My Natural Treatments
My holistic treatment plan may include Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Diet and nutrition, Lab Testing, and Lifestyle Counselling.
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet and nutrition, lab testing, and lifestyle counselling are key pillars of natural healthcare. Together, they offer a holistic approach to wellness that supports the body’s ability to heal, restore balance, and prevent illness.
By combining these therapies, naturopathic care supports the body as an integrated whole. Instead of masking symptoms, it aims to identify and resolve the underlying causes of illness, using safe and evidence-informed strategies. The result is a personalized, natural approach that empowers people to take an active role in their health and enjoy better vitality, resilience, and long-term wellness.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine (not much thicker than a hair) needles into specific points to influence energy flow to the various organs in Chinese medicine. From a Western medicine standpoint, acupuncture appears to increase the production of endorphins (your body’s own morphine) and enkephalins (similar effects to endorphins).
Acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body to regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and balance hormones. It’s widely used to relieve pain, reduce stress, support fertility, and improve sleep and digestion.
Don’t like needles? No problem! Many other natural treatment options work! Read More About Acupuncture
What is Herbal or Botanical Medicine?
Herbal medicine uses plants or plant extracts to help the body heal, provide nourishment and relieve symptoms while addressing the root cause of your health problems.
Unlike pharmaceuticals, herbs often support multiple systems at once. For example, an adaptogenic herb like ashwagandha can reduce stress, support energy, and balance cortisol.
Read More About Herbal Medicine
How does changing my diet help?
Diet and nutrition form the foundation of good health. Personalized nutrition plans help identify and eliminate inflammatory foods while optimizing nutrient intake. This can ease digestive issues, support healthy weight, stabilize blood sugar, and improve skin, energy, and mood.
The foods you eat cause changes in your body’s internal chemistry, altering blood sugar levels, electrolytes, cholesterol, triglycerides, and more. Depending on your choices, foods can provoke either a profound positive or a negative effect. Does your diet have to be perfect? No way! No one’s is, but most people can make some adjustments that will change their overall health. Read More About Diet and Nutrition
What tests can you do that my doctor can’t?
Several. OHIP does not cover a wide range of specialized tests; therefore, medical doctors do not order them. Tests for yeast, vitamins and minerals, food sensitivities, parasites, hormones, fertility, neurotransmitters, and more.
Lab testing provides valuable insights into the root causes of symptoms. It can reveal hidden hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, food sensitivities, etc. This information allows treatments to be targeted and effective rather than just symptom-focused.
Lifestyle Counselling
Lifestyle counselling addresses habits that affect health—such as sleep quality, stress management, physical activity, and emotional well-being. Small, sustainable changes in daily routines can have a profound long-term impact on physical and mental health.
How many treatments will I need?
That varies from person to person and depends on your condition and many other variables. Typically, the first two visits with Dr. Frank are the most important and rich with information. Non-acupuncture visits may be 3-6 weeks between the first and second visits, then 2-6 months apart. If you are including acupuncture in your treatment, sessions are usually once per week for 4-6 weeks. After that, once per month.
For help with any health problem, book an appointment here or call the office for more information at 416-481-0222.
by Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND
Dr. Pamela has practiced as a naturopathic doctor in Toronto since 1999. She has received numerous “Best Naturopath in Toronto” awards. She is registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.
Dr. Pamela Frank uses a natural treatment approach that may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, diet, vitamins, supplements, and other natural remedies to restore balance and provide long-term resolution to almost any health problem.