SERVICES
EVIDENCE BASED & COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN
Treat the whole person while establishing the root cause.
What to expect
Your first visit
we will spend an hour together going through your detailed health history, focusing on your main health concerns. A holistic approach is taken using a variety of tools to maximize your healing going forward.
Your plan
You can expect some nutrition counselling, lifestyle modifications, lab testing, targeted nutriceuticals or herbs as well as specific physical exams.
Follow-ups
Follow up visits are used to track your progress as well as narrow our treatment plan to suit your needs as your health needs change.
Insurance
Naturopathic Services can be covered by extended Health Insurance
*check your insurance under paramedical services for naturopath
Where
ReGen Holistic Therapies Acupuncture & Wellness - 2922 Glen Dr Ste 205, Coquitlam, BC · [In person / virtual]
Mint Integrative Health - 485, 1541 W Broadway 4th Floor, Vancouver, BC · [In person / virtual]
What I treat
Women's Health, Hormones & Fertility
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PMS
PMS
Physical and emotional symptoms, like bloating, breast tenderness, irritability or fatigue, that show up in the one to two weeks before a period and ease once it starts.
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PMDD
PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a severe form of PMS where mood symptoms such as depression, anxiety or irritability before a period seriously disrupt daily life.
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PCOS / PMOS
PCOS / PMOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (now proposed to be renamed PMOS): a common hormonal condition that can cause irregular periods, higher androgen levels (acne, extra hair growth) and changes in how the body handles insulin.
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Fertility & IVF/IUI support
Fertility & IVF/IUI support
Care for people trying to conceive, including support alongside fertility treatments such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and IUI (intrauterine insemination).
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Fibroids & adenomyosis
Fibroids & adenomyosis
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the muscle of the uterus. Adenomyosis is when the uterine lining grows into that muscle. Both can cause heavy or painful periods.
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Recurring vaginal infections
Recurring vaginal infections
Infections that keep coming back, such as yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (an imbalance of vaginal bacteria) and urinary tract infections.
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Hormonal migraines
Hormonal migraines
Migraines linked to hormone shifts, often around a period, ovulation, pregnancy or perimenopause, when estrogen levels drop or fluctuate.
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Thyroid & adrenal conditions
Thyroid & adrenal conditions
Thyroid conditions affect the gland that regulates metabolism and energy, such as an underactive or overactive thyroid. Adrenal concerns relate to the glands that make stress hormones like cortisol.
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Perimenopause & Menopause
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Hot flashes
Hot flashes
Sudden waves of heat, often with flushing and sweating, caused by hormone changes in perimenopause and menopause. Night sweats are hot flashes during sleep.
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Sleep changes
Sleep changes
Trouble falling or staying asleep, often linked to night sweats, hormone shifts and stress during perimenopause and menopause.
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Mood changes
Mood changes
Changes like irritability, low mood or anxiety that can come with fluctuating hormones in perimenopause.
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Weight changes
Weight changes
Changes in weight and where the body stores fat, often more around the abdomen, as hormones and metabolism shift in midlife.
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Brain fog
Brain fog
Trouble with memory, focus or finding words, commonly reported during perimenopause and menopause.
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Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy
Prescription estrogen, with or without progesterone, used to relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Whether it's right for you depends on your health history.
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Nutrition & Botanical Medicine
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Plant-based nutrition
Plant-based nutrition
Eating patterns built mainly on vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, planned to meet protein, iron, B12 and other nutrient needs.
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Nutrient deficiencies
Nutrient deficiencies
Low levels of vitamins or minerals, such as iron, vitamin D or B12, that can affect energy, mood, hair, skin and more.
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Herbal medicine & tinctures
Herbal medicine & tinctures
Plants and concentrated liquid herbal extracts used as part of an individualized treatment plan.
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Targeted nutraceuticals
Targeted nutraceuticals
Vitamins, minerals and other supplements chosen in specific doses for a specific purpose.
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Weight Management & Metabolic Health
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Metabolism
Metabolism
How your body turns food into energy and uses it. It's influenced by hormones, muscle mass, sleep and activity.
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Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance
When the body's cells respond less well to insulin, so more is needed to keep blood sugar in range. It can come before type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes & metabolic conditions
Diabetes & metabolic conditions
Conditions such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol that affect how the body handles sugar and fats.
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Weight loss resistance
Weight loss resistance
Difficulty losing weight despite changes to diet and activity, sometimes linked to hormones, sleep, stress or insulin resistance.
