Frequently Asked Questions

Homeopathy is a form of medicine that uses tiny doses derived from the plant, mineral or animal kingdoms. Homeopathy treats the whole person and not just symptoms of disease. Homeopathy sees the symptoms as the body's way of communicating what it needs. Homeopathic medicines go to the root of the problem and stimulate the body's own ability to heal. It stimulates the body's own immune processes to improve the health of the person on physical, mental and emotional levels.

Why use Homeopathy? 
It is safe for everyone, babies, children, elderly, and pregnant and nursing mothers. It is effective for improving overall health. It's cost effective; after the cost of the initial assessment, remedies cost around $10, and improvements to your overall health can be priceless. When homeopathic remedies are prescribed properly, there are no side effects other than improved health.

What should I expect?
The first interview will take about 45-75 minutes. During this time Lisa will ask you questions about your concerns, but also about all aspects of your life, including appetite, sleep patterns, skin issues, your mood and personality. Your health history, diet and recent blood work (if available) will also be considered.

At the end of the first appointment Lisa will have a rough outline of her recommendations for you and the path your healing may take. Lisa will discuss your options for this plan and often recommend one or more Homeopathic remedies as well as dietary, herbal or supplement supports if needed or desired. The second appointment is usually 2-3 weeks later to allow some time to see how you respond to the recommendations and helps adjust the plan of action. Follow ups are usually scheduled every 2-6 weeks; this allows you to document your improvements and Lisa to make changes to your treatment as necessary.

Do I have to take vitamins, herbs or change my diet?

Your healing path is designed for you. Lisa will work with your preferences to support you as you are comfortable. Lisa is training in Homeopathic Medicines, Holistic Nutrition, Herbs and has knowledge of many more daily and lifestyle supports to improve your health. You path can be as simple or as extensive as you are comfortable with.

Will homeopathy work with my medications?
Yes, homeopathy will work with your medications. Some medications may hinder the effects of remedies, so it is important to report all your medications to your homeopath. It is important that you continue your medications as prescribed.  As your body heals, the need for medications may decrease and you will need to discuss any changes with your prescribing doctor.

How quickly will I see results?
People respond differently to homeopathic remedies based on individual emotional and physical states. Some people will see immediate improvement which increases over time, others will notice improvements after a few weeks. Homeopathic remedies work from the inside out; you may feel more positive and have improved energy after the first dose. For chronic ailments, a general rule of thumb is however many years you have suffered with it, it will take at least that many months to recover.

What is Holistic Nutrition?

Holistic nutrition emphasizes balanced healthy eating, including healthy fats, nuts, seeds, plants and animal products if desired. Holistic nutrition is not a one size fits all diet; it takes into consideration each person's unique biochemical needs. Holistic nutrition is healthy eating for a healthy life.

Not all foods are created equal. Hallmarks of holistic nutrition include unrefined, unprocessed, organic and locally grown whole foods. Holistic nutrition does not include counting calories, but counts nutrients. Holistic Nutrition also takes into account how your body reacts to the foods you eat, and what foods are best for you as an individual.

What are Herbalism and Gemmotherapy?

Herbalism uses the roots, leaves, stems and flowers of plants as medicine. These can be dried, made into tinctures, teas, salves, creams, and oils. Herbs were one of the first medicines. Many of our pharmaceutical medicines are based off of medicinal herbs, stripped down to their chemical component. However nature often does it better as using the whole plant or plant part often provides additional nutrients or enzymes that assist the active component of the plant.

Gemmotherapy uses the buds, rootlets and other young parts of the plant, where all the growth happens. These are often referred to as "plant stem cells." They contain all the nucleic acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, oligoelements and all the regulating elements of growth.  The buds have a wider range of action than the herbal parts and act more deeply. This means you can often use less of a gemmotherapy plant for a shorter amount of time. Gemmotherapy is herbalism amped up. 

What is Organotherapy?

Organ therapy. It is just as it sounds, therapeutic remedies, nutrition and supplements designed to strengthen, repair and improve function of your organs, glands and other body systems. Traditionally Organotherapy refers to using only specific homeopathic remedies that have an affinity to particular organs, glands and systems. I have expanded my Organotherapy practice to also include the use of supplements, gemmotherapy remedies and Traditional Chinese Medicine based foods to improve the function of glands, organs and systems.

