What Is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care system that integrates the science of modern medicine with the foundational pillars of health in each patient’s unique lifestyle and constitution. The approach to care is viewed through a whole-person lens, wherein both patient and doctor are involved in creating sustainable health solutions.
Naturopathic doctors practice by the following 6 principles:
First, do no harm. Utilize the lowest doses or least invasive interventions while maximizing results.
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The healing power of nature. Support the body’s inherent ability to heal.
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Assess risk factors and prevent disease. The best cure is prevention.
Identify and treat the root causes. Treat the underlying problems while also addressing symptoms.
Treat the whole person. Provide individualized care that considers the mental, emotional and physical components of each patient, recognizing that they are an integrated whole.
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Doctor as teacher. Educate patients to achieve and maintain their health goals. Empower patients to be active participants in choosing their care plans.
Naturopathic doctors are regulated in British Columbia under the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC) and the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA). For more information on Naturopathic Doctors in BC, please visit the BCNA website.
Naturopathic doctors provide both acute and long term care for families and individuals of all ages. From gut bugs or the common cold to ligament sprains or guidance on preventative care, NDs can be of service to you and your family.
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During our consults, we generally have the liberty of time. This means that there is no need to rush in order to squeeze in more than 2 concerns. Treatment plans are tailored to you and suited to what makes sense in your life.
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Your health journey is always a collaboration with options at every step.
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Prevention is medicine.
What To Expect
Your first visit (60 minutes): a comprehensive initial assessment during which we address health concerns, determine barriers, and lay out an initial plan. Lab tests, physical exam, ultrasound scans are performed when indicated. There is plenty of time to ask questions and discuss treatment options.
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Subsequent visits (30-45 minutes): outlined in your treatment plan. These visits are for treatment and re-assessment to evaluate your progression. Follow up schedules are created on an individual basis; however, we may see each other every 2-3 weeks during the first few months of treatment.
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Acute visits (15 minutes) are reserved for prescription refills, reviewing basic lab results, brief check-ins, or addressing acute concerns.
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My goal is to bring you back to moving with ease, whether that is skiing fresh powder, hiking in the alpine, or managing your day-to-day life.
I want you to feel educated, aware & involved in choosing your health care options.
Meet Dr. Claire Wilson, ND
Dr. Claire Wilson is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor providing care to families and individuals of all ages. While Dr. Wilson maintains a general practice, she has a specific focus and passion for treating athletic injuries and pain. An activity enthusiast and a walking textbook full of injuries herself, she wholeheartedly understands the difficulties that come with injury & chronic pain. She is dedicated to getting her patients back to full function and to doing what they love as soon as possible.
In addition to her focus on injury resolution, Dr. Wilson is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), supporting women through their perimenopause & menopause transitions with the most up-to-date and innovative care. She has extensive experience addressing women's hormone health (including thyroid & cycle management), autoimmune conditions, gastrointestinal dysfunction, post concussion syndrome, and general acute family care.
After graduating from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in 2015, Dr. Wilson began her practice in a vibrant and active rural community. Here, she saw a lot of everything and recognized first-hand the gaps in access to care. This experience sparked her interest in point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative injection therapies to accelerate injury recovery. Seeking further education in this field, she went on to complete her residency in pain management therapies at a bustling integrative clinic in Vancouver. Under the guidance of highly experienced and trained practitioners, she was able to expand her knowledge base on the whole-person approach to injury recovery. Her toolkit went from simple prolotherapy injections to extensive education in musculoskeletal ultrasound, pain management injection techniques, optimal body biomechanics, and the importance of optimizing foundational health parameters to improve outcomes. After 6 years of focused training and exposure to complex cases in the city, she decided to move herself (and her toolkit) to the activity-fueled mountain-lined community of Whistler, BC.
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Dr. Wilson is certified in advanced injection techniques, aesthetic PRP (face & hair), IV nutritional therapy, prescriptive authority, and acupuncture/functional dry needling.
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Dr. Wilson is dedicated to practising from a patient-centred philosophy. This involves individualized care, evidence-based therapeutics, and consistent patient education. She believes strongly in an interdisciplinary approach wherein the patient is always informed, aware, and actively involved in their health care choices. You will not find Dr. Wilson working alone: she highly values a collaborative approach to care and believes that teamwork facilitates best results.
Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Wilson is an avid surfer, snowboarder, hiker, and all-around outdoor enthusiast. She is currently accepting new patients in the beautiful BC communities of Whistler, Tofino, & Ucluelet.
Certifications & Qualifications
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BSc (UBC), ND (BINM/CCNM)
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Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
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MSK Ultrasound Accreditation/CE through MSKUS, Sonoskills, Sport Med Ultrasound Canada (SMUC)
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Active member of the Canadian Association of Orthopedic Medicine (CAOM)
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PRP Aesthetics (Facial & Hair Restoration), IIARM
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Prescriptive Authority, BC
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IV Therapy, CNPBC
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Acupuncture & Functional Dry Needling, CNPBC
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Fascial Abrasion Technique, FIT Institute
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