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Osteopathy Services
These are the Osteopathic Therapy services offered at Healthy By Nature by Raphaëlle Strub, Chloé Sardin, Natalie Pateman, and Antoine Michel:
Adult first visit with Raphaëlle or Antoine (50 to 60 min)
Adult follow-up (35 to 45 min)
Adult follow-up with Antoine (35 to 45 min)
Babies/kids under 16 1st visit (35 to 45 min)
Babies/kids under 16 1st visit with Antoine (35 to 45 min)
Babies/kids under 16 follow-up (20 to 30 min)
Adult first visit with Raphaëlle or Antoine
Adult follow-up
Adult follow-up with Antoine
Babies/kids under 16 first visit
Babies/kids under 16 first visit with Antoine
Babies/kids under 16 follow-up
We keep the appointment length flexible because our therapists have to write notes, clean the room between seeing you and the next patient; you have to have enough time to change, and for those with kids: you need time to pack everybody up!
Naturopathy Services
These are the Naturopathy services offered at Healthy By Nature by Naturopathic Doctor Stephanie Bristow and Naturopathic Doctor Greg Sikorski:
Adult first appointment (90 minutes)
Adult first follow-up appointment (45 minutes)
Adult follow-up appointment (30 minutes)
Child first appointment (0 – 14 yrs) (60 minutes)
Child follow-up appointment (30 minutes)
Cold/Flu appointment (15 minutes)
Phone Consult (15 minutes)
Adult first appointment
Adult first follow-up appointment
Adult follow-up appointment
Child first appointment (0 – 14 yrs)
Child follow-up appointment
Cold/Flu appointment
Phone Consult
Prior to initial appointments feel free to book a free 15 minute consultation with Dr. Bristow or Dr. Sikorski. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your health concerns and better understand the process of working with a Naturopathic Doctor.
Before your initial appointment please complete the intake form and return it either by email or in person. This is preferred as it gives our naturopathic doctors the opportunity to review and research your case prior to your appointment. The intake form takes about 30 minutes to complete, so please give yourself ample time to complete it.
The amount of follow-up appointments needed is dependent on your health concerns and goals. You can expect a likely minimum of two appointments, however most commonly it takes three to five appointments to get there.
The first follow up is usually within two to four weeks of the initial appointment. This allows you to start integrating the treatment plan while we wait for blood work, imaging and any additional test results which influence follow up treatment details.
Health Insurance FAQ:
Naturopathic Medicine is not covered by Alberta Health Services, but it is a deductible medical expense.
Naturopathic medicine is typically covered by most extended health insurance, check with your insurance company for details. Laboratory testing and supplements are usually only covered for those with a health spending account. Dr. Bristow or Dr. Sikorski will requisition your blood work and medical imaging from your family Doctor. If additional blood work is required it can either be done through our N.D.s or by your MD, however there is a cost for completing blood work through Naturopathic Doctors.
Acupuncture / Traditional Chinese Medicine Services
These are the TCM services offered at Healthy By Nature by Dr. Laura Gauthier, Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor:
First Appointment (75 min)
Follow-up appointment (55 min)
Extended Follow-up appointment (90 min)
First Birth Prep. (55 min)
Birth Prep. (30 min)
First Appointment
Follow-up appointment
Extended Follow-up appointment
First Birth Prep.
Birth Prep.