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Top 5 Reasons to See a Naturopathic Doctor

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In honour of naturopathic medicine week (which we celebrate in May), we wanted to share the top 5 reasons why you might want to consider seeing a naturopathic doctor. Here at Plattsville Natural Health Clinic, we have two naturopathic doctors that are well equipped to help you along your healing journey, whether it may be seeking their help for the below 5 reasons or other concerns!

Top 5 Reasons to See a Naturopathic Doctor

1.“I’m Tired”

      The fatigue you experience may not be just because you are busy. There can be many explanations for fatigue which could include how foods are paired in the diet, nutrient deficiencies, chronic illness, stress and other reasons. Naturopathic Doctors may be able to take a full history, order blood work, and determine the root cause of the fatigue you may experience.

      2. “I’m Stressed/ Depressed/ Anxious”

      Whether it is stress, low mood, or nervousness; a naturopathic doctor is equipped with many tools to help you through these struggles. The way we eat, move our bodies and respond to our environments can most certainly impact our mental health, but there may be something more behind how you are feeling. Could there be nutrients, hormones, or other factors influencing where your mind is at? Let a Naturopathic Doctor help you determine that.

      3. “I’m in Pain”

      From chronic migraines, to back pain and beyond, there are many different pain experiences, influential factors, and modalities to aid them. Naturopathic Doctors are able to use modalities including acupuncture, cold laser therapy, cupping, and body work to help alleviate pain. In addition, naturopathic doctors look at the whole system in order to address inflammation and some other potential root causes to pain.

      4. “My Digestion is Off”

      “Digestive” concerns can mean so many things. If it is too slow or too fast, this can cause concerns for individuals. There are so many symptoms that can be uncomfortable for individuals including bloating, gas, abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, burping, regurgitation, acid reflux, GERD, and more. Naturopathic Doctors are able to look at diet, lifestyle, blood work, and your health history to formulate a plan of action to address these concerns.

      5. “My Hormones are Ruining my Life”

      Whatever stage of life you are in, hormones can be so impactful. Whether your goal is trying to have a family (i.e. get pregnant), weather the storms of menopause, have a normal period, or get the muscular gains from your workouts; Naturopathic Doctors are able to assess your hormonal health and determine the right plan for your individual situation. From supplements, to diet and beyond, Naturopathic Doctors have many ways of approaching your individual case in order to help find a solution.

      For more information about our naturopathic doctors or naturopathic medicine, please see the naturopathic tab on our website, or contact us today to allow us to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

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      Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in trying any of our services, working with any of our amazing practitioners, or are simply wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact the Plattsville Natural Health Clinic by calling 226-232-7665 and book your appointment today! 

      Psychotherapy now available at PNHC – Welcome Elizabeth!

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      We are so excited to welcome Elizabeth Faus registered psychotherapist to our team! When you meet this remarkable lady, she immediately draws you in with her approachable and personable disposition. She is currently available on Thursdays between 12pm and 5pm for all of your psychotherapy needs, with opportunity to expand her hours in the future. To book in for your appointment, call or text 226-232-7665. Still not sure if psychotherapy is right for you? See below for more information or give us a call to learn more.

      What is Psychotherapy?

      In an environment of empathy and compassion, psychotherapy helps individuals to develop strategies and tools needed for change and healing. While it is always an option for clients to come for short-term therapy (and sometimes that is all that is needed or accessible due to financial limitations), psychotherapy is by definition a deeper dive into individual’s lives—the deep-rooted patterns, childhood stories or traumas that may be limiting their daily lives. It is often when individuals are willing to “go deeper”—to look at the root causes of their suffering—that they see real, lasting change in their lives.

      EMDR

      Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is an evidenced-based psychotherapy method proven to be effective in treating trauma, depression and anxiety. It involves asking the individual to focus on specific trauma memories and images from their past while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (eye movement, tapping, etc.). EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about a distressing event, but instead focuses on the emotions and thoughts associated with traumatic memories. The processes involved in EMDR allow the brain to desensitize, digest, and reprocess negative memories leading to long-term healing and freedom.

      Elizabeth Faus RP

      Elizabeth completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2014, and then began working in Human Resources. Her love of connecting with people led her to pursue a Masters of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy which she completed in 2018. Over the last 5 plus years, Elizabeth has been providing individual counselling to children, adolescents, teens and adults. She resides in Ayr Ontario with her husband and two young daughters. 

