Naturopathic Doctor in Burnaby

Naturopathic visits are not covered by BC MSP, but many extended health plans include naturopathic benefits. Visits are with a registered naturopathic physician, so you receive a receipt you can submit to your plan. Coverage, annual limits and any per-visit caps depend on your policy, so please check with your insurer before your first visit.

Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, BSc, ND. She holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster and is registered as a naturopathic physician in BC. She is an ND, not a medical physician (MD). Her full profile is on our Team page.

A short consultation about the in-clinic service you are interested in, your current medications, and whether it is suitable for you. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl explains what is involved and when your family physician is the better first step. Please bring a list of your medications and supplements.

No. Naturopathic care is complementary. Please keep seeing your family physician for diagnosis and medical treatment, and let both know about all treatments and supplements you use, because some supplements interact with prescription medicines. Where appropriate, and with your consent, your plan can be shared with your physician.

Her areas of practice include PRP for hair loss, facial PRP and rejuvenation, microneedling, joint PRP, and hormonal wellness and longevity assessment. Your consultation determines which, if any, are appropriate. Evidence differs between these options, and Dr. Krantsevich Riehl explains what is known about each before you decide.

It depends on your goals and how complex they are. The first consultation is usually the longest; follow-up visits are then scheduled to review progress and adjust the plan. Some people need only a few visits, while others prefer regular check-ins. Changes generally take weeks to months to show, and Dr. Krantsevich Riehl suggests a review schedule rather than a fixed package.

Skin Art MD is a physician-led skin clinic at #101 – 4378 Beresford St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0H6, near Metrotown SkyTrain Station (Expo Line), and sees patients from across Metro Vancouver. We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00, and closed on Monday. Call +1 (604) 639-2581 or book online and ask for a naturopathic consultation.

MDs complete medical school and residency and are regulated by the provincial college for physicians. NDs complete naturopathic medical training and, in BC, are regulated by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC. Their training and scope of practice differ, and an ND is not a medical physician.

Temporary redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness at treatment sites can occur and usually settle within a few days. Less commonly, infection can occur with any injection. Your naturopathic physician will go over the risks and alternatives before any treatment, and you should contact the clinic if symptoms get worse.

A bleeding disorder or blood-thinning medication, active infection at the treatment site, and pregnancy or breastfeeding are among the reasons PRP and other injection-based treatments may not be suitable. Tell Dr. Krantsevich Riehl about all medications and supplements. An assessment decides, and some situations need your physician's input first.

It varies by approach. Some recommendations, such as nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress habits, have good general evidence. For many supplements and other therapies the evidence is limited or mixed, and PRP evidence is still developing for some uses. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl explains what is known, and what is not, before you decide, and coordinates with your physician where appropriate.

Naturopathic visits here focus on health history, lifestyle and wellness goals, and on the in-clinic options described above. We do not claim to treat or cure any disease. If you have new symptoms or a diagnosed condition, your family physician or specialist remains the right person to diagnose and treat it.