Founded in 2013 by Naturopathic Doctors Dr. Alanna Kuhn and Dr. Andrea Hilborn, ND, Natural Route Health began as a vision for an integrative naturopathic clinic where root‑cause health care could flourish. From those early beginnings, NRH has grown into a full-service multidisciplinary team—with eleven dedicated health care providers including Naturopathic Doctors, Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturists, Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Social Worker, & a Behavioural Consultant—offering both in‑person and virtual services across Ontario.
Today, we’re located at 734 Arlington Park Place, in a welcoming, accessible space designed to support your healing journey. At NRH, our philosophy is holistic and collaborative: our practitioners work together to understand the mind‑body connection and treat the root causes(s) of your health concerns. Whether you're coming from Napanee, Belleville, Brockville—or connecting virtually from across Ontario—we are committed to guiding and empowering you toward vibrant, long‑lasting health.
We look forward to being part of your health care team and helping you to become your healthiest self!
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
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!
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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.