Wellness Modalities
Clinical Herbalism
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The Canadian Herbalists Association of British Columbia defines herbalism as
"... the use of plants to assist with common ailments and promote wellness. It is the oldest form of medicinal healing known to man. Although it is classified as an alternative therapy, it is the most widely practiced form of medicine used worldwide, with over 80% of the world’s population relying on herbs for health. Currently over 50% of all new pharmaceutical prescriptions contain at least one ingredient- |
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either produced directly from plants or discovered from plant sources and later synthesized. Modern medicine draws it origins from early herbal therapies. Until the advent of synthetic medicine within the past 50 – 100 years, all medical doctors prescribed herbs routinely. Herbal medicine uses plants that do not have the aggressive and invasive action of modern drugs, but instead support the body’s own natural tendency to heal itself. Herbal products are derived from roots, stems, flowers or leaves of plants and are frequently sold in liquid extracts, capsules, tablets or teas.
Herbalists prefer to use remedies extracted from a part of the whole plant, with all its bio-chemical constituents, rather than individual standardized extracts. It is believed that the active constituents are naturally balanced within the plant, and consequently aid in working on the body, mind and spirit in a less invasive manner."
From a holistic standpoint, a person is not an individual with a disease or syndrome but a whole being where all body systems and organs are connected. This wholeness necessitates the practitioner to create an individual wellness plan with concise precision that involves herbal formulations, supplement suggestions, holistic dietary, and lifestyle modifications to support each individual in supporting their body's innate healing capabilities.
Beyond using plants to assist with ailments and promote wellness, a clinical herbalist has completed years of extensive training at an accredited school. The education of a clinical herbalist includes full immersion into the western clinical approach. Because of this full immersion and understanding of the physical body, an initial intake with a new client is an in-depth process which may take one to one and a half hours for the first visit.
Studies and training for a clinical herbalist include: anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical pathology, chemistry, biological chemistry, botany, pharmacology and pharmacy, herbal compound formulation, materia medica, clinical and differential assessment, history and philosophy of herbalism, nutrition, botanical therapeutics, and clinical ethics. Additionally, a clinical herbalist has completed thousands of hours of studies and hundreds of supervised clinical hours under the guidance of a clinic director prior to graduation.
Graduates of these various schools will have obtained the necessary training to be part of the Canadian Herbalists' Association of British Columbia and/or the American Herbalist Guild. The title of Clinical Herbal Therapist is currently the highest standard of training in herbal medicine available in North America.
Herbalists prefer to use remedies extracted from a part of the whole plant, with all its bio-chemical constituents, rather than individual standardized extracts. It is believed that the active constituents are naturally balanced within the plant, and consequently aid in working on the body, mind and spirit in a less invasive manner."
From a holistic standpoint, a person is not an individual with a disease or syndrome but a whole being where all body systems and organs are connected. This wholeness necessitates the practitioner to create an individual wellness plan with concise precision that involves herbal formulations, supplement suggestions, holistic dietary, and lifestyle modifications to support each individual in supporting their body's innate healing capabilities.
Beyond using plants to assist with ailments and promote wellness, a clinical herbalist has completed years of extensive training at an accredited school. The education of a clinical herbalist includes full immersion into the western clinical approach. Because of this full immersion and understanding of the physical body, an initial intake with a new client is an in-depth process which may take one to one and a half hours for the first visit.
Studies and training for a clinical herbalist include: anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical pathology, chemistry, biological chemistry, botany, pharmacology and pharmacy, herbal compound formulation, materia medica, clinical and differential assessment, history and philosophy of herbalism, nutrition, botanical therapeutics, and clinical ethics. Additionally, a clinical herbalist has completed thousands of hours of studies and hundreds of supervised clinical hours under the guidance of a clinic director prior to graduation.
Graduates of these various schools will have obtained the necessary training to be part of the Canadian Herbalists' Association of British Columbia and/or the American Herbalist Guild. The title of Clinical Herbal Therapist is currently the highest standard of training in herbal medicine available in North America.
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Holistic Nutrition
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The philosophy of holistic nutrition is that one’s health is an expression of the complex interplay between the physical and chemical, mental and emotional, as well as spiritual and environmental aspects of one’s life and being. As such, professionals who are trained in holistic nutrition approach health and healing from a whole-person perspective. Using nutritional education as a primary tool, holistic nutrition professionals emphasize the building of health and disease risk-reduction by approaching each person as a unique individual.
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This requires fully engaging the individual in her health recovery process and honoring her innate wisdom by working in an empowering and cooperative manner to chart a course to optimal health.
