Dr. Holly Marie Letourneau

Dr. Holly Marie Letourneau provides skilled naturopathic care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Pain Musculoskeletal

• Headaches & Migraines (Naturopathic Management): A comprehensive approach to manage chronic headaches or migraines by looking at underlying causes and providing supportive natural therapies.
• Sports Injuries (Naturopathic Recovery & Performance): Naturopathic interventions to aid in recovery from athletic injuries, reduce downtime, and enhance tissue healing.

Hormone Endocrine

• Menopausal Symptom Management: Utilizing botanical medicines, nutritional support, and lifestyle adjustments to ease the transition through menopause.
• Fertility Optimization & Preconception Care: Utilizing diet, lifestyle changes, herbs, and targeted supplements to improve reproductive outcomes.
• Andropause & Men's Hormonal Health: Addressing symptoms associated with declining testosterone in men (andropause), such as fatigue, low libido, and changes in mood or muscle mass.
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Menstrual Irregularities: Balancing hormones and reducing inflammation to improve comfort and predictability of your monthly cycle.

Stress Anxiety Sleep Support

• Anxiety & Mood Support: A holistic approach to improving mood, reducing anxiety, and enhancing overall mental wellness naturally.
• Stress Management & Adrenal Support: Naturopathic strategies to build resilience to stress, support adrenal gland function, and manage symptoms of chronic stress or burnout.
• Insomnia & Sleep Disturbances: Restoring healthy sleep patterns through personalized protocols involving herbs, nutrients, and behavioral techniques.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Dr. Letourneau can assess your needs.

• Clinical Nutrition & Dietary Counseling: Personalized dietary recommendations, meal planning guidance, and nutritional supplement advice to address deficiencies, support healing, and optimize health.
• Physical Examinations (Naturopathic): Standard physical assessments (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, relevant organ system checks) alongside naturopathic diagnostic techniques.
• Hydrotherapy: Application of constitutional hydrotherapy or other water-based treatments to enhance vitality and support the body's natural healing capacity.
• Homeopathic Medicine: Individualized prescription of highly diluted natural substances to stimulate the body's self-healing mechanisms, based on the principle of 'like cures like'.
• Conventional & Specialized Lab Test Analysis: Utilizing conventional lab work and advanced functional testing to gain deeper insights into your physiological function and guide treatment.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Dr. Letourneau. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Naturopathic Doctors in ON and the standards set by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

At Hart & Sol Integrative Healthcare, naturopathic care is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health, well-being, and daily activities. Dr. Letourneau frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• It's truly rewarding for Dr. Letourneau to witness patients resolve sports injuries that need help healing naturally and experience achieving a healthy pregnancy after receiving dedicated support. A holistic naturopathic approach, focusing on your unique constitution, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in playing actively and roughhousing with their young kids or grandkids with joy and energy again.
• Dealing with the ongoing effects of needing support for detoxification or cleansing? Dr. Letourneau partners with patients to achieve a definite and profound improvement in their overall quality of life. This involves a holistic approach, aiming to restore balance so you can confidently resume important aspects of your life, such as getting back to golfing 18 holes without their back acting up or energy dips.
• Naturopathic care with Dr. Letourneau can be a transformative turning point for those affected by joint pain or stiffness that feels inflammatory. The shared goal is achieving far fewer acne breakouts and much clearer, healthier-looking skin, paving the way for you to enjoy feeling strong and capable in your body for everyday tasks and new challenges and a more energetic, balanced life.
• Many individuals seek guidance from Dr. Letourneau, their Naturopathic Doctor, when needing help to create a healthier diet and lifestyle plan disrupts their well-being. Through a personalized naturopathic plan, they often achieve feeling hopeful and proactive about managing their autoimmune condition naturally, empowering them to embrace activities like getting back to their regular, consistent gym workouts with enthusiasm with renewed vitality.

Your personalized naturopathic treatment plan, developed with Dr. Letourneau, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives using a holistic approach.

Dr. Letourneau practices at Hart & Sol Integrative Healthcare, situated in the vibrant Clifton Hill Tourist Area within the Fallsview neighborhood of Niagara Falls. The clinic is conveniently located near the Commercial Corridor, making it easy to access for local residents and visitors alike. Easily reachable via Niagara Region Transit (NRT), the clinic offers accessible options for all patients. Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

What kind of lab testing might a Naturopathic Doctor recommend?

Your Naturopathic Doctor may recommend a variety of lab tests to help assess your health. This can range from standard blood work you might get at your family doctor's office (to check things like nutrient levels, organ function, or inflammation markers) to more specialized functional tests. These specialized tests could look at hormone balance in more detail, identify potential food sensitivities, assess your gut microbiome, or check for environmental toxin exposure. The goal is to get a clearer picture of what's happening in your body to create a more targeted treatment plan.

Is Naturopathic Medicine covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

Naturopathic services provided by a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) in a private clinic are generally NOT covered by provincial health plans like Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket for these services. However, many private and extended health insurance plans do offer coverage for services provided by registered or licensed Naturopathic Doctors. Patients are encouraged to check their individual insurance policies, as coverage levels vary significantly.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Naturopathic Doctor in ON?

In Ontario, patients can typically see a Naturopathic Doctor (or Naturopathe) directly without a physician's referral, as part of direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to verify the requirements of your insurance plan before your first appointment.

What is Naturopathic Medicine and how can it help me?

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of primary healthcare that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. A licensed Naturopathic Doctor aims to stimulate the body's innate healing ability, address the underlying causes of illness, and promote overall health and disease prevention. It can help by identifying root causes of health concerns, providing individualized treatment plans using therapies like clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle counseling, and homeopathy. This empowers patients to take an active role in their health.

What types of conditions do Naturopathic Doctors at Hart & Sol Integrative Healthcare address?

Dr. Letourneau's practice addresses a wide range of health concerns, focusing on identifying and treating the root cause. This includes issues like digestive health, hormone imbalances such as thyroid disorders (e.g., hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's), premenstrual syndrome, stress, fatigue, and skin conditions. Treatments often involve clinical nutrition, physical examinations, lifestyle counseling, and patient education to support your wellness goals. Many practitioners have particular interests in general naturopathic practice and preventative medicine.

What is the difference between a Naturopathic Doctor (ND or Naturopathic Doctor) and a Medical Doctor (MD)?

Both Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) and Medical Doctors (MDs) are healthcare providers, but their approaches and scopes differ. MDs primarily focus on diagnosing and treating diseases using conventional methods such as pharmaceuticals and surgery. Naturopathic Doctors emphasize prevention and natural therapies to support the body's self-healing capacities, often focusing on addressing the root cause of health issues. They may utilize treatments like clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle counseling, and homeopathy. In many cases, both practitioners collaborate to provide comprehensive patient care. The scope and regulation of Naturopathic Doctors vary across provinces.

Hart & Sol Integrative Healthcare
4161 Portage Road,
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6A2

Phone: (289) 271-2788

Dr. Holly Marie Letourneau is regulated by the Naturopathy Act, 2007 in ON and is a member of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

Registration Number: 1883

Registration can typically be verified with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario.

Naturopathic medicine aims to support overall health and well-being. It is recommended to maintain a relationship with your medical doctor for conventional medical care, diagnosis of serious conditions, and emergencies. Naturopathic care can often complement conventional treatments.