Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight can be challenging especially with the many factors that affect metabolism, energy, and overall wellness. At the Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic, our team of licensed Naturopathic Doctors offers personalized, evidence-informed care to support your unique health journey, including comprehensive assessments, metabolic testing, and lifestyle-based interventions.

We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we focus on the whole person addressing underlying factors such as stress, hormone balance, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep quality to help support long-term health and vitality.

Our Services May Include:

• Comprehensive health intake and physical exam

• Metabolic and nutritional screening

• Body composition analysis using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

• Glucose monitoring

• Dietary and meal planning strategies

• Lifestyle counselling and therapeutic movement guidance

• Nutraceuticals and prescription medication support (as appropriate)

• Acupuncture and botanical medicine to support metabolic balance and wellbeing

Personalized Programs for Long-Term Health

Our Naturopathic Doctors offer individualized plans tailored to your specific needs and health goals. Whether you're addressing metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalance, weight management, PCOS, fatigue, inflammation, or cardiovascular risk, we’ll work collaboratively with you to create a plan that is sustainable, safe, and evidence-informed.

We are pleased to also offer a comprehensive clinical program that can be tailored to your needs:

First Line Therapy® (FLT) Program

FLT is a personalized lifestyle medicine approach supported by clinical guidelines. This structured program is designed to support patients in making sustainable changes in nutrition, movement, and stress management, often used as first-line care for chronic conditions such as:

• Obesity

• Insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes

• High cholesterol

• Hypertension

• Metabolic syndrome

• Chronic inflammation

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Testing

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is a simple, non-invasive test that maybe used by your Naturopathic Doctor that measures your body composition—the ratio of fat, muscle, water, and other components in your body. During the test, small, painless electrical impulses are sent through the body via electrode pads placed on your hands and feet. Because different tissues (like fat, muscle, and water) conduct electricity at different rates, the BIA device can calculate a detailed picture of what’s going on beneath the surface.

What Does a BIA Test Measure?

A BIA test provides important insights into your overall health and metabolism, including:

• Body Fat Percentage – the proportion of your body made up of fat tissue

• Lean Body Mass – muscle, bone, and organs

• Cellular Hydration – how well your cells are absorbing and holding water

• Phase Angle – an indicator of cellular health and resilience

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) – the number of calories your body burns at rest

• Body Mass Index (BMI) – a calculation based on height and weight

• Visceral Fat Estimate – an approximation of fat around internal organs 

This information helps guide your customized treatment plan, allowing for a targeted, holistic approach to your care.

Preparing for Your BIA Assessment

To ensure accurate results, please follow these guidelines before your appointment:

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before testing

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 12 hours prior

• Avoid caffeine and food for 4 hours prior

• Avoid high-sodium meals within 24 hours

• Remove hosiery and avoid applying moisturizer on test day

• Drink at least one glass of water 1 hour before your appointment

Let’s Work Together Toward Your Health Goals

Our goal is to support you in building habits that feel sustainable, empowering, and aligned with your personal health values. Whether you're beginning your wellness journey or looking to fine-tune your metabolic health, we're here to guide and support you. Contact us today to book a consultation with one of our Naturopathic Doctors. Let’s take the first step together.