Supporting Women’s Health for over 20 Years
Perimenopause and menopause care at the Garibaldi Health Clinic in Squamish, BC
✓ Direct billing available for most major insurance carriers
✓ Virtual and phone appointments available
✓ New patients: free 15-minute discovery visit
Women’s Health Programs
4 Visits in 5 Months
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Initial Consult
This one hour appointment involves a detailed history and health goals discussion. The first phase of your treatment plan will begin, typically with nutrition, lifestyle and herbal medicine recommendations. You will receive a lab req for comprehensive testing to get to the bottom of your health issues.
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Lab Review
The second visit is 45 minutes and involves a detailed review of your lab testing. We dive into nutrition suggestions based on your blood sugar and insulin testing, and discuss and modify your initial treatment plan.
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3rd and 4th Visits
These 30 minute follow ups are typically every 6 weeks. 4 visits in 5 months gives us a chance to really make sure we know what is happening in your body, and to get you feeling better. Out of range lab testing will be repeated at this time. Then you can transition to more maintenance type visits every 3 months.
Services
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Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine supports the body’s ability to heal through nutrition, lifestyle, and natural therapies. It combines evidence based research with traditional healing to solve your health issues and get you feeling better!
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Nutrition
Diet is the foundation of health, so eating a diet tailored for your body is the most important thing you can do. Understand best foods to include, foods to avoid, and the timing of foods to support your body. Recommendations are based on research, your labs, and your needs.
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Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine uses plant-based remedies as part of an individualized treatment plan. Dr. MacIver, a naturopathic doctor and local herbalist, selects herbs based on your health history, current medications and goals, and commonly uses them for concerns related to stress, digestion, inflammation and hormones. Possible interactions with your medications are reviewed before you start.
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Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI)
Low dose immunotherapy (LDI/LDA) uses very dilute doses of antigens to moderate an overactive immune response. Dr. MacIver completed her LDI training in 2013 and uses it for environmental allergies, chemical sensitivities and some autoimmune concerns.
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IV Therapy
IV nutrient therapy delivers vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, such as glutathione, directly into the bloodstream. Dr. MacIver has additional training in IV therapy and may recommend it as part of your treatment plan, for example where lab results show low nutrient levels or absorption is a concern. Suitability, risks and alternatives are reviewed before your first treatment. Iron IV now available.
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Bio-identical Hormones
Bio-identical hormone therapy is an option for managing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. MacIver has additional training in bio-identical hormones and considers them alongside nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle, based on your history, symptoms and lab results. Risks, benefits and alternatives are discussed before starting.
✓ Direct billing available for most major insurance carriers
✓ Virtual and phone appointments available
✓ New patients: free 15-minute discovery visit
About Dr. Melanie MacIver
Dr. Melanie MacIver is a naturopathic doctor and local herbalist who has been practising in the Sea-to-Sky for over 20 years. She is an advocate for women’s health and enjoys helping women through every stage of life. Her clinical focus is perimenopause and menopause, and other hormone related concerns including weight loss resistance, endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. She has additional training in histamine intolerance and mold illness, a concern for many in the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. MacIver’s women’s health programs begin with a one-hour consult and comprehensive lab work, followed by a detailed review of your results. Treatment plans are individualized and research-informed, and may include nutrition, herbal medicine, bio-identical hormones, low dose immunotherapy and other therapies suited to your health goals.
Education and training
Naturopathic Doctor, Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (2005)
Additional training in bio-identical hormones, IV therapy, the RightSleep program and low dose immunotherapy (LDA/LDI, 2013)
Guest lecturer, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Licensed with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC
Outside the clinic, she is a mother, mountain biker, gardener, mushroom forager and outdoor enthusiast who makes the most of life in the Sea-to-Sky. She sees patients in person at Garibaldi Health Clinic in Squamish and virtually anywhere in BC.
FAQs
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Menopause and Peri-menopause, Weight Loss, Endometriosis, PCOS, PMS/ PMDD, Thyroid, Mold Illness, Allergies, Auto-immunity, Digestive Issues, Chronic Fatigue and more.
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The one hour initial consult involves a detailed history and health goals discussion. The first phase of your treatment plan will begin, typically with nutrition, lifestyle and herbal medicine recommendations. You will receive a lab req for comprehensive testing to get to the bottom of your health issues. If you have done any recent testing with your family doctor, please bring it to your appointment. Contact reception if you have any questions!
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Yes- we do direct billing for several major insurance carriers. If you carrier is not covered, then you will receive a detailed receipt to self submit.
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We have a 24 hour cancellation and rescheduling policy. If your appointment is not filled you will be charged the cost of your appointment.
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Yes we offer virtual and phone appointments for all visit types.
What Our Patients Say
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“Dr MacIver has been excellent. helping me navigate perimenopause and this era of life … getting the appropriate testing and guiding me to the root of my health concerns. Her ability to work with a more natural approach as well as main stream hormone therapy and conventional prescription when needed. The best!! Highly recommended”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Leila C.
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“Very personable and professional — I always feel listened to and my questions are always welcomed”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Lara M.
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“Dr MacIver is thorough and practical. Really appreciate her holistic approach to women’s health. She has helped me tremendously and I would recommend working with her”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Laura D.
✓ Direct billing available for most major insurance carriers
✓ Virtual and phone appointments available
✓ New patients: free 15-minute discovery visit
Contact
Garibaldi Health Clinic
41105 Tantalus Rd #106
Squamish, BC V8B 0N3