Naturopathic medicine is a system of medicine that focuses on holistic health. This means that naturopathic doctors take an integrative approach to treatment, meaning they address problems by looking at not only the physical aspect but also the lifestyle, environment, and emotional aspects of healthcare. A Naturopathic doctor uses a number of therapies to support the healing of their patients, including lifestyle changes, nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and pharmaceuticals. A main tenant of naturopathic medicine is to work to treat the cause of the problem and prevent future issues, rather than just treating the symptoms.

Naturopathic doctors first must attain an undergraduate degree with a required premedical courses. They then go on to complete a 4 year doctorate degree at an accredited Naturopathic Medical school. In the province of British Columbia, students must pass both the national Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam (NPLEX) and the provincial board exams in order to become a licensed ND.

Elena believes that naturopathic medicine treats long term chronic health conditions best - the preventative and holistic approach gives naturopaths a great angle to tackle complex cases that might involve multi-factorial causes. Some of these conditions include fatigue or low energy, digestion issues and IBS, disordered eating and repairing relationships with food, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, and hormonal or menstrual issues like PMS.

Yes, absolutely! Naturopathic care is covered under most extended health insurance policies. Take a peek into your insurance coverage, and find relief through your benefits!

Dr. Moore ND believes that everyone deserves quality health care, which is why she offers a sliding scale payment option for anyone who needs it.

Initial intake and treatment appointments cost $240 and subsequent appointments will differ in price depending on the length ($190 for 45min follow up, $125 for 30 min, $90 for 15 min). Additional costs may include labs and supplements (of which are not sold through me or the clinic, and I don’t make any commission from).

As each treatment plan is individually tailored, cost is taken into consideration when developing your personal plan.