The Method
Through a deep dive and complete assessment, we uncover the key areas that are holding you back from your goals.
Does this sound familiar?
Your symptoms are disruptive to your life
Something feels off, but it's hard to describe and be taken seriously
The lack of a clear plan towards a solution
Short appointments and months to get in with a specialist
Given a treatment plan with no follow-up or a treatment plan that's not working
Told everything is "normal" despite knowing it isn't
Missing blood work
No guidance around nutrition or lifestyle
The only options available are pharmaceuticals
Your symptoms are dismissed
You're left to find your own solutions and are overwhelmed
What if your experience can look different?
For a true hormone and fertility assessment, we must look at the whole body. The truth is, our digestion, immune system, nervous system, and in reality, all systems, depend on one another. We must keep this in mind when creating a treatment plan that works.
- Dr. Ashley Damm, ND
Leave no stone unturned in your hormone workup.
The Well Women method is a 5 step strategy to get you on your way to living vibrantly.
True hormone wellness requires an understanding of all the factors linked to hormone balance. Through her clinical experience and most up-to-date research, Dr. Ashley's Well Women method; a step-by-step effective plan.
There are 5 core areas in a hormone workup that should be assessed. During your work together, Dr. Ashley uses your clinical history, risk factors, current lifestyle habits, supplementation, lab testing, and other tools to identify key areas of target. Together, you build out a strategic plan and monitor each step to ensure progress.
The process
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How I help you
1. Initiation
A thorough investigation of your health history. I look for missing pieces, screen your blood work, supplements, diet, medications, and create a clear plan.
2. Investigation & Strategy.
Take the guesswork out of your labs. No more missing blood work, or lack of understanding. Appropriate assessment is key to creating a successful treatment plan. Our plan will include a review of past labs and identification/testing of key pieces that are holding back your progression.
You need a plan that grows with you. I help you create one and stick with you as things pivot in your journey. Our plans include:
Nutrition recommendations and meal planning
Supplements management - review of the quality, dosage, and safety with your fertility treatments.
Herbal medicine
IV nutrient therapy
Hormone replacement therapy - including progesterone, estrogen, and thyroid support.
Advanced testing
Integrated tools: acupuncture, cold laser therapy, and more.
3. Monitoring & Well checks
We follow up to ensure you're reaching your goals and progress is achieved, and adjust your plan as things change. From period health, fertility & pregnancy through navigating perimenopause and menopause, we cover it all.
The Well Woman checks include a re-assessment of your goals, current reproductive and hormonal health and milestone, and preventative considerations.
Tools used to support you
Appropriate testing is based on your clinical picture and is requisitioned by Dr. Ashley.
Testing may include:
- LifeLabs
- Hormone testing
- Inflammatory markers
- Nutritional markers
- Gut microbiome testing
- SIBO breath testing
- Food sensitivity testing
- DUTCH hormone and cortisol testing
What is IV nutrient therapy?
IV Therapy is intravenous (“into the vein”) administration of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Nutrients are infused directly into the bloodstream, for immediate use by your cells.
The nutrients in the IV bag are customized based on your health concerns and wellness goals. It offers fast, specific repletion of nutrients. Our experienced Naturopathic Physicians use the highest grade nutrients, to keep you feeling your best.
Why IV nutrient therapy?
100% absorption: IV administration of nutrients bypasses the digestive system, achieving 100% absorption into the bloodstream. This makes nutrients immediately available for cellular use
Replenish nutrients: specific nutrient deficiencies can be targeted in your IV bag, often at higher doses than what can be achieved through oral dosing - helping you replete your nutrients faster
All in one bag: if there are numerous nutrients required in your protocol (i.e. antioxidant and mitochondrial support, or digestive concerns with several deficient nutrients); this may be an easier solution
Nutritional support, counseling, and resources are often part of the treatment plan. The goal is education and sustainable adjustments that make sense for your clinical picture.
Botanical medicine or the use of herbs can be an effective treatment tool. Plants have incredible medicinal properties.
Standardized and customized formulas may be used. Safety, interactions, and duration of treatments are always reviewed.
Hormones fluctuate throughout the different periods of life, in particular during the menopausal period. The use of hormone replacement therapy is specific to your needs, with various different options available based on your goals.
Get started today
Dr. Ashley is accepting new patients, in-person and virtually across British Columbia.
Assessment and Consultation
A thorough investigation of your health history. I look for missing pieces, screen your blood work, supplements, diet, medications, and create a clear plan
Advanced Labs Testing
Take the guesswork out of your labs. No more missing blood work, or lack of understanding. Appropriate assessment is key to creating a successful treatment plan. Our plan will include a review of past labs and identification/testing of key pieces that are holding back your progression.
Strategy
You need a plan that grows with you. I help you create one and stick with you as things pivot in your journey. Our plans include:
Nutrition recommendations and meal planning
Supplements management - review of the quality, dosage, and safety of your fertility treatments.
Herbal medicine
IV nutrient therapy
Hormone replacement therapy - including progesterone, estrogen, and thyroid support.
Advanced testing
Integrated tools: acupuncture, cold laser therapy, and more.