Holistic, Alternative, and Naturopathic Treatments Provided by the Edmonton Naturopath

Edmonton, Alberta, Naturopath, Doctor Lena Kim ND, may select any combination of these holistic, alternative, and Naturopathic treatments to address your natural health concerns. This depends entirely on your individual needs. We provide brief descriptions of each treatment to give you a snapshot of the options the Naturopath has to assist you.

• Acupuncture
• Allergy Desensitization
• Botanical Medicine
• Bowen Therapy
• Clinical Nutrition
• Cold Laser Therapy
• Homeopathic Medicine

• Ionic Foot Bath for Detoxification
• Intravenous Therapy
• Nebulizer
• Lifestyle Counselling
• Percussor
• Supplements

Acupuncture
The Edmonton Naturopath uses this ancient healing system. It balances the flow of energy through various meridian pathways in your body. Disposable needles, applied to specific points, stimulate the desired beneficial effect.

acupuncture helps balance the flow of energy in your body

Allergy Desensitization
Physiologically reprogramming of your body by the Edmonton Naturopath to reduce or eliminate negative reaction to specific substances. This procedure also involves the use of the Cold Laser.

reducing or eliminating allergies can increase your sense of well being

Botanical Medicine
The use of various plant substances to stimulate the body's natural healing ability. These are prepared for you in liquid form, at our Naturopathic Clinic in Edmonton, as directed by the Naturopath. They can be formulated from one plant source, or mixed in combinations, to produce the desired beneficial effect.

botanical medicines give you a natural way to find health and wellness

bowen therapy relaxes your body allowing it a chance to reset and heal

Clinical Nutrition
Diet is the solid foundation for building superior health. Therefore, it is the cornerstone of Naturopathic Medicine. If you have a poor diet then you simply are more prone to illness and disease. To assist you, our Naturopath will recommend a specific personal program that may include special diets, and nutritional or other supplements. Many of the patients of our Edmonton Clinic have their diets adjusted by the Naturopath.

proper nutrition is your cornerstone in building natural health

cold laser therapy can help you with pain and increase cellular function

Homeopathic Medicine
Based on the principle that “like cures like”, which means that a substance that can cause certain symptoms in a healthy person can also cure similar symptoms in an unhealthy person. The Edmonton Naturopath recommends a diluted dose of natural substance to stimulate the healing process based on your unique symptoms.

homeopathic medicine can have different energetic signatures depending on your needs

Ionic Foot Bath for Detoxification
An EB-Pro Ionic Foot Bath uses Cellular Cleanse therapy to provide detoxification of your body. It helps reduces the build up of toxic pollutants while restoring proper pH and electromagnetic energy. The Naturopath recommends its regular use for health maintenance. In addition to general detoxification, the Edmonton Naturopath suggests you may benefit from the foot bath if you suffer from:

ion foot bath cellular cleanse therapy is a valuable detoxification treatment for your whole body

Intravenous Therapies
Vitamins and minerals injected intravenously for optimal absorption and availability for your body to use. These are very important during times of bodily stress to reinforce the natural defences in fighting off disease or illness. Our Naturopath suggests that these are also extremely helpful in reinforcing the recovery process following major illnesses and surgeries.

intravenous therapies give your body a boost during times of physical or emotional stress

Nebulizer
A face mask, supplied with air from a small medical grade compressor, dispenses an inhalation mist of natural treatment. The Edmonton Naturopath finds this is very helpful for:

misting treatments can help with sinus issues

Lifestyle Counselling
Lifestyle counselling encompasses all of your day-to-day activities. The goal of the Edmonton Naturopath is to help you protect your health and nourish your spirit. This requires a thorough review of such risk factors as physical, emotional, and environmental, that affect your health and wellness. Understanding your individual circumstances allows the Naturopath to make preventive recommendations that help you achieve optimal health.

dealing with the causes of stress in your life can free you to experience wellness

Percussor
Pain can be experienced from fascial restrictions or scar tissue. Our Edmonton Naturopath uses the Percussor to free up the fascia, which is the thin layer of connective tissue that covers and supports muscles and inner organs, from constrictions that can cause pain. The Naturopath finds it can provide excellent results in many problem areas including:

fascial restrictions can lead to pain and discomfort

Supplements
We use professional grade supplements to help optimize your body’s chemistry, functions, and improve health. These can be vitamins, enzymes, or formulas targeted towards specific organs or functions such as the immune system. They are specifically chosen by the Edmonton Naturopath as they meet exact professional standards.

These should always be taken under the supervision of the Naturopathic Doctor (ND) who understands these complex interactions. This is to prevent any negative reactions with existing medications you are taking, or to avoid aggravating any current health conditions. Our Edmonton Naturopath, Doctor Lena Kim, ND, wants you to safeguard your health.

high quality supplements help get your body on track to improved health

Wellness Options: Specific Treatments