Naturopathic
Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is science-based, traditionally focused medicine. Naturopathic doctors are primary healthcare professionals that provide individualized treatment plans that address the root cause of your health concerns.
Dr. Jess Whelan and Dr. Allison Moses are Back At It’s Naturopathic Doctors, dedicated to guiding, educating, and empowering you along your health journey.
Naturopathic Medicine is whole body healthcare
Naturopathic Services
15 Minute Meet & Greet
See how naturopathic medicine can help you without the commitment
Initial Naturopathic Appointment
A full work up to assess all your health concerns followed by an individually tailored treatment plan.
Injection Therapy & Vitamin Injections
Injections are administered into a muscle (shoulder or gluts) to deliver a high dose nutrients directly into the tissue.
Frequently asked questions
What Treatments do Naturopathic Doctors use?
Naturopathic doctors are trained to address all health concerns – whether you come in with a medical condition or are simply looking to feel better in your day to day. Naturopathic medicine can work with you to optimize your health. The main focus of a naturopathic doctor is to educate patients and work with them to collectively improve their quality of life and achieve their health goals.
Naturopathic doctors are also trained to functionally analyze lab work. To read more about how a naturopathic doctor decides which labs to run, what your results mean, and which additional speciality test might be necessary. Read more HERE
Does Naturopathic Medicine Work?
Naturopathic medicine is a whole-system approach that can be very effective at improving quality of life. Don’t just take our word for it – according to a systematic review, naturopathic medicine has been shown to be effective for treating cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal pain, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, depression, anxiety, and a range of complex chronic conditions.
Here are some resources:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
https://naturemed.org/
Should i see a naturopathic Doctor?
If you want to learn more about your heatlh, address the root cause of your concerns, and gain tools to optimize your health then yes – you should see a naturopathic doctor
What can i expect with my first appointment?
Your first appointment with an Naturopathic Doctor will be 90 minutes. Here, they’ll dive into your health history, complete a timeline of symptoms, check in on mental and emotional health, evaluate lab work, and perform any necessary physical exams – like blood pressure. They’ll create an individualized treatment plan that addresses the root of your symptoms. Follow-up care plans vary based on patient needs.
Naturopathic doctors use various modalities like herbal medicine, vitamins and nutrition to provide you with the best treatment options. See the video below to learn more about the modalities.
what can naturopathic doctors treat?
- Digestion – constipation, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, IBS
- Women’s Health – everything from PMS to menopause, endometriosis, PCOS
- Mental Health – anxiety, depression, stress management
- Immune Heath – allergies, chronic infections, autoimmune disease
- Skin Health – eczema, acne, psoriasis
- Disease Management – diabetes, hypertension, asthma
- Everything In Between – insomnia, headaches, migraines, concussion recovery
What are vitamin injections?
Vitamin injections are a combination vitamins that are administered intramuscularly to provide readily absorbed benefit. Each patient will receive an individualized protocol based on their goals. An “Initial Injection Visit” with Dr. Jess, ND is required to receive vitamin injections. BOOK HERE
What are the benefits of vitamin injections?
Injection therapy can be used to support energy, mood, PMS, nausea in pregnancy, burnout, and more. This method of vitamin delivery bypasses the digestive system, allowing for a higher concentrations of vitamins to reach the cells that need them.
Meet our naturopathic doctors
Naturopath
Dr. Jessica Whelan
Naturopath
Dr. Allison Moses
Meet our naturopathic doctors
Naturopath
Dr. Jessica Whelan
Dr. Jessica Whelan
Naturopath
Clinics: Banff & Canmore Bow Valley Trail
Dr. Whelan completed her degree in Nutritional Science at the University of Maryland on a diving scholarship before earning her Doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She completed clinical training in Toronto at two clinics, including a low-income centre, and a clinical internship in Zhongfang, China focused on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What clients can expect during their treatments with you?
A guided, collaborative approach focused on understanding your needs, setting goals, and creating a personalized plan that evolves with you over time.
What do you do for fun?
Hiking new trails, befriending every dog I see, and trying not to get too competitive over Scrabble.
What made you decide to become a Naturopathic Doctor?
As a child, I always wanted to be a doctor. I had a strong interest in math, science, and the human body that naturally led me toward medicine, and over time, I became increasingly inspired by the body’s ability to heal.
Naturopathic medicine felt like a natural fit ,combining scientific knowledge with holistic care, and focusing on supporting the body’s innate healing ability while treating the whole person.
dr. Jessica Whelan
Naturopath
Clinics: Banff &
Canmore Bow Valley Trail
Dr. Whelan completed her degree in Nutritional Science at the University of Maryland on a diving scholarship before earning her Doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She completed clinical training in Toronto at two clinics, including a low-income centre, and a clinical internship in Zhongfang, China focused on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What clients can expect during their treatments with you?
A guided, collaborative approach focused on understanding your needs, setting goals, and creating a personalized plan that evolves with you over time.
What do you do for fun?
Hiking new trails, befriending every dog I see, and trying not to get too competitive over Scrabble.
What made you decide to become a Naturopathic Doctor?
As a child, I always wanted to be a doctor. I had a strong interest in math, science, and the human body that naturally led me toward medicine, and over time, I became increasingly inspired by the body’s ability to heal.
Naturopathic medicine felt like a natural fit ,combining scientific knowledge with holistic care, and focusing on supporting the body’s innate healing ability while treating the whole person.
Naturopath
Dr. Allison Moses
Dr. Allison Moses
Naturopath
Clinics: Banff & Canmore Bow Valley Trail
Dr. Allison Moses was born and raised in rural Nova Scotia. She completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology at Acadia University before earning her Doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During her training, she developed a strong interest in preventative medicine and health promotion. Her clinical work includes nutritional counselling, herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle counselling, physical medicine, and supplementation.
How would you describe your style of Naturopathic Medicine?
Collaborative and patient-centered, with an emphasis on sustainable care.
What do you do for fun?
Lots of time in my kitchen cooking and baking. Walks with my pup Finnegan. Travelling (especially getting away to the ocean). Time in nature- hiking, skiing.
What made you decide to become a Naturopathic Doctor?
wanted to help people accomplish their goals and show up fully in their lives. I love that naturopathic medicine focuses on prevention and maintenance of good health, and encourages us to think about how we want to feel in our bodies and minds.
dr. Allison Moses
Naturopath
Clinics: Banff &
Canmore Bow Valley Trail
Dr. Allison Moses was born and raised in rural Nova Scotia. She completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology at Acadia University before earning her Doctorate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. During her training, she developed a strong interest in preventative medicine and health promotion. Her clinical work includes nutritional counselling, herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle counselling, physical medicine, and supplementation.
How would you describe your Style of Naturopathic Medicine?
Collaborative and patient-centred, with a big emphasis on the sustainability of treatments
What do you do for fun?
Lots of time in my kitchen cooking and baking. Walks with my pup Finnegan. Travelling (especially getting away to the ocean). Time in nature- hiking, skiing.
What made you decide to become a Naturopathic Doctor?
I wanted to help people accomplish their goals and show up fully in their lives. I love that naturopathic medicine focuses on prevention and maintenance of good health, and encourages us to think about how we want to feel in our bodies and minds.