Personalized, Evidence-Informed Naturopathic Care
At Okanagan Integrative Health, our naturopathic doctors take the time to understand your health history, current concerns and individual goals. Naturopathic medicine combines modern medical knowledge with nutrition, lifestyle medicine, appropriate diagnostic testing, nutraceuticals, prescription medications and other evidence-informed treatment options.
Our West Kelowna naturopathic team includes Dr. Kyla Stewart, ND, Dr. Lauren Rea, ND and Dr. Rachelle Peltier, ND, each bringing different areas of clinical focus to the practice.
Whether you are looking for help investigating an ongoing health concern, support for hormonal or digestive health, fertility and reproductive care, integrative cancer support, IV therapy, sports medicine or advanced injection therapies, our goal is to develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs.
What Can a Naturopathic Doctor Help With?
Naturopathic medicine can be used to evaluate and manage a wide range of health concerns. Rather than using the same treatment approach for every patient, your naturopathic physician will review your health history, symptoms, medications, lifestyle and goals before recommending appropriate next steps.
Patients commonly visit our West Kelowna naturopathic doctors for:
- Women’s health, hormones, perimenopause and menopause
- Fertility and reproductive health
- Digestive and gut health concerns
- Fatigue and energy concerns
- Metabolic health and weight management
- Nutritional assessment and nutrient deficiencies
- Integrative cancer care
- Sports injuries and musculoskeletal concerns
- Chronic pain
- IV nutrient therapy
- Iron infusions
- Acupuncture
- Prescription medication management when appropriate
- Nutraceutical and supplement recommendations
- General health and wellness optimization
Your treatment plan will depend on your individual presentation and may involve one or several approaches.
A Comprehensive Approach to Your Health
Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
Nutrition, sleep, movement, stress and other lifestyle factors can play an important role in overall health. Your naturopathic doctor can help identify areas that may be contributing to your symptoms and develop realistic strategies that fit your lifestyle.
Recommendations may include dietary modifications, exercise, sleep strategies, stress management or other changes based on your individual health goals.
Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing
Testing may be recommended when it can provide useful information for clinical decision-making.
Depending on your health history and concerns, your naturopathic doctor may review existing bloodwork, order appropriate laboratory investigations or discuss additional testing options when clinically indicated.
The goal is not to order unnecessary testing, but to use appropriate information to better understand your health and guide treatment.
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutraceuticals may be incorporated into a treatment plan when appropriate.
Our naturopathic physicians consider your medical history, medications, laboratory findings and treatment goals before making recommendations. This is particularly important for patients taking prescription medications or receiving other medical treatments because supplements can sometimes interact with medications.
Prescription Medications
Our naturopathic physicians with prescriptive authority may incorporate prescription medications when clinically appropriate and within their scope of practice.
Naturopathic care does not have to mean choosing between conventional medicine and natural therapies. Our approach is to use the treatment options that make the most sense for the individual patient.
Women’s Health, Hormones & Fertility
Hormonal and reproductive health concerns can affect many stages of life.
Our naturopathic team provides individualized assessment and treatment for concerns including menstrual and ovulatory disorders, PCOS, fertility, perimenopause, menopause, metabolic health and other hormone-related concerns.
Dr. Rachelle Peltier, ND has a particular clinical focus in women’s health, fertility and reproductive medicine and has additional experience observing reproductive endocrinology and gynecology care in a fertility-clinic setting.
Care may involve laboratory assessment, nutrition and lifestyle strategies, nutraceuticals, prescription medications where appropriate, IV therapy or other individualized treatments.
Sports Medicine, Joint Pain & Injection Therapies
Naturopathic medicine at Okanagan Integrative Health also extends into musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
Dr. Lauren Rea, ND has a clinical focus in sports medicine, chronic pain and advanced injection therapies. Her treatment options include ultrasound-guided procedures and other injection therapies for appropriate patients.
Available treatments may include:
Prolotherapy | Botox® | Corticosteroid Injections | Neural Therapy | Trigger Point Injections
Dr. Rea also provides cosmetic and therapeutic neuromodulator treatments, acupuncture and IV nutrient therapy.
Injection therapy is not appropriate for every injury. An assessment is used to determine the likely source of symptoms, discuss available treatment options and determine whether an injection procedure may be appropriate.
Integrative Cancer Care
Dr. Kyla Stewart, ND has a clinical focus in integrative cancer care in addition to digestive health, women’s health, chronic fatigue and general wellness.
