Please note: Kathy Tissington, NP will have a price increase to $200 for a 30-minute follow up appointment starting May 1st.

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Doctors attend four years of undergraduate studies followed by four years of nationally accredited naturopathic medical school. Naturopathic medicine shines at chronic illness. Our goal is to find to root cause of the problem and not just suppress symptoms. We utilize a multifaceted approach to treatment based in cutting edge research. By supporting an individual in their entirety ... Read More

Naturopathic Doctors attend four years of undergraduate studies followed by four years of nationally accredited naturopathic medical school. Naturopathic medicine shines at chronic illness. Our goal is to find to root cause of the problem and not just suppress symptoms. We utilize a multifaceted approach to treatment based in cutting edge research. By supporting an individual in their entirety we often get results where previous results had not been achieved. We are honored to share this progressive and powerful medicine with the world.


Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners are a wonderful assets to your medical team. They can perform all the same duties as a family doctor including ordering lab work which is covered by healthcare, performing physical exams, providing referrals to specialists and imaging centers and offering pharmaceutical prescriptions when needed. Our nurse practitioners have the added training in Bioidentical hormone replace... Read More

Nurse Practitioners are a wonderful assets to your medical team. They can perform all the same duties as a family doctor including ordering lab work which is covered by healthcare, performing physical exams, providing referrals to specialists and imaging centers and offering pharmaceutical prescriptions when needed. Our nurse practitioners have the added training in Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and integrated/functional medicine making them a true asset to your health.


Holistic Nutrition Consulting

Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultants are educated in the field of Natural Nutrition. They take into consideration the individual needs of each person and look at their complete health history, diet and lifestyle to identify imbalances in the body. Holistic Nutritional consultants provide clients with education, tools, and resources to help them achieve optimal health and well-being.


IV Therapy and Blood Draws

Intravenous (IV) therapy infusion appointment

Emily is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She practices with the belief that health and wellness is experienced when all aspects of the individual are balanced.

She will spend time with you to understand your concerns and goals, restoring balance and optimizing health. Emily believes in being real and true to yourself.

Through nutrition and coaching, you can start to feel confident about eating meals, meal planning, feeling physically energized and emotionally well. With a passion for cooking, she will educate you about the variety of amazing foods that exist and their healing qualities while developing personalized meal plans and other goal setting approaches that best suits you.

Emily takes an Anti-Inflammatory approach to a variety of issues that can be identified throughout appointment, some include:

Digestive Issues such as: IBS (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea) Gut Dysbiosis Food sensitivities Hormonal Issues such as:

Hormonal Balance- Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety Managing PCOS, PMS Blood sugar imbalances – Insulin Resistance Metabolic efficiency, supporting weight loss

General Inflammation: Joint pain Fatigue Skin conditions

Emily is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She practices with the belief that health and wellne... Read More

Dr. Dawn May is passionate about supporting people through their journey to health. She has a special interest in helping both men and women improve their energy and libido leading to increased health and vitality. She also works with women in pregnancy, postpartum care, and fertility, as well as children of all ages. By addressing hormone and neurotransmitter imbalances, stress management, digestion and cognitive support, patients can work towards a better quality of life.

Dr. Dawn has training in IV therapy, chelation therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, minor surgery, and lifestyle counselling. She works to tailor her approach to the needs of her patients in order to maximise the impact of the treatment.

She studied naturopathic medicine at The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster. Prior to this she received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Australia with majors in Anatomy and Public Health. Her education continues with ongoing training and learning through professional courses, conferences and seminars.

Dr. Dawn spends her spare time with her husband and two daughters. Growing up in the Okanagan she discovered a love for the outdoors. She enjoys snowboarding, surfing and paddle boarding with her family. She spent nearly 10 years in Perth, Australia, and now is happy to call Calgary home.

She is a member in good standing of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta, the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Dr. Dawn May is passionate about supporting people through their journey to health. She has a spe... Read More

Kathy completed her Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction in 2000 from the University of Calgary. She then practiced in the Emergency Department where an interest in prevention started to grow. Seeing patients present in a health crisis became frustrating and she decided to pursue becoming a Nurse Practitioner to focus on primary care and prevention.

She graduated from Athabasca University with her Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice in 2010 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing in the Primary Care setting ever since. She has worked in numerous areas over her career including research, education, women’s health, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics. She has a love for learning and is constantly taking courses and attending conferences and webinars to expand her knowledge base. Cultivating new tools to help her patients in their health journey.

Kathy utilizes a functional medicine approach with her patients. Functional medicine is a patient-centered holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease, rather than just treating symptoms. This approach looks at how genetics, lifestyle, and environment impact our health. She recognizes the uniqueness of each patient, taking a personalized approach and collaborating with patients to create a health plan.

Kathy has taken numerous courses through the Institute of Functional Medicine and the American Academy of Antiaging Medicine. She has gained advanced knowledge in gut health, fertility, weight management, hormones, longevity, and mitochondrial health. She has a special interest in women’s health and prescribes bioidentical hormone therapy for women. Kathy is also a member of the North American Menopause Society (The Menopause Society). She also manages male hormone health, providing personalized care for patients with testosterone imbalances and other related conditions. In addition, Kathy works with couples, providing personalized care, education, and support to enhance reproductive health and improve the chances of successful conception.

Kathy is a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. She works with patients in Alberta and BC virtually and in person.

Kathy completed her Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction in 2000 from the University of Calgary. ... Read More

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