Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health care that combines modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It focuses on treating the root cause of illness, rather than just the symptoms, by supporting the body's innate ability to heal. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) use a variety of modalities, including clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle counseling, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, supplementation, hydrotherapy, and homeopathy to promote optimal health and prevent disease. Naturopathic medicine has 6 core principles: First, Do No Harm: Employ the most natural, least invasive, and least toxic therapies. The Healing Power of Nature: Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself. Identify and Treat the Causes: Look beyond symptoms to address the underlying cause of illness. Doctor as Teacher: Educate patients and parents on achieving and maintaining health. Treat the Whole Person: Consider the body as an integrated whole in all its physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Prevention: Focus on overall health, wellness, and disease prevention.

Naturopathic doctors complete a rigorous training program after a requirement of at least three years of undergraduate postsecondary education. Naturopathic education includes a four-year, graduate-level program at an accredited naturopathic medical school, which includes over 4,500 hours of classroom training in basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, and naturopathic therapies as well as 1500 hours of supervised clinical experience. Naturopathic medical schools in North America are accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME): https://cnme.org/. Graduates from a CNME-accredited naturopathic medical program receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree. In order to receive the ND designation and practice naturopathic medicine, graduates are required to pass standardized board exams to become licensed and regulated in jurisdictions that recognize naturopathic medicine. In Alberta, naturopathic doctors are regulated by the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta: https://www.cnda.net/. Being registered with a regulatory body ensures that naturopathic doctors possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment to provide safe and effective care for patients.

While both naturopathic doctors (NDs) and medical doctors (MDs) are trained in diagnosing and treating medical conditions, their approaches differ significantly. NDs focus on holistic and preventive care, using natural therapies and lifestyle modifications to address the root causes of health issues. MDs typically emphasize acute and emergency care, often using pharmaceutical and surgical interventions. Both professions can complement each other when working collaboratively for patient care.

Yes, we believe in a collaborative approach to health care. We regularly work with other health care providers, including medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care. This collaboration allows us to integrate the best of both conventional and naturopathic medicine to support your health.

Naturopathic services are not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP), but are covered by most extended health insurance plans. If your plan does not cover naturopathic medicine, naturopathic services may qualify for coverage under your health spending account. Please contact your employer or insurance provider to understand the specifics of your naturopathic coverage prior to booking an appointment. Juniper Naturopathic Clinic offers direct billing to most insurance companies.

Please refer to Juniper Naturopathic Clinic’s individual service for rates.

Juniper Naturopathic Clinic’s operating hours are: Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm Sunday: closed Individual practitioner hours may vary

We require 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment. No-shows are billed the full appointment fee and late cancellations are billed 50% of the appointment fee. All bookings require a credit card on file to adhere to the cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you can do so: Through the JaneApp online booking system: https://junipernaturopathic.janeapp.com/ By calling Juniper Naturopathic Clinic at (780) 750-0786 and either speaking to a staff member or leaving a voicemail By emailing Juniper Naturopathic Clinic’s front desk staff at info@junipernaturopathic.com