Naturopathic Medicine at Luminate Co
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Doctors who ask why, and have the time to find out.

Naturopathic Medicine in Bedford, Halifax

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Direct billing · Virtual and in person · Licensed NDs (NSAND, CAND) · Lab testing

Direct billing to most major insurers

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Our naturopathic doctors

Three doctors, one way of working

Dr. Erin Edmonds, Dr. Lauren MacIntosh and Dr. Sarah Park are licensed naturopathic doctors. Their first appointment with you is an hour or more, because the point is to understand what is driving a problem before treating it — with nutrition, botanicals, targeted supplements, acupuncture, lab testing and, where it fits, IV and injection therapies.

Naturopathic medicine combines modern science with natural therapies to treat the person, not the symptom. Our NDs take the time to hear the whole story — sleep, stress, food, history, what has already been tried — and build a plan you can actually live with. New to naturopathic medicine? Our guide to what it is and how it works covers the basics.

Principles

Six things every ND practises by

The profession's founding principles. They sound simple; they change how an appointment goes.

01

First, do no harm

The gentlest, least invasive therapy that will do the job.

02

The body can heal

Given the right support, it usually does. The doctor's job is to remove what is in the way.

03

Find the cause

Symptoms are the clue, not the diagnosis.

04

Doctor as teacher

You leave understanding your own health well enough to look after it.

05

Treat the whole person

Physical, emotional, genetic, environmental — it all counts.

06

Prevention

Prevention first: staying well is easier than getting well.

What we treat

What our NDs can help with

Our doctors run general practices — they see the whole range of what walks in, from one stubborn symptom to a wish to feel properly well rather than just okay.

Hormone balance (PMS, perimenopause, menopause, PCOS)
Digestive health (IBS, bloating, food sensitivities)
Stress, anxiety & burnout
Thyroid health & metabolism
Fertility, pregnancy & postpartum support
Skin health (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
Immune resilience & chronic inflammation
Weight management & energy support
Sleep issues, headaches & migraines
Men's & women's health across life stages
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Your visit

What to expect

01

Listen and understand

A long first conversation: history, symptoms, lifestyle and what you want to be different.

02

Test where it helps

Targeted labs — hormones, thyroid, nutrients, food sensitivities, microbiome — only when they will change the plan.

03

Treat and support

A plan built for you from nutrition, botanicals, supplements, acupuncture, and sleep and stress work.

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How we treat

The tools our NDs use

Evidence-informed, chosen for you rather than applied to everyone.

Clinical nutrition & supplement therapy

Botanical (herbal) medicine

Hormone & adrenal support

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lifestyle counselling & stress management

Digestive and microbiome repair

Detoxification & liver support

Natural pain management

Functional lab testing

Mind‑body approaches

Advanced therapies

Advanced therapies our NDs also offer

Treatments beyond the usual, for when the usual is not enough.

Intravenous (IV) therapy

IV therapy puts nutrients straight into the bloodstream, bypassing digestion and the liver's first pass. It is useful when the gut cannot absorb well, when levels are very low, or when a higher dose is needed than tablets can deliver.

More about IV therapy at our clinic

Ozone therapy

Ozone (O3) is an activated form of oxygen. In controlled medical doses it is used for pain, circulation, immune support and infection. Your ND will explain whether it fits your situation.

Regenerative injection therapies

Prolotherapy: injections that stimulate repair in ligaments and tendons, for pain from conditions such as degenerative disc disease and tendinopathy.

Neural prolotherapy: perineural injections that calm irritated nerves — often the missing piece in chronic pain and old injuries.

NAD+ therapy

NAD+ is a coenzyme every cell uses to make energy and repair DNA, and levels fall with age and with stress. IV NAD+ replaces it directly.

People use it for brain fog, energy, recovery and general cellular health. It is a longer appointment and your ND will talk you through it first.

Whether IV, ozone, NAD+ or injection therapy fits you is a conversation for the first appointment — none of it is a first step.

The team

Our naturopathic doctors

Choose a doctor and book directly. Each has a page with more about how they work.

Dr. Erin Edmonds

Dr. Erin Edmonds

Naturopathic Doctor

Health Optimization, Pain Management, Concussion Management, Digestive Health, Fertility and Hormonal Health, Menopause and Peri-menopause, Stress and Burnout, IV Therapy, Neural Prolotherapy

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Dr. Lauren MacIntosh

Dr. Lauren MacIntosh

Naturopathic Doctor

Health Optimization, Fertility and Hormonal Health, Menopause and Peri-Menopause, Digestive Health, Stress and Burnout, Ozone Therapy, Intravenous Nutrient Therapy

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Dr. Sarah Park

Dr. Sarah Park

Naturopathic Doctor

Health Optimization, Fertility and Hormonal Health, Menopause and Peri-Menopause, PCOS and Menstrual Difficulties, Digestive Health, IBS and SIBO, Stress and Burnout, Mental Health Support, IV Therapy

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Your Visit

What to expect

  • Before the first visit you fill in a detailed intake form, so the appointment starts with your story rather than your paperwork.
  • The appointment itself is a long conversation about symptoms, food, stress, sleep and history.
  • You leave with a plan. Lab testing or supplements are suggested only where they will actually change something.
  • Follow-ups check what has changed and adjust the plan as you go.
  • Virtual appointments are available anywhere in Nova Scotia.
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Patients

What patients say

In their own words.

