Health Programs

Naturopathic Weight Loss Program - Medically Supervised Approaches to Weight Loss

Work one-on-one with Dr. Leppelmann ND to safely increase your metabolism, decrease your percentage of body fat, increase your energy levels, learn to eat healthy and exercise effectively.  This program includes an initial intake and health analysis, 4 weeks of daily meal plans, 7 acupuncture treatments, 7 B12 injections, daily nutritional shakes for 8 weeks, a personalized exercise plan and individualized nutritional counselling and guidance. 

Smoking Cessation

This 4 week program is a complete approach to quiting smoking.  It addresses multiple areas of concern such as cravings, tension and anxiety, lung health and healing, unhealthy routines, diet and more.  The program begins with getting a detailed health assessment and choosing a quit date. Then, leading up to the quit date, strategies are implemented to reduce the desire to smoke and preparations are made minimze cravings after the quit date.  After that you will meet with the naturopathic doctor 1-2 times a week for acupuncture sessions designed to minimize cravings and relax the body.  This lasts for a period of 4 weeks while herbal and homeopathic supplements will be used to heal the lungs and further reduce cravings.  Included in the package is:

-a detailed health assessment

-an individualized smoking cessation lifestyle plan

-6 smoking cessation acupuncture treatments

-1 month lung supportive herbal formula

-1 month supply of homeopathics to minimize cravings

Detox Program

Detoxification is a natural means of assisting your body to eliminate accumulated waste and internal toxins.  It is recommended to do a cleanse twice a year; preferably in the spring and fall.  There are literally thousands of chemicals and pollutants that we are exposed to every day.  Our bodies are constantly trying to cope with and filter out these damaging substances.  Over time, these substances accumulate in our internal organs and in the long term lead to a variety of diseases.  By periodically doing a cleansing program, one can clean out the body and alleviate the pressure put on the organs such as our liver, kidneys, intestines and lymphatic system.  Some examples of toxins we are exposed to include care pollution, pesticides, processed food, alcohol, household cleaners, work related materials such as paints, plastics and solvents, and cigarette smoke.  The detoxification program includes:

       - an intial intake and complete health history

       -  a complaint oriented physical exam

       -  a body composition analysis, urinalysis and nutritional assessment

       -  a personalized detoxification diet for 3 weeks

       -  weekly acupuncture treatments for 3 weeks to enhance the detoxification process

          and relax the mind and body

       -  a supplement for enhancing detoxification of the liver

       -  a fiber supplement to aid the obwels with the removal of toxins that are

        being released from tissues

       -  a hypoallergenic diet cook book with many recipes that may be used while on the

          diet

       -a supplement of probiotics to aid in healthy gut function

       -instructions for home hydrotherapy treatments

       -instructions for home castor oil pack treatments