Dr Laura Vanderaa, CYT BSc ND

Naturopathic Doctor & Certified Yoga Instructor

Laura graduated from the four year accredited naturopathic medical program at the Canadian College of Nautropathic Medicine (CCNM) after earning an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph. She now resides in Collingwood, Ontario and is pleased to offer naturopathic medical services to the communities of Collingwood, Blue Mountain, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Creemore, Thornbury, Meaford, Owen Sound, and surrounding areas.

Laura utilizes a range of naturopathic treatments, including botanical medicine, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, and lifestyle counseling, to stimulate the innate healing wisdom of the body, mind, and spirit. She has a special interest in gastrointestinal health, women’s health, hormonal regulation, and mental-emotional well being.

As a naturopathic doctor, Laura uses both medical diagnostics and traditional methods to assess and treat health concerns naturally. She values the importance of individualized medicine to address and remove the underlying cause of dis-ease.

Laura strives to work with her patients, encouraging them to take an active role in their health. Through education, empowerment, and example, she endeavors to guide her patients towards optimal health and balanced well being.

In addition to her passion for practicing naturopathic medicine, Laura has been practicing and instructing Therapeutic and Vinyasa traditions of yoga. Her commitment to yoga as a healing art and a way of being has deeply influenced her approach to treatment and health.

What Can Naturopathic Medicine Do For You?

Naturopathic doctors treat all forms of health concerns – from acute symptoms to chronic illness, from the physical to the psychological, and from pediatric to geriatric. Naturopathic Medicine can help you if any of the following apply:

• If you are looking for disease prevention and health promotion strategies
• If you have symptoms that you have been unable to address on your own or with the help of other health care providers
• If you have been diagnosed with an illness and are looking for alternative or complementary treatments

Health concerns and symptoms commonly treated by Naturopathic doctors include the following:

• Stress, Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Colds and Flus
• Ear, Sinus, Nose and Throat Infections
• Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
• Headaches and Migraines
• Asthma, Allergies and Environmental Illnesses
• High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Metabolic Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Weight loss
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Crohn’s Disease
• Food Sensitivities
• Bladder and Yeast infections
• Prostate Enlargement, Erectile Dysfunction
• Infertility
• PMS, Menopause
• Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis
• Thyroid imbalance
• Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
• Anxiety, Depression
• Insomnia
• Attention Deficit Disorder, Difficult concentration, Poor memory
• Cancer

The naturopathic philosophy, “stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the root cause of disease” offers many patients with a new perspective and awareness concerning their health and well-being.

Our Goal…

Our goal is to assist you in achieving sustainable wellness and living your healthiest and most inspired life!

Questions?

And More...We also offer health and wellness workshops, yoga and wellness retreats, private yoga therapeutic sessions, and cosmetic acupuncture!

To book Dr.Laura for a wellness workshop, schedule a naturopathic medical appointment, or book a private yoga session, please call (705)994~3699 or email drvanderaa@gmail.com. For more information please visit www.awakenwellnesswithin.com