Network Healing Centre - NHC Newsletter

$15.00 per adjustment for the whole week
(for patients not currently on a plan)

Special Hours:

Tuesday, September 6^th 7:30 am until 1pm AND 3pm until 7pm
Thursday, September 8^th 7:30 am until 12pm AND 2pm until 7pm

Friday, September 9^th 7:30am until 1pm AND 3pm until 7pm

Remember to book ASAP so that you are able to take advantage of our offer that week before everything gets booked up. Don’t forget that you can come more than once that week as the offer is for the ENTIRE week.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Leesa Kirchner, ND Naturopathic Medicine will be joining our practice in September.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

By: Dr. Leesa Kirchner, N.D.

WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

Naturopathic medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. Focusing on prevention and using natural substances and treatments, Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.s) support and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself.

The primary goal of naturopathic treatment is to address the cause of illness, rather than simply treat or suppress the symptoms. The patient is seen as a whole person and the N.D. takes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions into account when diagnosing and developing a treatment plan.

WHAT TREATMENTS DO N.D.s USE?

Clinical nutrition

Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended, and treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutraceuticals.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Based on balancing the flow on Chi (energy) through meridian pathways, traditional Chinese medicine includes the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

Botanical (herbal) Medicine

The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginnings of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology. Plant substances from around the world are used for their healing effects and nutritional value.

Homeopathic Medicine

Based on the principle of ‘like cures like’ homeopathic medicine was developed in the 1700s. Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities.

Physical Medicine

Avariety of hands-on techniques for the spine, joints and soft tissues. Physical treatments used by NDs also include hydrotherapy and the therapeutic use of heat and cold, light, massage and electrotherapy.

Lifestyle Counselling

Physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors affect our health. NDs help patients to make effective lifestyle choices.

INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPIES

IV therapies typically consist of a healthy, safe dose of natural vitamins, amino acids and minerals delivered directly into the patient’s circulatory system. IV therapies are used in the treatment and prevention of cancer, arthritis, chronic fatigue, colds and flu.

What Can I Expect When I Visit A Naturopathic Doctor?

The goal of the naturopathic doctor is to understand the patient and all the factors which impact on his/her health. The ND will take an in-depth patient history. In addition, the information from a physical exam and laboratory tests may assist in making an assessment and diagnosis. An initial consultation will take up to an hour or more; this ensures that the ND is able to find out as much information about the patient as possible in order to determine the best, patient-specific treatment plan.

To learn more about Naturopathic Medicine and how it can benefit you, enjoy a
complimentary 15 minute session
with Dr. Leesa Kirchner from

September 15^th until October 1^st.

To reserve your session, call Andrea at 725-0988

Send date:	Thursday, 18 August 2005
Mailing subject:	September 2005 Newsletter
Mailing content:
Network Healing Centre September 2005 Newsletter September 6^th, 2005 Grand Re-opening of New Location!! We are excited to announce that our new location will be re-opening September 6^th, 2005. Please remember that we have added additional hours for the Network Spinal Analysis office that week in order to accommodate our Opening Offer. Complimentary adjustments for the whole week (for patients already on a plan) $15.00 per adjustment for the whole week (for patients not currently on a plan) Special Hours: Tuesday, September 6^th 7:30 am until 1pm AND 3pm until 7pm Thursday, September 8^th 7:30 am until 12pm AND 2pm until 7pm Friday, September 9^th 7:30am until 1pm AND 3pm until 7pm Remember to book ASAP so that you are able to take advantage of our offer that week before everything gets booked up. Don’t forget that you can come more than once that week as the offer is for the ENTIRE week. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Leesa Kirchner, ND Naturopathic Medicine will be joining our practice in September. NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS By: Dr. Leesa Kirchner, N.D. WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE? Naturopathic medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. Focusing on prevention and using natural substances and treatments, Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.s) support and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. The primary goal of naturopathic treatment is to address the cause of illness, rather than simply treat or suppress the symptoms. The patient is seen as a whole person and the N.D. takes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions into account when diagnosing and developing a treatment plan. WHAT TREATMENTS DO N.D.s USE? Clinical nutrition Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended, and treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutraceuticals. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on balancing the flow on Chi (energy) through meridian pathways, traditional Chinese medicine includes the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Botanical (herbal) Medicine The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginnings of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology. Plant substances from around the world are used for their healing effects and nutritional value. Homeopathic Medicine Based on the principle of ‘like cures like’ homeopathic medicine was developed in the 1700s. Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities. Physical Medicine Avariety of hands-on techniques for the spine, joints and soft tissues. Physical treatments used by NDs also include hydrotherapy and the therapeutic use of heat and cold, light, massage and electrotherapy. Lifestyle Counselling Physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors affect our health. NDs help patients to make effective lifestyle choices. INTRAVENOUS (IV) THERAPIES IV therapies typically consist of a healthy, safe dose of natural vitamins, amino acids and minerals delivered directly into the patient’s circulatory system. IV therapies are used in the treatment and prevention of cancer, arthritis, chronic fatigue, colds and flu. What Can I Expect When I Visit A Naturopathic Doctor? The goal of the naturopathic doctor is to understand the patient and all the factors which impact on his/her health. The ND will take an in-depth patient history. In addition, the information from a physical exam and laboratory tests may assist in making an assessment and diagnosis. An initial consultation will take up to an hour or more; this ensures that the ND is able to find out as much information about the patient as possible in order to determine the best, patient-specific treatment plan. To learn more about Naturopathic Medicine and how it can benefit you, enjoy a complimentary 15 minute session with Dr. Leesa Kirchner from September 15^th until October 1^st. To reserve your session, call Andrea at 725-0988