Naturopathic & Lactation Services
Dr. Elizabeth Tower
Naturopathic Doctor and Lactation Consultant
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Meet Dr. Elizabeth Tower, ND, IBCLC
Elizabeth grew up in Sarnia, Ontario before moving to Windsor to complete her bachelor degree in Kinesiology with a major in Movement Science and a minor in Psychology. Following this, she moved to Toronto with her now husband to complete her Doctor of Naturopathy degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. While attending CCNM, she also completed the lactation medicine program at the International Breastfeeding Centre in Toronto, completing all educational, clinical and board requirements to become an IBCLC. She also completed additional certification as a Naturopathic Doula and has been supporting pregnant individuals since her second year in Toronto. Following training and education in Toronto, Elizabeth moved back to Sarnia to be closer to family where she started her practice and had a little one of her own.
Areas of Focus
Pre & post natal care
Prenatal care can begin 3-6 months before conception to optimize health and fertility for you and your partner
Pregnancy support to ensure adequate nutrition and supplementation as well as treatment of common pregnancy related symptoms such as:
Nausea & vomiting
Heartburn
Urinary tract infections
Varicose veins & hemorrhoids
Constipation
Yeast Infections
Anemia
Colds/flu
Encouraging onset of labour
Preparing for breastfeeding/chestfeeding and postpartum
Well baby and well child checks
Postpartum care
Lactation support
Anticipating and preventing common issues
Latching & feeding management
Difficulty latching & refusal
Breast & nipple pain
Low milk production
Mastitis
Blocked ducts
Vasospasms
Pumping
Tongue tie & lip tie
Pediatric care
Common conditions treated include:
Eczema
Allergies
Asthma
Ear infections
Colds & flus
ADHD
Autism
Hormone Support
PMS & PMDD
PCOS & insulin resistance
Fertility support & progesterone hormone therapy
Thyroid health & natural desiccated thyroid therapy
Bioidentical hormone therapy
Menopause hormone therapy
Please note that although these services listed are areas of focus for Dr. Tower, this does not mean that she doesn’t treat other health conditions. Dr. Tower has knowledge and experience in treating numerous conditions including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, digestive concerns, chronic fatigue, sleep concerns, mental health concerns and much more!
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About Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct form of primary health care that emphasizes prevention, treatment and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that support the body’s natural ability to heal and help you achieve sustainable health and wellness.
Naturopathic Doctors use an individualized approach that combines modern evidence based medicine with traditional natural medicine. Naturopathic Doctors take time to find and treat the root cause of your symptoms and address preventable risk factors.
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
First, to do no harm (utilization of therapies that are minimally invasive and minimize the risk of harmful side effects)
To cooperate with the healing powers of nature
To address the fundamental causes of disease
To heal the whole person through individualized treatment
To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine
Clinical nutrition counseling
Lifestyle counseling
Botanical medicine
Nutraceuticals & Supplementation
Acupuncture
Cupping
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Physical Medicine
Homeopathy
Laboratory & blood work requisitions and interpretation
Vitamin injections
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy