Why work with a Naturopathic doctor
Comprehensive approach: Naturopathic doctors consider the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of well-being, addressing the underlying causes of illness to promote overall health and wellness.
Personalized care: Naturopathic doctors develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, preferences, and circumstances, ensuring personalized and targeted care.
Natural therapies: Naturopathic medicine utilizes natural therapies with fewer side effects, such as herbal medicine and clinical nutrition, offering patients a more gentle and natural approach to healing.
Preventive care: Naturopathic doctors focus on empowering patients with preventive care strategies, educating them on healthy habits, nutrition, and stress management to avoid future health issues.
Integrative medicine: Naturopathic doctors bridge the gap between conventional and complementary therapies, providing patients with access to a wide range of treatment options for a more comprehensive approach to care.
Chronic disease management: Naturopathic medicine supports patients with chronic conditions by managing symptoms and addressing underlying causes, improving quality of life and working in synergy with conventional treatments.
Patient-centered approach: Naturopathic doctors prioritize strong doctor-patient relationships, engaging patients in their healthcare decisions, and providing education and support to empower them on their healing journey.
ABOUT
Dr. Christina Roper is a dedicated Naturopathic Doctor, holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from York University, and a Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Her fusion of conventional medical knowledge with natural approaches allows her to provide comprehensive care.
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Passionate about both nature and health, Dr. Christina enjoys being outdoors in her spare time, snowboarding, hiking, and gardening.
Dr. Christina has a special interest in treating women's health (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, irregular periods), thyroid conditions and fatigue, gastrointestinal concerns (IBS, IBD, constipation, bloating, chronic antibiotic use) autoimmune disease, and skin conditions. Aiming to address underlying causes for lasting wellness. With tailored treatment plans, she empowers her patients to take control of their health.
Committed to ongoing education, Dr. Christina stays current with research. Her patient-centered approach and expertise make her a knowledgeable figure in naturopathic medicine, guiding patients toward vitality and balance in their well-being.
Services
Nutritional Conselling
Nutritional counselling is personalized guidance and education to individuals on how to optimize their nutrition and eating habits. The aim of nutritional counselling is to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle by identifying and addressing specific dietary needs and goals.
Vitamin injection therapy
Vitamin injection therapy involves injecting high doses of vitamins directly into the bloodstream to bypass the digestive system and ensure efficient absorption. This method is used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiencies, boost energy levels, and support overall health and wellbeing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and alleviate pain. It can help relieve various conditions, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and migraines, by stimulating the body's natural healing processes.
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Individualized care plans
Individualized care plans provide tailored treatment and support based on a patient's unique needs and circumstances. This approach ensures that patients receive personalized attention and care, which can improve treatment outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, and promote overall health and wellbeing.
Comprehensive Testing
Comprehensive testing involves analyzing a broad range of markers in the blood to assess an individual's overall health and detect potential health issues. This type of testing can measure levels of various hormones, nutrients, cholesterol, and other biomarkers to provide insights into the body's function and identify any imbalances or deficiencies.
Treatments
Meet & Greet
15 minutes
This phone call is a great way to explore the benefits of naturopathic medicine and discuss if they may be right for you. This is complementary and 15 minutes long.
Initial Consultation
90 minutes
In an initial consultation with a naturopathic doctor, a detailed health history interview and physical exam may be conducted. Based on the information gathered, further diagnostic testing may be recommended to identify any underlying health issues and guide the development of a personalized treatment plan.
Follow-up Consultation
60 minutes
During this follow-up visit with a naturopathic doctor, a detailed plan will be discussed as well as any results from previous diagnostic testing. The doctor may provide further recommendations and adjustments to the treatment plan based on the patient's progress and current health concerns. This appointment is to be booked after an initial appointment.
Subsequent Follow-up Consultation
30 minutes
This follow-up visit with a naturopathic doctor is used to monitor treatment progress and discuss new health concerns . The doctor may provide further recommendations and adjustments to the treatment plan based on the patient's progress and current health concerns.
Vitamin B12 Injection
10 minutes
During this visit a B12 injection will be administered. This appointment is for existing patients only.
Alliston Location
Barrie Location
CONTACT
Natural Balance
(705) 250- 6363
5 Victoria Street W.
Alliston, ON.
L9R 1S9
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Vitality Health
drchristinaroper@gmail.com
(705) 733- 2033
411 Huronia Rd. Unit 6A
Barrie, ON
L4N 9B3