Children's Health
Naturopathic Medicine for Children
Your child's health is of the greatest importance to us. Our Naturopathic Doctors will provides you with comprehensive naturopathic health care starting from newborn all the way to teen, supporting each unique stage of your child's development. We strive help you keep your family healthy.
Your child will be provided with:
- health assessments and physical exams
- assessments for sleep and behavioural concerns
- food introduction counselling
- lifestyle and physical activity recommendations for each age
- monitoring of developmental milestones
- dietary counselling
- immune health support
Our Naturopathic Physicians offer assessment, education and care for many areas of your child's health including:
- Food intolerance
- Colic and reflux
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Diaper rashes & yeast infections
- Eczema, teenage acne and skin disorders
- Growing pains
- Teething
- Ear infections
- Frequent colds
- Mood disorders
- Behavioral challenges
- Environmental allergies
- Sleep challenges
- Puberty education & adolescent birth control counselling
Vaccination Resources (We support the BC Immunization Schedule):
- Your Child's Best Shot: A Parent's Guide to Vaccination by Dr. Ronald Gold, MD
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Canadian Pediatric Association
- BC Centre of Disease Control
- World Health Organization
Children's Health Resources
Canadian Pediatric Association
Ministry of Child and Youth Mental Health: (250) 387-9749
Ledger House Victoria
Queen Alexandra Centre: Behavioral Assessments
Canada's Baby Care Book by the Canadian Pediatric Association