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In Canda, ND's receive thorough training and hands-on clinical experience in Acupuncture techniques and Traditional Asian Medicine to treat a variety of conditions including:
- Stress
- Pain Management
- Headaches
- Hormonal Balance
- Digestive Concerns
- Balancing Energy
- Fertility
Acupuncture works extremely well in combination with other therapies to treat many conditions including hormone imbalance, indigestion, anxiety, headaches and skin conditions. Acupuncture may also be used in the treatment of acute or chronic pain. Specialized acupuncture techniques are highly effective for muscular injuries, muscular tension, headaches and trigger point release.
An acupuncture session typically takes between 30-45 minutes depending on your individual needs. A series of 5 sessions closely spaced is highly recommended for best results. If you have any questions or concerns, Dr. Carrie Watkins will work with you to address all issues and to develop a protocol that you are comfortable with.
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Botanical Medicine is a powerful healing tool that uses herbal preparations to effectively treat a variety of health concerns.
Herbs may be prescribed in a capsule, tablet, tea or tincture form. The clinic offers a botanical dispensary where unique botanical tinctures are prepared for your individual needs.
Dr. Carrie Watkins has extensive training in the safe use of plant-based medicine and drug interactions. It is always important to discuss all drug use, dosages and known allergies with your Naturopathic Doctor.
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Proper nutrition is one of the most important components of healthy living and long-term disease prevention. A balanced diet is the foundation of health and can help in all areas of disease including the following:
- Weight Loss and Management
- Detoxification
- Allergies
- Skin Conditions
- Digestive Concerns
- Migraines
- Hypoglycemia
- Diabetes
- Cancer Prevention
- Energy
- Mood and Concentration
Dr. Carrie Watkins thoroughly reviews food choices, eating patterns and aspects of disease that may be affecting your nutritional health. She offers tailored nutritional programs to suit your individual needs.
Dietary modifications are made based on the results of medical testing, patient history, lifestyle and symptom picture. The ultimate goal is to treat the root cause of symptoms. Therefore, clinical nutrition may incorporate a program to heal the lining of the digestive tract and replenish deficiencies such as probiotic bacteria, digestive enzymes and nutrients that are not being properly absorbed.
Digestive conditions and concerns may include: Gas, Bloating, IBS, Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Food Sensitivities, Irregular Bowel Movements, Weight loss and Weight Management.
Food Sensitivity Assessment
Blood spot allergy testing is available for 96 foods. Elimination diets may also be used to determine if certain foods are causing inflammation or digestive upset. This type of diet involves removing specific foods for a period of time until symptoms clear and to allow the gastrointestinal system time to heal. Common inflammatory foods are re-introduced one at a time to assess for sensitivities. Testing for Gluten Allergies (Celiac Disease) is also available.
Comprehensive Stool Analysis
For long standing digestive challenges, comprehensive stool analysis and parasitology testing is available. This is an invaluable non-invasive diagnostic assessment tool that evaluates the balance of bacteria, yeast, fungi and parasites in the stool. In addition, this test assess the presence of occult blood, mucus and effeciency of digestion of fats, protein and carbohydrates.
Please call the clinic at 416.738.6757 for more details or to book an appointment.
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Every person has a unique lifestyle that includes family, relationships, friends, work, mental and emotional situations, all of which, influence his or her day to day experience and health state. Dr. Carrie Watkins, ND offers counselling and strategies to increase your personal success, interpersonal skills, confidence, optimism and mood, relaxation, sense of calm, level of happiness and overall fulfillment.
Individualized treatment protocols work with lifestyle factors to ensure that the patient is able to implement treatment on a consistent basis. Lifestyle counseling also helps to identify and overcome obstacles to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the long-term.
Stress and anxiety play a significant role in our modern society. Chronic levels of stress disrupt hormone patterns and can contribute to many health concerns such as inflammatory conditions, weight gain, insomnia, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, lowered immune response, anxiety attacks and depression. As part of a holistic approach to health care, it is vital to address ways in which patients cope with and adapt to stress.
Supplementation, botanical medicine, acupuncture and body therapy may also be used to treat symptoms of stress and to improve stress response.
Please call the clinic at 416.738.6757 for more details or to book an appointment.
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Hydrotherapy is a unique therapy that uses water and contrasting temperatures in various ways to stimulate circulation, detoxification, muscle relaxation and the immune system.
- Detoxify
- Improve circulation
- Immune support
- Healthy skin
- Stress Management and Relaxation
Constitutional Hydrotherapy sessions are offered at the clinic based on individual treatment needs. This involves a series of alternating hot and cold applications. The contrasting temperatures promote the expansion and contraction of blood vessels and lymphatics, thereby increasing circulation and drainage. Constitutional hydrotherapy sessions are very beneficial as part of a detoxification program and to improve immune response.
Home hydrotherapy treatments are also prescribed to aid in circulatory conditions, skin conditions, hormone balancing and detoxification.
Please call the clinic at 416.738.6757 for more details or to book an appointment.
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Homeopathy is a gentle energy based medicine that involves specific dilutions of plant, animal and mineral substances to stimulate the innate healing of the body. Homeopathy treats "like with like" by using substances that would induce the illness symptoms if taken in a more concentrated form. With this in mind, less is more. Specifically, the energy of these substances is captured in minute doses to help heal these symptoms rather than initiate them.
Homeopathic remedies must be carefully matched to a patient's symptom picture for effective lasting results. It is considered the safest form of medicine for children and in pregnancy.
Please call the clinic at 416.738.6757 for more details or to book an appointment.
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Dr. Carrie Watkins, ND received her yoga teaching certification through an intensive training program in Kerala, India. A regular practitioner of yoga for her own health benefits, she often recommends yoga programs as part of physical, mental and emotional wellness. Toronto is fortunate to have many yoga studio options that are suitable for wide variety of needs from gentle stretching, meditation, hot yoga to power yoga challenges.
Dr. Carrie Watkins, offers private or small group sessions in her clinic for those interested in a more personalized experience.
Please call the clinic at 416.738.6757 for more details or to book an appointment.
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