MY CLINICAL APPROACH.
How We Work Together

After 9+ years of clinical practice, Dr. Miller implements individualized, agile naturopathic care with a system + sequence to facilitate the process of getting you from where you are to where you want to be in the most efficient manner possible. 

Here is an outline of the process 

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1. SCHEDULE YOUR MEET & GREET + CLARIFY YOUR 'WHY'

After you've booked a 15 minute meet & greet w/ Dr. Miller, download and print page 1 of the short questionnaire below and fill it out before your appointment: 

  • Call Erin or Lila, our sparkly Office Managers at (519) 832-6688 to book your appt., and download the questionnaire below

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2. GATHER INFORMATION

If you think that Dr. Miller's approach is a good fit for you and you'd like to pursue 1 on 1 naturopathic care, Erin or Lila will email your our electronic intake and consent form. 

This is an in-depth questionnaire to have your health history on 'paper' before your 1st visit, so grab a cuppa tea or a 250 ml glass of wine and do your best to have it finished before your appointment.

Dr. Miller will review it before your first 1.5 hr appointment if you have it finished 24 hrs before

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3. INITIAL APPOINTMENT

More information gathering + preliminary/foundational moves

  • 90 minutes

  • Comprehensive medical history

  • Explore current health issues

  • Relevant Physical Exam

  • Formulate health goals

  • Plan FOUNDATIONAL lifestyle changes (using NMRx Framework)

  • Preliminary (few) specific prescriptions

  • Order relevant lab testing

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4. INVESTIGATION

Sometimes it is necessary to dig a little deeper into your story and health history.

  • This takes place between the 1st and 2nd visits and incurs no costs

Dr. Miller may suggest testing with Lifelabs or other Functional Medicine Testing (hormone, food sensitivity, SIBO and other gastrointestinal investigations including stool and breath testing). 
 

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5. SECOND VISIT

  • 2-3 weeks after inital visit

  • 45-60 minutes

  • Troubleshoot and Refine initial plan

  • Add more specific treatments

    • Acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, visceral manipulation, herbs, other targeted nutritional supplements

  • Referral to other professionals when in the patient's best interests

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6. FOLLOW-UP VISITS

  • usually 45 minutes but can be up to 60 minutes

  • Every 4-12 weeks as required.

    • Frequency will vary depending on your health concerns, goals, and difficulties in implementation

  • Continue to refine, track and reassess health and treatment with visceral manipulation, acupuncture

  • Homeopathy may be suggested as our relationship and understanding grows

 

Can Naturopathic Doctors Perform Acupuncture?

Yes!

Acupuncture is extremely effective for acute and chronic pain management.

Acupuncture is extremely effective for acute and chronic pain management.

If you only want acupuncture, that is fine. In fact, I'm quite flattered when this happens; it is almost always a direct referral from someone who has had a good acupuncture experience with me.

However, the probability of success with acupuncture alone is less than what is to be expected with a full NMRx (agile + individualized + structured naturopathic approach).

There are times, however, when it is all that you need; for e.g. in some cases of myofascial trigger point release (dry needling). 

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Naturopathic Acupuncture Focused Treatment

Often chosen for the treatment of pain and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and other situations including facial rejuvenation acupuncture or as part of a comprehensive approach to stress management

 

The following questions may help you get clear on some of the basics before deciding to see a Naturopathic Doctor.
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