HEALTHY MOODS
ABOUT
HEALTHY MOODS
If you are suffering from mood concerns including anxiety or depression and/or overall feelings of distress, you are not alone, and our Naturopathic Doctors and Psychotherapists can help. Mental health concerns are an issue now more then ever. There are multiple reasons for this including, the pressures of school, work, maintaining a work-life balance, as well as the after effects of dealing with a pandemic lock down, just to name a few. Many people either suffer alone, or they go to their doctor looking for support. Medications are often prescribed without even looking at what the root causes are. The issue is that medications are not a cure, but more so a management strategy. They also may result in many unpleasant side effects including dulled emotions, insomnia, weight gain, low libido and headaches.
THE ASSESSMENT
The first step we take is to investigate why you are having these feelings. Causes often include a lack of coping skills or traumatic event, a side effect from medication, a nutrient deficiency or the result of acute or chronic stress. We use the following to help uncover this root cause:
- A complete health and lifestyle assessment to identify any predisposing and/or associated issues related to your specific mood concern(s).
- A review of your most recent blood work, followed by advice on additional tests that might help to uncover any potential nutritient deficiencies and/or biochemical imbalances. Read more about those lab panels here: Comprehensive Lab Testing
- A review of your current supplements and/or medications, nutrient intake and other lifestyle factors including stress management skills.
THE ASSESSMENT
The first step we take is to investigate why you are having these feelings. Causes often include a lack of coping skills or traumatic event, a side effect from medication, a nutrient deficiency or the result of acute or chronic stress. We use the following to help uncover this root cause:
- A complete health and lifestyle assessment to identify any predisposing and/or associated issues related to your specific mood concern(s).
- A review of your most recent blood work, followed by advice on additional tests that might help to uncover any potential nutritient deficiencies and/or biochemical imbalances. Read more about those lab panels here: Comprehensive Lab Testing
- A review of your current supplements and/or medications, nutrient intake and other lifestyle factors including stress management skills.
TREATMENTS
Your Customized Treatment plan
Once the assessment has been completed and the lab results have been processed and reviewed, your Naturopathic Doctor will formulate a treatment plan using the most suitable natural treatment available. Depending on the root cause of your concerns, these treatments often include one or a combination of the following:
Lifestyle modifications
Diet and nutrition
Food is the best medicine and this is a cornerstone of naturopathic and holistic nutritional practice. Many medical conditions can be improved more with therapeutic foods and nutritional supplements than they can by other means, with fewer complications and side effects.
Naturopathic doctors use dietetics, cleansing and nutritional supplementation to establish a proper nutritional foundation for their patients. Read more about our Naturopathic Doctors or book a consultation with one to ask any questions you may have.
KIH Naturopathi Doctors:
- Dr. Sarah Tayebi, ND
- Dr. Susan Slipacoff, ND
- Dr. Jessica Cardona, ND
- Dr. Natalie Stalteri, ND
- Dr. Sophia Kotys, ND
botanicals and nutraceuticals
Worried that clinic sourced supplements are too expensive?
It’s true that the supplements found at health clinics are typically more expensive then the prices you’ll find in superstores, however, it’s often not a big difference and the quality assurance offered makes it worth your while. These supplements are typically better absorbed and more effective, giving you the peace of mind that what you are taking is actually doing what it is intended to do.
At our clinic, we carry the following professional brands:
- Alpha Omega Nutriceuticals
- Biotics
- Cytomatrix
- Designs for Health
- Douglas labs
- Metagenics
- NFH
- Pure Encapsulations
- Seroyal/Genestra
- St. Francis botanicals
These are the types of supplements we have available for purchase:
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Vitamins and Mineral formula’s
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Omega-3 Fish Oils and other essential fatty acids
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Probiotics
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Botanicals/Herbal Formulas
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Homeopathics
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Protein Powders and bars
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Fiber bars
If you have a specific supplement in mind, give us a call or contact us and we will let you know.
iv vitamin drips
IV vitamin drips are a safe and innovative treatment that transfer nutrients and hydration directly into the bloodstream. This streamlined route of administration helps to bypass issues related to poor absorption leading to improved nutrient levels, healing capacity and overall wellness. We have a variety of IV formula’s available based on various health concerns. Browse the list below to see which is best suited to your needs. Unsure which type to book? The clinic Naturopathic Doctors will help to guide your choice of treatment during your initial assessment.
NOTE: For patients who are new to the clinic, an initial 30-45 minute IV assessment with one of our Naturopathic Doctors is required.
Bioidentical hormones
acupuncture
Chinese medicine is led by a complimentary healing philosophy used by both Chinese and Naturopathic Doctors. The meridian theory offers an important understanding of the unity of the body and mind, and adds to the Western understanding of physiology. Acupuncture provides a method of treatment which can unify and harmonize the imbalances present in disease conditions, which if untreated, can result in illness.
relaxation massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain. It works by physically breaking down adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments to relieve pain and restore normal movement.