Organotherapy prepares the body for healing. Healing can be hard work. Your body is design to continuously heal and renew itself. However lifestyle, stress, illness, toxins and/or medications can contribute to the degeneration of body systems and organs, thus the body's ability to self repair is inhibited. Organotherapy remedies strengthen the body so that the healing process is smoother, easier with minimal aggravations or setbacks.

Why is Detoxification important?

Detoxification is the vital process of eliminating toxins from our body.  In a healthy person this process happens automatically without complications. Without proper detoxification our bodies quickly become overburdened, illness begins, systems malfunction and organs shut down. We are exposed to toxins daily, chemicals in the air we breathe, contaminants in the the water we drink and wash with, pesticides and chemical on the foods we eat, the skin care products we apply to our body, cleaning supplies, the substances we touch every day.

Some people do not detoxify as well as others due to genetic errors and must be more careful of the toxins they are exposed to. Detoxification naturally slows down as we age, and is responsible for part of the aging process. The more toxins you are exposed to, the harder your body must work, and the faster the detoxification pathways can be disrupted. Medications can also decrease the body's ability to detoxify or compromise liver function. People with nutritional deficiencies are more likely to have a toxic over load.

Detoxification support can decrease your toxic load and free up some of the energy your body has been spending on keeping your toxin level managed. This allows your body to focus on healing instead of shutting down areas that are holding your toxins.

Do I have to take Supplements?

As a Nutritionist I do prefer that people meet all of their nutritional needs through eating and drinking natural foods in a healthy balanced diet. However this is not always possible. More and more people suffer from numerous digestive issues and are not properly absorbing the nutrients from their food. These missing nutrients can play a big part in why you don’t feel healthy. I will always work with you and your budget, however sometimes taking a few supplements can really speed up the healing process.

If you have any questions or concerns, I would be happy to hear from you.

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Results:

• "Most importantly, Lisa has helped me to become comfortable with homeopathic treatment and has supported me through my learning of natural remedies. I turned to her when I didn't think I had any other options, other than antibiotics, for treating my 5 month old's recurrent urinary tract infections. As a new parent I was unsure of homeopathic treatment for my little one. Lisa is so knowledgeable and helpful, and has given me confidence in alternative medicines. She replies so quickly (even on the weekend!) when I am concerned or have a question and she has been so supportive. She truly cares about her clients and I am so genuinely thankful to have her support for me and my daughter." L.H. August 2016

• "She is amazing! Very knowledgeable, approachable and professional... I am so impressed with her work. She always gets back to me right away; I appreciate all she has done so very much!" M.E. August 2016

• "I spent years never feeling quite right. I didn't truly enjoy life. I was just always sad, tired and not able to cope with the smallest problems, the big problems well I would run like a jackrabbit or have a complete meltdown. I visited my Doctor and got my diagnosis. I was suffering from depression. I left the office with a prescription for an antidepressant which I dutifully filled and took. That's when it got really bad! The side effects were horrible as were all the subsequent prescription meds. I gave up on those It really just made it worse. Years later I talked to Lisa well spilled my guts and cried. She listened, never judged and asked some questions. She handed me 3 containers of little round pills.They were my Remedies. Truth be told I wasn't really convinced these little white things could help, but I did what she said. That was when what I can only describe as magic happened.Within days, The fog lifted, the sorrow was gone and I was cured! Really cured! The only side effects I experienced were joy and profound relief. I never can thank-you enough Lisa!!" E.J. 2015

• "I can't thank you enough for giving me my life back!" 75- 80% improvement in all issues in the last 6 weeks! - B.C. February 2016

• A young man came into my office because his mom was very concerned as he had a severe concussion. He had been for many tests, and the doctors sent him home to wait it out.
  He wobbled as he walked into my office, slumped in the chair and held his head in his hands. He was very sleepy, disoriented, confused and told me he was afraid he would feel like this forever. He had no idea what homeopathy was and had a hard time following the conversation his mom and I had.
  I gave him a couple remedies and watched as, within minutes, he sat up, made eye contact and asked me how quickly it was supposed to work? I smiled and asked how he felt, and he replied with a huge smile: Better.
  Mom was beaming as they left my office and the young man's gait was sure and steady as he went down the hall. - October 2014

SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

This is a fantastic compilation of homeopathic studies,145 human studies, 50 animal studies, 8 plant studies and 23 in-vitro studies. All the evidence you need that Homeopathy does work.

Canadians For Homeopathy has a great FAQ section as well as some free videos and resources!