Women's Health, Peri-Menopause & Menopause
Naturopathic Care for Women
Women's bodies constantly change as they cycle through the transitional phases of life — from puberty and pregnancy to the menopausal years. Dr. Kim Townsend, ND treats many conditions and health concerns unique to women, taking pride in staying on the cutting edge of medical advancements.
OVERVIEW
Women's Health at Townsend Naturopathic
Dr. Kim Townsend, ND offers natural and integrative treatments for women of all ages — from their teenage years dealing with hormonal acne and irregular cycles, to women struggling with infertility, right through to women in their peri and post-menopausal years. Dr. Kim completes an in-depth intake and may requisition lab testing to determine the cause of the underlying imbalance. The goal is to help women attain both physical and emotional well-being by offering an integrative approach to balancing hormones.
Women's Health & Menopause
Insurance: Covered by most Benefit Plans
New Patients: Now Welcoming
Virtual Care: Offered Province-wide
Location: Burlington, ON
Parking: Free on-site
WHO THIS IS FOR
Conditions We Treat
Dr. Kim works with women across all life stages, treating a broad range of conditions that are often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or inadequately treated in conventional settings. These include...
✦ Perimenopause & Menopause ✦ Hot Flashes & Night Sweats ✦ Infertility ✦ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ✦ Uterine Fibroids ✦ Ovarian Cysts ✦ Irregular Menstruation ✦ Hormonal Acne ✦ PMS & PMDD ✦ Endometriosis ✦ Cervical Dysplasia ✦ Abnormal Pap Smears ✦ Breast Health ✦ Thyroid Imbalances ✦ Migraines & Headaches ✦ Low Libido ✦ Vaginal Dryness ✦ Anxiety & Depression ✦ Insomnia ✦ Weight Gain & Bloating
TCONO Registered
OAND Member
CAND Member
25+ Years Experience
Licensed BHRT Prescriber
Peri-Menopause & Menopause
Naturopathic Support Through the Menopausal Transition
Perimenopause is the time of change leading up to the menopausal years. A woman is considered in menopause once her menstrual cycle has stopped completely for over one year. Women may experience a multitude of symptoms during and after this transitional period — including hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, depression, low libido, insomnia, vaginal dryness, weight gain, bloating, and low energy.
Naturopathic testing and treatment can help you get regular sleep, curb sugar cravings, improve mood, diminish hot flashes and night sweats, eliminate bloating, reduce anxiety, improve libido, and maintain ideal weight. Many women respond well to botanical medicines, proper diet and exercise, vitamins and minerals, and BHRT (Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy) to treat these pre and post-menopausal symptoms.
Hormonal Imbalances
How Dr. Kim Approaches Women's Hormonal Health
If Dr. Kim suspects there is an imbalance in a patient's hormones she will recommend salivary, urinary, or blood testing to determine a patient's hormonal state — and may also prescribe bio-identical hormones (BHRT) to those women who might benefit. Taking charge of your health and asking for the right kind of testing is important.
Dr. Kim's approach is always individualized. Whether the concern is hormonal acne at seventeen or hot flashes at fifty-two, she treats the underlying cause rather than masking symptoms — drawing on the full range of naturopathic tools including lab testing, botanical medicine, clinical nutrition and supplements, acupuncture, and BHRT where appropriate.
Ready to take charge of your hormonal health? Book a consultation with Dr. Kim today.