Functional Nutrition - Functional Medicine Calgary- Naturopathic Doctor Calgary
Listening to your Body's Innate Wisdom
Infant / Child / Teen Support
From the process of labour and to birth, to all the experiences in the first 18+ years - our body is sensing, interacting, and responding to it's environment. Sometimes these moments are neutral, others positive, but some can create reactions that lead to discomfort. How can we support these symptoms naturally, without the use of pharmaceutical intervention, in a gentle way for your child's new system? Or if pharmaceutical support is required, what options are within our control to complement and bolster their abilities?
As a Registered Nurse and Functional Health Nutritionist, we will complete a holistic intake assessment to get to the root of the cause. Not only are their needs important, but also support for the caregivers. We are here to integrate multiple modalities of gentle care, working slowly and uniquely for your child and family. There are many situations that could arise, below are a few common concerns that we have experience supporting - have a question relating to a loved one? Reach out anytime.
Eczema
My daughter dealt with eczema starting at 3 months old: all over her back, belly, ankles, and more. Getting zero answers besides steroid lotions that only mask symptoms was not a sustainable solution. It is so overwhelming as a caregiver to see your child in distress and feeling helpless. As they grow, if the root cause is not addressed, it becomes a chronic condition that can influence your child's daily life - specialists may recommend even stronger pharmaceuticals. This was a part of my initiation to Functional Health. We will take a holistic journey through your child's life to find the roots of concern and create a specialized plan for you and your family to empower yourself and manage this frustrating condition.
Acne
As our hormones begin to shift through adolescence, inflammation can result in the form of acne over the face and body. It can be painful and frustrating. However, there are unique diet and lifestyle changes to calm your system and clear your skin to prevent further breakouts. We complete a holistic assessment to find the roots causes, and create a unique plan for your life - with the integration of microcurrent therapy to support your inner body and outer skin to heal.
Did you suffer from acne as a child or teen and bare lasting scars? Microcurrent treatment and functional health integration can support its healing.
ADHD
Diet and lifestyle modifications play a key role in our mental health symptoms. However, when you are sitting in the weeds, it can become so overwhelming to learn what to do and how to implement changes in a meaningful way that aligns with your unique circumstance. And if something doesn't work, how do we pivot? Allow a Functional Health Nutritionist and Registered Nurse to help. We will take a holistic perspective to find a specialized approach to your family's needs. There is so much within our own control - we work on education and empowered decision making for sustainable shifts.
Other supports
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Postpartum supports for parents
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C-Section Recovery
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Asthma
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Food allergy overwhelm
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Blood in baby's stool
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Mental Health concerns
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Painful / Heavy menstrual cycles
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Constipation/Diarrhea