Integrative cancer care is designed to complement rather than replace conventional oncology treatment.
Care may focus on supporting patients before, during or after conventional treatment while considering nutrition, symptoms, quality of life and possible interactions between medications, supplements and cancer therapies.
For patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or other cancer treatments, communication and careful consideration of potential drug, herb and nutrient interactions are particularly important.
IV Therapy in West Kelowna
Okanagan Integrative Health has a dedicated IV therapy suite where our naturopathic physicians provide intravenous therapies when clinically appropriate.
IV therapy delivers selected nutrients or medications directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line. The specific formulation and treatment recommendations depend on the patient, medical history, clinical indication and treatment goals.
Our naturopathic clinic also provides iron infusions for appropriate patients following the required assessment and laboratory review.
Because IV therapy is a medical procedure, patients are assessed to determine whether treatment is appropriate and which type of therapy should be considered.
Meet Our West Kelowna Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Rachelle Peltier, ND
Dr. Rachelle Peltier has a clinical focus in women’s health, fertility, reproductive medicine, perimenopause and menopause, metabolic health and medical weight management.
Her approach combines comprehensive assessment with appropriate diagnostic testing and individualized treatments that may include nutrition, lifestyle medicine, nutraceuticals, prescription medications and IV therapy.
Dr. Lauren Rea, ND
Dr. Lauren Rea has a particular interest in sports medicine, musculoskeletal health, chronic pain and advanced injection therapies.
Her services include prolotherapy, corticosteroid injections, neural therapy, trigger point injections, therapeutic and cosmetic neuromodulators, acupuncture and IV therapy.
Currently on Maternity Leave
Dr. Kyla Stewart, ND
Dr. Kyla Stewart provides naturopathic medicine with clinical interests that include integrative cancer care, digestive and gut health, women’s health and hormones, chronic fatigue and general wellness.
She is trained in IV therapy and acupuncture and holds prescriptive authority. Dr. Stewart also provides chelation therapy for appropriate patients.
What to Expect at Your First Naturopathic Appointment
Your first appointment gives your naturopathic doctor time to develop a detailed understanding of your health.
Your visit may include a review of your current concerns, medical history, medications and supplements, previous laboratory results, nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, stress and other factors relevant to your health.
Additional physical examination or diagnostic testing may be recommended when appropriate.
From there, your naturopathic physician will discuss their assessment and work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan. Depending on your needs, treatment may include nutrition and lifestyle strategies, supplementation, prescription medication, acupuncture, IV therapy, injection therapies or other approaches within the naturopathic scope of practice.
Naturopathic Medicine FAQ
No. Patients can book directly with one of our naturopathic physicians without a referral.
Many extended health benefit plans provide coverage for naturopathic physician visits. Coverage varies between insurers and individual plans, so we recommend confirming your naturopathic benefits directly with your insurance provider.
Direct billing may be available for eligible plans.
Naturopathic physicians may recommend and arrange laboratory testing when clinically appropriate. Your ND can also review previous bloodwork and other relevant medical information as part of your assessment.
Naturopathic physicians who have completed the required prescribing certification may prescribe medications within their authorized scope. Several of our naturopathic doctors at Okanagan Integrative Health hold prescriptive authority.
All three of our naturopathic physicians provide general naturopathic care, but they also have different clinical interests.
Dr. Kyla Stewart may be particularly well suited for integrative cancer care, digestive health, chronic fatigue and general wellness.
Dr. Lauren Rea may be a good fit for sports medicine, joint or tendon concerns, chronic pain and advanced injection therapies.
Dr. Rachelle Peltier may be a good fit for women’s health, fertility, reproductive medicine, perimenopause, menopause and metabolic health.
If you are unsure who to book with, contact our clinic and our team can help direct you.
Naturopathic Doctors in West Kelowna
Okanagan Integrative Health provides naturopathic medicine from our multidisciplinary clinic in West Kelowna, BC.
Having naturopathic physicians working alongside chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, kinesiologists and other healthcare professionals allows patients to access a variety of services from one location when a multidisciplinary approach is appropriate.
Our clinic is located at:
Okanagan Integrative Health
204–525 Highway 97 South
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C9
Ready to Book With a West Kelowna Naturopath?
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kyla Stewart, Dr. Lauren Rea or Dr. Rachelle Peltier and take the next step toward understanding and improving your health.