      Elizabeth has knowledge and experience providing support to those struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm/suicide, loss and those simply wishing to improve their emotional well-being. She is specifically trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is an evidenced-based psychotherapy method proven to be effective in treating trauma and depression.

      She brings energy and dedication to her work, offering a warm and compassionate environment. She desires to journey alongside clients so that they may feel heard, seen and may experience positive change and long-term healing. 

      In her free time, she enjoy lattes, giggling with my girls, and deep conversations.

      Have you benefited from reading this blog? Know someone that would benefit as well? Share, Like, Comment, or Tweet this article, and let me know what you think.

      Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in trying any of our services, working with any of our amazing practitioners, or are simply wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact the Plattsville Natural Health Clinic by calling 226-232-7665 and book your appointment today! 

      The 12 Days of Giveaways 2023!

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      It’s that time of year at PNHC. We are putting on another year of “The 12 days of Giveaways”. We invite you to participate in these draws whether you are a patient or not of the clinic. Please see below for the details and rules of our giveaways.

      The 12 Days of Giveaways: Enter our Facebook contest for the 12 days of giveaways by finding Plattsville Natural Health Clinic (https://www.facebook.com/PlattsvilleNaturalHealthClinic/ ) on Facebook! We will be giving away a gift every day for 12 (Business) days starting Monday December 4, 2023, all you need to do is like the Facebook page, share the post of the day (It will be posted after 9:00am), and comment on the post. All three of these need to be done for a valid entry, and all steps need to be completed before 9:00pm that day.

      The dates for this contest are as follows: December 4-8, 2022; December 11-15, 2022; and December 18-19, 2023.

      Please note that you must be a resident of Ontario Canada, residing between London Ontario and Guelph Ontario. The winner for the day will be announced at 9:30pm on our Facebook page. It is contestants responsibility to check back to our Facebook page to see if they have one. You must be able to claim your prize by coming directly to Plattsville Natural Health Clinic to pick it up within 3 days of being notified that you have won. You need to contact the clinic regarding your win to confirm that you accept the draw prize. If you do not contact us within 24 hours of being notified of your win, the draw prize will be given to a subsequent winner. The prize is also not transferable or redeemable for the cash equivalent. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook, but is using Facebook as a platform to hold the contest only.

      Thank you for the support over this last year and we look forward to providing alternative health care to the Plattsville and surrounding areas for years to come.

      From all of us at Plattsville Natural Health Clinic, we want to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

      Welcome to our new RMT Joshua Morrison!

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      We are so excited to welcome Joshua Morrison RMT, PTS, PN1,CMP, CR to the Plattsville Natural Health Clinic (PNHC) team! Josh will be available for all of your massage therapy needs Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the sports medicine and workplace injury world, with a background heavily influenced in physiotherapy. He also has a keen interest in and a desire to solve complex pain cases.

      If you are ready to try registered massage therapy with Josh, email, call or text today to book your appointment! For a more detailed history of Josh’s knowledge base, see his bio below.

      Josh Morrison RMT, PTS, PN1, CMP, CR Bio

      Josh’s passion for helping individuals pursue better functioning bodies in the athletic and work environment began with his own experiences and struggles in these areas. Having been a New Balance team member, Josh competed in high performance distance running and elite athletic training. Additionally, repetitive factory piece work and long office hours have given Josh first hand knowledge to both the physical demands, as well as the benefits of massage and remedial exercise. These experiences, and his keen interest in the sports field, drove Josh to pursue education in these areas.

      In the spring of 2015 Josh completed his schooling for Myomassology and Reflexology, and in the fall of 2016 he completed his schooling to become a personal trainer. He became, and still remains, a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.

      With this training, Josh entered into client care, assisting patients in return to play and work through remedial exercise instruction, in collaboration and under the care of a physiotherapist. Josh further developed his passion by receiving certification as a Rehab U athletic prehab/rehab specialist, YTS Body Weight Training and Exercise Therapy Foot Programming Specialist, and orthopedic massage specialist (for the shoulder, foot and ankle, hip and pelvis, knee, forearm and hand).

      Wanting to advance in this field, Josh went on to study massage therapy. In 2023, Josh became a Registered Massage Therapist registered with the CMTO.

      Whether it be an athletic lifestyle, work or just day to day life activities, Josh strives to help patients achieve pain relief and have a better functioning body.  Josh finds it very rewarding to be part of his client’s path leading to health and healing.  .   

      When he is not with patients, Josh loves to spend time with his family, exploring the outdoors, hiking, backcountry camping, fishing, rocking out to music, playing guitar, or just looking for critters!