Frequently Asked Questions
Can PND help me?
Our naturopathic doctors work with each patient as an individual. Rather than focusing only on a diagnosis or symptom, we look at your health history, lifestyle, nutrition and other factors that may be contributing to your concerns.
We commonly see patients with digestive concerns such as bloating, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, reflux, SIBO, and IBD (ulcerative colitis and crohn's) as well as hormone concerns, fatigue, thyroid and metabolic concerns, cardiovascular and blood sugar concerns, autoimmune conditions and other chronic health issues.
Digestive health is a particular focus at PND. If you're wondering whether your specific health concern is a good fit for our approach, contact our team and we'd be happy to help.
Give us a call. You don't need to know whether naturopathic care is right for you before contacting us.
Tell our team a little about what you're looking for help with, and we'll help you determine whether Prairie Naturopathic Doctors may be a good fit for your needs. If we don't think we're the right place for you, we'll let you know.
Our goal is to help you determine the best next step for your health.
Becoming a Patient
No. You do not need a referral to become a patient at Prairie Naturopathic Doctors. You can contact us directly to schedule your first appointment.
If you're not sure whether PND is a good fit for your health concerns, give our team a call. We'd be happy to answer your questions and help you determine the best next step.
We start by taking the time to understand your health story. Your first two visits are designed to give your doctor a comprehensive picture of your health and give you a clear, individualized plan for moving forward.
First Office Visit — Part 1 (90 minutes): Comprehensive Evaluation
We listen to your story and begin looking at the bigger picture. Your visit includes a detailed health history, comprehensive physical examination and several in-office assessments (at no additional cost). These may include body composition analysis, bowel toxicity testing, digital cardiovascular analysis, nitric oxide testing and zinc testing.
First Office Visit — Part 2 (60 minutes): Your Findings & Plan
Typically 2–7 days later, you'll meet with your doctor again to review your findings and discuss your individualized treatment plan. Depending on your needs, your plan may include additional testing, naturopathic therapies, natural medicines, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.
There is no additional charge for this second visit—it is included as part of your initial new-patient evaluation. Our goal is for you to leave understanding what we've found, what we recommend and the next steps for building your health.
Return Office Visits (50 minutes): Progress & Adjustments
Follow-up visits are used to evaluate your progress, review new test or examination findings, answer questions and adjust your treatment plan as needed. Your care evolves with you rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
We do not participate in insurance networks, and payment is due at the time of service. Upon request, we can provide the appropriate codes and documentation for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend checking directly with your insurer.
We also offer healthcare financing options for established patients.
Many patients use HSA or FSA funds for eligible healthcare expenses at Prairie Naturopathic Doctors. Eligibility can vary depending on your plan and the service, test or product being purchased, so we recommend checking with your HSA or FSA administrator if you have questions about a specific expense.
We can provide receipts and other available documentation for your records or reimbursement requests.
Yes. We've been caring for children of all ages since Prairie Naturopathic Doctors opened in 2009.
Our naturopathic doctors take an individualized approach to pediatric care, considering your child's health history, nutrition, development, lifestyle and specific health concerns. We see children for ongoing health concerns as well as acute illnesses.
Acute appointments are available for concerns such as sore throats, earaches, coughs, colds and other common illnesses. When a child's needs require a different level or type of care, we'll recommend appropriate evaluation or referral.
Yes. We offer naturopathic telehealth visits, allowing you to receive care from the convenience of your home. Naturopathic telehealth visits are available for a variety of health concerns, including digestive health, hormones, fatigue, metabolic concerns and other chronic health issues. Some evaluations, testing and treatments require an in-person visit, and telehealth availability may depend on where you are located. Contact our team and we'll help determine whether telehealth is a good option for your needs.
About Naturopathic Care
Naturopathic medicine takes a comprehensive holistic approach to health. In addition to understanding your symptoms and diagnoses, your naturopathic doctor considers factors such as nutrition, digestion, sleep, stress, lifestyle and your overall health history. We ask what is functioning well and what is not functioning well? What is getting in the way of proper function? Recognizing there is an innate healing process at work we ask how is it working and how can we support the process?
The goal is to identify factors that may be contributing to your health concerns and create an individualized plan using nutrition, lifestyle changes, natural medicines, naturopathic therapies and other appropriate treatments.
Yes. Many of our patients take prescription medications while receiving naturopathic care.
Your naturopathic doctor will review your current medications and supplements when developing recommendations and consider potential interactions. If changes to prescription medications may be appropriate as your health changes, we'll coordinate decisions with the healthcare professional responsible for prescribing them.
Yes. We encourage you to maintain a relationship with your medical doctor and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
Naturopathic care can complement the care you receive from your conventional medical team. We focus on understanding the broader picture of your health and identifying factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, while recognizing that conventional medical care can play a role for aspects of your health.
When appropriate, we encourage communication and coordination among your healthcare providers so you can receive well-rounded care.
Not necessarily. Nutrition recommendations are individualized based on your health concerns, goals and findings. Rather than putting every patient on the same diet, your doctor will work with you to develop realistic nutrition recommendations that fit your needs and lifestyle.
Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive healthcare approach that may include nutrition, lifestyle medicine, botanical medicine, physical therapies and other natural treatment approaches including homeopathy. For example, we may prescribe a particular diet, a series of hydrotherapy treatments and a homeopathic medicine. Potentized medicines prescribed homeopathically have been used with great success for over 200 years and we continue that great tradition.