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Naturopathic Medicine
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Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine focuses on preventative health, scientific knowledge and natural forms of healing. This form of medicine considers all aspects of your health by focusing on mental, physical, emotional and environmental factors.

Our Naturopathic Doctors address the underlying cause of illness while supporting your body’s natural ability to heal. They spend time listening to your story while educating you on ways to take charge of your own health through disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.

Our Naturopathic treatment at HealthOne includes Botanical Medicine, Dietary Counselling, Natural Supplementation, Lifestyle Counselling, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and Functional Lab Testing.
About Our Naturopathic Doctors
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Dr. Saira Kassam

H.BSc, ND
Dr. Saira Kassam, ND is passionate about providing effective primary healthcare to individuals of all ages. She emphasizes finding the root cause of all imbalances in the body to effectively treat them while re-establishing balance. Dr. Saira guides patients through their individual journey to health while encouraging them to create and maintain positive change in their lives.

Dr. Saira is a licensed ND who has completed four years at the accredited Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has spent five years at university to include pre-medical courses.

Her primary areas of passion and expertise include digestive health, weight management, women’s health, cognitive health, fertility and hormone systems. With Dr. Saira’s help, you can gain a better understanding of your health and re-establish balance to help you live a more inspired life.
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Dr. Rebecca Anderson

BSc, ND

Dr. Rebecca Anderson, ND is an evidence-based Naturopathic Doctor who takes a systems-based, functional medicine approach to health and disease. She has a special interest in skin, women’s health and health optimization and is passionate about patient education, accessible care and the prevention of chronic disease.
 
Dr. Anderson completed her Doctor of Naturopathy at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and her Bachelor of Science in Life Science and Chemistry at the University of British Columbia. She is currently pursuing her Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
She looks forward to meeting you and helping you on your healthy living journey!
Areas We Treat

Women’s Health

Women have unique needs when it comes to healthcare. There are health conditions and various stages of life where they need specific types of care and support. We offer individualized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each woman.

Women are also more likely to encounter health conditions such as iron-deficiency anemia, loss of bone density, celiac disease, constipation, and Gastrointestinal (GI) concerns. Working with our Naturopathic Doctor can help you learn about your health needs and achieve optimal well-being during all stages of life.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 PMS
02
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
03
Heavy or painful periods
04
Prenatal/Postpartum care
05
Infertility
06
Endometriosis or Fibroids
07
Chronic Urinary Tract and Yeast Infections
08
Perimenopause & menopause
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Healthy man stretching to improve his health

Men’s Health

Men have specific healthcare needs during every stage of life. Although they face many of the same diseases that affect women, men can also experience unique health issues such as male infertility, decreased libido, and prostate cancer.

Many of the major health risks that men experience can be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices and personalized treatment plans. Working with our Naturopathic Doctor can help you learn more about preventative health and the best ways to achieve an optimally balanced life at every age.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Hair Loss
02
Male Infertility
03
Fatigue
04
Impotence/Poor Libido
05
Prostate Issues
06
Hormonal Acne
07
Stress/Anger Management

Reproductive & Prenatal Health

A Naturopathic Doctor can play an integral role in fertility care for any patient, regardless of gender. They can provide ongoing support through all stages and do preconception blood work to test essential indicators such as hormones, stress, immunity and more to ensure optimal health of the eggs and sperm.

Our Naturopathic Doctor can also provide recommendations about healthy lifestyle choices including proper supplementation and diet requirements. After pregnancy, they can provide further support through each trimester based on the needs of the patient.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Prenatal Care
02
Postpartum Support
03
Hormonal Imbalances
04
Optimizing Fertility for both Men and Women
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Man frowning at peanuts from peanut allergy

Autoimmune Disorders, Allergies & Food Sensitivities

Allergies are your immune system’s response to what it identifies as a harmful substance. They can be triggered by airborne allergens, foods, insect stings, medications, latex, drug allergies, and other substances. People can experience allergy symptoms at varying severity levels, from mild symptoms such as sneezing and watery eyes to more life-threatening symptoms like anaphylaxis.

A food sensitivity is different from an allergy because the response from the immune system is not immediate. It may take several days before you experience symptoms of a food sensitivity. They can cause uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, migraines, and IBS which can be greatly improved through lifestyle changes.

When someone has an autoimmune disorder, their body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. This increases the person’s likelihood of being prone to infection or disease because they have a weakened immune system.

Our Naturopathic Doctor can work with you to create a tailored plan to identify and treat or manage allergies, determine food sensitivities, or manage your autoimmune disorder.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Food Sensitivities
02
Eczema
03
Systemic Lupus
04
Psoriasis
05
Graves’ Disease
06
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
07
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Digestive and Gut Health

Are you experiencing gas, bloating, heartburn, indigestion, or constipation? Digestive issues can be overwhelming and frustrating, but there are ways to get relief.