A Holistic Nutrition Professional advises individuals, families and groups on how to improve diet, lifestyle and habits to prevent disease and promote health. He/she may work with a licensed healthcare provider to help individuals with previously diagnosed illnesses identify biochemical imbalances and toxicities that contribute to poor health. His/her advice and support is founded on evidence-based and holistic principles.
The job of a Holistic Nutritionist is to bring non-biased health and nutrition information to our clients, and to educate clients on the cost/benefit of eating unprocessed local, fresh, and often plant-based foods.
A Holistic Nutrition Professional advises individuals, families and groups on how to improve diet, lifestyle and habits to prevent disease and promote health. He/she may work with a licensed healthcare provider to help individuals with previously diagnosed illnesses identify biochemical imbalances and toxicities that contribute to poor health. His/her advice and support is founded on evidence-based and holistic principles.
The job of a Holistic Nutritionist is to bring non-biased health and nutrition information to our clients, and to educate clients on the cost/benefit of eating unprocessed local, fresh, and often plant-based foods.
DNA/SNP Analysis
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As a certified DNA/SNP analyst through DNA Power, I am happy to offer my clients one of the most in-depth and comprehensive DNA tests available on the market.
Some facts about available testing:
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- Your actions change your genetics! Well actually, it changes your gene expression. This is called epigenetics. Your DNA code is your lifetime blueprint. How you live your life – epigenetics - determines how that blueprint becomes your house – your body. Diet, exercise, stress, sleep, environment and more play an essential role in how your genes express themselves.
- By understanding your unique DNA make up, you can take lifestyle actions that support your good genes and guard against your weak genes. The earlier you know about your genetic makeup, the easier it is to match your diet and lifestyle choices to your unique body. By understanding your genetic profile, you can take smarter lifestyle actions to live a healthier life.
Like many nature-based modalities, Clinical Herbalism/Natural Medicine views the individual as all their working systems, and all facets of the human condition. Instead of simply looking at the symptoms that may be associated with an issue, we look to the root of the problem. Often this involves gathering a full health history from my clients, asking pertinent questions about each of the body systems, discussing things like stressors, emotional state, nutritional options, and lifestyle choices to give me the individual holistic picture.
A tool such as DNA testing allows me to see so much deeper than I would ever have available from a single intake. As a certified DNA Power Partner, I love being able to offer my clients a far deeper look into their various wellness concerns by using tests where we can see clearly how the individual may have the potential for detoxification or to see if there may be any risk potential for hormonal issues. Tools like this allow me to be exceedingly detailed with my wellness care plans and to offer my clients herbal formulations, dietary guidelines, supplements, and lifestyle modifications based not simply off of their history and intake, but the very fundamental roots of their DNA profile.
Service Fees
Prices updated for 2022
Discovery Session (15min) - Complimentary
Initial Consultation Packages: (60-90min):
Stand Alone Nutritional Plans (For established clients only)
Follow Up Visits
Three Session Saver Package : $290 CAD ($25 Savings)
Includes Basic Intake package, 30 min follow-up appointment with wellness plan, and one week 30 min follow-up.
On-Site/House Call (For established clients only): $220 CAD
New Westminster, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam only
Initial Consultation Packages: (60-90min):
- Basic $175 CAD
Includes full intake and consultation with natural wellness plan, herbal formulations, supplements, dietary/lifestyle suggestions - Cost of herbs and supplements are not included - Extended $275 CAD
Includes full intake and consultation with natural wellness plan, herbal formulations, supplements, dietary/lifestyle suggestions plus a 2 week menu plan based on your individual needs - Cost of herbs and supplements are not included - Premium $375 CAD
Includes full intake and consultation with natural wellness plan, herbal formulations, supplements, dietary/lifestyle suggestions plus a one month menu plan based on your individual needs - Cost of herbs and supplements are not included
Stand Alone Nutritional Plans (For established clients only)
- Two week menu plan $100 CAD
Based on your individual needs, does not include information or recommendations on herbs, supplements, or lifestyle modifications. - One month menu plan $200 CAD
Based on your individual needs, does not include information or recommendations on herbs, supplements, or lifestyle modifications.
Follow Up Visits
- Follow-up Visit (30 min) $70 CAD
- Follow-up Visit (6o min) $140 CAD
Three Session Saver Package : $290 CAD ($25 Savings)
Includes Basic Intake package, 30 min follow-up appointment with wellness plan, and one week 30 min follow-up.
