What to Expect from your Naturopathic Medical Appointments
I’m all about transformations, not just quick fixes. My mission? To create lasting change in your health and well-being. This requires strategy, consistency, and some real commitment. We’re looking at a 3-6 month journey together, depending on your goals and how often we meet.
Since we’ll be working closely, it’s key that we vibe and are both all in for the journey. Think of it as a “hell yes!” moment. To make sure it’s the right fit, I always suggest starting with a complimentary “Women’s Health Audit.”
Once we’re on the same page, here’s what you can expect as we work together:
First Appointment: Initial Assessment
Plan for around 75 minutes together where we’ll dive into your personal and family health history, what’s currently on your mind, your health goals, and how you like to approach your wellness.
By the end, I’ll give you some actionable strategies to kick off your personalized wellness journey. I’ll probably send you home with a bit of homework, whether that’s journaling, filling out a specific questionnaire, or even some diagnostic testing.
You’ve hired me—your health detective—to uncover what’s been throwing your body out of balance and how we can fix it. After our session, I’ll dig into your case, do some research, and put everything together into a treatment plan that we’ll review at our next visit.
To bring with you: lab work or diagnostic imaging results, names/doses of supplements & medications you are currently taking.
Second Appointment: Review Personalized Treatment Plan
In this appointment, we’ll go over everything from your journals, questionnaires, and any lab tests you’ve done. Then, I’ll share my assessment and walk you through the personalized plan I’ve created just for you.
A successful plan isn’t just about what I think you should do—it’s about making sure you’re excited and confident in taking action. Think of it like setting SMART goals (more on that below). I’ll be checking in to make sure you’re feeling good about the next steps and that you’ve got everything you need to make it happen.
Third Appointment: Refine
Ongoing Appointment: Momentum
Mini Appointment: Express
These mini appointments were created to accommodate quick questions or minor issues that pop up along your journey. Questions that can be answered with a “yes” or “no” response may be sent by email to drnatalie@healthandthecity.ca. Anything more complicated should be addressed in visit, so that I can ask the appropriate questions to give you the best possible response, and it can all get logged into your chart.