If you have been wanting to see a naturopath but there isn’t a good one in your area, this is for you! A naturopath is for you if you want to treat the root cause of your health condition, take a natural approach, and understand and actively manage your own health.
The Benefits of Virtual Naturopathic Visits
Why Seeing an Online Naturopath Makes Life Easier
You get the same great, thorough naturopathic care – just without the hassle. Choosing an online naturopath means no commuting, no traffic, no paying for gas, no hunting for parking spots, and no paying for parking. Instead of spending valuable time getting to and from appointments, you can join your visit from the comfort of your own home, your office, or anywhere you feel relaxed and focused.
With an online naturopath, there’s no need to take additional time off work. You can easily schedule your visit over your lunch break or between meetings. If you’re at home, there’s no need to arrange for childcare or get the kids ready to go out. Some patients even enjoy multitasking during their virtual consult – going for a walk outside, walking the dog, or letting a loaf of sourdough rise while we talk. It’s naturopathic medicine, reimagined to fit your life.
Another bonus? If you forget the name, dose, or brand of a supplement you’re using, you can simply walk over to your cupboard and check – no need to rely on memory or pack everything for the appointment.
As an online naturopath, I offer flexible appointment times, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends to accommodate your schedule. I also maintain continuity of care no matter what’s going on in the world – whether it’s a snowstorm, a pandemic, or just a really busy season in your life.
And best of all, it doesn’t matter where you live in Ontario – you can still work with one of the best naturopaths in Toronto (me!) without ever leaving your front door. When you’re ready for expert, personalized care that fits your lifestyle, working with an online naturopath makes health more accessible, convenient, and stress-free.
How Does an Online Naturopath Work?
It’s easy!
- Schedule an appointment by calling 416-481-0222 or book online here. If you are a new patient, schedule an Initial Visit. Otherwise, if it’s your Second Visit, book that, or if it’s a subsequent visit, book a 30-minute follow-up appointment. It’s helpful to state in the comments whether you want your visit to be made by secure video call, over the phone, or in person.
- For a virtual appointment, we’ll take the same thorough deep dive into your medical history, current symptoms, and health goals as we would in the office. We can do the appointment over the phone; in that case, I’ll call you at our appointment time. If you prefer a secure video call, I’ll provide you with a link to our video conferencing software, Doxy.me. Go to the link at the appropriate time, and I’ll connect with you there – easy peasy!
- At the end of your first appointment, we’ll discuss what you should take or do, how you should eat, and any conventional or functional medicine testing that you should do. You’ll also get a written, detailed treatment plan that provides the specifics of what to take, how much, which brand, how to get it, what it’s for, how long to take it, and a customized food list tailored to you. Your next steps will all be laid out for you clearly and simply.
Lab Testing Without Coming to Toronto
A virtual visit doesn’t mean skipping the lab work that root-cause naturopathic care relies on. Standard bloodwork can typically be completed at any LifeLabs or Dynacare location near you, using a requisition that is emailed to you.
For specialty testing that requires a lab kit, such as DUTCH hormone panels, finger-prick food sensitivity testing, or stool analysis, the test kit is mailed directly to your home. You collect the appropriate sample following the detailed instructions inside the kit, and then you mail your sample back to the lab yourself. Either way, you don’t need to travel to the Toronto clinic to complete the testing that provides vital information for your treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Naturopath Visits
With an online naturopathic visit, will I miss out on something I would get in person?
Not at all. The only things I obviously can’t do in a virtual appointment are acupuncture, checking vital signs like your blood pressure, and inspecting a rash or skin problem.
Do I have to live in a specific area to do online naturopath appointments?
You and I both need to be in Ontario at the time of the visit. I am only licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in Ontario, so I cannot treat you if you are outside of Ontario. But whether you are in Timmins, Moosonee, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Windsor, or anywhere else in Ontario, I can do a virtual appointment with you.
Can I see you virtually if I live in Ottawa?
Yes. As long as you’re physically located in Ontario at the time of your appointment, Ottawa is no different from anywhere else in the province. The same virtual naturopath visit process applies.
Can I see you virtually if I live in Mississauga?
Yes. Mississauga patients book and attend virtual naturopath visits the same way patients anywhere else in Ontario do.
Can I see you virtually if I live in Hamilton?
Yes. Distance from Toronto doesn’t affect eligibility for virtual naturopathic care, as long as you’re in Ontario during the appointment.
Can I see you virtually if I live in London, Ontario?
Yes. London patients have full access to the same virtual naturopath visit process as patients anywhere else in the province.
Can I see you virtually if I live in Kitchener?
Yes. Kitchener-Waterloo patients can book virtual naturopath visits the same way patients in Toronto or anywhere else in Ontario do.