- Online consultations worldwide
- In-person care in Nelson, British Columbia
The initial consultation provides time to review your health history, current concerns, established diagnoses, treatments, and the questions you would most like addressed.
Online: [NEEDS: virtual-care jurisdiction]
In person: Nelson, British Columbia
An initial consultation is offered on [NEEDS: available days and hours], runs approximately [NEEDS: appointment length], and is [NEEDS: fee].
After booking, you will receive an intake form to complete before the consultation. Please submit the form by [NEEDS: intake deadline] so there is adequate time to review it.
Where relevant, please also provide:
A current list of medications and supplements
Established diagnoses
Recent laboratory results
Relevant imaging or specialist reports
A brief summary of previous treatments
Your main questions or concerns
You do not need to send every medical record you have ever received. Please include the information most relevant to your current health and the reason for booking.
Instructions for submitting records securely will be provided with your appointment confirmation.
We will review the development of your health over time and focus on the concerns most relevant now. This may include:
Present symptoms
Diagnoses and unresolved questions
Significant illnesses, infections, surgeries, or injuries
Current medications, supplements, and therapies
Nutrition and digestive function
Sleep, energy, pain, movement, and physical capacity
Relevant laboratory findings
Current medical and specialist care
Previous treatments and how you responded
The practical demands of work, family, and daily life
The purpose is to establish a clear chronology, identify present priorities, and determine which questions or interventions deserve attention first.
When relevant, the consultation may draw on the Epi-AIP to consider:
This framework helps organize the discussion. It does not replace medical diagnosis or determine the same plan for every patient.
An in-person consultation may also include:
Which of these are included in the initial appointment is [NEEDS: confirmation of in-person services included in the initial visit].
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the arms and lower legs when acupuncture or physical assessment may be included.
Further clinic directions and accessibility information are available on the In-Person Care page.
Online consultations take place through [NEEDS: video platform]. Please join from a quiet, private location with a stable internet connection.
Virtual appointments can include health-history review, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, review of existing laboratory results, education, care planning, and follow-up recommendations. They cannot include physical examination, acupuncture, diagnostic imaging, or emergency assessment.
Where appropriate, you will receive:
A summary of the main priorities
An initial sequence of recommendations
Questions to discuss with your physician or specialist
Relevant nutrition, lifestyle, movement, supplement, acupuncture, or self-care guidance
Suggestions for further assessment when appropriate
A recommendation regarding follow-up
Complex cases are rarely resolved in one appointment. The purpose of the initial consultation is to establish a clear and manageable beginning.
Follow-up care is recommended according to clinical need rather than a predetermined package. A follow-up appointment may be useful to:
A follow-up appointment runs approximately [NEEDS: follow-up length] and is [NEEDS: follow-up fee].
Appointment fees, payment methods, insurance receipts, cancellation policies, and other practice details are available on the Fees and Practice Policies page.
For questions about booking or clinic logistics, contact:
Appointment fees, payment methods, insurance receipts, cancellation policies, and other practice details are available on the Fees and Practice Policies page.
For questions about booking or clinic logistics, contact:
Please do not send detailed private health information by ordinary email.
The clinic does not provide emergency or urgent medical care. For severe, rapidly worsening, or urgent symptoms, contact your physician, an urgent-care service, or emergency services in your area.
For severe, rapidly worsening, or urgent symptoms, contact your physician, an urgent-care service, or emergency services in your area. This clinic does not provide emergency care.
The information on this website is provided for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, emergency assessment, or treatment from your physician or another qualified healthcare professional.
