Naturopathic Medicine

New Roots Therapy offers naturopathic medicine services, including acupuncture, with our team of Naturopathic Doctors: Dr. Lisa Smith (ND) and Dr. Albert Iarz. Naturopathic medicine can be beneficial for people of all ages and stages of health. Although Lisa and Albert enjoy seeing most health concerns, their practices are largely focused on treating mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress) and digestive health issues (constipation, diarrhea, IBS, gas, bloating, heartburn). Lisa also offers services for smoking cessation, and Albert also has a focus in treating pain conditions (osteo-arthritis, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, headaches and migraines).

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a unique form of primary health care that blends current scientific evidence with the art of traditional medicines. It is based on providing individualized care for specific patient needs with an emphasis on prevention, treatment and optimizing health. A Naturopathic Doctor focuses on naturally occurring substances, minimally invasive methods, and the promotion of natural healing to address health concerns. In order to achieve sustainability of health goals, a Naturopathic Doctor’s approach is rooted in attempting to understand and address the origin of disease.

Naturopathic assessments, diagnoses and treatments draw from a number of modalities (therapies) and are tailored to the individual. Treatments may include acupuncture and Asian medicine, clinical nutrition, botanical (plant-based) medicine, homeopathic medicine, physical treatments, and lifestyle counselling.