Hello! We have sold our home, where the clinic was located and have moved to New Brunswick. I am currently no longer practicing naturopathic medicine in Ontario and am taking some much needed R&R. I am keeping this site active for now, in the event that I return to practice in NB.

Wishing you all the very best,

Dr. Melissa Howe, ND (Inactive)

Naturopathic Medicine

If you would like to book a FIRST visit, please call or email the clinic so that can be set up for you Naturopathic Consults are available either in-person, by phone or virtually on-line. If you are a current patient booking a hands-on treatment and would like to couple that with a short ND visit, please see below under Naturopathic Medicine -> Book by Treatment. -> All-In-One. PLEASE NOTE T... Read More

If you would like to book a FIRST visit, please call or email the clinic so that can be set up for you
Naturopathic Consults are available either in-person, by phone or virtually on-line.
If you are a current patient booking a hands-on treatment and would like to couple that with a short ND visit, please see below under Naturopathic Medicine -> Book by Treatment. -> All-In-One. PLEASE NOTE The longest ND visit is 30 minutes with a "coupled" appointment.

Naturopathic Medicine is a unique form of comprehensive health care that addresses the cause of illnesses at the root, with the use of natural, effective and scientifically proven remedies and treatment plans. These plans are designed to address the entire body, mind and spirit, and to help your body to heal on a deep level.


Bowen Therapy

Bowen is a dynamic and powerful therapy that quickly resets the body's structure and addresses pain using a specific sequence of gentle muscle rolls. Bowen consists of a series of precise moves on specific points on the body. These moves are firm yet gentle and can be done through clothing. There are frequent and important pauses between each series of moves giving the body time to benefit full... Read More

Bowen is a dynamic and powerful therapy that quickly resets the body's structure and addresses pain using a specific sequence of gentle muscle rolls. Bowen consists of a series of precise moves on specific points on the body. These moves are firm yet gentle and can be done through clothing. There are frequent and important pauses between each series of moves giving the body time to benefit fully from each. The gentle moves on soft tissue stimulates physiological changes to the fascia, organs, muscles, nerves, lymph, circulation, acupuncture meridians and energy flow, empowering the body’s own resources to heal its’ self. The Bowen technique is safe to use on anyone from neonates to the aged and produces lasting relief from pain or discomfort. Bowen is great for back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees and most musculoskeletal pain. I have been using this technique successfully since 2006 to help hundreds of people on their path to better health. If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic


Massage Therapy

Massage is the therapeutic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. The therapeutic benefit may be physical and functional as well as psychological and spiritual. I am unlike many Naturopathic Doctors, in that I employ the use of massage with many patients. I recognize the health benefits of regular and customized body work, including massage. As I get to know the intricacies of your healt... Read More

Massage is the therapeutic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. The therapeutic benefit may be physical and functional as well as psychological and spiritual. I am unlike many Naturopathic Doctors, in that I employ the use of massage with many patients. I recognize the health benefits of regular and customized body work, including massage. As I get to know the intricacies of your health care needs, I can then fully integrate the necessary support from a massage perspective into your massage treatment. I adapt and employ many different types of massage based on your individual needs. Please NOTE that Naturopathic Doctors are licensed to provide massage, and will thus provide you with a receipt that you may submit under Naturopathic Medicine, NOT under Registered Massage Therapy. Not all NDs offer massage, but I do, as I love it! If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic


Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) activates the fluid circulation and stimulates the functioning of the immune system and parasympathetic nervous system. It is an original hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed in France which takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a new level of precision. LDT involves the detection of the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of ... Read More

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) activates the fluid circulation and stimulates the functioning of the immune system and parasympathetic nervous system. It is an original hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed in France which takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a new level of precision. LDT involves the detection of the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymphatic flow. Lymph vessels rely upon hundreds of tiny muscular units (lymphangions) contracting throughout the body to propel the lymph. These contractions enable the lymph vessels to transport numerous substances (i.e., protein, toxins, hormones, fatty acids, immune cells) to the lymph nodes which can then process them. The action of these muscular units can be hindered or stopped, however, due to fatigue, stress, lack of physical activity, surgery or injury, emotional shock, infections, substantial swelling, age, or chemicals. When the lymph circulation stagnates, fluids, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate and cellular function is significantly compromised. This opens the way to many physical ailments and may hasten the aging process. The new precision of LDT pleasantly results in more profound benefits in shorter periods of time. If you have had surgery, in which lymph vessels have been cut or damaged or you are having swelling in a part of your body that is not resolving, LDT may be exactly what your body need. Your body will only be uncovered in the area that is being worked on one area at a time. If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic


Acupuncture

Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which bases much of its treatment on the balancing of energy called Qi or Chi. Needles are strategically placed on the body along acupuncture meridians in order to eliminating pathogenic Qi and restoring righteous Qi. Typically, the practice of TCM includes the use of acupuncture in combination with nutrition and herbal remedies, in orde... Read More

Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which bases much of its treatment on the balancing of energy called Qi or Chi. Needles are strategically placed on the body along acupuncture meridians in order to eliminating pathogenic Qi and restoring righteous Qi. Typically, the practice of TCM includes the use of acupuncture in combination with nutrition and herbal remedies, in order to balance the flow of Qi within the individual. As a naturopathic doctor, I often incorporate basic TCM nutrition concepts into nutrition counseling sessions as the wisdom here is profound. I also will often add acupuncture into various body work sessions based on each individual's symptoms and desires in order to further enhance the effect of the treatment. Please NOTE that Naturopathic Doctors ARE licensed to provide acupuncture, and will thus provide you with a receipt that you may submit under Naturopathic Medicine, NOT under Acupuncture. If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic


CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch manual therapy which allows me to detect and correct restrictions within the craniosacral system. The craniosacral system consists of membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area. Since thi... Read More

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch manual therapy which allows me to detect and correct restrictions within the craniosacral system. The craniosacral system consists of membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area. Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it can contribute to any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. I tend to use this technique most with people who have headaches, migraines, braces or have had head injuries from a variety of causes either recent or in the past.. CST can also be a very useful and profoundly healing technique on areas outside of the spine such as the extremities as the cranial rhythm can be felt and used for healing anywhere in the body. If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic


Zero Balancing

Zero Balancing (ZB) is a hands-on technique, designed to release longstanding tension in the entire back thereby positively affecting the whole body. In a nutshell it is the integration of body energy and body structure. ZB is a hands-on bodywork system, designed to align your energy body with your physical structure. Simple, yet powerful, it focuses on your whole person, even when addressing s... Read More

Zero Balancing (ZB) is a hands-on technique, designed to release longstanding tension in the entire back thereby positively affecting the whole body. In a nutshell it is the integration of body energy and body structure. ZB is a hands-on bodywork system, designed to align your energy body with your physical structure. Simple, yet powerful, it focuses on your whole person, even when addressing specific needs. Considered at the leading edge of body/mind therapies, ZB moves beyond Western scientific approaches to body structure by incorporating Eastern concepts of energy and healing. What this does is enable a practitioner to work simultaneously with your structural and energy bodies to bring balance. Physical manifestations of imbalance that can be treated with Zero Balancing include: back pain, headaches, hip pain, digestive disturbances, posture problems, and many more. If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic.


Reflexology

Reflexology is the application of pressure to specific parts of the body, namely the feet, hands and ears. From here, we can connect to organs and systems throughout the body. The stimulation of these points, particularly the tender ones, help the whole body to relax, detoxify, improve circulation, digestion, sleep, mood, pain and stimulate hormonal re-balancing. If you would like to book a fir... Read More

Reflexology is the application of pressure to specific parts of the body, namely the feet, hands and ears. From here, we can connect to organs and systems throughout the body. The stimulation of these points, particularly the tender ones, help the whole body to relax, detoxify, improve circulation, digestion, sleep, mood, pain and stimulate hormonal re-balancing. If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic.


Reiki

Reiki can be used independently or in combination with other healing modalities. During your session, I invite the divine spirits of unconditional love and peace to be with us and for you to receive whatever is in your highest good from this place of tremendous power and possibilities. Reiki may be hands-on or hands-off; either way it connects us with the healing powers that are inherent within.


Sound Healing Session

Sound and Music has been a source of healing for humans for thousands of years. Ancestral cultures have used sound for healing. From the Australian aboriginal tribes who used the didgeridoo as a sound healing instrument to the ancient Tibetan or Himalayan singing bowl spiritual ceremonies. Consider the vibration of the drum – the heartbeat - the first sound we hear inside of our mothers, or the... Read More

Sound and Music has been a source of healing for humans for thousands of years. Ancestral cultures have used sound for healing. From the Australian aboriginal tribes who used the didgeridoo as a sound healing instrument to the ancient Tibetan or Himalayan singing bowl spiritual ceremonies. Consider the vibration of the drum – the heartbeat - the first sound we hear inside of our mothers, or the resonating, clarifying and calming sounds of Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, chimes and bells. There are many ways to support the body with sound. The auditory and tactile nature of these frequencies penetrate us and as every part of us is made up of cells that vibrate at different frequencies, it is not surprising that when we are exposed to harmonies and frequencies that are therapeutic that they have a positive effect on us. While scientific research is just beginning to understand what occurs and exactly how beneficial sound can be, there is a great deal of empirical evidence supporting its therapeutic benefits. Studies have demonstrated that an hour long sound meditation significantly reduced tension, anger, fatigue, anxiety, depression and pain while increasing a sense of spiritual well-being. Others have shown a reduction in blood pressure, improved mobility, increased blood circulation, reduced pain and stiffness. If you would like to experience a relaxing 1 hour sound bath healing session, it would be my pleasure to share that with you. No previous experience required. If you would like to book a first visit, please call or email the clinic.


Guided Deep Healing Meditation Session

There are times in our life when having a little help returning back to a state of deep relaxation and inner peace does wonders for our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual selves. This non-religious experience involves safely guiding you into a state of deep calm and clarity, where the true nature of your loving, beautiful self can be remembered, nourished and enlivened. Everyone's experi... Read More

There are times in our life when having a little help returning back to a state of deep relaxation and inner peace does wonders for our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual selves. This non-religious experience involves safely guiding you into a state of deep calm and clarity, where the true nature of your loving, beautiful self can be remembered, nourished and enlivened. Everyone's experience is unique as the meditation is customized to your individual needs.

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