Naturopathic Medicine & Testing
Naturopathic medicine is a primary-care system that emphasizes illness prevention while promoting our inherent self-healing capability. By approaching each patient as a unique individual, naturopathic doctors strive to address the underlying causes of disease, not just the symptoms.


FIRST PLACE winner of the 2021 and 2022 TriCity A-List Awards for Naturopathic Medicine
Areas of Focus
Gynecological cancer treatment support, fertility, prenatal planning, pregnancy support, PMS & cramps, menopause & hot flashes, etc.
Prostate health, decreased libido, general health & fitness, fertility, etc.
Frequent colds & ear infections, allergies, eczema
Mood concerns affecting energy levels, sleep, digestion, and overall health
Headaches, muscle/nerve/joint pain, acute and chronic injuries, arthritis
Fatigue, insomnia, healthy living support, disease prevention, weight management, stress, detoxification, immune support, cold/flu prevention
Is your specific issue not listed? Please contact us for more information.

Treatments
- Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
- Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture
- Botanical/herbal medicine
- Clinical nutrition
- Lifestyle support & Stress management
- Nutraceuticals/Supplements (e.g. vitamins, minerals, etc)
- Homeopathy
- Dr. Lee offers Energy Healing via Reiki & The Wonder Method. Dr. Boudreau also offers Reiki.
- Dr. Boudreau offers Advanced Injection Therapies (including Prolotherapy). Areas treated include: ankles, knees, fingers, wrists, elbows and shoulders.

