New Patient Information

Welcome to the Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc. Becoming a Naturopathic patient is a two step process involving an initial and second consultation. Your initial consultation with one of our Naturopathic Doctors will be up to 1 hour and fifteen minutes long for adults 13 years of age+ and up to 1 hour for children 0-12 years of age. During your initial consultation, your Naturopathic Doctor will complete a thorough personal, medical and family history and review with you all medications and supplements that you are currently taking. We ask that you please have available any relevant laboratory results, medications or supplements for this appointment. During your consultation, your Naturopathic Doctor may recommend laboratory testing if relevant to your care (lab testing is not covered by MSP but may be covered by your extended health plan).

Your second visit will be booked about 1-2 weeks from your initial consultation and consists of a complete physical exam followed by the commencement of your individualized treatment plan. We offer pap tests and reproductive health exams such as breast, pelvic, prostate and testicular exams as a part of routine health care when required. We support the B.C Cancer Agency Pap and Mammogram Screening Programs. 

Our Naturopathic Physicians work with you to devise an individualized treatment plan customized to fit your specific condition and needs. Follow-up visits vary in length and frequency and can range from 10 minutes and up. Scheduled appointments are approximations for time required, to provide you with our best care we may require longer at times; you will be invoiced for the time actually spent during your consultation. Our Naturopathic Doctors will work with you as a team to help you work towards your personal health goals. We offer care for all ages and genders.

If you have not already booked your initial consultation with one of our practitioners, click here to book now. Our friendly reception staff are also available to help you find the practitioner best suited to your needs and make sure to answer any questions you may have regarding our services.

Payment and Extended Health

We accept cash, debit, visa and master card. Our services are covered by many extended health care plans. Please check with your provider directly to verify the details of your coverage as they will not provide us with this information. We offer the option of direct billing for eligible visits with companies supported by our system if they are supported by your plan. Please be aware that if for any reason we have not been able to process your payment or are unable to submit to your extended health plan, you will be responsible for full payment. We will provide you with an invoice after each visit which you can then submit to your plan, this can also be accessed on your Jane account. We do not direct bill for laboratory tests however they may be covered by some plans. Dispensary items and cosmetic services are not direct billed and are not covered by most extended health plans. We do offer a reduced rate for seniors 65 and older, college and university students with a valid ID card and those on income assistance (documentation required).

MSP Income Assistance

We are not covered by MSP however some coverage may be available to you if you are on MSP income assistance or if you are first nations. MSP may cover up to $23 per visit for a combined annual limit of 10 visits each calendar year for the following services: acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, physical therapy and/or non-surgical podiatry for those whom are eligible. Please click here for the MSP claim website.

Prescription Refills

Please be aware that prescription refills require an appoint with your Naturopathic Physician for best care. When appropriate at the discretion of your practitioner your prescription at times may be renewed with out a visit. Refills without an appointment will be charged a prescription refill fee; please note this fee cannot be direct billed and is not covered by extended health plans. Please book your refill appointments in time to avoid running out of medication before your visit. Appointment fees and prescription renewal fees must be prepaid before they are faxed to your pharmacy. 

Third Party Forms 

Please be aware fees apply to the completion of third party forms, notes for work or school, insurance or legal letters, chart reviews and chart copies.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or change your appointment we would be happy to assist you in rescheduling however, if a cancellation is received without 24 hours notice you will be automatically invoiced our missed appointment & late cancellation fee (50% of your missed visit fee) as this time has been specially reserved for you. We will require pre payment for all future visits by credit card at the time of re booking for patients whom miss appointment or late cancel with-in 24 hours. Work schedule changes are not accepted to waive late cancellations or missed appointment fees. This fee is non refundable. Missed appointment and cancellation fees cannot be direct billed or submitted to insurance.

Clinic Respect Policy

We want to ensure a safe work environment for our staff, practitioner's and patients. Our clinic practitioner's and staff have a zero-tolerance policy for any unwelcome conduct, abusive language or behavior towards any member of our health team or other on site allied professionals. We do not tolerate or condone behavior that undermines the dignity or self esteem of any individual or that creates a hostile or unsafe environment for any member of our team. This will result in the termination of care with your practitioner and our clinic. We want to provide a safe and inclusive environment for everyone in our community. We are a Saanich Safe Place. 

Communicable Disease Policy

Masks are optional but always welcomed. If you are sick and your appointment if not intended to be seen for this reason, please call us to switch to a virtual appointment. If you are being seen in clinic for your sickness, please wear a mask to protect our staff and others in the clinic. When sick, we ask for you to call reception to check in and wait in your vehicle until your time (if able) or come up at the time of your appointment so we can put you directly in a room.

What We Are Doing For Your Safety

• Clinic staff and practitioners follow Work Safe and current public health guidelines during employee illness.
• All practitioners will follow proper hand washing guidelines before and after all in-clinic patient appointments.
• Rooms cleaned and sanitized after each in-clinic patient appointment