Naturopathic Doctor in Burnaby

Naturopathic visits are not covered by BC MSP, but many extended health plans include naturopathic benefits. Skin Art MD does not bill insurers directly: after each visit we provide an official receipt from a registered naturopathic physician, and you submit it to your insurer yourself. Coverage, annual limits and 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.

An initial consultation of up to 60 minutes covering your goals, health history, current medications and supplements, and any recent bloodwork you already have. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl explains whether naturopathic care or a specific in-clinic service is appropriate, which options may fit, and when your family physician is the better first step. Please bring a list of your medications and supplements and any recent test results.

In BC, naturopathic physicians are regulated primary care providers. Their scope includes assessing, diagnosing and treating common acute and chronic health conditions, ordering laboratory tests and, with prescribing certification, prescribing medications. Many patients see both an ND and a family physician; let each know about all medications and supplements you use, and with your consent your plan can be shared.

Naturopathic consultations; IV nutrient therapy (Myers cocktail, glutathione, IV iron, NAD+ and others); targeted injections such as B12 / B-complex and NAD+ shots; trigger point and neuromodulator injections; and PRP for hair, face and joints. Each treatment is given after a review of your health history, and she explains the options 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.

Yes. Naturopathic physicians in BC are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat many health conditions, using bloodwork and other lab tests, and can prescribe where certified. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl will tell you what she can help with, and work with your family physician or specialist when that is the better route. For a medical emergency, call 911.

A Naturopathic IV Initial Visit (60 minutes) is $250. IV nutrient therapies are $250–$300, targeted injections $75–$130, and PRP $780–$950; the full menu is on this page. Additional charges may apply for customized IV nutrients. We provide an official receipt after each visit for you to submit to your extended health plan.