New Patients

Ready to take your first step towards optimal health?

 

What to expect from your Initial Visit with Dr. Odette:

Your Initial 70-minute Naturopathic Visit includes 3 parts:

1. Current & Past Health History Review: I’ll use your completed Initial Naturopathic Visit Intake Forms to gather more information about your current and past health history, including medication, supplements, and review any recent blood test results you may have.
2. Health Concern-Oriented Physical Exam: This can include taking your blood pressure, temperature, body composition measurements, abdominal exam or other physical exam as needed to assess your main health concern. NOTE: If you qualify for a virtual Initial Naturopathic Visit, the physical exam can be deferred until your second visit.
3. Initial Treatment & Blood Test Recommendations: Based on information gathered from steps 1 & 2, I’ll make initial naturopathic treatment recommendations and may recommend &/or order blood tests if needed to clarify underlying causes and factors related to your main health concern.

 

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Initial Visits can be either:

In-person at Dr. Odette’s Toronto & Scarborough Clinic location or

Virtually at Dr. Odette’s Virtual Clinic

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Book online – it’s easy! (Can be used for both in-person and online visits)

Ready to book your appointment? Just click the button below! It will take you to my Practice Better booking page for new and existing patients.

Online Booking Available – It’s Easy!

What is Practice Better?

Practice Better is the secure, electronic records management software I use for all patient visits and it’s where we’ll “meet” online for secure virtual visits. It’s FREE, secure, easy-to-use and my patients love the online booking feature (& having all of their naturopathic treatment protocols in one place!)

Once I confirm your appointment, you’ll receive your:

• Initial Naturopathic Visit Intake Form
• Informed Consent Forms

These forms can be easily completed & submitted online so that I have them before your initial visit and we can make the most of our time together. (Bonus: Online forms mean no printing, so it’s much better for the environment!)

*If you would rather pick up a hard copy of the forms to complete them, call Julia at (416) 699-0368 and she can arrange a time for you to pick them up at the Quarry Chiropractic Clinic (find my hours and a clinic map to the Scarborough/Toronto naturopathic location here.

*If you are booking a virtual initial visit, note that these forms are only available online.

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TIP #1: Get comfortable and take 30-45 minutes to read and complete the initial intake forms.

Tip #2: Please review the Informed Consent Forms and wait to sign these forms until I answer any questions you may have to your satisfaction at the start of your Initial Naturopathic Visit.

Tip #3: Please ensure you ask our friendly administrative team about the naturopathic fee schedule to ensure you are familiar with the clinic fees and payment policies prior to your initial visit or you can click here on the online booking link to view the fees.

Tip #4: In addition to the New Patient Forms, here is a checklist of what else you can bring to your first visit (or if you are able, upload them directly to your Practice Better Client Portal prior to your first visit), in order for us to make the most of our time in your Initial Naturopathic Visit:

• Copy of relevant blood work and imaging reports (x-rays, ultrasounds, MRI, CT), if applicable
• Health journal or health log of your symptoms, if you have been keeping one, for example:
  • Menstrual cycle log/tracking app or fertility monitoring
  • Blood pressure readings
  • Blood sugar levels
  • Diet diary
• Your top 3 questions, so you can remember to ask them during your visit

It’s likely taken a number of years for you to arrive at your current state of health. As a result, it can take several months for us to replenish, restore and recreate the conditions for you to return to your optimal state of health. If you are willing to take the time, I am determined to help you realize your unique level of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.

I look forward to meeting and working with you,

Dr. Odette Bulaong ND

Online Booking Available – It’s Easy!

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If you have more questions about naturopathic medicine, my Naturopathic Medicine FAQ is a good place to start.

You can also use the above button to book a complimentary no-obligation 15-minute Optimal Health Meet & Greet Visit so you can ask me questions about my approach to helping you feel your best through perimenopause & beyond – before committing to an initial naturopathic visit.