Your Path to Wellness, Rooted in Collaboration.
Founded by Naturopathic Doctors Alanna Kuhn and Andrea Hilborn, Natural Route Health was born from a vision for a truly integrative healing space. What began as a local naturopathic practice has grown into a premier multidisciplinary collective. Today, our team of eleven specialists—including NDs, Psychotherapists, and Acupuncturists—collaborates to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Whether you visit us at our accessible Kingston clinic or connect with us virtually from across Ontario, we are here to empower you on your path to vibrant, long-lasting health.
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We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.Natural Route Health is a multidisciplinary wellness clinic in Kingston, Ontario, dedicated to finding the "why" behind your health concerns. Founded in 2013, we’ve grown into a collaborative team of 11 practitioners—including Naturopathic Doctors, Psychotherapists, and Acupuncturists—all working under one roof. We bridge the gap between science-backed medicine and holistic healing to provide personalized, root-cause care for patients in-person and virtually across Ontario.
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Root-Cause Discovery We don’t believe in "band-aid" solutions. Our team is dedicated to digging deep through functional testing and clinical expertise to uncover the physiological and emotional origins of your symptoms.
Collaborative Excellence Your health is complex, and your care should be, too. Our Naturopathic Doctors, Therapists, and Acupuncturists work as a unified team, sharing insights and coordinating treatments to ensure you receive the most comprehensive support possible.
Patient Empowerment We see ourselves as your guides, not just your providers. Our goal is to provide you with the education, tools, and evidence-informed strategies you need to take the lead in your own healing journey.
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We work best with individuals who are:
Seeking the "Why": You’re tired of being told your labs are "normal" even though you don't feel well.
Ready for Partnership: You want to be an active participant in your health journey, not just a passive recipient of a prescription.
Proactive about Wellness: You understand that long-term health is an investment and are ready to implement lifestyle and nutritional changes.
Looking for a Team: You value a collaborative approach where different experts work together for your benefit.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine addresses the root cause of illness rather than just symptoms and promotes health and healing through natural therapies. Alternative medicine is a successful non-invasive way to prevent acute and chronic illness as well as reduce reliance upon prescription medications (and all of their side effects). Alternative medicine aims to boost your immune system, prevent and treat both acute and chronic diseases and increase your energy level. (NDOntario, 2013)
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Naturopathic Doctors are licensed and regulated to be your primary health care provider or work in coordination with your Medical Doctor as part of your life-long health care team. NDs use a comprehensive approach to assist patients in disease prevention and management while improving overall health.
As primary care practitioners, Naturopaths are trained to handle a variety of health issues and concerns. Committed to supporting your body’s innate instinct to heal, NDs look beyond treating and suppressing symptoms to determine the root cause of your illness. Naturopathic Doctors focus on early diagnosis and treatment and are experts in prevention. With a wide range of therapies and a collaborative community at their fingertips, Naturopaths provide comprehensive, individualized primary care with you at the centre of it, not your illness. (NDOntario, 2013)
ND REGULATION
From 1925 to June 2015, Ontario’s Naturopathic Doctors were regulated under the Drugless Practitioners Act. As of July 1st 2015 with the focus of the healthcare system shifting towards wellness and prevention, NDs joined colleagues such as Medical Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to be regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act.
ND EDUCATION
From the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
In line with conventional medical training, training in naturopathic medicine requires a minimum of seven years of post-secondary education from a recognized school before being allowed to register as a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) in Ontario. She or he must have an undergraduate degree, have completed premedical undergraduate coursework, and have completed a four-year, accredited, naturopathic medical education. Graduates must pass two sets of provincial licensing board exams and are required to keep their registration current throughout their career by completing at least 70 hours every three years of approved continuing education.
Naturopathic education encompasses basic and diagnostic sciences – including anatomy, clinical physiology, biochemistry, pathology, embryology, immunology, pharmacology, physical and clinical diagnosis, and lab diagnosis – as well as conventional and naturopathic approaches to improving and maintaining patients’ health.
Why Work with a Naturopathic Doctor?
More Time for You
Naturopathic Doctors take the time to truly understand your current health and your personal health goals. Care with an ND is never rushed — we focus on thorough assessments and meaningful conversations so your treatment plan is tailored to you.
Gentle, Natural Therapies
NDs use safe, gentle treatments that support your body’s natural ability to heal itself. Our approach emphasizes the least invasive therapies needed to create meaningful change.
Individualized Care
Every patient is unique. NDs take the time to learn your health history, lifestyle, and priorities to design a plan that’s personalized to your needs — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Holistic Healing
We recognize the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Treatment plans consider all aspects of your wellbeing, including physical health, mental health, and lifestyle factors.
A Healthy Investment
Although Naturopathic care is not covered by OHIP, most extended health insurance plans include Naturopathic services. For those without coverage, visiting an ND is an investment in your long-term health. Our goal is to provide high-quality care and support, helping you achieve and maintain your health goals.
Prevention and Wellness
NDs are trained to address a wide range of health concerns, with a special focus on prevention. By understanding your current health, medical and family history, and lifestyle choices, we help you make proactive decisions to prevent illness, support wellness, and in some cases, slow or reverse the progression of chronic conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most insurance policies cover Naturopathic medicine, but each one does it a little differently, so it is important to check your particular policy. Natural Route Health does not bill insurance companies directly, so you have to pay for your visit after it is finished, and then submit your claims to your insurance company. OHIP does not cover Naturopathic medicine.
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Ourselves! A wonderful thing about Naturopathic medicine is that you get to choose your healthcare provider. Check out our bios to get to know us better!
Did you also know….
Our clinic has abundant, hassle-free parking.
Our online dispensary allows us to access the exact brand of supplement or herb that we think will benefit you most, rather than having to choose from a limited selection. -
Each patient that comes to Natural Route Health receives an individualized treatment plan. The number of treatments you require is dependent on many factors: your health concerns and goals, your optimal level of support and the most appropriate treatments for you. We don’t know until talking to you how many visits you will need, but we will outline how many visits we recommend for the period of the treatment plan so that you know by your second appointment how many visits to expect. Additionally, we aim to be your Naturopathic Doctors for life, just as you would stick with a family doctor. At the very least, we like to see you once a year to do your screening physical exam and repeat your screening blood tests.
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You get the best care available! Naturopathic Doctors take the time to listen to your concerns in order to find the root cause and to develop an individualized treatment plan to get the results you are seeking. No other healthcare profession has the medical foundation plus the knowledge of natural treatments that Naturopathic Doctors have.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR VISIT WITH A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH GOALS
Whether you're navigating hormonal shifts, digestive distress, or seeking mental clarity, our Kingston team is ready to help you.