Conventional blood, urine and stool laboratory tests and specialized tests are available through Suzanne.
Services
Suzanne has a general family practice with a focus on digestive health, hormone balance, as well as stress and mood balance. Since 2001, she has treated patients of all ages for a wide variety of concerns.
Common Concerns
Digestive health
Heartburn/reflux, bloating, IBS/IBD, parasites, gallstones, constipation/diarrhea and food sensitivities
Hormone balance
PMS, menstrual cramps, missed periods, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, and menopause
Stress and mood balance
Low energy, adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, insomnia, anxiety and depression
Children’s health
Allergies, attention deficit disorder, colds and coughs, ear infections, eczema, weak immunity, parasites, anxiety, and sleep issues
Women’s health
Bladder infections, pregnancy wellness, prenatal and postnatal care, yeast infections
Men’s health
Benign prostate hypertrophy, prostatitis, fertility issues
Acute infections
Colds and coughs, digestive infections, ear and throat infections, candida
Headaches and migraines
Allergies, asthma, environmental and food sensitivities
Diabetes and pre-diabetes
High cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart health
Thyroid and adrenal disorders
Autoimmune and weakened immune function
Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, cold/flu prevention
Joint disorders
Osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia
Available Services
Suzanne creates personalized treatment plans for each individual patient and incorporates recommendations for nutrition, dietary supplements, herbal medicine, lifestyle counselling, exercise, and acupuncture.
Clinical nutrition
Examines the relationship between food intake and health. Specific dietary improvements may be recommended, and treatment may include taking nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, essential fatty acids, and probiotics.
Herbal medicine
Plant substances are prescribed for their healing properties and their ability to address many health issues simultaneously. The use of plants for healing is the foundation of modern pharmacology.
Lifestyle counselling
Identifies physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors that impact health so that changes can be made to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Acupuncture
Based on a tongue and pulse assessment, acupuncture is used to restore the proper flow of energy (qi) that flows in channels (meridians) throughout the body and over its surfaces, thus stimulating healthy function of organs and tissues.
Specialized Tests Available
Tests Available Include:
- Gastrointestinal profiles - Comprehensive stool analysis, parasitology (Evaluates digestion, absorption, gut flora, and colonic environment.) & Breath test for H.pylori or small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO)
- Toxic elements (heavy metal) profiles - Urine or hair toxic elements test
- Hormone profiles: Women’s and men’s hormonal testing - Measures saliva levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and cortisol levels.
- Four-point cortisol testing - Measures saliva cortisol levels during a 24-hour period to detect adrenal-related dysregulation.
- Comprehensive thyroid assessment - Blood test measures the levels of TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, anti-TPO antibodies to assess thyroid function and detect auto-immune conditions.
- Immune profiles: IgG Food intolerance antibodies - Measures IgG antibodies found in serum in response to food intolerances. Non-vegetarian and vegetarian food panels are available.
- Immune Profiles: Celiac and gluten-sensitivity profile - Measures serum levels of Gliadin IgG/IgA, Tissue transglutaminase IgG/IgA, deamidated gliadin peptide IgG/IgA and wheat IgG.
- Nutritional profiles: Serum levels of vitamins and minerals