Fonthill Physio
Dr. Dalton Vander Sanden, ND. BSC. "Dr. Dalton"
At Fonthill Physio, we take a holistic approach to physiotherapy, focusing on the whole person rather than just their symptoms. We work with our patients to identify the root cause of their pain or discomfort, and develop personalized treatment plans to address their unique needs.
About Naturopathic medicine
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The Naturopathic Philosophy is to stimulate the healing potential of the body and treat the underlying cause of the disease.
Naturopathic Doctor’s can diagnose, treat and manage patients who suffer from a range of symptoms and conditions. Naturopathic Doctor’s approach patient treatment by addressing the root case of the symptoms from a whole person longs, focusing on the mind body connection.
About Dr. Dalton’s Practice
Dr. Dalton offers a family-medicine based Naturopathic practice in Fonthill, which includes the assessment and treatment of a wide array of conditions/concerns for the whole family (kids too).
What is a Women’s Health Specialist?
Dr. Dalton has completed additional certification in the field of Women’s Health, including evidence based treatments in the fields of:
- Endometriosis
- Insulin Management
- Weight Loss Resistance
- Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Perimenopause and Menopause
- Vulvovaginal and Bladder Disorders
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Prenatal Care and Reproductive
- Immunology
- Hair loss and Acne
- Hormonal Testing
- High Performance Burnout
- Understanding and Identifying Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
- Pregnancy and Postpartum
Can Children Benefit from Naturopathic Medicine?
Absolutely! Dr. Dalton has experience treating babies, toddlers, children and teens for a wide array of concerns.
Some reasons parents bring their child (children) to see Dr. Dalton:
My child is constantly sick.
My child is constipated, soiling his/her underwear
My child may have food sensitivities/allergies
My child has chronic ear infections
My child has asthma
My child is hyperactive - ADHD
My baby has colic
My baby has a lot of gas
I think my baby has a dairy allergy
My baby’s stool has blood and/or seems to have mucous in it
How Can Naturopathic Medicine Help Mom’s
It is so important that Mom’s are taken care of during pregnancy, and afterwards.
As a women’s health specialist Dr. Dalton can address your pregnancy and post partum concerns from optimizing your body for fertility to common post-partum feelings such as burnout, exhaustion, anxiety, depression and even pain during breast feeding. Dr. Dalton will support you during this time and will investigate the root cause of your symptoms and feelings which can be nutritional deficiencies, poor sleep hygiene, inadequate protein intake and stress.
What Can I Expect from Working with Dr. Dalton
Your Initial Consult:
Your initial consult will last 75-90 minutes in length and will include an in depth review of your health history , current health state, and may include a physical examination such as blood pressure. You may be prescribed specific treatments to start addressing your symptoms while we investigate the underlying causes for your concerns.
Your Second Consultation:
Your second consultation will involve an in depth review of your lab results. We will discuss in detail dietary and lifestyle interventions specific to you. Supplements, botanical preparations will be recommended
Ongoing Appointments:
Follow-up appointments will assess your response to treatment and determine the course of length of your medicine. This is also a time for meaningful preventative health measures to be discussed in relation to aging across the lifespan, preparing for cold and flu season and any other health related questions you may be wondering about.
Testimonials
“Dr. Dalton is amazing! I am looking forward to working towards better health with his support. Thank you for pointing me in his direction.”
Grandma, Mom and Professional
St. Catharines, ON