[et_pb_section transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#017b92″ allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px=”1080px” custom_width_percent=”80%” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” disabled=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Frequently Asked Questions” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” scroll_down_icon=”;” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” title_font_size=”30px” content_font_size=”14px” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_text_size=”20″ button_one_use_icon=”on” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_text_size=”20″ button_two_use_icon=”on” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ disabled=”off”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px=”1080px” custom_width_percent=”80%” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” admin_label=”section” disabled=”off”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px=”1080px” custom_width_percent=”80%” use_custom_gutter=”off” gutter_width=”3″ padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” make_equal=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”on” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”on” parallax_3=”off” parallax_method_3=”on” parallax_4=”off” parallax_method_4=”on” admin_label=”row” disabled=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ disabled=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on”][et_pb_accordion disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Accordion” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1px” border_style=”solid” disabled=”off”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is a naturopathic doctor?” open=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1px” border_style=”solid” disabled=”off”]<\/p>\n
A naturopathic doctor (also referred to as a naturopathic physician) is a primary healthcare practitioner in the province of British Columbia. This means they can perform physical exams, order diagnostic labs, diagnose, and treat patients.<\/p>\n
Naturopathic doctors operate under guiding principles that encourage doctors to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities. This is done by educating patients on the power of prevention and when treatment is necessary they focus on the least invasive treatments first to tackle the root cause of the ailment.<\/p>\n
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It is becoming more common for naturopathic medical services to be covered under extended medical benefit plans. Each plan is unique so it is important to check with your benefit provider to determine your personal coverage.<\/p>\n
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Yes! Naturopathic doctors can order standard blood testing through Life Labs as well as a wide variety of functional blood tests.<\/p>\n
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Yes,\u00a0Dr. Reilander is recognized by the CNPBC for prescribing authority.<\/p>\n
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Please call Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic at (250) 655-1660 to book an appointment.<\/p>\n
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For your first appointment:<\/p>\n