FAQs – Dr Wendy Davis ND

FAQs


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HARMONY HEALTH - WINDTHORST

Monday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

* Closed on Saturday and Sunday

If you need to be in touch outside of front desk hours, please email or call the clinic and leave a message. Messages will be checked throughout the week and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Naturopathic doctors are not covered by SaskHealth in the province of Saskatchewan. Many extended health benefit do have Naturopathy coverage. Please consult your insurance provider.

I gratefully accept new patients, and value your trust. The patient-doctor relationship is an important one, so we offer a free 15-minute ‘meet the doctor’ visit to allow any new patient to get to know us a little better before they make any commitment. Contact us to book an appointment

Naturopaths help with a wide array of health concerns, including:

Chronic Illnesses

  • Heart Problems
  • Digestive Disorders, Constipation, IBS
  • Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Cystitis, Prostatitis, Impotence

Acute Conditions

  • Colds and Flu
  • Ear and Throat Infections
  • Headaches
  • Intestinal Upset

Women’s Health Issues

  • Menopausal Problems
  • PMS, Menstrual Disorders
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease
  • Enhancing Health in Pregnancy
  • Infertility
  • Endometrioses, Uterine Fibroids

Other

  • Weight management
  • Mental or Emotional Stress
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Cancer
  • Insomnia
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

The goal of the Naturopathic Doctor is to understand the patient and all the factors which impact on his/her health. Like your medical doctor, a Naturopathic Doctor will take an in-depth patient history, and gather information from a physical exam and laboratory tests.

In contrast to your medical doctor, a naturopathic doctor may spend far more time with you as a patient, use different tools, and will operate under differing philosophical principles based on the belief in the healing power of nature and ensuring treatment of the whole person, finding the root cause, and knowing that prevention is the best medicine.

In my office you can expect a high degree of personal attention, strict confidentiality, and a wide range of health care services designed to help you find your best level of health.

During your initial consultation with the Naturopathic Doctor you will review any of your health concerns, whether it be a specific complaint or an overall desire for wellness. The consultation will take about an hour and is a very individual process. From the visit you will have a definite plan of action in order to work towards goals or solutions that you have discussed.

Naturopathic Doctors take a minimum of eight years of post-secondary education: four years pre-medical studies at university, followed by four years at one of two recognized colleges of Naturopathic Medicine. This post-graduate work includes medical science course work such as:

  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • biochemistry
  • pathology
  • microbiology
  • immunology
  • pharmacology
  • laboratory diagnosis
  • clinical and physical diagnosis
  • radiology
  • minor surgery
  • obstetrics
  • gynaecology/ women’s health
  • paediatrics
  • other clinical sciences

The education includes 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience. All told, ND’s receive some 4,500 hours of academic and clinical training.

Graduates receive the title “ND” or Doctor of Naturopathic, and must pass rigorous international licensing and board examinations to be eligible to practice as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Naturopathic doctors are regulated in the province of Saskatchewan.