Physical Health

Health Benefits Coverage

 
Alberta Adult Health Benefits

Provides health benefits for low-income Calgarians. Benefits include dental, prescription drugs, eye exams and glasses, essential diabetic supplies, emergency ambulance services, essential over-the-counter medications. As a single adult, maximum income must not exceed $16,580 to qualify. Families may qualify and have differing income thresholds based on family size.

     

     

    Naturopaths & Alternative Medicine Practitioners

     

    WHAT IS A NATUROPATH?
    Naturopathic medicine is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention using natural therapies including botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and lifestyle counseling. (Source: http://nsand.ca/naturopath

     
    Paradigm Health Group – Dr. Baker-Hadley, Arden, MSOM, ND

    Dr. Baker-Hadley focuses on the metabolic differences that affect the behaviours of children with autism, looking at nutrient absorption and utilization as well as removal of appropriate food sensitivities. In addition there are always some specialized dietary modifications that need to occur while supporting appropriate detoxification and absorption of nutrients. The goal is to maximize each person’s biology by removing obstacles and ensuring ideal nutrition and nutrient absorption.

       
      Integra Naturopathics – Dr. Beaubrun, Arnel, BSc CPT ND

      Naturopathic doctor who is GAPS-certified and specializes in autoimmune disorders. Practice is dedicated to guiding patients in the implementation of GAPS. Treats Autism and other Learning Spectrum Disorders.

         
        Dr. Haggarty, Meghan, ND

        The Nardella Clinic – Dr. Meghan Haggarty is a fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS). She works extensively with patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, PANDAS, Lyme Disease. Dr. Haggarty helps patients and their families to address the underlying biochemical processes that cause disease by using current medical research and cutting edge treatments, including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, in combination with traditional natural therapies.

           
          Dr. Kassam, Tasleem, ND – (Dr. Tas)

             
            Centre for Natural Medicine Inc – Dr. Kirk, Angela, BSc, ND

            Naturopathic Doctor and Bowen Therapist.

               
              Docere Wellness Centre – Dr. Meghji, Rabia K. ND

              DAN and NAET trained doctor for autism.

                 
                Western Naturopathic – Dr. Quan, Eugene, ND

                   
                  Dr. Theriault, Paul, ND

                  Dr. Paul is an ND practicing in Renfrew in Calgary. He primarily focuses on homeopathy, mental and emotional healing, deep detoxification, hormonal health, cosmetic acupuncture, and musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Paul is also one of the few people in Calgary certified in CEASE therapy, a therapy using Homeopathy and supplementation to detoxify specific factors which contribute to autism, such as past infections, toxic exposures and injuries. Dr. Paul treats autism as well as attention disorders, Down’s Syndrome and other developmental disabilities.

                     
                    Funk, Sylvia, ICAN Neurodevelopmentalist – PATHWAYS for NeuroEducational Development (Okotoks)

                    ICAN Neurodevelopmentalist’s look to one of the main root causes of inefficient function, the brain. Working on the principle of neuroplasticity or the brain’s ability to change, we provide the parent with the tools to assist the child to improve function through specific stimulation or program activities.

                       
                      Integrative Medicine – Dr. Hoffman, Bruce, MD

                      Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine (Calgary).

                         
                        Salus Wellness Center Inc. (Black Diamond) – Dr. Kehler, Ingrid Joulin, DTCM, R.Ac, Cl.H

                        Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist, NAET Practitioner (trained in Autism).