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Welcome to Madrona Integrative Health! We are a collaborative team offering patient-centered holistic health care to the Salt Spring Island community.
Telemedicine Appointments (Online Video or Phone): Many of our practitioners have different scheduled availability for telemedicine appointments than for in-office appointments. Try selecting a telemedicine appointment type to see availability for these sessions.
Chiropractic at Madrona: Please note that Dr. Kate Schertzer ND, DC (naturopathic doctor AND chiropractor) is currently working only under her naturopathic license, and, she can provide all the same chiropractic treatments under her ND scope of practice. New patients with specifically physical medicine needs can book a shorter initial visit, please call the clinic to book (250-931-1334).
Cancellation/Online Booking Payment policies: We require at least 24 hours notice for cancellations or changes to your appointments. The fee for a first same day cancellation/no show will be equal to half the value of the visit. The fee for subsequent missed visits will be equal to the full value of the visit. We require a credit card on file before booking online. In the event of severe illness (ie. active fever or vomiting) or a significant weather event that affects all forms of transportation, please contact the clinic right away by phone or email. By booking online, you agree to our cancellation policy and understand your card will be charged if you miss your visit without giving the clinic 24 hours notice. Other payment methods may be used at the time of your visit (varies by location).
We look forward to seeing you at Madrona!
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Naturopathic Medicine
Our naturopathic doctors practice holistic primary care medicine. We address all layers of a patients' wellbeing from physical to emotional and spiritual, and incorporate both conventional and alternative strategies into our treatment protocols. Appointments are available in-person and online/by phone. Please note that patients must be located within BC. If you aren't sure which doctor is the right fit for you, complimentary 15 min meet and greets are available or you may contact the clinic and a member of our patient care team can help you.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that focuses on the pelvic region. It aims to assess, treat, and rehabilitate various conditions related to the pelvic floor muscles, which are vital in supporting the organs within the pelvis, including the bladder, uterus, and rectum.
Pelvic floor physio may be helpful for urinary or bowel incontinence, uterus or bladder prolapse, pelvic pain, vaginal pain, painful intercourse, pregnancy and postpartum care, and more. There is a common misconception that pelvic floor issues are always due to weakness, but they may also be due to overly tight muscles or significant imbalances between different muscle groups. Pelvic floor muscles can become weakened, tense, or dysfunctional due to a variety of factors, including pregnancy, childbirth, chronic constipation, aging, and surgery. A proper assessment along with appropriate and targeted treatment is profoundly important for successful treatment.
During a pelvic floor physiotherapy session, a trained physiotherapist will perform a detailed assessment of the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures. This may involve various techniques, such as internal and external examinations, biofeedback, and functional movement analysis. Based on the evaluation, a personalized treatment plan will be developed to address the specific needs of the patient.
Treatment typically includes a combination of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, education, and lifestyle modifications. Exercises aim to strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles or release excessive muscle tension, while manual techniques may include soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Education is an essential component, as it helps patients understand their condition, learn proper pelvic floor muscle control, and adopt healthy habits.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can be highly effective in improving symptoms and restoring optimal function in individuals with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. It is an evidence-based approach that empowers patients to actively participate in their own care. By addressing the underlying causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, it not only provides symptom relief but also contributes to long-term pelvic health and overall well-being.
IV & Injection Therapy
IV therapy is a method of repleting your system with high doses of vitamins and minerals to help build resiliency and support specific system or tissue function. This is done by administering high doses of vitamins, minerals, or other treatments directly into the bloodstream. By bypassing the digestive system we can administer higher doses than the body would otherwise be able to absorb. Injection therapies are similar, but smaller dose, and administered as an intramuscular injection rather than into the blood. General wellness vitamin therapies are available as well as targeted treatment approaches to support specific body systems or tissues. During your first consult with a naturopathic physician we will determine a protocol that is right for you.
Holistic Sexual Health
Work with a naturopathic physician for any sexual health related topic: cervical cancer screening and breast exams, personalized contraception management (specific to your hormones, preferences, and health history), emergency contraception, IUD insertions and removals, the nexplanon birth control implant, medical abortion (up to 9 weeks), STI testing and treatment, BV or candida testing and treatment, escharotic treatment for cervical dysplasia and more. Sexual health support and counselling for teens also available.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counselling/psychotherapy can support your personal development by responding to your particular circumstances, whether integrating and processing anxiety, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, relationship and attachment challenges, stress/burnout, addictions, life transitions, or disconnection from self and the natural world. Our practitioners help you recognize and build on the strides you’ve already made in your life’s journey while helping you develop more skills to navigate the challenges. Our counselling services are informed by research and practice in wholeness-focused, trauma-informed, somatic/body-oriented, mindfulness-based, and nature connected approaches.
Sessions are available both in our offices in Ganges or via telehealth (video or phone).
TRE® (Trauma and Tension Release Exercises)
TRE® (Tension, Stress & Trauma Release Exercise) was created by Dr. David Berceli. TRE® is a series of body-based somatic exercises that work as a powerful resilience building and healing tool that effectively assists the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. TRE® is designed to be a self-empowering technique by using a series of simple yet innovative exercises to safely re-activate the body’s natural shaking/vibrating/tremoring mechanism.
TRE® is a safe and effective technique for most people that supports the release of stored or accumulated stress and unresolved tension and/or trauma from the body’s muscles and tissue, calming down the nervous system and thus restoring the body to natural balance. It can be used to support the release of emotions ranging from mild upset to severe anxiety. As this shaking mechanism in the muscles is part of a natural behavior as humans, everyone can benefit from TRE®. Individual experiences with TRE® vary, with clients reporting feeling energized and/or very calm following a TRE® session.
Taught in a safe and regulated environment with a provider guiding you, TRE® is designed to be a self-empowering technique that you can do on your own when you feel ready, though many continue to choose to do the sessions one on one or in groups to have the support of your provider. TRE®’s nervous system regulation occurs with no physical touch from the provider and can take place either in person or online over video.
The TRE® process should not be used as a substitute for trauma recovery procedures of a medical or psychiatric/psychological nature. Individuals who have physical or psychological conditions that require strict regulation, individuals with fragile psychological defenses, a complex history of trauma or restricting physical or medical limitations should consult their medical practitioner or a Certified TRE® Provider prior to performing these exercises.
Reported Benefits Include:
Reduced muscle tension and pain
Regulate and restore the nervous system
Less worry & anxiety
Deep body relaxation
Can be performed almost anywhere
Reduces symptoms of PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury) / PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
More energy, endurance, and vitality
Less workplace stress
Better sleep
Better relationships
Increased flexibility
Greater emotional resiliency and self-control
Decreases symptoms of vicarious trauma (a stress reaction to being exposed to someone else's trauma story or being exposed to the details of the traumatic event.)
Healing of old injuries
Relief from Chronic Medical Conditions
Arjuna offers a sliding scale for single sessions for those in need.
Coaching
Mind-body coaching at Madrona helps clients to prioritize and focus on the aspects of life that support their overall wellness, shift unwanted mindsets and narratives that support them in creating a purpose-driven life.
Blood Draws
We offer blood draws for Life Labs, Invitae (for pregnant patients) and other labs.
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Need Help? 250-931-1334 info@madronahealth.ca