Scapular Stretch & Rotator Cuff Release
Scapular Stretch & Rotator cuff release (SSRR) is a non-invasive soft tissue technique used to release the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the neck and shoulder. It is very effective at treating conditions such as frozen shoulder, tendonitis, whiplash, and chronic neck and shoulder pain. Using gentle mobilization techniques to the shoulder, the treatment’s aim is to increase mobility of the joint while passively stretching the surrounding musculature.
Myofascial & Trigger Point Therapy
Fascia is the connective tissue that covers all muscles and organs, thereby forming an ‘internal sweater’ of the body. When fascia becomes tight or twisted, it can cement posture into a distorted position and contribute to widespread aching as well as fatigue, localized discomfort, trigger point pain referral patterns and dysfunction of nerves and organs. Myofascial bodywork is used to restore structural integrity, relieve pain, release emotional trauma trapped in muscle memory, restore function and improve range of motion.
Sports Massage
Sport massage is beneficial for pre and post-events because it can provide restoration to the muscles that are used. By using sports massage, you will not only decrease recovery time after your sport but even return to your sport more quickly after an injury, post-training or competition. It can also help prevent previous injuries from returning by decreasing tension in problem area’s. Sports massage is also key in treating strains and sprains or other injuries caused during sport.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage is a full body treatment aimed at relaxing the body and mind as a whole. By addressing every major muscle group in the body, it relieves stress and tension in your muscles and will leave you with a deep sense of well being. Relaxation massage also improves your circulation, providing your organs and skin with more oxygen. It also moves fluid through your lymphatic system thereby helping to eliminate toxins. It can help you to sleep better, release muscle knots, soothe aches and sprains and encourage the skin to heal minor abrasions.
Intra-oral Massage
Intra oral Massage is used to treat TMJ or jaw, mouth and face pain associated with tight muscles around the TMJ joint. Intraoral massage works on muscles both internal and external around the mouth, neck and throat to release the tight muscles causing pain and discomfort. It is performed by the massage therapist using a gloved hand.
Manual Lymph Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which encourages the natural circulation of the lymph through the body. The lymphatic system is a complex network of vessels and ducts that move fluid throughout the body and is responsible for moving toxins away from healthy cells and carrying germ-fighting materials to cells when they are under attack by viruses. A lymphatic drainage massage primarily focuses on specific lymph nodes and points of the body, as well as the natural flow of the lymphatic system. It is beneficial treating chronic lymph edema, lymph edema caused by surgery, breast health and congestion, swelling, sinusitis, detoxification and overall supports the immune system.
Prenatal Massage
Massage during pregnancy focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbirth experience. Massage during pregnancy differs from a regular massage in a couple of ways. The biggest way it differs is that the person receiving the massage is pregnant, and therefore knowledge of pregnancy and the anatomy of a pregnant woman are very important. This means that positioning during a massage is critical to the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby. It addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy> Massage therapy has been proven effective in hormone regulation, reducing swelling, helping to improve pain and general discomfort related to pregnancy.
Infant Massage
The Goal of Infant massage is to educate parents and other caregivers on infant massage techniques. It is important that parents – not therapists – massage their own infants, so they can share in the benefits. These moments centered on baby are especially important for working parents and those with multiple children. Fathers, in particular, can build confidence in creating an emotional bond with their child through mastering the techniques of baby massage. The psychological benefits are the most appealing aspect of infant massage. The soothing quality of infant massage promotes overall health and helps an infant learn one of the most valuable skills they will ever be taught in this fast-paced world – how to relax.
Psychotherapy
The condition of one’s mind strongly influences the wellbeing of their entire body. Our clinic psychotherapists are dedicated to helping their clients improve how they feel by learning to identify, understand and explore how they think and behave. They enable behaviour change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence and identifying and mobilizing the client’s internal values and goals in order to stimulate change.
We provide assessment and psychotherapy for both adolescents and adults experiencing the following:
- Anxiety, depression and phobias
- Coherence therapy
- Trauma and those trying to navigate a major life event including bereavement, separation or job loss
- Those seeking a clearer direction or struggling to attain their goals
- Parents struggling to communicate with their cildren or whose children are engaging in troubling behaviors
- Those overcoming addictions or need maintenance therapy following graduation from an inpatient addiction rehab treatment program
Therapeutic Modalities Used By The KIH Psychotherapists:
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotions regulations skills; DBT Skills
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention
- Family Systems
- Person-Centered
- Regaining your inner strength
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Talking therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Coherence Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Life Coaching
- Mindfulness Training
- Dialectical behaviour Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy