Traditional Chinese medicine is based on balancing and regulating Chi (energy) throughout the body.
Botanical medicine today involves isolating different parts of the plant such as the root, leaves, etc. and using their healing effects to treat health concerns.
Your diet is such a vital part of your overall health and wellness. At the clinic, we will discuss the relationships between your diet and how you are feeling overall.
This area of Naturopathic Medicine includes a variety of hands-on techniques for the spine, joints and soft tissues.
Growing up in Brandon, Manitoba, Karly was surrounded by a close-knit family who encouraged healthy living. Every year, her parents planted a huge vegetable garden which they harvested every fall so they could enjoy healthy produce all year round. Fresh produce from the garden was used to make jams, salsa, and canned goods. Karly realized the benefits of fueling the body with natural, healthy, whole foods and wanted to explore options in the healthcare field that would allow her to promote living a healthy lifestyle. This is when the field of Naturopathic Medicine peaked her interest!
Born and raised in Brandon, Alyssa knew from a very young age that she wanted to find a career in which she could help others. As she grew up, science and medicine came to the forefront of this endeavour, and she made the decision to attend university with the intention of becoming a doctor.
After graduating with her Bachelor degree, Alyssa went on a volunteer trip to Africa that drastically changed the direction of her life. It was there that she recognized how much basic dietary and lifestyle needs could impact human health, how important human connection is for healing, and how vital the basics of mental/emotional well-being are for our body’s ability to maintain themselves.
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic medicine is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention using natural therapies including botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine / acupuncture, and lifestyle counseling.
-Manitoba Naturopathic Association (MNA)
