Yes! Many of our hormone health patients choose care with a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), especially if they are seeking a more natural, root-cause approach to hormone balance. ND care may include:

  • In-depth functional and lifestyle assessment

  • Nutritional and botanical support

  • Supplement and micronutrient protocols

  • Stress, adrenal, and sleep support

  • Hormonal symptom management using non-prescription therapies

Our ND-led care can be especially effective for perimenopause, PCOS, thyroid issues, adrenal dysfunction, and general hormone-related concerns.

ND Role in Hormone Health by Jurisdiction

  1. Alberta:
    NDs do not have prescribing rights. If prescription hormones (like BHRT or thyroid meds) are needed, patients must enroll in our NP-led care path.
  2. British Columbia and Ontario:
    NDs in these provinces have extensive, though not complete, prescribing authority. They can prescribe a range of medications, including bioidentical hormones (e.g., progesterone, thyroid medications) and some forms of hormone replacement therapy, but there are limitations. For example, NDs cannot prescribe testosterone or controlled substances in these provinces.

    • Example of Medications NDs Can Prescribe:
      • Bioidentical progesteronein, estriol and estradiol in some formulations
      • Desiccated thyroid
    • Example of Medications NDs Cannot Prescribe:
      • Testosterone
      • DHEA (in some jurisdictions)
      • Controlled substances (e.g., certain pain medications)

Using Naturopathic Medicine Coverage for Hormone Health

Many patients with Naturopathic Medicine insurance coverage can use it for ND-led services in the program, including lifestyle coaching, natural remedies, and, in some cases, prescriptions (where permitted by law). However, coverage varies significantly depending on your insurance provider’s guidelines, so we recommend confirming your policy details.

  • ✅ What’s Typically Covered:

    • Appointments with a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

    • Lifestyle and nutritional counseling

    • Natural and botanical therapies

    • Supplement guidance and functional lab assessments

    • Prescriptions only where permitted (e.g., BC and Ontario, with certified NDs)

    You will receive a detailed receipt specifying the provider’s credentials to support your insurance claim.

    🚫 What’s Not Covered Under Naturopathic Billing:

    • Prescriptions written by a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Medical Doctor (MD)

    • Lab requisitions, imaging, or public system diagnostics (when ordered by an NP)

    • Any services provided outside the ND’s scope in your province (e.g., prescriptions in Alberta)

    If your care requires prescriptions that your ND is not authorized to provide, you’ll need to book separate appointments under our NP-led care path. These services are billed independently and fall under a different insurance category (Nurse Practitioner services).

Additional Insurance Details

  • Appointments with NDs and NPs may be reimbursable under your insurance policy, but it’s important for you to verify eligibility and coverage percentages directly with your provider.
  • If some services are not covered, you may be able to claim them under a Health Spending Account (HSA) for reimbursement.
  • We strictly adhere to ethical and legal standards and cannot alter receipts to classify services differently for insurance purposes.