Medically Trained, Naturally Focused
For a great deal of people, naturopathic medicine is a new and unknown system of medical treatment. Fortunately, it is one that can be extremely helpful to those who have problems that are not easily solved with the help of prescription drugs. In fact, naturopathic medicine can often be used in conjunction with medications and conventional medicine to enhance treatments and improve the outcome of many disorders.
Dr. Frances has completed a Bachelor of Science as well as graduated from a 4 year naturopathic medicine program from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. As a naturopathic doctor in Alberta, we are held to the highest standards by the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta as well as by the Health Professions Act.
Naturopathic doctors are Medically Trained and Naturally Focused. This means that we use many of the same diagnostic tools as a medical doctor and diagnose in much the same way but tend towards naturally based treatments. We also strive to address the root cause of why a disorder may occur from a functional medicine perspective.
Some examples of conditions that Dr Frances has special clinical interests and can be helped by naturopathic medicine are:
Dr. Frances has completed a Bachelor of Science as well as graduated from a 4 year naturopathic medicine program from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. As a naturopathic doctor in Alberta, we are held to the highest standards by the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta as well as by the Health Professions Act.
Naturopathic doctors are Medically Trained and Naturally Focused. This means that we use many of the same diagnostic tools as a medical doctor and diagnose in much the same way but tend towards naturally based treatments. We also strive to address the root cause of why a disorder may occur from a functional medicine perspective.
Some examples of conditions that Dr Frances has special clinical interests and can be helped by naturopathic medicine are:
- Chronic and acute pain - headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder pain, knee pain, arthritis
- Digestive problems - pain, gas / bloating, diarrhea / constipation, heart burn / acid reflux
- Low energy / sleep disturbances / thyroid conditions
- Hormonal imbalances - menopause, PMS, fertility, PCOS
- Cardiovascular conditions - high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes
- Depression / anxiety / stress
- Weight loss or gain
- Immune system - colds / flus, seasonal allergies, yeast infections
