Active Healing Centre
Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care service that utilizes physical examinations, laboratory assessments and detailed case histories to create individualized treatment plans. The practice of naturopathic medicine involves disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention using natural therapies such as lifestyle counseling, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture. A Naturopathic doctor uses a holistic approach to identify the underlying cause of the disease and determine a treatment plan that is unique to the individual. Naturopathic Medicine is effective for the treatment of:
Naturopathic Doctor Janelle Albas. Dr. Albas is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a registered Naturopathic Doctor; she previously completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Victoria. As a clinic intern, she practiced at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and the Queen West Health Center. She believes that by removing the obstacles to health and by supporting the healing power of nature, balance can be restored in the body. Dr. Albas promotes the use of natural treatments, improved diet and stress management as the foundations for healthy living. She has a focused interest in both Endocrinology and Dermatology. Dr. Albas is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). Hours
Rates* 15 minute initial health check consult – Free First visit screening physical exam, detailed intake, and initial treatment (60-90 minutes) – $175 Follow-up consults 30 minutes – $75 45 minutes – $85 60 minutes – $110 Acupuncture 30 minutes – $65 40 minutes – $75 Phone consult 15 minutes – $35 *Rates do not include HST
Osteopathy is based on the philosophy that the human body has a virtually limitless capacity to heal and repair itself when it is functioning optimally. The goal of the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner is, through highly developed palpation skills, to find and release any restrictions or barriers to the healing process. A complete history and full assessment is performed to determine the cause of the symptoms and the osteopathic treatment addresses all elements of the body including bones, joints, soft tissues, organs, fluids and the cranial system. Anyone can benefit from osteopathic treatment including children of all ages, pregnant women, accident victims, athletes, the chronically ill and seniors. Some of the more common conditions treated by osteopathy include:
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner Pascale Marchand. Pascale is a graduate of the 7 year curriculum at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto. She completed a research study on the effects of osteopathic treatment on vertigo in patients with Ménière's disease to earn a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice. She combines her clinical methodology with her strong intuitive skills to assist each individual’s physical, mental and emotional experiences to improve their health. She is constantly updating her skills through advanced courses in osteopathy. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OAO). In addition to her skills as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Pascale brings more than 30 years of practice as an Occupational Therapist where she focused on functional and ergonomic assessments for the rehabilitation of persons with neurological and orthopaedic impairments. Hours
Rates* 60 minute initial assessment – $100 60 minute follow-up treatment – $100 *Rates are HST exempt |
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