Naturopathic Medicine
The human body is a fantastic mechanism with a tremendous ability to regulate and heal itself. Naturopathic medicine seeks to understand this ability, working with your body and assisting it with a number of different modalities to help you move towards
optimal health.
Naturopathic Doctors are primary health care providers. They work with the whole person to treat the underlying cause of illness using various modalities including: acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy as well as lifestyle and nutritional counselling. Through this approach, Naturopathic Doctors are able to support the body to heal itself. Effective for both preventing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, Naturopathic medicine may be used on its own, or in conjunction with conventional medicine.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a key modality in Naturopathic Medicine. Originating in China, it utilizes thin sterile needles to relax tight muscles, as well as balance energetic channels and pathways in your body. This can be an effective treatment for a number of concerns, such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, etc.
Diet and Lifestyle Counselling
Diet and Lifestyle play an integral role in any treatment plan. Individualized
plans including nutritional advice and dietary plans may be utilized; these plans can range from very simple
modifications, such as substituting one food item for another, to more in depth depending on the patient needs.
Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition including supplementation is used as a supportive therapy to
compliment any nutritional advice or lifestyle recommendations that may have been given.
Dr. Casteels, ND is energetically very intuitive and is able to very good results with the supplements he recommends.
Botanical / Herbal Medicine
Botanical and herbal medicine offers a very powerful tool for correcting imbalances,
eliminating pathogens, and enhancing the functioning of the body.
This is accomplished using individualized formulas and protocols based on
the needs of the individual. Recommendations are determined based on presenting symptoms, lab work if necessary,
related physical exam, as well as energetic intuition.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is based on the principles of similars i.e. “like cures like”. A homeopathic remedy is created by
diluting a substance beyond Avogadro’s number (beyond the point where the initial substance can be
detected). This enables the energetic imprint of the remedy to act in the body. Homeopathic remedies can
support the body through a number of illnesses including: allergies, stress, insomnia, digestive problems etc.
A homeopathic intake enables the practitioner to obtain a clear picture of the patient’s illness through their symptom presentation. With this clear picture, homeopathic medicine directs the individual’s energy towards a state of balance
required for optimal health. Determining the right remedy is based on a thorough intake as well as energetic intuition.
The human body is a fantastic mechanism with a tremendous ability to regulate and heal itself. Naturopathic medicine seeks to understand this ability, working with your body and assisting it with a number of different modalities to help you move towards
optimal health.
Naturopathic Doctors are primary health care providers. They work with the whole person to treat the underlying cause of illness using various modalities including: acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy as well as lifestyle and nutritional counselling. Through this approach, Naturopathic Doctors are able to support the body to heal itself. Effective for both preventing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, Naturopathic medicine may be used on its own, or in conjunction with conventional medicine.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a key modality in Naturopathic Medicine. Originating in China, it utilizes thin sterile needles to relax tight muscles, as well as balance energetic channels and pathways in your body. This can be an effective treatment for a number of concerns, such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, etc.
Diet and Lifestyle Counselling
Diet and Lifestyle play an integral role in any treatment plan. Individualized
plans including nutritional advice and dietary plans may be utilized; these plans can range from very simple
modifications, such as substituting one food item for another, to more in depth depending on the patient needs.
Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition including supplementation is used as a supportive therapy to
compliment any nutritional advice or lifestyle recommendations that may have been given.
Dr. Casteels, ND is energetically very intuitive and is able to very good results with the supplements he recommends.
Botanical / Herbal Medicine
Botanical and herbal medicine offers a very powerful tool for correcting imbalances,
eliminating pathogens, and enhancing the functioning of the body.
This is accomplished using individualized formulas and protocols based on
the needs of the individual. Recommendations are determined based on presenting symptoms, lab work if necessary,
related physical exam, as well as energetic intuition.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is based on the principles of similars i.e. “like cures like”. A homeopathic remedy is created by
diluting a substance beyond Avogadro’s number (beyond the point where the initial substance can be
detected). This enables the energetic imprint of the remedy to act in the body. Homeopathic remedies can
support the body through a number of illnesses including: allergies, stress, insomnia, digestive problems etc.
A homeopathic intake enables the practitioner to obtain a clear picture of the patient’s illness through their symptom presentation. With this clear picture, homeopathic medicine directs the individual’s energy towards a state of balance
required for optimal health. Determining the right remedy is based on a thorough intake as well as energetic intuition.
Energetic Intuition
Along with conventional lab work and relevant physical exams, Dr. Casteels, ND also utilizes energetic and intuitive methods to enhance his results. This includes the use of ancient techniques such as tongue and pulse diagnosis which can indicate the state and function of internal organs.
Dr. Casteels is also very energetically intuitive, and is able to detect energetic imbalances present in the system. These imbalances can play a role in various health concerns, such as anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, Fibromaylgia, digestive problems, depression, etc. Supplements, herbs and homeoathics may also be energetically tested to determine which ones are energetically suitable for the body. By utilizing these techniques, he is able to address areas of concern that are often left undetected and therefore untreated.
Combined with conventional lab work, which is also part of the scope of Naturopathic Doctors, Dr. Casteels is very thorough in his approach. He has helped many people recover who have struggled for years.
Conventional Testing
As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Casteels has access to a number of lab tests. When needed, these tests can aid in diagnosis and help direct the treatment approach. Lab work may be used for a number of reasons, such as to detect hormonal imbalances, infections, nutrient / mineral imbalances, food sensitivities, toxins, etc.
Examples of tests include:
If recent blood work has been done through your Medical Doctor, this can be reviewed (with your consent) to aid in diagnosis and treatment, as well as determine if any other blood work would be beneficial.
Blood work is not covered by OHIP.
Products available to patients
Herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies and nutritional supplements are available to patients via prescription through the clinic.
Along with conventional lab work and relevant physical exams, Dr. Casteels, ND also utilizes energetic and intuitive methods to enhance his results. This includes the use of ancient techniques such as tongue and pulse diagnosis which can indicate the state and function of internal organs.
Dr. Casteels is also very energetically intuitive, and is able to detect energetic imbalances present in the system. These imbalances can play a role in various health concerns, such as anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, Fibromaylgia, digestive problems, depression, etc. Supplements, herbs and homeoathics may also be energetically tested to determine which ones are energetically suitable for the body. By utilizing these techniques, he is able to address areas of concern that are often left undetected and therefore untreated.
Combined with conventional lab work, which is also part of the scope of Naturopathic Doctors, Dr. Casteels is very thorough in his approach. He has helped many people recover who have struggled for years.
Conventional Testing
As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Casteels has access to a number of lab tests. When needed, these tests can aid in diagnosis and help direct the treatment approach. Lab work may be used for a number of reasons, such as to detect hormonal imbalances, infections, nutrient / mineral imbalances, food sensitivities, toxins, etc.
Examples of tests include:
- hormone panels
- Food sensitivity testing
- hair mineral analysis
- various blood tests such as thyroid panels, vitamin tests, complete blood counts, etc.
If recent blood work has been done through your Medical Doctor, this can be reviewed (with your consent) to aid in diagnosis and treatment, as well as determine if any other blood work would be beneficial.
Blood work is not covered by OHIP.
Products available to patients
Herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies and nutritional supplements are available to patients via prescription through the clinic.
