Dr. Holly Johnston, Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic medicine is a dynamic form of healthcare that focuses on optimal health and empowerment. It is a form of functional medicine in that it approaches health care in the view that each individual has a unique biological background, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. This perspective of health allows naturopathic doctors to eliminate symptoms by addressing the underlying cause of the problem by analyzing how the body functions as whole and how each organ system is affected or influenced within the whole system. Naturopathic doctors focus on the restoration of health using their extensive knowledge of medical sciences and traditional healing practices. Health operates on a spectrum, and it is our job to help you optimize your health and feel your best.

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine:

1. First Do No Harm: Use highly effective and low invasive therapies to minimize risk of harm.
2. The Healing Power of Nature: Support the self-healing ability of the individual.
3. Treat the Cause of Disease
4. Doctor as Teacher: Educate, empower, and support patients through their healing journey.
5. Treat the Whole Person Through Individualized Care
6. Prevention: Encourage a healthy lifestyle and reduce chronic disease risk factors.

How do we do we heal using naturopathic medicine?

5 steps:

1. Create the environment for ideal health:
- Remove disruptors: toxins, food sensitivities, microbes, environmental factors
- Institute a healthier regimen: diet, exercise, stress relief
- Ensure elimination routes are working properly (liver, kidneys, colon)
- Correct deficiencies with diet and nutritional supplementation
2. Stimulate vitality within the body so that it can heal itself
3. Tonify damaged/weakened organs
4. Correct structural integrity
5. Address pathology via supplements or referral to a medical doctor for pharmaceutical medications

Dr. Holly Johnston, BSc, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and is thrilled to be practicing in her hometown of Stratford. She welcomes patients of all ages and health concerns into her general family practice. Dr. Holly has experience working in an integrative hospital setting and has worked extensively with individuals with chronic health concerns such as diabetes, thyroid conditions, digestive imbalances, and autoimmunity. She has a special interest and additional training in fertility, women’s health concerns, perinatal care (pregnancy & post-partum), and pediatrics. She is also pleased to offer naturopathic doula care to support patients through labour and delivery.

Holly is a graduate of the Bachelor of Naturopathy program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Previous to this degree she earned an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph, where she studied Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, and Nutraceutical Sciences. Together with her background in medical sciences and research as well as her passion for health and wellness, Dr. Holly is able to provide safe and effective treatment for her patients.She understands your health by taking a detailed history and getting to know your life story, as well as through physical exam, bloodwork and other laboratory testing.

Not sure if naturopathic medicine is right for you? Book a complimentary 15 minute consultation with Dr.Holly to learn more about her services & expertise, as well as to discuss your health concerns.

Learn more about Holly at www.drhollynd.com or connect with her on twitter & instagram @drhollynd