Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is the treatment and prevention of diseases by natural means. Naturopathic Doctors assess the whole person, taking into consideration physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual. Gentle, non-invasive techniques are generally used in order to stimulate the body’s inherent healing capacity. Your Naturopathic Doctor will take a thorough case history, and may do a screening physical examination, including a breast exam and take blood and urine samples.
It is very important therefore that you inform your Naturopathic Doctor immediately of any disease process that you are suffering from, if you are on any medication or over the counter drugs. If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or you are breast-feeding; please advise your Naturopathic Doctor immediately.
A number of different approaches may be used throughout the course of treatment. Treatment modalities include diet, lifestyle counseling, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, bio-therapeutic drainage, Asian medical theory and acupuncture, hydrotherapy and physical medicine.
Individual diets and nutritional supplementation are recommended to address deficiencies, treat disease processes, and promote health. There is an ever-growing body of knowledge that supports the use of whole foods and nutritional supplements in the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease. The benefits may include increased energy, increased gastrointestinal function, improved immunity, and general well-being.
Mental, Emotional and Lifestyle Counseling is essential to the practice of Naturopathic Medicine. In almost all cases there is an mental/emotional component that needs to be addressed so the body can heal itself. We take the time to listen and to help you find the solutions. Lifestyle counseling involves making suggestions such as drink more water, go to sleep at a reasonable hour, and other suggestions otherwise known as the basic treatment guidelines. We are here to teach, support, encourage and coach you to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Botanical medicine is a plant-based medicine that involves the use of herbal teas, tinctures, capsules, and other forms of herbal preparations to assist in recovery from injury and disease.
Naturopathic Doctors are professionally trained herbalists; knowledgeable in both the historical uses of plants and their modern pharmacological mechanisms.
Homeopathy is a form of medicine based on the Law of Similars. It uses uniquely prepared remedies prescribed to match precise symptoms of the person who is ill. Homeopathic remedies, made from nontoxic extracts of plant, mineral, or animal substances, promote biological and physiological healing.
Bio-therapeutic Drainage is a treatment method aimed at supporting the body’s natural routes of elimination and enhancing the cellular function of the organs and tissues within the body. Bio-therapeutic Drainage is a non-invasive treatment method employing non-toxic, natural remedies, taken orally.
Asian medicine includes the use of acupuncture, Eastern herbs and dietary changes to eliminate disease and balance body functions. Acupuncture refers to the insertion of sterilized disposable needles through the skin into underlying tissues at specific points on the body. Eastern herbs may be given in the form of pills, tinctures, or decoctions (strong teas) to be taken internally or used externally as a wash. Dietary advice is based on Asian medical theory.
Hydrotherapy refers to the use of hot and cold water applications to improve circulation and stimulate the immune system.
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Tiffany Wyse, ND
Tiffany Wyse, PGDE, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, a four year accredited post graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine. She also graduated from the University of Glasgow with a post graduate degree in Education and from the University of Toronto with an honors degree in the Arts.
Tiffany’s journey into Naturopathic Medicine began in Asia, where, during her two year sojourn she developed a passion for Natural Medicine and discovered eastern healing techniques. She returned to Canada to study medical sciences before enrolling in the Naturopathic program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
In addition to her studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tiffany has done extensive training in bio-therapeutic drainage, acupuncture and homeopathy in Canada and in Europe with Dr. Gérard Guéniot, a world renowned master of the French pleuralist method of homeopathy and natural medicine. She was also invited to the Ita Wegman Clinic, an anthroposophical hospital, in Arlesheim Switzerland, to take part in the formulations of natural medicines unique to that clinic.
Tiffany has advanced professional training in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and is currently studying Auricular and Bio-energetic medicine with Dr. Mikhael Adams.
Tiffany is guided by the principles of naturopathic medicine.
Primum No Nocere
• Above all, do no harm by using methods and medicines that minimize the risk of harmful side effects.
Tolle Causam
• Treat the causes of disease by identifying and removing the underlying causes of illness, rather than suppressing symptoms.
Docere
• Teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine by sharing knowledge with patients, and encouraging individual responsibility for health.
Tolle Totum
• Heal the person as a whole using individualized treatment by understanding the unique physical, mental, emotional, genetic environmental and social factors that contribute to illness, and customizing treatment protocols to the patient.
Prevention Is The Best Cure
• Emphasize Prevention by partnering with the patient to assess risk factors and recommend appropriate naturopathic interventions to maintain health and prevent illness.
Vis Mediatrix Naturae
• Support the healing power of the body by recognizing and removing obstacles to the body’s inherent self-healing process.
Tiffany believes in the uniqueness of each individual in her care. Working closely together with her patients she strives to make individualized treatment plans that will assist in restoring the body to a state of health where it will respond to life in the best possible way, with vitality and resilience, maintaining a dynamic state of equilibrium.
Tiffany is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and is licensed with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N).
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