Follow Up Visits
30-45-60 minute visits for established patients only.
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We review health goals and your progress on previous plans, determine if additional testing needs to be done. Acupuncture is done in this time, with revision of treatment plans made if necessary.
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Initial Visits
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Please download and bring the appropriate new patient form to your visit.
We will review health information, discuss your health goals, and determine the need for additional lab testing. Physical exams and Chinese tongue and pulse diagnostics will be assessed. I will create an assessment and plan and provide acupuncture during this time.​ In your individualized health plan, I and will help you determine what diet and lifestyle changes, botanical and nutraceutical medicines are needed, and we'll determine if there are any labs and/or referrals to be made, and will formulate a clear follow-up plan. Pediatric visits (<16 yo) are 1 hr and do not include acupuncture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see you if I have a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Yes, and you do not need a referral. Dr Musclow, ND, MAc, MSc is happy to collaborate with your current practitioners and believes in a ‘team-based’ medical approach. Please bring any records from your other providers, including labs and imaging, for Dr Musclow to review in your intake.
Do you accept insurance?
Most third-party health insurance plans cover naturopathic visits. Check with your employer or your insurance company to determine coverage. Unfortunately, at this time, naturopathic visits are not covered under provincial health care (OHIP). You will pay at time of service and can submit your receipts after the visit for reimbursement.
Is naturopathic medicine safe, modern and scientific?
Dr Musclow was trained at an accredited naturopathic university in the USA, and holds degrees of Bachelors and Masters of Science from McGill University. Naturopathic doctors research current standards of care for each condition and consider conventional biomedical treatments as well as researched and peer-reviewed therapies. Naturopathic doctors are trained to diagnose and treat conditions.
What is your scope of practice and experience?
Dr Musclow was trained at the National University of Natural Medicine, and also holds a medical licence in the State of Oregon. In Oregon, the scope of naturopathic medical practice is greater than the scope for NDs in Ontario. In her Oregon practice, Dr Musclow prescribed pharmaceuticals (birth control, hypertension medications, antibiotics, etc), performed minor surgery, ordered standard labs, referred to specialists, ordered imaging (mammograms, CTs, MRIs, X-rays, etc) and was permitted to administer vaccinations. In Ontario, Dr Musclow can currently order laboratory tests. Dr Musclow is also currently registered with the NCCAOM in the USA, the US National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and has completed all licensing exams and requirements for LAc licensing.
What are the education and licensing requirements of naturopathic physicians?
Please visit CAND for more information.​​​​