The gut plays a significant role in our overall health and wellness. In many cases, they can result from a food intolerance or sensitivity. There is also increasing research that links our gut health to our immune systems, mental health, skin health, stress management, energy levels, mood, and risk of disease.

Our Naturopathic Doctor can help you identify the root cause of your digestive issues and provide an individualized plan to treat your symptoms from the inside out.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Bloating & Gas and/or Reflux
02
Indigestion and/or Constipation and/or Diarrhea
03
IBS/IBD
04
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
05
Food sensitivities
06
Chronic fatigue and/or Brain fog
07
Skin issues (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
08
Mood disorders (depression, anxiety)
09
Weight gain
10
Immune dysfunction (allergies, asthma)
11
Autoimmune conditions (Hashimotos, Celiac, Crohn’s)
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How HealthOne Can Help: Naturopathic Gut Health Program

At HealthOne Wellness, our Gut Health Program will optimize your digestive health by maximizing your secretion of digestive enzymes, improving your ability to absorb nutrients, promoting a healthy balance of gut flora, eliminating imbalances in the gut, and improving your bowel health and stool formation. 

If you’re struggling to understand what areas of your digestive health could use improvements, we can help. Before meeting our Naturopathic Doctor, patients are encouraged to Book a Complimentary Meet and Greet session with our Wellness Coordinator. During this session, she will outline the steps of our Gut Health Program, discuss if you’re a good fit for treatment, and answer any questions you have about working with our Naturopathic Doctor.The next step after  your Meet & Greet session is to Book an appointment with our Naturopathic Doctor. 

Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Management

Lifestyle factors are becoming increasingly recognized as the leading cause of chronic diseases faced by most Canadians. Our Naturopathic Doctor can help you prevent chronic disease by making personalized recommendations to optimize your health including sleep quality, activity recommendations, diet modifications, nutritional supplementation and botanical medicines.

If you have been diagnosed with a chronic disease, our Naturopathic Doctor can support you by helping you manage your blood sugar, reduce your cholesterol and reduce your blood pressure, and by creating a personalized plan to help you manage it.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Diabetes
02
Cardiovascular Disease
03
Metabolic Syndrome
04
Hypertension and Hypercholesterolemia
05
High Blood Pressure
06
Chron’s Disease
07
Celiac Disease
08
Mood Disorder
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Conditions
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Hormonal Health and Balance

Hormones are chemical messengers produced in the body by our endocrine glands. They affect many of our bodily functions, so even tiny imbalances (too much or too little) can cause significant side effects.

Our Naturopathic Doctor can provide ongoing hormonal support to help you restore memory, increase energy, support metabolism, promote healthy sleep, reduce wrinkles, reverse thinning hair, boost your immune system, increase bone density, and improve cardiovascular health.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Fatigue
02
Weight Loss
03
Stress/Adrenal Insufficiency
04
Depression/Anxiety
05
Insomnia
06
Hot Flashes
07
Vaginal Atrophy
08
Brain Fog

Thyroid Conditions

Thyroid hormones are one of the most important hormones in the body. Rebalancing thyroid hormones can improve quality of life for many patients.

At HealthOne, our Naturopathic Doctor has completed additional training in pharmacology and can prescribe a natural form of thyroid hormones as an alternative to conventional forms of thyroid hormones (known as Synthroid).
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Fatigue or Brain Fog
02
Anxiety/Depression
03
Constipation
04
Headache
05
Hair Loss
06
Dry Skin/Oily Skin
07
Excessive Sweating
08
Heart Palpitations
09
Muscle/Joint Pain/Swelling
10
Unexplained Weight Loss and/or Weight Gain
11
Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism
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Muscoskeletal Health

Chronic Musculoskeletal conditions can make it difficult to engage in physical activity. This can cause patients to have trouble moving their bodies, less mobility, and feel less in control of their independence and well-being.

Our Naturopathic Doctor can help you by creating tailored treatment plans with a focus on improving skeletal health. They can also address joint pain and inflammation with natural treatments including electro acupuncture, cupping, nutritional supplementation and dietary counselling.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Osteoarthritis
02
Osteoporosis
03
Sprains, Strains, Chronic Injuries
04
Migraines
05
Back pain, Neck pain, Tension Headaches

Skin Conditions & Disorders

Our approach to treating skin conditions and disorders is rooted in healing the body from the inside out. Often, skin conditions are the result of an imbalance in the liver, hormones and/or gastrointestinal tract. It may include issues with your immune system, detoxification pathways, hormones, and/or digestive system. While many treatments focus on improving symptoms topically, our Naturopathic Doctor aims to find the root cause and treat it directly.
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Skin Conditions
02
Eczema
03
Psoriasis
04
Acne
05
Hives
06
Dark Circles
07
Wrinkles
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Services
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Naturopathic Doctor

During your first appointment with our Naturopathic Doctor, she will meet with you and review your health history. This 60-75 minute assessment is important so we can understand more about your previous labs, current medication, supplements and lifestyle factors and how they play a role in your health and well-being. Our Naturopathic Doctor may also suggest further testing to obtain additional information about your health before moving on to the development phase of your treatment plan.

