New Patients
- Bring copies of any prior laboratory testing you’ve had in the last year or any significant findings from the past, if available.
- Bring copies of any pertinent medical records, if available.
- Bring all nutritional supplements and prescription drugs you are taking so we can discuss their use together, interactions, dosages, and most useful combinations.
- Please allow at least an hour and a half for your first visit with me.
Payment
Payment is due at time of consultation and treatments. Methods of payment are: Cash, Debit, Visa and MasterCard, and Direct Billing of insurance companies as applicable.
Insurance
Most insurance companies in Canada today cover all or at least a portion of the cost for acupuncture treatments by a Registered Acupuncturist, which I am. At the time of your visit, I can Direct Bill your insurance provider to learn if your treatment will be covered and to what extent. However, I won’t be able to determine how much money you are allotted for treatments. My advice is to call your insurance provider prior to your visit to be sure of coverage. If your insurance provider does not cover acupuncture as delivered by a Registered Acupuncturist (RAc) like myself, payment is your responsibility at time of service.
Direct Billing is available for the following insurance companies:
- Chamber of Commerce
- Great West Life
- Sunlife Financial
- Manulife Financial
- Standard Life
- Greenshield
- Cowan
- Desjardins Insurance
- Industrial Alliance
- Johnson Inc
- Blue Cross for Veterans and RCMP (not provincial Blue Cross yet – you must submit receipts for reimbursement)
- Acupuncture as delivered by an RAc is currently not covered by Alberta Health Care plans.
Cancellation Policy
Patients are subject to a $40 cancellation fee for missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior to the appointment. Prepayment of fees are required for rebooking after one no-show.
Menu Planners & Nutrition
- allergyfreemenuplanners.com
Monthly online menu plans for most lifestyle choices, including Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) meals.
- rootcauserecipes.com
Menu plans by Dr. Izabella Wentz - Fullscript.com
Purchase high quality, well priced nutritional supplements and have them shipped to you directly.
Autoimmunity Resources
- Books
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Root Cause – Dr. Izabella Wentz
- Why do I still have Thyroid symptoms? – Dr. Datis Kharrazian
- Wheat Belly – Dr. William Davis
- The Wahl’s Protocol – Dr. Terry Wahl
- Why isn’t my brain working? – Dr. Datis Kharrazian
- Biology of Belief – Dr. Bruce Lipton
- Rocky Mountain Soap: Canadian company providing body care products made from herbs and oils safe for your body.
Fertility Resources
- Local Therapists to assist us with fertility and pregnancy:
- Southern Chiropractic Family Wellness Centre: Dr’s Leslie Aldcorn & Ian Buchanan – 403-327-3130
- Mother Nurture Massage & Doula Services: Vicki Todd – 403-894-2823
- Prim Health & Beauty Ltd: Rachel Umeris, massage therapist – 403-388-7088
- Books
- Being Fertile – Dr. Spence Pentland
- The Power of Intention – Dr. Wayne Dyer
- Biology of Belief – Dr. Bruce Lipton
- Websites
- Pregnancystore.com – for OPK strips, preg tests, FSH and LH tests…
- IVF.ca
- Circlebloom.com – free fertility meditations
- Iaac.ca – infertility awareness association of Canada
- Birthbliss.ca
- Thesmilingmask.com – resource for postpartum difficulties
Pain Management Resources
Stretching: www.stretching-exercises-guide.com
Ebooks
Coming Soon