2590 Cadboro Bay Rd
Suite 205
Victoria, B.C.
V8R 5J2
Tel.(250) 472-8035
Fax (250) 592-7592

What's New


Sublingual Immunotherapy Now Available

Posted 5/5/2009

Sublingual Immunotherapy, or SLIT, is a proven, injection-free treatment to address the underlying causes of seasonal and environmental allergies. The therapy desensitizes the immune system to pollens, dander, and other allergens. It has been found to be effective in hayfever, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and allergic asthma. It has been found to prevent the development of allergic asthma in children with eczema and allergic rhinitis.

How does it work?
SLIT works in a similar way to traditional allergy shots. A small daily dose of the allergen is given in a sublingual drop form (under the tongue), which gradually reduces your reactivity by training your immune system to no longer react.

An initial scratch test is done to determine which allergens you are reactive to. The first dose of the indicated allergen/s is given in the office. Subsequent daily doses of the allergy drops are taken at home. Retesting after 6 months of treatment will determine whether the drops are still needed.

SLIT can be used during allergy season or done preventatively, beginning 30-60 days prior to pollen season (continuing to the end of the season itself â?? and beyond if indicated).

Types of allergies treated
At this time, we offer treatment for allergies caused by:

•Cats
•Dust mites
•Tree pollens
•Grasses
•Weeds
•Mold


Naturopathic Doctors in BC have been Approved to Prescribe Schedule 1 Pharmaceuticals

Posted 4/9/2009

The BC Liberals announce improvements to scope of practice for midwives, NDs and nurses. Read the press release here: http://www.bcna.ca/documents/BCNAapprovalreleaseFINAL.pdf


YPSN Naturopathic Health Clinic for Young Families celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary!

Posted 3/15/2009

In partnership with the Young Parents Support Network, and with the support of Dr. Amy Gilchrist, ND and Acacia Integrative Health, Dr. Kristin Schnurr, ND has been providing weekly Naturopathic care to families.

Started as a pilot project in the spring of 2007, the clinic has been a huge success, both in utilization by the target population (we have been fully booked since our inception), and in outcome for patients and their families.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to health care and an equal ability to make personal health care choices regardless of income.

For more information: www.ypsn.ca or contact Kristin: kristin@applehealth.ca or Amy: amy@acaciahealth.ca.