Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary healthcare that integrates standard medical diagnostics with natural and traditional methods of healing. Naturopathic doctors provide complementary and alternative medicine that is safe, effective and comprehensive. They work in partnership with other regulated healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best care possible.

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

First, do no harm.

Co-operate with the healing power of nature.

Address the fundamental causes of disease.

Heal the whole person through individualized treatment.

Teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.

Conditions Treated

allergies | arthritis | digestive disorders | menopause | PMS | infertility
anxiety | depression | insomnia | fatigue | diabetes | heart disease

holistic rejuvenation | natural anti-aging | preventive medicine

Naturopathic Therapies

Naturopathic Doctors are trained in several different treatment modalities. At Sakura, our naturopathic doctor uses the following tools to address a wide variety of health conditions.

Clinical Nutrition | This core discipline examines the relationship between diet and health. Many health conditions can be prevented, managed, improved and even cured by nutritional approaches, including special diets, medicinal foods and nutritional supplements.

Botanical Medicine | Plants have long been used for their medicinal properties and form the foundation of modern drugs. With extensive training in pharmacology, naturopathic doctors identify drug-herb interactions and recommend botanicals in a manner that is safe and effective.

Lifestyle Counselling | Finding balance can be a tremendous challenge, but you don’t have to do it alone. A naturopathic doctor can help you identify physical, mental-emotional, social and environmental obstacles to optimal health and wellness, and guide you in making informed decisions for a happier, healthier you.

Acupuncture | Acupuncture is a gentle, deeply relaxing, mind-body balancing experience. Hair-thin needles are placed at specific anatomical locations to bring harmony to the flow of energy throughout the body. Acupuncture benefits a wide range of health conditions, including digestive disorders, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, PMS, infertility and chronic pain.

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture | This non-invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery addresses the signs of aging while balancing whole body health. Acupuncture increases local collagen production to fill in fine lines and diminish the appearance of wrinkles. Additionally, acupuncture lifts sagging skin, improves muscle tone, relaxes tension, tightens the pores, improves facial colouration, brightens the eyes and boosts the skin’s nutrition. The results are much more than skin deep.

Infrared Sauna Therapy | Infrared saunas are low heat saunas that are much easier to tolerate than traditional Finnish saunas, allowing users to stay comfortable while receiving therapeutic benefit for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, muscle tension, stress, asthma, allergies, and psoriasis. Saunas are an effective tool for detoxification, and can help with the elimination of heavy metals and other environmental toxins. Saunas are also useful for skin purification and weight loss.

Our Practitioner

Naturopathic doctor Aranka Jones is a graduate of the University of Guelph and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is provincially licensed and belongs to the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Dr. Jones is equipped to address a wide variety of health conditions with a repertoire of safe, effective and evidence-based natural therapies. She is devoted to helping her clients overcome challenges to health and well-being so they may enjoy an active lifestyle and vibrant health at any age.

Is Your Practitioner Licensed?

Not all practitioners of natural medicine are licensed health care providers. To ensure you are receiving the best possible care from a licensed professional, be sure to verify that your practitioner is a provincially licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, also known as a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, by contacting Ontario's regulatory body for naturopathic medicine, the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy. Call 416-866-8383 or visit the BDDTN's website and online practitioner directory at www.boardofnaturopathicmedicine.on.ca.