Naturopathic Specialty Testing
What – Unlike IgE Food Allergy testing, which assesses for potentially serious, acute reactions to foods (e.g. anaphylaxis from peanuts), IgG Food Sensitivity testing assesses for delayed immune reactions to foods. This type of reaction can take months to develop, and can trigger inflammation that can persists for weeks or months.
Who – Anyone who is curious about possible food sensitivities, particularly those who have experienced symptoms such as: digestive issues (e.g. IBS, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, etc.), joint pain, skin conditions (e.g. acne, psoriasis, eczema), headaches, general sluggishness, depression, inability to lose weight…. Determining what foods are contributing to these symptoms can greatly impact the sense of overall well-being, and improve function in the affected areas.
How – During your initial naturopathic appointment, Dr. Lee/Dr. Boudreau will take a thorough history to determine if/which testing is appropriate for you. Test results & a FST-specific treatment plan will be reviewed during a follow-up appointment. The test requires a blood sample, which can be collected at Lifelabs via a blood draw. FST results typically take 2-3 weeks to return. *Note – Possible trigger foods will not show up as positive on testing if you have not eaten them in the past few weeks or months.
What – SIBO can lead to many digestive symptoms, including bloating, constipation/diarrhea, nausea, cramping, and subsequent symptoms like fatigue, headaches, inflammation, and more.
How – Patients receive a take-home test kit to collect breath samples over the course of 3 hours. Results return for discussion approximately 2 weeks after the lab receives the samples.
What – Stool analysis testing may provide a comprehensive assessment of digestive function, including enzyme production, nutrient absorption, and microbial levels (both beneficial and potentially harmful).
How – This take-home kit involves obtaining samples either over a one-day or three-day period, mixed in the appropriate sample tubes, before scheduling a pick-up.
What – Nutrient deficiencies can arise through imbalanced or restricted diets, impaired digestion/absorption, or a number of other causes. Nutritional assessment testing may help shed light on specific areas of concern, including levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and fatty acids.
How – Depending upon the specific test, samples may be obtained using first morning urine, a buccal (cheek) swab, a Lifelabs blood draw, or a fingerprick blood sample (or a combination thereof).
What – Exposure to toxic metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury can arise from numerous sources, including the home and the work place. Elevated levels of these harmful compounds may affect everything from mood, sleep and energy to immune function. Testing for levels of these compounds, as well as key nutrients like selenium and iron, is an important first step towards addressing a potential issue.
What – Neurotransmitters are chemicals produced within nerve cells to deliver a message elsewhere in the body, influencing everything from mood (e.g anxiety, depression, insomnia) and energy to immune function. By measuring urinary neurotransmitter levels, it may be possible to determine how they’re being produced, as well as broken down (metabolized). Neurotransmitter testing determines levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and histamine. The test can be combined with an examination of salivary levels of cortisol, sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, which can also impact mood, energy and reproductive health.
How – Depending upon the specific panel, four salivary samples are obtained over a 24-hour period, as well as either a single urine sample or a 24-hour collection.
Testing typically involves 2 or more visits: health review + sample collection during the initial visit, and results review + plan at the second visit. Further follow-up appointments may be recommended to monitor and support your progress.
Our Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Vanessa Lee, N.D. and Dr. Erik Boudreau, N.D., are Naturopathic Doctors registered with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC), with certification in acupuncture. Dr. Boudreau is also certified in advanced injection therapies (e.g. prolotherapy) and has prescriptive authority. They are both members of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), Canadian Association of Naturopathic Medicine (CAND), and Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP).
Dr. Lee and Dr. Boudreau work with adults, children, seniors, cancer patients, and healthy individuals interested in disease prevention.
In-clinic, video, and phone consultations are available.
Payment is collected at the time of your visit via Interac e-transfer, credit card, cheque, or cash. Many extended health benefit plans include coverage for naturopathic medicine; receipts issued at the time of payment can be submitted towards this coverage, if applicable.
24-hour notice is required for all cancellations, and missed visits without adequate notice will be billed as above.
Naturopathic Medicine services are covered under most insurance plans. Please contact your insurance plan to check if you are covered for the above services.
Please be aware that we are unable to direct bill insurance providers for Testing and LifeLabs costs. Clients are required to pay the cost at our clinic and submit the receipt to their insurance provider, if applicable.
We offer direct billing to these insurances for consultations:
- First Canadian Group of Companies
- Pacific Blue Cross
- CINUP
- Johnson Insurance
- Manulife
- Canada Life
- Chambers of Commerce Group insurance plan
- Desjardins
- Cowan Insurance Group
- Sun Life Financial
- Industrial Alliance
- Green Shield Canada
- and more
Please note: In case we are not able to direct bill for your appointment (due to issues with individual benefits plan, portal issues, or any other concern), clients are required to pay upfront and submit the receipt to their insurance.
Consultation Rates*
- 60-min Initial consultation: $210
- 90-min Initial consultation + treatment (Acupuncture/Reiki): $305
- 60-min Initial Prolotherapy consultation: $225 (includes initial consult + first prolotherapy treatment)
- Naturopathic follow-up consultations: $205/60min, $155/45min, $110/30min, $65/15min
- Acupuncture/Reiki follow-up visit: $95/30 min, $135/45 min, $180/60 min, $270/90 min
- Naturopathic follow-up + treatment: $290/90 min
- Prolotherapy follow-up: $165/30 min
- Phone consults: billed as above
* Rates as of July 15, 2023
Naturopathic Specialty Testing Rates
Testing typically involves 2 or more visits (the initial visit + a follow-up to review the results + plan).
Further follow-up appointments may be recommended to monitor and support your progress.
- Basic (125 foods) – $275
- Enhanced (220 foods) – $379
- Vegetarian (160 foods) -$315
- Additional foods – $25 for each food
- Candida add-on – $59 (Candida alone – $89)
Pricing varies depending on the panel chosen. Please contact the office for current pricing.
Panels options include: Dutch Complete, Dutch Complete Plus, Dutch Complete + Cycle Mapping, Dutch Cycle Mapping alone
Pricing varies depending on the panel chosen. Please contact the office for more information
Pricing varies depending on the panel chosen. Please contact the office for more information
Home collection kit analysing a 24-hour collection urine sample for toxic and essential elements – $260
Pricing varies depending on the panel chosen. Please contact the office for more information
$550 + $45 shipping back to the lab