The Anxiety Relief System FAQ

Does it actually work?

Every patient responds differently but the majority of my patients with anxiety benefit from the program and are happy they did it.

Can I do the program if I’m on medication?

Yes. I’ve worked with patients who are taking medication for their anxiety, patients who were taking medication in the past, patients who are working with their MD to wean off medication and patients who do not require medication. I always make sure that I recommend remedies that do not interact with your medications. 

Is this program beneficial for kids?

Yes. I’ve worked with many children who have anxiety. Most children are not open to acupuncture so in that case we can do acupressure or just have regular visits in which I will give my recommendations without doing any acupuncture. 

Will I have to take a lot of supplements? Which supplements will I be taking?

If it’s relevant to your case, I may recommend nutritional or herbal supplements. If you prefer to not take supplements and focus more on diet and lifestyle, that’s perfectly fine. I don’t recommend that a patient be on more supplements than they are comfortable with or supplements that aren’t relevant to their case. The supplements that I will recommend will be individualized to your unique symptoms and health history.

Will we do any testing? How much does testing cost?

It depends on your case. I can offer blood work if a relevant test has not been done by your other health care providers. Some insurance companies cover testing from naturopathic doctors in addition to covering appointments. Call your company to find out. The cost of testing varies depending on the test. I will always let you know the price before you pay for a test.

Can the program help with depression?

Many of the recommendations that are part of the anxiety program can also be helpful for depression.

What does each week involve?

Please click HERE to read a breakdown of the topics covered in the program.

What if I can’t come every week for 8 weeks or I don’t want a program format?

Some of my patients love the structure of the eight week program. Others prefer a less structured approach. If you need support for your anxiety but you want a more flexible appointment format as opposed to an eight week program, I offer this option as well.

Can I pay for the entire program at once?

Naturopathic doctors in Ontario cannot collect lump-sum payments. You can pay for each individual session when you come in for it. The rates for the program are the same as my rates for any other naturopathic visit. To learn more about my rates click HERE.

How long are the visits?  

The first visit is always an hour. For follow up visits, I usually recommend hour long sessions if we’re doing acupuncture. If we’re not doing acupuncture or if hour long visits do not work for your budget or schedule, we can do half hour visits.

Do I have to come in person for the visits?

In addition to in-person visits, I offer phone and video appointments to anyone living in Ontario. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to learn more about virtual appointments.

Is this covered by insurance?

These visits are covered under your naturopathic medicine coverage. You can call your insurance company to ask if you have coverage for in-person or virtual naturopathic medicine.

If you still have more questions about the anxiety program, you’re welcome to set up a free 15-minute consultation to go over those questions.