Take a Holistic Approach to Health With Our Naturopathic Services
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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathy is a system of medicine which uses all natural resources and modalities to manage different ailments and diseases through a holistic approach. Naturopathic medicine is an evidence-based medicine. This means that naturopathic doctors (NDs) use effective treatments that have been researched in several trials with convincing outcomes. In naturopathy, NDs use the following practices and techniques to get the best results for their patients:
- Medicinal herbs (botanical medicine)
- Traditional Chinese medicine
- Acupuncture
- Hydrotherapy
- Massage and cupping
- Meditation
- Physical therapies
- Nutrition and lifestyle modification
Naturopathic medicine does not go against conventional medicine, but instead completes it. Based on its philosophy, the focus is not on one particular symptom or complaint. Instead, NDs believe that the whole body works as a system, and all the signs and symptoms are related to one another. Therefore, NDs devote 60 to 90 minutes for the initial consultation to cover all related concerns and issues. In such a holistic approach, NDs try to understand and find out what may be the root of a cause of a disease, and then try to target that cause.
Dr. Michelle Salga
Our Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Michelle Salga, affectionately called “Dr. Mishka” is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor certified in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). She has a special interest in correcting hormone imbalances and works with a team of nurse practitioners to give her patients optimal care. Hormonal concerns such as menopause, thyroid imbalances, acne, polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, low testosterone in men, low libido, fibromyalgia, hot flashes, chronic fatigue, post partum hormonal deficiencies and menstrual disorders are simply a few common health concerns that are treated successfully with BHRT, dietary changes and herbal medicine. She is also certified in cosmetic rejuvenation acupuncture. This technique helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as improving the firmness of the skin.
Dr. Salga treats health concerns of all kinds and patients of all ages. She has had much success in treating digestive disturbances such as crohn’s disease, IBS and constipation as well as skin issues such as acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis. In addition, common concerns such as depression/anxiety, chronic fatigue, insomnia are among those conditions treated. Helping her patients achieve their weight loss goals is also a big passion of Dr. Salga’s. Achieving weight loss not only brings confidence to one’s life but is often the root cause of most illnesses and hormonal imbalances. Being a naturopathic doctor she uses natural treatments such as clinical nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, acupuncture and supplementation to correct the health problem and possible nutritional deficiencies. Lab tests are quite readily ordered to confirm diagnosis and direct treatment in order to achieve faster results and improvement of symptoms.
Dr. Salga investigates why the health problem is occurring and how it can be fixed by the most gentle means possible. The aim is to reverse the health disorder before it may lead to something more serious.
Naturopathic Services
Initial consultation: $250
Follow-up consultation: $85