On-Site/House Call (For established clients only): $220 CAD
New Westminster, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam only
Herbal Formulations
Prices updated for 2022
***Due to the global rising of cost of goods, prices will be going up in 2023***
***Due to the global rising of cost of goods, prices will be going up in 2023***
Custom Tincture 100ml: $40
Custom Tincture 250ml: $87.50
Custom Tincture 400ml: $150
Custom Tincture 500ml: $185
Custom Tincture 1000ml: $ 350
Custom Tea per 100g: $25
Custom Cream or Ointment per 100g: $45
Custom Glycerite (Honey or Vegetable Glycerin Base) per 100ml: $45
Other herbal formulations and customizations are available (hydrosols, flower essences, pessaries, lozenges, capsules etc.) - please reach out to inquire.
Custom Tincture 250ml: $87.50
Custom Tincture 400ml: $150
Custom Tincture 500ml: $185
Custom Tincture 1000ml: $ 350
Custom Tea per 100g: $25
Custom Cream or Ointment per 100g: $45
Custom Glycerite (Honey or Vegetable Glycerin Base) per 100ml: $45
Other herbal formulations and customizations are available (hydrosols, flower essences, pessaries, lozenges, capsules etc.) - please reach out to inquire.
Private Testing
prices updated for 2022
DNA Testing
( By DNA Power - As featured in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, The Georgia Straight, CARP, Zoomer Media, and JoyTV)
Diet Power: $299 CAD
Diet Power with 30 min Consultation: $325 CAD
Diet Power with 30 min Consultation and 2 week Menu Plan $400 CAD
The dietPower test looks for genes that are responsible for 100+ genetic variations and:
Diet Power: $299 CAD
Diet Power with 30 min Consultation: $325 CAD
Diet Power with 30 min Consultation and 2 week Menu Plan $400 CAD
The dietPower test looks for genes that are responsible for 100+ genetic variations and:
- Diet Management
How your body burns fat, your sensitivity to carbohydrates, your cholesterol and blood sugar regulation, and your protein requirements to help determine your optimum diet. - Weight Response
Your body's ability to control body mass index (BMI). - Food Tolerances
Your tolerances to alcohol, caffeine, salt, lactose, gluten, and sugar cravings. - Food Taste and Preferences
Your preference for caffeine, carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Your taste ability for bitter, salt, sweet tastes, and smoking behaviour which can lead to over or under consumption. - Vitamins and Supplements
Your need for vitamins including vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E. Your need for Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Omega 3 and Omega 6 supplements to stay healthy - dietPower will answer questions like:
- What type of macronutrients does my body need to thrive?
- Should my diet consist of more fats, carbohydrates, or proteins?
- Should I avoid caffeine, alcohol, lactose, and gluten?
- Am I more sensitive to salt and sugar in my diet?
- Can I convert the vitamins I get through food to the active form my body needs?
- How can I support my body through supplementation?
- Download a sample report:
| dietpower_sample_report.pdf |
Fit Power: $299 CAD
Fit Power with 30 min Consultation: $325 CAD
The fitPower test looks for genes that are responsible for 50+ genetic variations and:
Fit Power with 30 min Consultation: $325 CAD
The fitPower test looks for genes that are responsible for 50+ genetic variations and:
- Power and Endurance
Your genetic ability for high-intensity aerobic and longer endurance activities. - Injury and Recovery
Your susceptibility to joint, ligament or tendon injuries. How effectively your muscles recover and repair after exercise, and how your overall body recovers. - Exercise Performance
How well your body regulates blood pressure and utilizes energy during exercise. How well you break down nutrients for energy during exercise, and how well you manage oxygen during exercise. - Exercise Response
Your body's ability to regulate blood sugar due to exercise and how well you manage cardiovascular health - fitPower will answer questions like:
- Am I more suited for endurance or sprint activities?
- Do I need more time for my muscles to recover between exercise?
- Am I prone to ligament and tendon injuries?
- How well do I utilize energy during my workouts?
- How well does my body regulate my blood pressure?
- Am I at risk for stroke or cardiovascular disease?
- Am I more suited for endurance or sprint activities?
- Download a sample report:
| fitpower_sample_report.pdf |
I offer appointments via phone/web. To schedule an appointment please call the office at
778-866-3320 or email us at [email protected]
778-866-3320 or email us at [email protected]
Petra Sovcov is not Medical Doctor (MD) nor a Naturopath (ND), she is a Clinical Herbal Therapist (CHT) and holds a Doctorate in Natural Medicine (DNM). The suggestions or recommendations made on this site are not meant to be a substitute for advice from your MD, or as a substitute for any prescriptions you may be taking. Suggestions followed will be the responsibility of the reader, and are stated with the intention of interest and education only. If you have a health issue, please see your primary care physician (MD) first and foremost.