Naturopathic Services
Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary health care that promotes health and healing using natural therapies. Naturopaths treat the whole person through individualized treatment while trying to identify the underlying cause of disease. Greenwood Wellness Clinic naturopaths will work with you to encourage healthy living and preventative medicine.
Common Health Problems
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Treatments
Nutrition
Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. A patient's diet may be inspected for potential food allergens as well as proper breakdown and absorption of nutrients. Part of a treatment program may include dietary recommendations and specific nutritional supplements for the prevention and treatment of disease, the correction of dietary inadequacies and the promotion of wellness. Botanical Medicine Botanical or herbal medicine utilizes plant substances, which have been used safely and effectively for centuries in the prevention and treatment of disease. Using knowledge of uses and contraindications your Naturopathic doctor may suggest specific herbs as tincture, tea, extract or salve as part of your treatment. Homeopathy Based on the principle that “like cures like” homeopathy uses non-toxic doses of medicinal substances to stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself. Homeopathic medicine was originally developed during the 18th century by the German physician Hahnemann, and is widely used throughout the world. A homeopathic remedy is chosen to best match a person’s unique set of symptoms. It is a very safe therapy having little interaction with other treatments. Physical Medicine Naturopaths are trained in a variety of hands-on techniques for the spine, joints and soft tissues. Physical treatments also include hydrotherapy and the therapeutic use of heat and cold, light, massage and ultrasound. Asian Medicine and Acupuncture (traditional Chinese medicine) According to ancient principles disease is an imbalance of Yin and Yang. Treatment often includes acupuncture to balance Yin and Yang and re-establish optimum flow of Qi (energy) within the body, thus eliminating the root cause of disease. Lifestyle Counseling Naturopathic doctors work with their patients to make positive lifestyle choices and implement any health changes recommended as easily as possible. This often includes stress reduction techniques. |
chiropractic Services
Vertebral dysfunction directly or indirectly causes irritation to the joints, ligaments, muscles or nerves throughout the body. Through the use of high-velocity, low-amplitude, specific and safe spinal "adjustments”, the Doctor of Chiropractic is able to relieve the pressures exerted on these structures and restore proper spinal function with the purpose of optimizing health.
Prior to the initiation of any treatment, a comprehensive health history and examination will be performed to assess and evaluate each individual patient. The initial consultation and examination involves a postural, functional, neurological, and orthopedic evaluation, as well as advanced imaging, if required, to identify the cause.
After identifying the cause, the first phase of care begins. This involves pain management and correction of aberrant joint function and soft tissue abnormalities. With multiple treatment approaches available and/or modalities, the Doctor of Chiropractic begins to relieve nerve interference and promote healing.
The second phase of care consists of rehabilitation to promote stability and prevent a reoccurrence of the injury. This is achieved through postural retraining, stretching, strengthening, and muscle re-education. Each rehabilitation program is individualized so that the patient begins to take an active role in their care and decrease the likelihood of a chronic issue arising.
Finally, the continuum of care shifts to a preventative nature. It is at this time that periodic spinal evaluations are performed to identify and correct any joint dysfunction before it becomes problematic. The patient continues their home exercises and rehabilitation is monitored to assure that stabilizing exercises are performed correctly
Prior to the initiation of any treatment, a comprehensive health history and examination will be performed to assess and evaluate each individual patient. The initial consultation and examination involves a postural, functional, neurological, and orthopedic evaluation, as well as advanced imaging, if required, to identify the cause.
After identifying the cause, the first phase of care begins. This involves pain management and correction of aberrant joint function and soft tissue abnormalities. With multiple treatment approaches available and/or modalities, the Doctor of Chiropractic begins to relieve nerve interference and promote healing.
The second phase of care consists of rehabilitation to promote stability and prevent a reoccurrence of the injury. This is achieved through postural retraining, stretching, strengthening, and muscle re-education. Each rehabilitation program is individualized so that the patient begins to take an active role in their care and decrease the likelihood of a chronic issue arising.
Finally, the continuum of care shifts to a preventative nature. It is at this time that periodic spinal evaluations are performed to identify and correct any joint dysfunction before it becomes problematic. The patient continues their home exercises and rehabilitation is monitored to assure that stabilizing exercises are performed correctly
Massage therapy
There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being.
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.
Massage Therapists today use their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to combine traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques with other therapies to treat their clients. There has been a wide variety of research, published in peer reviewed journals, proving the benefits of massage therapy for various conditions.
Massage therapy can be an important part of your health maintenance plan by:
- Reducing or eliminating pain.
- Improving joint mobility.
- Improving circulation.
- Improving lymphatic drainage.
- Reducing muscular tension.
Massage therapy can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. RMTs can work with a wide variety of patients, of all ages, in the treatment of illness, injury rehabilitation and disability.
Massage Therapists today use their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to combine traditional Swedish and modern massage therapy techniques with other therapies to treat their clients. There has been a wide variety of research, published in peer reviewed journals, proving the benefits of massage therapy for various conditions.