Prior to booking an assessment, we encourage you to book a 15-minute Complimentary Meet & Greet consultation where you can meet our Naturopathic Doctor, learn about how she can address your specific health concerns, and understand what you can expect from treatment.

Vitamin Injections

Performed by our experienced Naturopathic Doctor, our intramuscular vitamin injections are a quick and easy way to get your essential vitamin boost. They will leave you feeling energized, balanced, and ready to take charge of your day.

Intramuscular vitamin injections take less than 5 minutes and provide an excellent option when avoiding daily supplementation with quick and effective results.
At HealthOne we offer:
01 Vitamin B12
02
Vitamin D
Woman feeling energized after vitamin injections
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Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. Acupuncture can be used for pain relief, overall wellness, and stress management. At HealthOne Wellness, acupuncture is offered by our Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, as well as Naturopathic Doctor.

Our practitioners frequently use acupuncture to manage many types of conditions including anxiety, depression, fertility, facial rejuvenation, digestive issues, sleep disorders, fatigue, muscular tension, and pain.
Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture
Performed by our Naturopathic Doctor, this cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture supports the skin to look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. The needles stimulate your lymphatic and circulatory system, which delivers nutrients to your skin cells, nourishing the skin from the inside out.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone replacement therapy is a natural way of adding new hormones into the body, also known as Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). It is typically used as people age and hormone levels drop, particularly for women who are in perimenopause or menopause. It’s used to increase the levels of the hormones that have dropped and improve moderate to severe menopause symptoms. It is only available through a prescription, and the type, combination and dosage is designed specifically for the needs of each patient.

At HealthOne, our Naturopathic Doctor has completed additional training in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).
Conditions and Symptoms
01 Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
02
Depression/Anxiety & Mood Changes
03
Brain Fog and Memory Loss
04
Weight Issues
05
Insomnia & Sleep Issues
06
Sexual Disinterest or Painful Sex and Vaginal Atrophy
Senior woman with hormone imbalance issue
Woman smiling and taking a supplement

Supplement & Vitamin Recommendations

At HealthOne Wellness, we believe health should be focused on diet, lifestyle, movement, and targeted supplements when needed. There are certain nutrients that are more difficult to consistently get from your diet, and in these cases, our Naturopathic Doctor will typically recommend a supplement to ensure you are meeting those requirements.

Supplementation can help prevent nutritional deficiencies and replenish depleted nutrient levels. For your convenience, we offer on -site our a range of supplements for our patients.

Functional Lab Testing

Our Naturopathic Doctor uses specialized laboratory testing to diagnose and treat your symptoms. These tests usually are not offered by your family doctor, and can help provide a better understanding of your unique circumstances and health needs. Functional lab tests are an excellent tool because they can give you a more specific and thorough understanding of your health to help treat the root cause of the issues you’re experiencing.

Food Sensitivity Testing (FST) is commonly performed at HealthOne Wellness by our Naturopathic Doctor. FST is a blood test that analyses the reaction of your blood to specific foods. The results will allow you to eliminate specific foods that may be creating inflammation in your body.
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Modes of Treatment
Naturopathic doctor looking at botanical medicine

Botanical Medicine

Botanical medicine uses specific plants to prevent or treat disease. It is a powerful yet gentle form of medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years.

Plants have unique medicinal properties that can benefit our organs and re-establish balance in the body. Naturopathic Doctors can use botanical medicine to treat the root cause of many health conditions.

Tinctures, herbal teas, powdered capsules, and tablets are all forms of botanical medicine. Naturopathic doctors are extensively trained in using botanicals as an effective way to treat specific health conditions.

Dietary Counselling

Naturopathic medicine believes that food can be used as a form of medicine to bring balance to the body. Eating a well-balanced diet that emphasizes unrefined, unprocessed and locally grown foods can help us achieve optimal health and well-being.

In North America, our diets have become increasingly processed, which is leading to an obesity epidemic as well as numerous chronic health conditions. Our Naturopathic Doctor is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of nutritionally based conditions and gastro-intestinal disorders. She can provide dietary recommendations and individualized treatments to improve your health.
Woman eating meal from dietary counselling
Doctor holding pills giving patient supplement guidance

Supplement Guidance

Naturopathic Doctors are experts in nutritional supplementation. They can prescribe dietary supplements to help optimize health and wellness, restore balance to the body, and manage chronic conditions. Naturopathic Doctors can also ensure there are no interactions that exist between your current medication and/or supplement plan.

