Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a successful non-invasive approach to health care that integrates traditional natural therapies with the latest scientific research. As such, a Naturopathic Doctor is able to help patients with various acute and chronic conditions by addressing the fundamental causes of disease versus simply masking symptoms. The focus of naturopathic care is centered on the individual, their current health (physical and mental), family history, as well as lifestyle choices, all of which informs the diagnosis and treatment plan.
With a focus on disease prevention, NDs use natural substances and treatments to support and stimulate the body’s own ability to heal itself. In naturopathic medicine, symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body and lifestyle habits that may interfere with your optimal level of health.
The modalities utilized by NDs include:
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Clinical Nutrition
Botanical Medicine
Lifestyle Counseling
Homeopathic Medicine
Achieve Wellness Centre was awarded Waterloo Chronicle Readers’ Choice Awards:
Best Naturopathic Clinic / Services - Diamond 2022
Best Naturopathic Doctor - Shelley Gibbs - Diamond 2022
Best Naturopathic Clinic / Services - Platinum 2021
Naturopathic Medicine
Initial Consultation, Adult (90 minutes): $175 Initial Consultation, Child (60 minutes): $150 Follow-up Visit (60 minutes): $ 90
Acupuncture, short visit (30 minutes): $ 60
Acupuncture, long visit (45 minutes): $ 75
Available Naturopaths
Dr. Shelley Gibbs, BSc (Hons), ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Acupuncture Provider
Shelley treats patients with a wide variety of health concerns, but has particular experience helping patients with fertility and pregnancy care, hormonal and women’s health, stress-related disorders, and digestive complaints. She is happy to provide fertility and acupuncture support to patients undergoing ART (assisted reproductive therapies), and those seeking alternative or complementary fertility care. Shelley has advanced training in acupuncture fertility support and thyroid health care.