To be Licensed to practice in BC, ND’s are required to complete a four year undergraduate degree followed by a four year Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at one of 6 accredited Universities or Colleges in North America. ND’s are trained in many of the same conventional diagnostics and therapeutics as MD’s, but they are also trained in therapeutic nutrition, herbal medicine, and manual therapies like joint mobilizations.
Many ND’s also additional certifications to administer IV Therapy, Chelation therapy, Prolotherapy, PRP, immunizations, and Cosmetic procedures like Botox Cosmetic.
Many ND’s in BC are licensed to prescribe most medications that are typically used in a family practice. The exceptions are federally controlled substances like narcotics, benzodiazepines, and other potential drugs of abuse like testosterone.
ND’s are not covered by MSP. Services are usually covered under Extended Health Plans.
For general health concerns or focused pain and musculoskeletal care. Your initial visit includes a review of your health history, an appropriate clinical examination and an individualized care plan. For musculoskeletal concerns, in-office ultrasound may be used to visualize relevant anatomy where appropriate.
We aim to begin treatment during your first visit when clinically indicated, time permits and you feel ready to proceed after discussing your options. Standard initial perineural injection and/or dextrose prolotherapy treatment is included when appropriate and with your informed consent.
The initial consultation fee remains $425 whether or not treatment is provided. Other procedures, IV therapies, laboratory testing and prescribed products are billed separately, with any additional costs discussed and agreed upon beforehand.
For general health concerns or focused pain and musculoskeletal care. Your initial visit includes a review of your health history, an appropriate clinical examination and an individualized care plan. For musculoskeletal concerns, in-office ultrasound may be used to visualize relevant anatomy where appropriate.
We allow time to begin treatment during your first visit when clinically indicated, time permits and you feel ready to proceed after discussing your options.
The initial consultation fee remains $300 whether or not treatment is provided. Other procedures, IV therapies, laboratory testing and prescribed products are billed separately, with any additional costs discussed and agreed upon beforehand.
| Appointment | Dr. Bryn Bentham, ND |
Dr. Kat Townsley, ND |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | $425 | $300 |
| 30-minute follow-up | $200 | $150 |
Most IV treatments: $187
Includes vitamin C up to 25 g, chelation, peroxide,
alpha-lipoic acid, NAD and Myers’ Cocktail.
Vitamin C over 25 g: $225
Fees vary according to the treatment required.
Most joint treatments, including knees, shoulders and elbows:
$250–$300
Ultrasound-guided spinal injections:
$300–$425
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
$795 per treatment
Initial 15-minute cosmetic consultation:
Complimentary
Treatment: $10 per unit
Typical treatment costs:
Frown lines: $200–$300
Crow’s feet: $240–$300
Forehead lines: $100–$200
Yes, we do free 15 minute complimentary consultations for Botox Cosmetic.
Should you pursue treatment, cost is $10 per unit.
Infectious disease testing (blood tests) for tick borne infections among others.
Stool testing for digestive and microbiome imbalances.
Urine testing for toxic metals and essential elements
Hormone testing (blood or urine).
Organic Acid testing
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to work with the body’s ability to heal itself and treat the underlying cause of disease. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body, and unfavourable lifestyle habits. Naturopathy emphasizes disease as a process rather than as an entity. Naturopaths are a regulated health profession licensed as primary care physicians and trained in not only homeopathy, but also botanical medicine, therapeutic nutrition, counseling, spinal manipulation, acupuncture, and other therapies. Homeopathy is thus a tool that some Naturopaths use. Homeopaths conversely are not a regulated health profession and are not licensed to practice medicine. Homeopaths exclusively use homeopathic remedies.
