SERVICES

EVIDENCE BASED & COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN

Treat the whole person while establishing the root cause.

What to expect

1

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.

2

Your plan

You can expect some nutrition counselling, lifestyle modifications, lab testing, targeted nutriceuticals or herbs as well as specific physical exams.

3

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]

Dr Alex Dragan Smiling with a stethoscope around her neck and rings on her fingers, standing against a plain white background.

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.

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No referral needed

Rapid access IUD & Nexplanon

Ultrasound guided insertions, replacements and removals, done with local anaesthetic to ease pain during the procedure.

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Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

Perimenopause & menopause care

Support for hot flashes, sleep, mood, weight changes and brain fog, including hormone therapy prescriptions when they fit.

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Treatments & testing

Botanical medicine being prepared in Dr. Alex Dragan's practice

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.

Dr. Alex Dragan in her practice

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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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Physical exam in Dr. Alex Dragan's clinic

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 nutrient therapy

IV therapy

Vitamin and mineral infusions to promote healing.

Vitamin injections

Intramuscular vitamin and mineral injections.

Dr. Alex Dragan applies botox

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.

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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.