Registered Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in British Columbia are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health for their patients. They are educated to assess and treat using techniques such as manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, rehabilitative exercise and patient education. Massage therapists are effective in the treatment and management of many health conditions.
Below is a list of some of those:
Cancer * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome * Fibromyalgia * Headaches Low Back Pain * Multiple Sclerosis * Osteoarthritis * Plantar Fasciitis Pregnancy * Sports Injuries & Recovery * Stress Release * Stroke * TMJ * Whiplash
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Chiropractic
A health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuro musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. There is an emphasis on manual techniques, including joint adjustment and/or manipulation, with a particular focus on joint subluxation and restoring function.
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Registered Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles which are then activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioner’s hands or with electrical stimulation.
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. These pathways create an energy flow (Qi, pronounced “chee”) through the body that is responsible for overall health. Disruption of the energy flow can cause disease. By applying acupuncture to certain points, it is thought to improve the flow of Qi, thereby improving health.
Studies have shown that acupuncture is effective for a variety of conditions.
What does acupuncture feel like?
Acupuncture is done using hair-thin needles. Most people report feeling minimal pain as the needle is inserted. The needle is inserted to a point that produces a sensation of pressure or ache. Needles may be heated during the treatment or mild electric current may be applied to them. Some people report acupuncture makes them feel energized. Others say they feel relaxed.
Improper placement of the needle can cause pain during treatment. Needles must be sterilized to prevent infection. That is why it is important to seek treatment from a qualified acupuncture practitioner. Health Canada regulates acupuncture needles just as it does other medical devices under good manufacturing practices and single-use standards of sterility.
Acupuncture treatments from Dr. Arjuna are covered by most Canadian extended health plans.
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Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is primary care and complementary medicine that treats the underlying cause of disease; it is the art and science of supporting the natural healing processes of the patient and removing any obstacles to those processes when possible. It is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical, mental and emotional conditions; and it is the promotion of well-being using therapeutics that primarily support or enhance a patient’s overall health.
In BC, naturopathic doctors (NDs) are licensed to provide primary health care: Health care that emphasizes disease prevention by providing an individualized, patient-centered focus on healthy living, natural health products and therapies, diet, appropriate diagnostic testing and, when appropriate, integrating conventional medical care with complementary care.
Seeing an ND for the first time may be similar to seeing an MD—all primary care providers review health history and request standard diagnostic tests—but a consultation with an ND also encompasses a thorough assessment of personal health risks, including diet, exercise and stress.
An emphasis on disease prevention, nutritional advice, and natural health products are common practice amongst NDs. Underlying causes of disease are addressed with patients, not just symptoms. Educating patients on risk, considering contraindications / synergistic actions with drug and natural supplements, and encouraging self-responsibility for health are the foundation of the ND-patient relationship.
Patient care focused on wellness encompasses physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors. Using evidence-based and evidence informed therapeutic options for patients, your ND may recommend botanical (or herbal) medicines, techniques used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) such as acupuncture, as well as physical medicine to correct stress or trauma-induced misalignments of muscle and the skeletal system.
Many naturopathic doctors in BC have additional college-certified training in pharmaceutical prescriptions, immunization for those five years and older, IV and injection therapies, and physical medicine procedures such as prolotherapy.
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Dr. Arjuna Veeravagu
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This holistic treatment will include a consultation to address your concerns as well as a full wellness assessment. This is followed by combination of body and facial acupuncture points to create balance from within. Facial acupuncture is an excellent approach for anti-aging to smooth fine lines, boost collagen and relax tight muscles. Needles bring qi and blood circulation to the face for a natural glow. This treatment may be eligible for full or partial coverage under your extended health plan**Please wait 3 months post fillers and botox before receiving this treatment. This treatment is not recommended if you are pregnant. Please arrive with a clean face.
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Kristina Soroff
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Holistic Menopause MD Coaching by Dr. Teresa Wood provides comprehensive, compassionate and expert guidance to women who are in the perimenopausal and menopausal stages of their lives. Dr. Wood has a deep understanding of the many different signs and symptoms experienced during this transitional time, which have been largely ignored or dismissed for far too long. The safety and efficacy of MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) is becoming increasingly clear and she offers individualized MHT protocols to her clients in addition to recommendations around nutrition, sleep, exercise and other lifestyle factors and therapeutic modalities.
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Dr. Teresa Wood
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Your first clinical hypnotherapy appointment is an introduction to hypnosis…a type of training session. You and Jamie get to know each other, you share what you wish to accomplish in the session and then he will guide you into a deep state of relaxation. Once you are there, he suggests positive affirmations to your subconscious. The entire session takes about two hours. Successive sessions could entail suggestive dictation, parts therapy, cording, regression, or perhaps Advanced Spiritual hypnosis. Typically two to five sessions are required, depending on the nature of the issue.
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Jamie Sprague
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Sarah Clark
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Our naturopathic physician Dr. Arjuna Veeravagu offers a variety Intramuscular (IM) Injection Therapy options to his patients. IM injections are typically administered either into the side of the shoulder or upper gluteal area and are an excellent alternative for increasing the body’s levels of specific nutrients when oral supplementation is not preferred, possible or absorbed. PLEASE NOTE INTRAMUSCULAR (IM) INJECTIONS ARE ONLY FOR EXISTING PATIENTS OF DR. VEERAVAGU’S. IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD A NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATION WITH HIM BEFORE PLEASE SCHEDULE A 30 MINUTE OR LONGER CONSULT WITH HIM IMMEDIATELY BEFORE YOUR IM INJECTION.
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Dr. Arjuna Veeravagu
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