NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Naturopathic medicine emphasizes the body's inherent ability to heal itself.
Dr. Saviola utilizes a holistic approach, addressing the root causes of illness and focusing on overall wellness rather than just treating symptoms.
Services include:
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture has been proven to lower stress hormones and moderate mood to reduce anxiety and improve overall feelings of happiness.
BEST FORNeck, shoulder and back tension
Tendonitis, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder
Chronic pain & arthritis
Headaches, migraines & TMJ
Insomnia, restless leg syndrome
Prescriptive Authority
Since 2009, naturopathic doctors in British Columbia have been granted the authority to prescribe drugs. Dr. Saviola uses evidence, clinical experience and patient preference to prescribe medications that will best support the patient's healing.
Chiropractic Services
Improves joint mobility, function and health. It speeds up the recovery process by improving circulation taking stagnant blood out and bringing new blood in.
BEST FORImproving joint mobility, function and health
Loosening tight muscles thereby improving the contractibility and strength of the muscle
Decreasing degeneration of the joint and connective tissues (arthritis)
Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicines often have fewer side effects, are more affordable and promote natural healing.
BEST FORTreating the underlying cause of illness
Minimizing side effects and drug interactions
Providing individualize doses and formulations for the maximum therapeutic benefit
Lifestyle Counselling
Often it is difficult to create change alone. It has been proven that Lifestyle Counselling programs can help people make changes that will result in improved health.
Clinical Nutrition
Providing patients with evidence based nutritional care and education. Nutrition is at the core of our health, what we put in our bodies can often be the thing that tips the scales of our health in our favour.
BEST FORFormulating robust diet plans to suit individual goals and functions
Providing dietary guidelines for patients at their specific stage in life