Dietary supplements come in the form of pills, capsules, powders, gel tabs, extracts, or liquids. They can contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, amino acids, herbs or other plants, or enzymes.

Supplementation may help provide the essential nutrients for healthy functioning, prevent nutritional deficiencies, or lower your risk of health problems. The combination of some supplements and herbal products may also help lower the required dose of some prescription medications. At HealthOne we are also able to create personalized supplementation depending on your needs.

Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient practice that has been used in China for thousands of years. It is a natural wellness approach that often includes supporting the flow of energy (also referred to as qi) throughout the body and restoring balance between the Yin and Yang.

TCM is practiced by both our Naturopathic Doctor and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner at HealthOne. The types of treatment used include Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture (including the use of ordinary needles, leather needles, triangular needles, blood collection needles, fire needles, knife needles, plum blossom needles, etc.), Moxibustion, BIAN energy stone, cupping, and Tuina.
Acupuncture needles inserted into back for pain
Smiling man stretching living a healthy lifestyle

Lifestyle Counselling

Our Naturopathic Doctor practices lifestyle counseling on topics including nutrition, sleep, stress management, and physical activity. Lifestyle counseling helps clients make healthier choices and better decisions when it comes to managing their health. Many of us know how to live healthy lives, but struggle with consistent implementation. Numerous studies show that ongoing healthy lifestyle counseling can help bridge this gap and create positive change.

Common topics addressed in lifestyle counseling with our Naturopathic Doctor include:

Nutrition: Nutrition topics include gut health, skin concerns, adequate protein and fiber intake, as well as chronic disease management.

Sleep: Sleep hygiene and techniques to get a quality night sleep are an important foundation of healthy living.

Stress Management: Chronically elevated cortisol levels in the body due to stress can lead to inflammation, weight gain, increased blood pressure, and lowered immunity.

Physical Activity: Movement and exercise can help you improve heart function and circulation, as well as support healthy blood sugar levels.

Functional Lab Testing

Our Naturopathic Doctor uses specialized laboratory testing to diagnose and treat your symptoms. These tests usually are not offered by your family doctor, and can help provide a better understanding of your unique circumstances and health needs. Functional lab tests are an excellent tool because they can give you a more specific and thorough understanding of your health to help treat the root cause of the issues you’re experiencing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Traditional Naturopath and a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor?

All classifications of Naturopathic Doctors aim to help heal the body through natural and alterative practices including botanical medicine and food. However, in Ontario there are different classifications of Naturopaths, with varying education, scope of practice, and regulatory status. In Ontario, the titles “Traditional Naturopath” and “Naturopathic Doctor” are not interchangeable.

A Naturopathic Doctor (ND) is a member of The College of Naturopaths of Ontario. All licensed NDs complete a minimum of three years of university-level training, including pre-medical courses, then four years at an accredited Naturopathic medical college.

ND, Naturopathic Doctor and Naturopath are protected titles in Ontario. This means that only people who have demonstrated the education and qualification to practice, can use the title.

How does natural medicine differ from allopathic or conventional medicine?

One of our most innovative care features at HealthOne Medical & Wellness is that we have conventional Medical Doctors and Naturopathic Doctors working together. We view natural medicine as an addition to conventional medical care, rather than an alternative. By seeing your General Physician alongside your Naturopathic Doctor, you are getting the most advanced, well-rounded combination of health care available.

Naturopathic Doctors provide health care to people of all ages, focusing on the use of natural therapies to support and stimulate healing. They focus on disease prevention and wellness promotion and provide management strategies for most chronic health conditions.

The key differentiators of Naturopathic Doctors from the primary health care model in Ontario include looking at the body as one integrated system, spending more time with patients, and providing natural treatments.

Our HealthOne Naturopathic treatment is centered on botanical medicine, nutritional supplementation, dietary counselling, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and lifestyle counselling. We also offer B12 injections, Vitamin D injections, facial rejuvenation acupuncture and a wide range of comprehensive lab testing depending on your specific health concerns.

What does a naturopathic doctor do?

A Naturopathic doctor will seek to understand how all areas of your life may be contributing to your presenting health problems. This may include things like diet, sleep, stress, hormone levels, environment, and more. Then, they will develop a customized treatment plan aimed at treating the root cause of your symptoms. This may include things like diet and lifestyle changes, testing (I.e., hormone test, stool test, food sensitivity test), acupuncture, cupping, or natural remedies.

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