Menstruation should be struggle-free, period.

You deserve to have your health concerns taken seriously.

You want to live your life fully – ace that presentation at work, have fun on that date, run that 10k, go on that camping trip – but your period is too painful, too heavy, too unpredictable. So you stay home.

This is not okay. You deserve better support.

Your health story matters.

You want to take action and do whatever you can to experience struggle-free periods. You just need some guidance. You need someone to give you time and a judgement-free space to tell your health story.

Let’s Get Started

I am here to listen to you.

This is a partnership. My job as a Naturopathic Doctor is to work WITH you to find long-term, sustainable solutions for your health.

I want you to feel powerful, adventurous, and confident all month long.

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Dr. Melissa Bedford - Naturopathic Doctor

How I Can Help

While I am trained to help patients with a wide variety of health concerns, my clinical focus is on hormonal & menstrual health.

Periods that are Painful, Heavy, or Irregular – including conditions such as Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, and PCOS
Absence of Periods
Spotting
PMS and PMDD
Perimenopause
Menopause
Menstrual Migraines
Cervical Dysplasia

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My Approach

Naturopathic Medicine encompasses many different treatment approaches.
Here are the tools I use in my practice.

Nutraceuticals

Acupuncture

Pharmaceuticals

Clinical Nutrition

Botanical Medicine

Laboratory Diagnostics

Lifestyle Counselling

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Where To Find Me

I am currently accepting new patients. I offer both in-person and telemedicine appointments for BC residents.

Location

Juniper Family Health
314-1175 Cook St
Victoria BC V8V 4A1

Tel: 778-265-8340

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Hours

Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 10.30am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm

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Is long, individualized, nuanced, and NECESSARY🩵

There’s a lot to consider, discuss, and reflect upon.

Here’s a brief glimpse into the conversation I have with my patients:

• What treatment goals do we expect HRT will help us achieve?
• If HRT is started, how long until we expect to see your symptoms improve?
• Is HRT safe for you?
• Do you have any contraindications that preclude you from using HRT?
• What type(s) of HRT are we considering for you?
• If several options exist for safe and effective HRT regimens in your case…
• Which regimen will be most practical for you?
• Which regimen will be most cost-effective for you?
• What risks are associated with the use of HRT in your case?
• Have we completed a 10 year cardiovascular disease risk calculator?
• Have we completed a 5 year breast cancer risk calculator?
• Do you understand how your baseline risks may be impacted by the addition of HRT?
• What side effects are expected when using HRT?
• How long might HRT be continued?
• How often will we check-in and evaluate your continued need for the therapy?

If you’re curious to learn more, and would like to have an open conversation about HRT in the context of your unique health story, I’m accepting new patients in BC and would love to meet you☺️

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Health Resources

Learn about the changes that are happening in your body. Empower yourself with health resources on perimenopause, menstrual health, naturopathic medicine, and more.

What is a Normal Period?

Perimenopause – What It Is & How Naturopathic Medicine Can Help

Perimenopause – What menstrual cycle changes to expect

Your Reproductive Hormones in Your 40s

Nutrition in Perimenopause

Healthy Hormones (video)

Land Acknowledgement

I respectfully acknowledge and thank the Lekwungen (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples for allowing me to live and practice on their traditional territory.