Whole Healing with Dr. Denise Handscomb ND
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Dr. Denise Handscomb, ND
Co-founder of Abaton Integrative Medicine
Bio
Denise Handscomb has been a patient of Naturopathic Medicine for most of her life. It is now her goal to share her experiences, educate and help others to gain an understanding of how valuable Naturopathic Medicine is for one’s health.
Denise is a Naturopathic Doctor and Co-Founder of Abaton Integrative Medicine in Oakville, Ontario. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) after completing a Bachelor of Science; Honours Specialization in Biology and a Minor in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario.
Denise is certified in facial rejuvenation acupuncture and as being a Naturopathic Doula. She has further certifications in Environmental Medicine, Fertility and Food and Environmental Sensitivities and has clinical experience working with men, women, teens, children and babies.
Her treatment philosophy is assessing the body as a whole and providing a customized treatment plan that focuses on current health concerns, prevention, lifestyle, diet and overall general health goals. Her comprehensive approach to practising means she is able to utilize the various modalities of Naturopathic Medicine, allowing for an individualized treatment protocol.
About this episode
Naturopathic medicine has been one of the most powerful modalities I have experienced on my healing journey. I love naturopathy because it is a beautiful bridge between my self-healing practices and conventional medicine. The most beneficial part of working with a Naturopathic Doctor is that they look at the human as a whole; how the body is functioning as a whole, which includes emotional and mental wellbeing. I first met my guest, Dr. Denise Handscomb ND in 2016, about a year into my diagnosis with MS. I had met with multiple specialists by this point in both the fields of Gastroenterology and Neurology for management of my Crohn’s & MS.
Interestingly, the specialists I had seen had never tied my diseases together, other than noting that they were both Autoimmune. I understand that specialists are just that, highly educated and specialized in one area of the body or disease state, but I truly appreciated Dr. Denise’s approach to treating me as a whole human. I feel I was meant to meet Dr. Denise on my healing journey as she has educated me so much about my body as well as my conditions.
Today’s podcast is for anyone who is interested in Naturopathy or looking for an alternative path to begin their healing journey! Dr. Denise shares her ‘why’ behind becoming a Naturopath, how she works with conventional medicine practitioners, and easy tips to start you on your healing journey today!
Key takeaways
- It’s all about balance – if you have a good foundation, you can indulge here and there
- Naturopathic Doctors love to work as a team with Conventional MDs
- Gut health is everything!
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About your host
Natalie Cooper
Founder of MindYourOwn.life
Natalie is a soul on a mission to empower you to take your healing – mental, physical, emotional and spiritual – into your own hands.
As a self-healer, living fully- medication and symptom-free, with chronic autoimmune diseases (Crohn’s & Multiple Sclerosis), Natalie believes in the power of mindfulness, intention and self-care to create the health, happiness and experiences you desire in your life.
Natalie started ‘Mind Your Own’ to share her experiences while navigating her path to wellness and to show you that anything is possible when you live mindfully.
Natalie’s healing journey has led her to experience practices that have been instrumental in strengthening her belief in the power of mindfulness. She feels her purpose is to share her experiences with others who are interested in becoming active participants in their healing. Natalie is a certified Meditation Instructor, EFT Instructor, Reiki Practitioner, Labour Doula and Childbirth Educator, living near Toronto, Canada.
