Naturopathic Medicine Services In Toronto
Our Toronto Naturopathic Doctors offer personalized and high-quality service. They are driven by the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of the root cause of troubled skin, while embracing the most recent scientific advances.
About Our Naturopathic
Medicine Services
We address the entire spectrum of skin conditions, from breakouts and acne, to eczema, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, rashes and more.
Our Naturopathic doctors will develop a custom skin care and health plan for you. This will include personalized recommendations for your daily skincare regime at home, diet and lifestyle recommendations, stress management strategies, and supplement routine as well as professional treatment recommendations with our holistic skin therapy team which will benefit your specific skin needs.
Our full assessements are one of a kind in Canada!
What Does The First Appointment Look Like?
Initial Naturopathic Medicine Consultation
During this consultation we collect information to better understand your health concerns. In addition we discuss any associated concerns from a holistic perspective. We may recommend private laboratory testing to fully explore the root of your issue or if you’ve done recent testing those tests may be requisitioned from your medical health care provider.
If you’re addressing skin concerns with the Naturopathic Doctor they can do further assessment with the following tools:
- Observ Skin Diagnostic Images: we use this state of the art camera to take images of your skin layers under 6 different observational lights to help us diagnose irregularities and abnormalities.
- Skin Diagnostic SD202: this measures your skin’s oil to water ratio so we can tailor treatments to your exact level of hydration.
At the end of your visit you will receive a customized treatment plan to help you address your health concern.
Our Naturopathic doctors customize your treatment plan to your individual needs and lifestyle.
Recommendations that may be included in your treatment plan:
- Specific lifestyle changes
- Supplements
- Labwork
Additionally if you’re coming in for Skin Concerns specifically
- An altered or new skincare routine
- Skincare product recommendations
- Future topical skin treatments
To get the most out of your initial visit make sure to complete your intake form prior to the day of your appointment and include all relevant details. These forms are reviewed before your visit and your Naturopathic Doctor can prepare more concern specific resources for your appointment.
What Are Follow Up Appointments?
Naturopathic Follow Up
A follow up visit is to check in with your Naturopathic Doctor about your progress, make any necessary adjustments to the protocol and initiate on-going steps in the process. In other words, our Naturopathic Doctors will provide on-going support for your skin and health journey.
Follow up appointments can also be booked if you have new or related concerns, questions, or would like further recommendations.
Your next follow up or recommended appointment will be listed at the end of your treatment plan/protocol.
Follow up appointments are specific to the Naturopathic Doctor you saw during your Initial Consultation. Please visit online booking to book a follow up appointment
Are There Other Types Of Follow Up Appointments?
Your Naturopathic Doctor may recommend one of the following specific follow up visits with them in your custom treatment plan:
- Acupuncture
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Follow Up Consult + Custom Topical Treatment
- Follow Up Consult + Microneedling
These appointments are specific to the Naturopathic Doctor you saw during your Initial Consultation. Please visit online booking to book your follow up appointment
Other Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see one of your Naturopathic Doctors if I’m not in Ontario (Canada)?
Unfortunately because different provinces, states and countries having different regulations when it comes to Naturopathic Medicine, our Naturopathic Doctors only treat patients who are in Ontario (Canada).
Do you do Direct Billing with Insurance companies?
At Connected we do not do direct billing for insurance purposes, but if you have Naturopathic Coverage you will be provided with an itemized receipt with all the necessary information required for submitting to your insurance provider.
Are Naturopathic Services covered by OHIP?
Naturopathic Services are not covered by OHIP
Can you guarantee results?
Although we cannot guarantee results, our Naturopathic Doctors provide you with a custom treatment plan, as well as ongoing support to help you get the best results.
Your journey is collaborative effort between you and your practitioner.
Other Naturopathic Services At Connected
Acupuncture & Cosmetic Acupuncture
Why Acupuncture?
Our Naturopathic Doctors and Registered Acupuncturist provide comfortable and personalized acupuncture treatments for a variety of concerns ranging from stress, anxiety and mental health to facial rejuvenation and skin concerns.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in eastern medicine traditions. Recently, this treatment method has seen more widespread popularity and The World Health Organization (WHO) and others have recognized acupuncture for its ability to enhance wellness, improve performance, and help people achieve relief from chronic pain.
Acupuncture is applied through the use of needles that are strategically placed around the body. These needles stimulate the body’s nervous system according to its relationship with the many organs and functions of the body. This stimulation and regulation of the nervous system makes acupuncture a particularly helpful modality when addressing concerns like stress, pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
Acupuncture treatments at Connected can leave patients feeling relaxed and with a greater sense of well-being.
Whether it’s for relaxation or rehabilitation, our experienced acupuncturists and Naturopathic Doctors will customize each treatment with your needs and goals in mind.
What Are Treatments Like With The Connected Acupuncture Practitioners?
What Conditions Can Acupuncture Help With?
- Pain (both acute and chronic)
- Stress and tension
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep disturbance and insomnia
- Energy levels
- Digestive concerns and bloating
- Hormonal concerns like PMS and cramping
What Can I Expect At My First Acupuncture Appointment?
Your acupuncturist is going to ask you many questions about your health and lifestyle. These questions can be about your diet, exercise, what type of actions are involved in your work, the qualities of your digestion and elimination, your mood and emotions, the locations and qualities of your bodily aches and pains, menstrual details, and about substance intake (caffeinated beverages, smoking, medications, sugar). The acupuncturist will examine the topography, colours, and shape of your tongue, will examine your complexion, eyes, fingernails, check your radial pulse (located on the inner wrists), and might palpate areas of the body. The inspection of the tongue, body, pulse, and the details gathered from questioning will help your practitioner to group these details/symptoms into patterns. These patterns will then be used to determine the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) diagnosis which will then let your practitioner know how to treat and advise you.
Your treatment is a collaborative effort between you and your acupuncturist. You have the ability and the right to consent to any and all aspects of the intake and treatment process. This includes the right to refuse consent to any modality, to not be touched or treated in certain areas. Your acupuncturist will check in with you throughout the treatment to make sure you are comfortable, feel safe, and heard, as well as, determine if a point is bothering you.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
This is the most common question asked about Chinese acupuncture, since many people associate needles with pain. Acupuncture needles are a similar thickness to a dog’s whisker, and are virtually painless when inserted.
The practitioner will insert the needle to the appropriate depth. You will then usually feel a very unique sensation that can vary from tingling, to heaviness, to warmth, or even nothing at all. Each person’s experience is different. Should you experience any discomfort, inform your practitioner, and they will adjust the needles accordingly.
Still Not Sure? Have More Questions?
Have more questions about our Naturopathic Medicine serivces? Please reach out to book a free 15 minute virtual discovery consult.