Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that has been in use worldwide for over 200 years. It is recognized by the World Health Organization as the second most widely used therapeutic system in the world. Millions of people benefit from homeopathy.

The name homeopathy, coined by its originator, Samuel Hahnemann, is derived from the Greek words for ‘similar suffering’. Hahnemann was a German medical doctor and chemist in the late 18th century who became disenchanted with harsh and ineffective medical interventions of the time. Through rigorous scientific experimentation and the application of inductive reasoning, Hahnemann created the homeopathic system of medicine. His careful observations led him to uncover the laws of healing found in nature upon which homeopathy is based.

Homeopathy is founded on two main principles, the first being ‘like cures like’, which means that a substance capable of producing certain symptoms in a healthy person, can be used to treat those same symptoms in a case of disease.

In Homeopathy we trust that the body will always be using its most effective healing response to a given situation. By using medicines which can stimulate a similar healing response, we boost the body’s own vitality, and work with it, instead of against it.

The second main principle in Homeopathy is that only ‘the minimum dose’ should be employed, in order to avoid side effects. This principle is based upon the understanding that homeopathic medicines are stimuli for healing vital force (qi or chi or life force) and that we need only give enough to produce a response. This ensures that treatment will be as gentle and natural as it is healing and effective.

Remedies are prepared from diluted substances, such as plants, minerals, or animal products, which are repeatedly diluted and succussed (vigorously shaken). As this standardized method of dilution and succession continues, the remedy becomes more powerful. This process is called potentization and it is the hallmark of all homeopathic remedies.

A homeopath selects the most appropriate medicine based on the individual's specific symptoms and personal level of health. With homeopathy, we are treating each person as an individual to encourage healing which is in line, or parallel to, the body’s own attempts at cure. This can sometimes result in an initial, mild amplification of symptoms, which will usually ease within a day or so. In the rare case that an aggravation is persistent or troubling or you have any questions at all, please contact me during normal business hours. If you are experiencing an immediate medical emergency, please call 911 or visit your local emergency department.

The initial consult is 2 hours and will involve a lot of questions about everything to do with you! Homeopathy wants to know about your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual state and everything is of equal importance. The more deeply we can go into your feelings and sensations you are experiencing the more likely we are to understand what truly needs to be cured. Keeping track of your symptoms in as much detail as you can prior to our meeting is helpful. Think about when did the symptoms start? What was going on before they began? Do the symptoms come on quickly or gradually? How has the problem changed over time? I want to understand you and what the biggest issues are in your life on all levels. As such we will also want to talk about what bothered you most in your childhood.

After the initial interview I will work on your case and then prescribe a remedy for you with instructions on how to take it. We will then do a quick check in a few days later by email to see how you initially respond to the remedy and then set up a dosing schedule based on your reaction. We will book a follow up for 3-4 weeks later to see how you are doing. You can always contact me sooner if needed. I offer 15 min quick check in appts as well as 30-45min follow ups.

I will give you instructions on taking your remedy that are speific to you, but in general take your remedy away from food and drink by at least 10 mins. Less is more with homeopathy so once you notice a change please stop taking the remedy.

General guidelines are as follows:

• One dose of a homeopathic remedy usually consists of two drops of liquid or two pellets (unless otherwise stated on your instructions) to be taken under the tongue. The mouth should be clean; that is, the mouth should be free of food, mints, gum, drink, etc.
• Please take your remedy away from food, at least 10 minutes before and after any food or beverage is consumed.
• Remedies can be antidoted by strong substances such as camphor so try to avoid while doing homeopathic treatment.
• The pellets should not be handled too much or at all if possible. Touching the remedy may contaminate it. It is best to place the pellets directly into your mouth from the vial without letting your mouth come into contact with the lid. If you are taking a liquid remedy, do not let the dropper touch your tongue or mouth.
• Sunlight and extreme heat may affect the remedy. KEEP IN A COOL, DARK, ODOURLESS PLACE.
• Please DO NOT put pellets back in the remedy bottle if they should spill out and fall on the floor. Please discard them.
• Please DO NOT reuse empty remedy bottles for another remedy or potency or for any other purpose.
• Please DO NOT store your remedy on or near a television, microwave, or other electromagnetic energy source.
• If you are taking your remedy from a glass or dish, please wash it out immediately afterward.
• Please let me know if you are thinking of starting any new supplements or health treatments during the first couple of months of homeopathic treatment so I can adjust your dosing if necessary (medical emergencies excepted).
• Please let me know if you take any other remedies during the course of treatment so I can have a clear picture of what is going on and help you best.
• Please do not ever put your health at risk! If you have a health emergency, please go to your medical doctor or nearest hospital immediately.

Initial consultation 1.5-2 hours $150
(Remedy included with consultation)

Follow up 1 hour $75

Follow up 30 mins $55

Acute care or 15 min check in: $35

Small size remedy $10

Combination remedy $20-40

At this time I’m seeing patients virtually via Zoom.

Children typically respond very well to homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy can help with new borns with digestive issues, sleep problems, colic, teething and colds thru to adolescents experiencing acne and anxiety.

Homeopathy will not interfere with your medication. If I see any issues you are experiencing that may be related to medication use I will encourage you to talk with your prescribing doctor. Homeopathy can help with side effects of medications but ideally we are working to cure your symptoms at a deeper level so that eventually you may not need your medication. I will never go against what your medical doctor has prescribed however. I want to work with you and your body wherever it is currently on your healing journey.

At this time it is not in BC. However some plans have health spending accounts and homeopathy is listed as a treatment you can use your health spending account funds for.