NATUROPATH
Naturopathic Medicine
Calgary Naturopathic Care for Fertility, Prenatal, and Perimenopause
Our naturopathic care is centered on fertility, prenatal health, and perimenopause, guided by Dr. Kristin Ruzicki, who focuses specifically on naturopathic fertility, prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care. Her approach combines individualized testing, nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle management to get to the root cause of hormonal and reproductive health concerns, rather than only managing symptoms.
Perimenopause Solutions
Perimenopause brings hormonal shifts that can affect nearly every system in the body, and naturopathic medicine can help ease that transition rather than simply waiting it out. Naturopathic perimenopause support could include:
- Hormone testing and hormone balance support
- Relief from hot flashes and night sweats
- Support for mood changes, irritability, and anxiety
- Sleep support and management of insomnia
- Nutrition and lifestyle guidance for changing metabolism and weight
- Support for bone and cardiovascular health as hormones shift
Naturopathic Care FAQs
How can naturopathic medicine support fertility?
Naturopathic care can help identify and treat concerns that may impact fertility, including PCOS, menstrual irregularities, and egg quality, while also complementing conventional fertility treatment such as IVF and IUI. Support often includes hormone testing, nutrient optimization, and personalized lifestyle guidance.
What does naturopathic care look like during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, naturopathic medicine can help support common concerns such as nausea, fatigue, digestion, and blood sugar balance, using diet and lifestyle counselling alongside nutritional supplements and herbal medicine chosen to be safe throughout pregnancy.
Can naturopathic medicine help with perimenopause symptoms?
Yes. Naturopathic support for perimenopause can include hormone testing and balancing, relief for hot flashes and night sweats, sleep and mood support, and nutrition and lifestyle guidance tailored to the hormonal changes of this life stage.
Who provides naturopathic care at HIHF?
Dr. Kristin Ruzicki focuses on naturopathic fertility, prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care, working with concerns like hormone imbalances, postpartum health, and children's health, using individualized testing, nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle management.
Can I book a free consultation with the naturopathic doctor?
Yes. We offer a free 15 minute consultation with Dr. Ruzicki, giving you a chance to discuss your concerns and ask questions before committing to a full treatment plan.
Dr. Kristin Ruzicki focuses on naturopathic fertility, prenatal, postnatal and pediatric care. She works with concerns like hormone imbalances, postpartum concerns, and children’s ailments such as digestive issues and sleep disturbances.
Dr Ruzicki uses a variety of approaches to care for her patients including:
- Individualized testing
- Nutrition
- Herbal medicine
- Lifestyle management
Fertility Solutions
Naturopathic medicine can support your fertility journey by helping to identify and treat many concerns that may impact fertility, as well as complement conventional treatment. Preconception and Fertility support could include:
- Diet and lifestyle support, nutrient supplementation
- Stress management
- Post-contraceptive support- regaining natural cycles post-pill, nutrient optimization
- Menstrual irregularities- painful or heavy periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), missed/skipped periods, irregular or lack of ovulation
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Support for egg quality
- Recurrent miscarriage support
- IVF and IUI support
- Male infertility
- Hormones testing, both through blood or expanded profiles through urine or saliva
Prenatal Solutions
During pregnancy, naturopathic medicine can help to promote wellness for both you and your baby and be a great addition to your maternity care. Naturopathic pregnancy support could include diet and lifestyle counselling, nutritional supplements, and herbal medicines to support concerns such as:
- Nausea
- Sleep
- Fatigue
- Digestion- such as constipation, hemorrhoids
- Colds / Flu
- Blood sugar balance
Postnatal Solutions
Naturopathic Medicine can help support the body and find balance in this transition period after the arrival of the newest member of the family.
Concerns that many women find support with could include:
- Diet and Nutrient optimization
- Fatigue
- Sleep support
- Thyroid health, post-partum thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s, Graves disease
- Lifestyle support for overall wellness- less time to focus on self-care, diet/nutrition, exercise, stress management techniques
- General women’s health practice- digestive concerns, hormonal concerns, allergies, insomnia, fatigue, autoimmunity, environmental medicine, immune support
Pediatric Solutions
Naturopathic medicine can be safe and effective for many health concerns in children and teens. Some common concerns that can be treated include but are not limited to:
- Allergies and sensitivities
- Skin condition, eczema
- Digestive concerns – constipation, stomach aches etc
- Frequent or chronic infections/illnesses
- Sleep concerns