Certifications: Acupuncture, Prescriptive Authority
Dr. Scott graduated Mount Allison University with a B.Sc. with distinction in Environmental Science. Through further study at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM), she currently holds a naturopathic physician's license in good standing through the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC). Dr. Scott is also a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA). She is also a member of the British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). She is currently practicing at UVic with Victory Health and Wellness, and in the Cowichan Valley at Pestle and Pins Health Solutions at Whippletree Junction and Purely Wellness in Downtown Duncan.
Dr. Scott is passionate about helping others reach their personal health goals. She values using a holistic, eclectic and gentle approach to reach an effective clinical outcome. Focuses of her practice include:
- Women's Health: prevention and treatment of PCOS, hormonal imbalances, menstrual pain, PMS,
menstrual irregularity, infertility and menopausal symptoms
- Immune enhancement: prevention and treatment of coughs, colds and flu, sinusitis and rhinitis
- Allergies: treatment of seasonal allergies, food sensitivities, eczema, psoriasis and candida
- Digestive health: prevention and treatment of gas and bloating, IBS and IBD, ulcers and acid reflux
- Glycemic control: prevention and treatment of diabetes, syndrome X and insulin resistance
- Heart health: prevention and treatment of high blood pressure and CVD
- Endocrine Health: prevention and treatment of stress, adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism
- MSK pain: prevention and treatment of low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, hip pain,
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Prevention and treatment of headaches/Migraines, anxiety, depression and insomnia
- Osteoporosis prevention
- Pediatrics