Naturopathic Medicine
Individualized care for longevity, skin and hair health, and hormonal wellness, with Dr. Ekaterina Riehl, ND.
Naturopathic medicine combines evidence-informed assessment with therapies chosen for your goals, health history and lifestyle. Visits are with a naturopathic physician registered with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia, and many extended health plans include naturopathic coverage.*
Individualized Naturopathic Care
Dr. Ekaterina Riehl, ND focuses on longevity, skin health, healthy aging, hair restoration and hormonal wellness, and has a special interest in chronic pain and regenerative therapies.
Every plan starts with a consultation: what you would like to change, your health history, current medications and lifestyle. From there, Dr. Riehl explains which options may fit, what is involved, and what realistic progress looks like. Her approach is to support your body's own regenerative processes while keeping results subtle and natural-looking. Read her full profile on our Team page.
A Full Picture First
History, goals and, where appropriate, bloodwork are reviewed before any treatment is recommended.
Plans That Fit Real Life
Recommendations are practical for busy schedules and adjusted as you go.
Extended Health Receipts
Visits are with a registered ND, so receipts can be submitted to extended health plans that include naturopathic coverage.*
What Dr. Riehl Works With
Naturopathic visits at Skin Art MD cover a focused set of regenerative and wellness services. Your consultation determines which, if any, are appropriate for you.
PRP for Hair Loss
Platelet-rich plasma prepared from your own blood and applied to the scalp, as part of a plan for thinning hair.
Facial PRP & Rejuvenation
PRP and microneedling approaches to support skin quality and texture.
Joint PRP & Prolotherapy
Regenerative injection options for selected joint and soft-tissue complaints, after assessment.
Hormonal Wellness & Longevity
Assessment and individualized plans for energy, sleep, hormonal concerns and healthy aging.
Who May Benefit from Naturopathic Care
Suitability depends on your goals, medical history and current care. Dr. Riehl will tell you if something is outside her scope and when to see your family physician.
People Who May Be a Good Fit
- +Adults looking for an individualized plan for energy, sleep or healthy aging
- +People with thinning hair who want to discuss PRP as part of a plan
- +Those interested in regenerative options for skin quality
- +People with hormonal concerns who want a thorough assessment
- +Patients with ongoing joint or soft-tissue pain looking for regenerative options, after medical assessment
Please See Your Physician or Emergency Care First If You Have
- –A medical emergency or rapidly worsening symptoms
- –New, unexplained symptoms that have not yet been assessed by a physician
- –A bleeding disorder or anticoagulant use (relevant to PRP and injection therapies)
- –Active infection or skin conditions at a planned treatment site
- –Pregnancy or breastfeeding, for certain treatments (discuss at your consultation)
A Naturopathic Physician in a Medical Clinic
Naturopathic visits at Skin Art MD take place in a physician-led clinic, with care coordinated within the clinic where appropriate.
Dr. Ekaterina Riehl, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (Boucher Institute), registered with the CNPBC, with advanced training in PRP, injection techniques and regenerative therapies.
Personalized, Not Protocol-Driven
Each plan considers your goals, health history, lifestyle and unique needs.
Extended Health Eligible*
Receipts from a registered ND can be submitted to extended health plans that include naturopathic services.
Mandarin and Cantonese Support
Our front desk team can help with booking and questions in Mandarin and Cantonese; consultations are in English.
Where Naturopathic Care May Help
Common reasons people book a naturopathic consultation. Individual results vary.
Longevity & Healthy Aging
A structured look at energy, sleep, nutrition and lifestyle factors that affect how you age.
Skin Health
Supporting skin quality from the inside and with regenerative in-clinic options.
Hair Thinning
Assessment of contributing factors, and PRP as part of a plan where appropriate.
Hormonal Wellness
Assessment of hormonal concerns and an individualized plan, coordinated with your other care.
Joint & Soft-Tissue Pain
Joint PRP and prolotherapy may be options for selected chronic complaints after assessment.
Facial Rejuvenation
PRP and microneedling approaches aimed at subtle, natural-looking change.
Your Naturopathic Visit
Care starts with a consultation. Treatments, if any, are planned from there.
Step 1 — Consultation
Discussion of your goals and concerns
Health history, current medications and supplements
Review of any recent bloodwork you already have
Whether naturopathic care is appropriate, or a referral back to your physician is better
An outline of options and realistic expectations
Step 2 — Your Plan
Individual Plan
Dr. Riehl proposes a plan based on your assessment, including what each step involves.
Informed Consent
Any in-clinic treatment is explained, with its risks and alternatives, before you decide.
Treatment Sessions
In-clinic treatments such as PRP are scheduled as separate appointments.
Review
Follow-up visits check progress and adjust the plan.
Step 3 — Follow-Up
Follow-up visits to review progress
Plan adjustments based on how you respond
Aftercare instructions for any in-clinic treatment
Receipts for your extended health claim*
Coordination with your family physician where appropriate
*Individual results vary. *Coverage depends on your extended health plan; please check your policy for naturopathic benefits and limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is naturopathic care covered by insurance?+
Naturopathic visits are not covered by BC MSP, but many extended health plans include naturopathic benefits. Visits are with a registered ND, so you receive a receipt you can submit to your plan. Coverage and limits depend on your policy, so please check with your insurer.
Who is the naturopathic physician at Skin Art MD?+
Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, BSc, ND. She holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and is registered with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. Her full profile is on our Team page.
What happens at the first visit?+
A consultation covering your goals, health history, medications and any recent bloodwork. Dr. Riehl then explains whether naturopathic care is appropriate and which options may fit.
Does naturopathic care replace my family doctor?+
No. Naturopathic care is complementary. Please keep seeing your family physician, and let both know about all treatments and supplements you use.
Which treatments does Dr. Riehl provide?+
Her areas of practice include PRP for hair loss, facial PRP and rejuvenation, microneedling, joint PRP and prolotherapy, and hormonal wellness and longevity assessment. Your consultation determines which, if any, are appropriate.
How do I book?+
Call the clinic or book online and ask for a naturopathic consultation with Dr. Riehl.
Start with a Naturopathic Consultation
Book a consultation with Dr. Ekaterina Riehl, ND to discuss your goals and whether naturopathic care is a good fit. *Extended health coverage depends on your plan.
