What is Naturopathic Medicine?

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What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine looks at the body as a whole; inquiring into sleep, digestion, nutrition, hormones, mood, health and family history, labwork, and physical function as clues to the puzzles in your body.  These pieces all influence the overall function of the body and can tell us why an illness or a symptom is happening in order to treat it effectively. The treatment is very individualized and education focused, and often includes clinical nutrition, lifestyle counselling, nutritional and botanical supplements, and acupuncture

What does a Naturopathic Doctor Do?

A Naturopathic Doctor provides patients with strategy so they can take control of their health concerns and thrive. They do a thorough review of health history, labwork (which they can order), and physical exams to pinpoint where systems are off.  They teach and empower patients to take charge of their health. They create individualized, feasible and gentle treatment plans focused on the building blocks of health; and act as investigator, advocate and guide for their patients through the healthcare system.

Who would benefit from seeing a Naturopathic Doctor?

  • Anyone who wants to dive in deeper to understand their hormones and how to manage their body’s production and response to hormones
  • Anyone who is fed up with their health concerns
  • Anyone who is confused by the plethora of information online about ‘the best diet’ or ‘the best supplement’
  • Anyone who has been told ‘there is nothing wrong with you’ but they feel something is wrong
  • Anyone who wants to be proactive about disease prevention and health optimization

Which areas does Dr. Janine focus on?

Dr. Janine, ND has the most experience and focuses her patient research on:

  • Fertility
  • Pregnancy and postpartum care
  • Pediatric care (nutrition, digestion, skin health, foundations for lifelong health)
  • Thyroid support
  • Hormonal support (PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, acne, etc.)
  • Perimenopause and menopause

What to expect in the first visit with a Naturopathic Doctor?

  • A deep dive through your health history including your chief concerns; but also sleep, digestion, diet, mood, and hormones. 
  • A review of any bloodwork, current supplements and medications, and treatment priorities.
  • A plan outlining: treatment priorities, further bloodwork if relevant, basic nutritional strategies, basic lifestyle strategies, and nutrient supplementation if needed.  The goal is to keep this simple, strategic, and effective.
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A few appointments are available this week at Robin’s Nest Family Care. If your body has been asking for support, this may be a good week to book in. Available this week: Osteopathy Tuesday with Sam: 2:35, 4:35, 6:15, and 7:05 pm Tuesday with Matthew: 3:00 pm Thursday with Matthew: 8:00, 9:00 am, and afternoon openings between 3:00 and 5:00 pm Registered Massage Therapy Wednesday with Kiera: 9:15 am Naturopathic Medicine Virtual appointments with Dr. Leesha Birdi: Wednesday: 10:00, 11:00 am, and 4:00 pm Thursday: 9:00, 11:00 am, 2:00, and 4:00 pm In-clinic Friday: 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00 pm Myofunctional Therapy Thursday with Jenessa: 1:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm Appointments can be booked online through Jane, or you can send us a message if you are unsure where to start.

Sometimes people come to us with a clear concern.
Other times, they come in feeling tired, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin.
Both are welcome.
At Robin’s Nest Family Care, we believe care starts with listening. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You don’t need the perfect words.
You just need a place to start.
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Sometimes people come to us with a clear concern. Other times, they come in feeling tired, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. Both are welcome. At Robin’s Nest Family Care, we believe care starts with listening. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You don’t need the perfect words. You just need a place to start. We’re here to meet you where you are. If this feels familiar, you can learn more about our care options through the link in our bio.

If you’re feeling tired but wired, struggling to fall asleep, or waking up unrefreshed, this lunch-hour session is for you.

Join Robin and Dr. Leesha Birdi (ND) for Rest, Reset & Rewire. A virtual workshop focused on the connection between stress, your nervous system, and sleep. You’ll learn practical, evidence-informed tools to help shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest, so you can finally feel more rested and restored.

Thursday, May 14 | 12:00–1:00pm | Virtual
Cost: $20

Register here: https://rnfc.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/109/treatment/651
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If you’re feeling tired but wired, struggling to fall asleep, or waking up unrefreshed, this lunch-hour session is for you. Join Robin and Dr. Leesha Birdi (ND) for Rest, Reset & Rewire. A virtual workshop focused on the connection between stress, your nervous system, and sleep. You’ll learn practical, evidence-informed tools to help shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest, so you can finally feel more rested and restored. Thursday, May 14 | 12:00–1:00pm | Virtual Cost: $20 Register here: https://rnfc.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/109/treatment/651 Or DM REWIRE and we’ll send you the link.

This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, caregivers, and women who spend so much time caring for everyone else.

We are giving away three supportive care prizes at Robin’s Nest Family Care:

An initial appointment with Scarlett Baker, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
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A treatment of your choice at Robin’s Nest Family Care

Complete our short form, and you will be entered into all three prize draws.

Whether you are looking for more energy, better digestion, support with stress, help with daily habits, or simply a place to feel heard and looked after, this is a beautiful way to take a step toward supportive care.

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This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating the moms, caregivers, and women who spend so much time caring for everyone else. We are giving away three supportive care prizes at Robin’s Nest Family Care: An initial appointment with Scarlett Baker, Registered Holistic Nutritionist An initial appointment with Dr. Leesha Birdi, Naturopathic Doctor A treatment of your choice at Robin’s Nest Family Care Complete our short form, and you will be entered into all three prize draws. Whether you are looking for more energy, better digestion, support with stress, help with daily habits, or simply a place to feel heard and looked after, this is a beautiful way to take a step toward supportive care. DM MOM, and we will send you the entry link. No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Open to Ontario residents aged 18+. Winners will be contacted by email. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.

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