Shining a Light on Healing
Over the past twenty years in practice, I have had the privilege of watching many different therapies help people recover from injury and chronic pain. One therapy that has gained increasing attention over the past decade is Low Level Laser Therapy, sometimes called cold laser therapy. Despite the sophisticated name, the principle behind it is […]
Neural Therapy for Stubborn Pain
Neural therapy, a technique used in naturopathic medicine, has recognition for its effectiveness in pain relief and the promotion of healing in muscle and joint concerns. Originating from Germany in the early 20th century, neural therapy involves the injection of local anesthetics, such as procaine, into specific areas of the body, including nerve points, acupuncture […]
Pain Relief with Laser Therapy – Scientific Update
Living with chronic pain is one of the most common challenges people face as they age. Whether from arthritis, old injuries, or degenerative conditions, persistent pain can limit mobility, sap energy, and affect every part of life. Many people find themselves cycling through medications, injections, or even considering surgery, all in search of relief. In […]
Pain Relief – Naturally
If you feel like aches and pains are holding you back from enjoying life fully, just cutting back on exercise is not the answer, as that comes at a high cost. As a naturopathic physician I love helping people to keep their bodies strong, vital and flexible as they age, so they can stay active […]
Back Pain and Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy provides relief from Back Pain Back pain affects 80% of people at some point in their life. It is a major cause of loss of work, decreased life satisfaction, reduced activity and overuse of medication. A state of the art therapy for back pain called Low Level Laser therapy, is available in the […]
Freedom from Pain – At any Age
If you are retired, these are your years and you should enjoy them without unnecessary nagging pain. For many people, old injuries, arthritis or back pain can get in the way of fully enjoying this stage of life. Thousands of people world wide have enjoyed pain relief and improved quality of life thanks to new […]
LASER THERAPY FOR PAIN RELIEF
Naturopathic physician, Dr. Deidre Macdonald is pleased to announce the arrival to the Comox Valley of a high tech solution for people suffering from spinal, joint and muscle pain. Low level laser therapy is the technology that caught her attention when it healed a back problem she had suffered with for six years. Dr. Macdonald […]