"

I finally feel heard and understood. My energy and digestion have never been better.

K. M.

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Dr. Edmonds helped me rebalance my hormones naturally — I wish I'd done this sooner.

S. L.

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My plan was truly personalized — not one‑size‑fits‑all.

A. B.

Questions

Good to know

The questions we get asked most at the desk.

What's the difference between an ND and an MD?

Naturopathic doctors focus on prevention and on the cause of a problem, using natural, evidence-informed therapies and longer appointments. Many patients see both an ND and an MD; the two work well together.

Do you offer direct billing?

Yes. We bill most major insurers directly. Bring your benefits card and photo ID to the first visit.

How long is the initial appointment?

Sixty to seventy-five minutes. That is deliberate.

Can I combine naturopathic care with other services at Luminate?

Yes, and they often do. Our NDs work in the same building as our chiropractor, physiotherapists, massage therapists and acupuncturist, and refer between them.

Do you see pediatric or family patients?

Yes. Our doctors see individuals and families of all ages, babies included.

Are virtual appointments available?

Yes. Virtual appointments are available anywhere in Nova Scotia.

Naturopathic Medicine is offered at our clinic in Bedford, Halifax — 486 Starboard Drive. Direct billing to most insurers.

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Next step

We're here when you're ready.

A symptom that will not shift, or a wish to feel properly well — our naturopathic doctors see both. Book online any time.

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Booking and billing

Naturopathic doctors in Bedford, NS, with direct billing

Our licensed naturopathic doctors practise at 486 Starboard Drive in Bedford, part of Halifax, in the same building as our Bedford store with its own entrance. Most insurers are billed directly at the desk.

Who are the naturopathic doctors?

Dr. Erin Edmonds sees patients for health optimization, digestive health, fertility and hormonal health, and stress and burnout, and offers IV therapy and neural prolotherapy. Dr. Lauren MacIntosh works with fertility and hormonal health, menopause and perimenopause, and digestive health, and offers ozone therapy and IV nutrient therapy. Dr. Sarah Park focuses on fertility and hormonal health, digestive health, stress and burnout and mental health support, and offers IV therapy.

How long is a naturopathic appointment?

The first appointment runs 60 to 75 minutes. Before it, you fill in a detailed intake form, so the visit starts with your story rather than your paperwork. Follow-ups check what has changed and adjust the plan as you go. Virtual appointments are available anywhere in Nova Scotia.

Is naturopathic medicine direct billed?

Yes. We bill most major insurers directly, including Medavie Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield and IA Financial. Bring your benefits card and photo ID to your first visit, and you pay only the part your plan does not cover.

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How do I book a naturopath in Bedford?

Book online through Jane with a specific doctor, or call (902) 835-9319 and we will help you choose. The clinic is just off Larry Uteck Boulevard, with free parking out front.

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What patients say

In their words

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  • ★★★★★
    Amazing series! Dr Erin and Dr Justine are amazing.

    Allison Demont · Naturopathic Medicine · October 2024 · Google

  • ★★★★★
    Dr. Erin Edmonds is amazing. I have had a lifelong phobia of needles and wanted to get over it! After a lot of exposure work, I went to Luminate to try IV vitamins and she explained every step and even set up an appointment to test my reaction. She is so gentle! What an amazing experience. Thank you!

    Andrea Power · Naturopathic Medicine · October 2025 · Google

  • ★★★★★
    I am a huge fan of Naturopathic medicine. I'm healthy and without pain!

    Jeremy Delaney · Naturopathic Medicine · October 2024 · Google

  • ★★★★★
    Dr. Edmonds is a very caring, kind and knowledgeable person. She works with you to try to have optimal health and well being. I highly recommend her.

    Mary Lou Daigle · Naturopathic Medicine · October 2023 · Google

  • ★★★★★
    Dr Erin is awesome!

    Maureen Beauchamp · Naturopathic Medicine · October 2024 · Google

  • ★★★★★
    Dr Edmonds is amazing! I can't say enough positive things about her. She has helped me with multiple issues. If you have any health issues you need to go and see her.

    Patricia MacDonald · Naturopathic Medicine · October 2023 · Google