Dr. Candace Haarsma
Dr. Haarsma believes that what we fuel our bodies with, physically, mentally and emotionally, makes a big impact on our overall health and well-being. Though sometimes the immediate need is to relieve symptoms, taking the time to uncover the causes and contributing factors to your health concerns will address the issue from a deeper rooted and longer-lasting place.
Her focus in digestive health includes understanding, assessing and treating your concerns and symptoms. Her focus for gut health includes:
- Gas, bloating
- SIBO
- Heartburn
- Changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, both)
- Food sensitivity assessment
- Abdominal pain
Through education, support, and guidance, my focus is to help you move towards a greater sense of health and well-being.
– Dr. Haarsma
Her focus in mental health involves looking at the physical, mental and emotional aspects of a variety of mental health concerns. Her gentle and caring approach is ideal for treating:
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Negative thoughts
- Insomnia
My approach to working with patients is to be present, to hear your story, and to understand who you are and why you may be experiencing your current health concerns. This directs us to explore what needs to be optimized and nurtured so you can begin to heal and return to a healthier you.
– Dr. Haarsma
Her focus in women’s health includes addressing underlying hormonal imbalances contributing to common concerns, such as:
- PMS
- Irregular menstrual cycles and heavy periods
- PCOS
- Preconception care
- Infertility
- Peri-menopause and menopause
She also provides:
- Holistic Pelvic CareTM(internal pelvic bodywork for pelvic floor imbalance)
- Treatment for cervical dysplasia (escharotic treatment for abnormal PAP test results)