Sherri-Anne Clarke ND, B.Sc

Sherri-Anne Clarke ND, B.Sc is a Burlington naturopath who practices at the Halton Family Health Centre. As a naturopathic doctor, she provides individualized treatment plans to her patients to help them achieve greater health and vitality. Naturopathy is an effective approach to treating many health concerns including diabetes, stress management, hypertension, high cholesterol, gastrointestinal issues and liver support. She uses the following approaches to bring the body back into balance: acupuncture, myofascial release, nutrition, dietary supplements, herbal medicine and lifestyle counseling. Dr. Clarke also has completed training in sports medicine and pain management.

A naturopathic doctor differs from a medical doctor in that naturopaths are trained to treat the whole person rather than just a symptom. Naturopaths conduct extensive evaluations of their patients so that office visits generally last longer and are more comprehensive than examinations performed by medical doctors. Dr. Clarke focuses on the whole person and recommends a series of lifestyle changes in order to support a lifetime of well-being.

At the onset of treatment, Dr. Clarke will hold an introductory session to get to know the patient. The first session will be focused on gathering information, allowing the patient to discuss his or her health concerns. She will discuss their family medical history, sleep patterns, dietary habits, stress levels and exercise regimen. This session provides a comprehensive background of a patient’s lifestyle so that Dr. Clarke is able to get to the root of the problem. Based on this information, she will create an individualized treatment plan to lead the patient on a path to healing and well-being.

Each successive visit will assist Dr. Clarke as she reevaluates the treatment plan to discover which treatments are working for the patient and which ones may not be effective. The frequency of visits depends entirely on the needs of the patient. Some conditions will require checkups every three weeks, while some conditions may only require an appointment every two months. Most insurance companies cover naturopathic medicine in Ontario. Ontario naturopaths are regulated by the official naturopathic licensing board, the BDDT-N.

Dr. Clarke is a Burlington naturopath specializing in women’s health, digestive issues and weight management. She also specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an effective approach to treating a variety of problems including anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse and eating disorders. She strongly believes in a holistic approach to health, and considers her patients’ mind, body and spirituality when developing treatment plans. For more information about naturopathic medicine, contact Dr. Clarke today.