostic and therapeutic choices must always be tailored to the individual patient's circumstances, and consultation with a licensed naturopathic physician should be undertaken before following any of the treatment strategies suggested in this web site.