Naturopathic Care for Women's Health Concerns: How We Work Together
Is a visit right for me? What do we do?
First of all, for my practice in particular, I strongly recommend that each patient have a primary care physician. Primary care is the unsung hero that holds up all of health care and makes specialty care like mine possible. If you need advice about how to set up primary care or where to go, we can work together to get you established in a local primary care clinic. While you may not see Instagram accounts dedicated to having annual primary care visits- nothing is more impactful than seeing your primary care annually for a routine physical and check in.
My specialties
I help women with: PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), fertility concerns and preconception, menopause, perimenopause, menstrual issues, and general naturopathic advice for a variety of common issues. Many patients use me as a sounding board to help them understand their health issues better, navigate the healthcare system to get what they need, and organize their thoughts to better advocate for themselves. Many people who find themselves on an unexpected health tangent or in a rut with chronic disease can benefit from talking it out.
What Naturopaths caN help with
I find there is still confusion about what a naturopath does and how that can contribute to your health care. In my practice, I consult with people who have lingering questions about an issue, are struggling to get a diagnosis, or want help with an alternative approach. Naturopathic visits tend to be longer and can offer time to help organize your concerns. Things we can address in naturopathic visits include:
Being able to talk about more concerns.
Asking more questions about your diagnosis.
Asking more questions about the treatment options you have been offered.
Putting your treatment in context and being able to ask about whether there are alternatives and if they are safe.
Helping you sift through the 100 supplements or herbs you just read about on the internet (some may not be reasonable for your particular situation or may be inferior to a conventional medication. Some may be great, but need a context and education about when to know if they are working or not.)
Helping you navigate the wild, confusing, world of dietary advice.
Navigating food intolerance testing and management.
Discussing whether you need further work up because your diagnosis isn’t settled.
Getting names of specialists that can help you fine tune a diagnosis, or can help you take the next step.
Support to help you advocate for yourself in the healthcare system as you take charge of your health.