Dr. Raina is currently accepting new patients to be seen virtually through telemedicine.
The initial visit is up to 75 minutes long. During this appointment we undergo an in-depth review of your concerns, health profile, medical history diet/nutrition and lifestyle. I’ll also conduct an analysis of your previous lab work, supplements, or medications you are currently taking.
During this appointment you’ll have time and space to tell your story and have all your questions answered.
As we conclude the visit, I’ll explain how I assess your symptoms and I’ll provide initial treatment recommendations.
Then the first follow up visit is typically 45 minutes in length. In this appointment we discuss diet with considerable detail, and I provide more individualized and comprehensive treatment recommendations that may include:
- Additional laboratory and testing
- Nutritional/diet recommendations
- Lifestyle enhancements
- Medical-grade supplements
- Recommendations for a follow-up appointment schedule
After the first follow up the appointments are 30 minutes in length and frequency of these follow ups will depend upon the severity and duration of your condition(s), the pace of your progress and the type of therapy you’re using. Most patients begin with a monthly to bi-monthly basis until their main health concerns are resolved. Then visits transition to an as needed basis or for annual health check-ups.
To make your first appointment start by clicking the Schedule Your Appointment Button above. This will take you to my schedule to make your appointment and once it’s made you’ll receive an email confirmation. The email confirmation will also provide any additional instructions for the appointment such as forms to complete and how the virtual appointment link will be provided.
My Clinical Focus
Diabetes &
Heart Health
Healthy
Weight Loss
Digestive
Concerns
Chronic
Inflammation
Mental
Health
Conditions I Treat
Healthy Weight Loss
Yes; this IS possible…by working hard and by working smart! So, we start by assessing your hormonal, digestive, detox and lifestyle health and then make the necessary adjustments in a strategic manner. And before you know it you’ll be set on your path to loosing weight the health way!
Mental Health
Many Canadians suffer continually suffer with depression, anxiety, and high stress levels. Natural medicine has many proven, effective, and safe treatments for these health concerns that can involve supplements, herbs, acupuncture and lifestyle medicine.
Digestive Health
Digestion is an especially important foundation of health since it’s with proper digestion that the body and mind receive the nutrients needed for health function; and, without proper digestion the mind and body will eventually become depleted. By carefully reviewing your eating habits, the function of your digestive organs and the status of your good gut bacteria we can start to address your digestive health concerns.
Chronic Inflammation
Unlike acute inflammation in which the immune system responds to infection or injury by activating inflammatory chemicals that combat foreign substances, chronic inflammation isn't beneficial for the body. Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system continually releases those inflammatory chemicals, even when there are no foreign invaders to fight off. By working to reduce chronic inflammation, you may be able to protect against a number of inflammatory conditions, including: Heart disease, Cancer, Stroke, Alzheimer's disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
Diabetes and Heart Health
There are many safe, effective, and proven treatments that help control blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health. The natural treatments for diabetes and heart health can involve dietary change, botanical medicine, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle medicine.
Treatments I Provide
Clinical Nutrition
We literally are what we eat. So it makes a lot of sense to put healthy foods in our body. I’ll guide you through the myriad of foods choices to make sure you’re eating the best way possible.
Supplements
Do you ever wonder if you should take vitamins or supplements or which ones you should take? Or do you find you get sold a lot of things at the health food store and you you’re not sure why? Well, I can answer all those questions and make sure that you’re only taking the supplements you need.
Botanical Medicine
Herbal medicines have a wide range of documented healing properties, including the ability to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, decrease blood pressure, and regulate immune system activity.
Lab Testing
As a part of my Naturopathic practice I provide conventional/routine blood tests as well as the following Naturopathic tests.
• Dysbiosis Assessment • Digestive Function Analysis • Food Sensitivity Testing • Nutritional Profile • Heavy Metal Toxicity Test
Health Education & Lifestyle Counselling:
Lifestyle medicine recognizes that certain factors such as unhealthy diet, poor sleep habits or high stress are major contributors to developing illness. Lifestyle counseling is essential for good and sustainable health and Naturopathic doctors are the most rigorously trained in providing lifestyle medicine.
