DR. COURTENAY BOER
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
As a naturopathic doctor, I recognize that health and healing are unique to each person. Therefore, I employ a wide range of diagnostics and recommend naturopathic treatments that are highly individualized. I strive to treat the underlying cause of disease and, together with my patients, create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you reach your health goals and empower you to live your most vibrant life.
NATUROPATHIC SERVICES
LAB TESTING
Naturopathic doctors utilize both conventional and functional laboratory analysis, in order to better understand underlying physiological processes and create more targeted treatment plans. Some of these tests include:
GENERAL SCREENING:
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Regular annual screening panels (Life Labs)
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Nutritional deficiency testing
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Urine analysis
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PAP testing
HORMONE TESTING:
(using urine, saliva, and/or blood)
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Female and male hormone analysis
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Adrenal stress hormone analysis
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Hormone metabolite analysis
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Comprehensive thyroid testing
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Pregnancy testing
DIGESTIVE TESTING:
(using blood or stool)
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Celiac disease testing
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) testing
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Lactose intolerance testing
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Comprehensive digestive stool analysis
ALLERGY & SENSITIVITY TESTING:
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Food allergy & sensitivity testing
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Environmental allergy skin prick testing
CARDIOMETABOLIC TESTING:
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Blood sugar and insulin testing
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Cardiovascular risk factor and comprehensive lipid screening
IMMUNITY TESTING:
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Auto-immune and inflammatory marker testing
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Immunoglobulin testing
LIFESTYLE COUNSELLING
Daily habits, including diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, as well as mental and emotional well-being are important building blocks of your health. Optimizing these practices while tailoring them to your wants and needs is foundational in holistic care.
ACUPUNCTURE
Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, specific acupuncture points are selected based on your health history and goals, and stimulated to bring balance in the body. This ancient form of medicine is recognized by the World Health Organization, and supported by an increasing body of evidence.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
Nutrition provides the foundation for health, and nourishment is the goal! Individualized dietary recommendations are given and targeted nutritional supplementation is used when needed.
PHARMACEUTICALS
In 2010, the BC government granted NDs prescriptive drug rights. With additional training, Dr. Boer is licensed to prescribe pharmaceuticals. Though beginning with gentler and less invasive methods when possible, pharmaceutical medication is prescribed when needed.
BOTANICAL MEDICINE
The use of herbal medicines, in the form of commercial preparations as well as compounded, individualized formulas. These include capsules, tablets, tinctures, teas, and topical preparations. These herbal allies are used to support the body's individual needs.
INJECTION THERAPIES
Intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV) injections of therapeutic levels of vitamins and minerals are administered directly into the muscle or blood stream (respectively), bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.
APPOINTMENTS OFFERED
I offer a range of services and visit lengths, some of which are outlined below. For a full fee schedule, please visit Active Solutions Health + Sport or contact us.
INITIAL VISIT
(75 minutes)
This first visit is a in-depth and comprehensive intake for gathering information about your current health concerns, past medical history, family history, and lifestyle. During this visit, I may also perform relevant, non-invasive physical exams. We may also review any recent lab work, and I may suggest relevant lab testing to be completed. These visits can be done in-office, or as a phone or video consult.
FOLLOW-UP VISIT
(15, 30, 45 minutes)
Follow-up visits can be brief or longer, depending on your concerns. During these consults, we will review requested lab results, follow up on treatments previously prescribed, and evaluate progress, making adjustments as needed. These visits can be done in-office, or as a phone or video consult.
PAP TEST
(30 minutes)
A cervical screening test, made as comfortable and empowering as possible.
In BC, it is recommended that women (and anyone with a cervix), ages 25 through 69 undergo a pap test every 3 years to screen for cervical cancer.
Option to include a clinical breast exam as well.
IM VITAMIN INJECTION
(5 minutes)
An intramuscular (IM) injection of therapeutic levels of vitamins, administered into the muscular tissue.
Please note: this type of consult is for returning patients only
ACUPUNCTURE
(45 minutes)
Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, specific acupuncture points are selected based on your health history, and stimulated to bring balance in the body. To learn more, please click here.
Please note: this type of consult is for returning patients only
15 MINUTE MEET AND GREET
(FREE)
Do you have questions about naturopathic medicine? Are you curious if I would be a good fit for you? Finding a practitioner you feel comfortable with is important, so I'm pleased to offer free 15-minute meet and greet consultations where we can discuss your questions, concerns and health goals.
Please note that no medical advice will be given during these appointments
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice is required for appointment cancellations. If a visit is cancelled within 24 hours of your appointment, we reserve the right to charge the full cost of the visit.
At Active Solutions Health + Sport, we are pleased to offer direct billing for naturopathic services with many extended insurance providers. For more information, please visit the information page for frequently asked questions.