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Digestive Health
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IBS
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome: a common gut condition causing abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation or both) without visible damage to the gut.
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SIBO / Candida
SIBO / Candida
SIBO is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: too many bacteria in the small intestine, which can cause bloating and gas. Candida is a yeast that can overgrow in the body.
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Constipation & bloating
Constipation & bloating
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements, and a feeling of fullness, pressure or swelling in the abdomen.
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GERD / reflux
GERD / reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: when stomach acid often flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn or a sour taste.
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IBD (Crohn's, colitis)
IBD (Crohn's, colitis)
Inflammatory bowel disease: long-term inflammation of the digestive tract. The two main types are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Gastritis
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining, which can cause pain, nausea or a feeling of fullness after eating.
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Celiac disease
Celiac disease
An autoimmune condition where eating gluten damages the lining of the small intestine.
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Gall bladder & liver
Gall bladder & liver
Conditions affecting the organs that make and store bile and process nutrients, such as gallstones or fatty liver.
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Anxiety, Stress, Sleep & Burnout
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Chronic stress
Chronic stress
Stress that lasts for weeks or months, keeping the body's stress response switched on and affecting sleep, mood, digestion and energy.
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Anxiety
Anxiety
Ongoing worry, nervousness or unease that can be hard to control and may come with physical symptoms like a racing heart or tension.
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Poor sleep
Poor sleep
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking unrefreshed, which affects energy, mood and focus.
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Burnout
Burnout
A state of physical and emotional exhaustion from prolonged stress, often with low motivation and a sense of being depleted.
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Most requested
Aesthetic services
Botox & aesthetic services
Neuromodulator injections that temporarily relax targeted facial muscles to soften the look of fine lines, done by Dr. Dragan in clinic.
Also available: cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling and gua sha.
Book a consultationNo referral needed
Rapid access IUD & Nexplanon
Ultrasound guided insertions, replacements and removals, done with local anaesthetic to ease pain during the procedure.
Schedule nowMenopause Society Certified Practitioner
Perimenopause & menopause care
Support for hot flashes, sleep, mood, weight changes and brain fog, including hormone therapy prescriptions when they fit.
Book a visitTreatments & testing
Nutrition & lifestyle counselling
The foundations of health and of preventing disease.
Botanical medicine
Herbs as teas, capsules or extracts, as part of your plan.
Targeted nutraceuticals
Vitamins, minerals and other molecules to treat illness and prevent progression.
Acupuncture
A custom point protocol for pain, anxiety, energy, hormone balance and inflammation.
Pharmaceutical prescriptions
Including hormone therapy, when prescriptions are the right tool.
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Standard blood work
Standard blood work
Blood tests that check nutrients (like iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin D), cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin, liver and kidney function, hormones and markers of inflammation.
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Microbiome testing
Microbiome testing
A stool test that looks at gut bacteria, yeast, parasites, viruses, H. pylori and markers of digestion and inflammation.
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Hormone testing
Hormone testing
A urine test that measures cortisol, sex hormones and their metabolites, to show how hormones are produced and broken down.
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SIBO testing
SIBO testing
A breath test that measures the gases made by bacteria in the small intestine, to identify the type of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
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Environmental allergy testing
Environmental allergy testing
An in-office scratch test that checks for reactions to pollens, trees, grasses, molds and dust.
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Vaginal/urogenital testing
Vaginal/urogenital testing
Swab and urine tests that help identify the cause of chronic urinary tract infections or recurring vaginal infections (vaginitis).
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PAP screening
Pelvic exam; cervical cancer screening sent to BC Cancer.
Focused physical exams
Abdominal, lung, cardiac, neuro, and eyes, ears, nose and throat.
IV therapy
Vitamin and mineral infusions to promote healing.
Vitamin injections
Intramuscular vitamin and mineral injections.
Botox
A neuromodulator that relaxes wrinkles for a smoother complexion.
Cosmetic acupuncture
A natural way to a brighter, smoother complexion.
Microneedling
For hyperpigmentation, acne scars, enlarged pores or rough texture.
Gua sha
Lymphatic massage to tone and lift the muscles of the face.
Questions
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need any referral
Is it covered by my extended health plan?
Yes it is, look it under paramedical services for Naturopath *Except botox
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes I do, I have patients all over BC
What should I bring to my first visit?
Recent lab results and a list of your current medications and supplements and yourself :), dress comfortably.
