CLINIC SERVICES
IMPORTANT: Please click on link below to dowload our patient intake package. Review this entire 17 page package and complete the new patient forms: You'll see that these are probably the most comprehensive forms you've ever completed for a doctor's visit. This is because our approach will be highly comprehensive, and the more data we have, the better we can fine-tune the treatment plan and help you accomplish your health goals.
PREPARATION: Bring copies of your previous/recent laboratory tests for your file: If you have copies of your previous/recent lab tests, bring these so that we can review them and put them in your file. Bring a copy to leave with Dr Fox--we will not have time to go through the process of copying these during your visit. Bring a copy that you can leave. We will use your previous results to determine which new tests need to be performed or repeated. Bring your current medications and nutritional supplements: We will need to review your current intake of medications and supplements.
Patient Intake Package
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How much does it cost to see Dr. Heather Fox?
The fees for Natural Medicine visits are as follows:
How much does it cost to see Dr. Heather Fox? The fees for Natural Medicine visits are as follows:
• $120 for the initial 1-1 1/2 -hour visit (which includes a physical exam and thorough case-taking)
• $90 for 45-minute second-visits
• $60 for subsequent half-hour visits, $90 for subsequent 45-minute visits, and $110 for subsequent 1-hour visits.
Therapies performed during the visit (such as electro-acupuncture or other protocols) are included in these prices, which will be effective April 1st, 2009, and do not include the cost of supplements or herbal products. Payment can be made via cash, cheque or credit card.
Are Natural Medicine visits covered by government health insurance?
In Saskatchewan public health insurance does not cover visits with Doctors of Natural Medicine, but many private health insurance plans (e.g. through your employer or school benefits plan) provide coverage for naturopathic visits as well as acupuncture treatments. Plans typically provide coverage for natural medicine practiced by a licensed Doctor of Natural Medicine, and acupuncture by a registered acupuncturist or Doctor of Natural Medicine. Contact your health insurer to find out what services are covered for you, and how much coverage you have per year. If you do not have private insurance coverage, we can create a treatment plan that takes your budget into consideration.
What does a Doctor of Natural Medicine do?
DNM's are primary health care professionals. We focus on removing barriers to healing and wellness and we rely on using natural therapies such as electro-acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, nutrition, lifestyle counselling, electronic medicine and massage therapy, and more.
How qualified are Doctors of Natural Medicine?
Registered Doctors of Natural Medicine have at least 7 years of post-secondary education - 3+ years in a recognized university & 4 years at an accredited teaching institution in North America. Candidates for licensure must then pass rigorous medical & ethical licensing exams that are set by medical regulatory boards.
Can Natural Medicine treat my condition?
Yes... but No. Natural Medicine is about treating people, not conditions. Natural Medicine is about removing barriers to wellness. Doctors of Natural Medicine take the time to get to know their patients, and to understand what the root cause is behind the illness. Then we determine what combination of treatments work best to help your body repair itself or maintain a healthy state (disease prevention).
What can I expect on a Natural Medicine visit?
The first visit with Dr. Fox is about gathering information, and will last approximately 1 hour. You will have filled out the attached health questionnaire found in this package, and provided details about your current & past health concerns. If you already have lab results, please bring them in to your first visit. These details are required in order to fully understand everything about you and your health. Subsequent visits are 30-45 minutes long, and treatments usually start on the second visit. The number and frequency of subsequent visits depend on the severity of your condition, how long you have had it, and how quickly your body responds to the therapies. Follow-up visits are very important in order for your doctor to monitor your progress.
How are Doctors of Natural Medicine different from my medical doctor (MD)?
Medical doctors and specialists are experts in diagnosing diseases, and prescribe pharmaceutical drugs and surgery in order to treat these diseases and reduce the appearance of symptoms. Doctors of Natural Medicine are experts in diagnosing the root cause of illness, and treating people as a whole. The cause of the illness is addressed through alternative modalities such as electro-acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, nutrition, lifestyle counselling, electronic medicine and massage therapy, and more.
Do Doctors of Natural Medicine prescribe drugs or use surgery?
The natural medicine philosophy is based on using natural therapies to stimulate the body's own healing response. In cases when drugs & major surgery are required, patients are referred to medical doctors. Patients undergoing surgery or on prescription medication can benefit from concurrent naturopathic treatment.
