
Dr. Ashleigh Higgins, ND
Naturopathic Doctor

What is Naturopathic Medicine?
It’s about more than just using natural substances instead of pharmaceuticals! Naturopathic medicine is a gentle approach to health care, which aims to treat the root cause of a patient’s illness (instead of dealing only with the symptoms) and focuses on prevention. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) provide each patient with an individualized treatment plan, taking into consideration factors such as the patients budget, lifestyle and goals.
Who is Naturopathic Medicine for? It’s for everyone!
Naturopathic medicine is for anyone who is interested in improving their overall health and well-being, as well as working on preventing future disease. We treat people of all ages and manage a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to):
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Digestive complaints (GERD, IBS, IBD, constipation)
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Stress management
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Depression and anxiety
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Hormone regulation (acne, infertility, menstrual complaints, menopause)
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Pain management
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Healthy eating habits
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Diabetes
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Cardiovascular diseases (elevated cholesterol and blood pressure)
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Respiratory complaints (allergies, asthma, colds)
What do Naturopathic Doctors do?
One of the most important things that an ND can do is to simply listen to you, and make you feel respected and heard! In addition to this, naturopathic doctors can use a combination of acupuncture, botanical medicine, nutrition, and counselling to help each patient.