Hi, I’m Dr. Abrar, Naturopathic Doctor, and I believe when it comes to advocating for your health, knowledge is empowering. That’s why I take the time to listen to your story, find the “WHY” behind your symptoms, and explain it to you. I encourage you to ask questions and play an active role in creating your treatment plan. I also believe that best outcomes arise when your team of healthcare practitioners work collaboratively together FOR you. I’d love to be part of your team!





+ Land Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that my office sits on the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people, Mi’kma’ki.

FAQ

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY VISITS?
Your first visit is 60-75 min long where I do a thorough intake discussing your chief concern, medical and family history, nutrition, lifestyle, current medications and supplements and health goals. It will also include a physical exam relative to your chief concern. After explaining and educating you on why you’re feeling the way you are, I will then provide you with an individualized treatment plan including dietary and lifestyle recommendations, possible supplementation and diagnostic blood work. If you have any blood work or diagnostic tests done over the last 2 years it may be helpful to bring them with you on your first visit.
During your second visit I will go over your blood work results and either modify your current plan or add new recommendations based on the findings. You will leave with a short-term and long-term plan in hand.

WHAT METHODS OF TREATMENT DO YOU USE?
I use a combination of the following therapeutic modalities:

  • Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling
  • Botanical Medicine
  • Clinical Nutritional Supplementation
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
  • Injection therapies (i.e. Perineural therapy, Vitamin B12 injections)

ARE MY VISITS COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Most private health insurance policies cover Naturopathic medical services, anywhere between $500-$1000 per year. Please check with your insurance provider for details.

HOW MANY VISITS WILL I NEED?
This varies depending on the complexity of your case and the type of treatment you’re receiving. Initially you may need anywhere between 4-6 visits (30min-1hr each). Returning patients come back to see me 2-3 times per year to address new concerns.

INJECTION THERAPIES

As part of my injection therapy services I offer Perineural (Neural) and Ozone therapy for pain management. These therapies can help with the following conditions: whiplash and concussions, chronic pain, chronic headaches, nerve entrapment or impingement, sciatic pain, arthritis, post-surgical pain and paresthesia, persistent sports injuries, joint pain, etc.

What is Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT)?
Also known as “Neural Prolotherapy”, PIT involves subcutaneous injections of 5% dextrose or 1% procaine injected along the superficial nerve branches just under your skin, which will eventually reach deeper nerve branches and roots. PIT is an injection therapy aiming at resolving neurogenic pain and/or neurogenic inflammation. The injections may result in immediate pain relief and overall improved quality of life. Local inflammatory markers can result in neurogenic inflammation when nerves are injured, damaged or hypersensitive. The over production of inflammatory markers can result in chronic pain, stiffness, swelling, weakness, paresthesia and hypersensitivity to touch. Neurogenic pain may also be a result of chronically tight muscles or fascia, traumatic injury or underlying tendon or ligament dysfunction. PIT can be combined with other standard treatments to address both acute pain as well as underlying causative dysfunction in the deeper connective tissues.

What is Ozone therapy and how does it work?
Ozone injection therapy involves intra-articular, intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of 1-2% procaine along with ozone gas. Ozone injection therapy is a therapy aiming at reducing inflammation, improving vascularity and circulation, ameliorating stiffness and pain and improving overall function. Human studies have shown analgesic effects in disc herniation/low back pain, sciatica, knee osteoarthritis, TMJ disorder, neck pain and tooth pain.

What is the course of treatment?
Initial assessments are a standard 60-75 minute initial appointment in order to complete a full assessment of the affected area as well as general history taking. Follow-up injection appointments are 30 mins to allow frequent re-assessment, monitoring progress and administration of injections. Ideally, injections are administered once weekly for 3-6 weeks until symptoms subside, followed by injections as needed.

Not sure if these injections will benefit you? Book your complimentary consultation to find out.

Intravenous (IV) THERAPY

IV therapy can be used for a wide range of health conditions and provide therapeutic benefits beyond what oral supplementation can achieve.

Common conditions IV therapy can help with:

  • Acute and chronic infections (colds, flus, pneumonia, etc)
  • "Adrenal Fatigue"
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Antioxidant deficiencies
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • High blood pressure
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Liver detoxification support
  • Low energy
  • Lyme disease and Coinfections
  • Migraines
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nutritional supplementation in patients with malabsorption (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac’s, etc)
  • Pain management

Why use IV therapy instead of oral supplementation?
The primary advantage of IV therapy is that it allows us to administer nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract in the process. When nutrients are taken orally, their structure can be altered as they pass the lining of the small intestine or when they are transported through the liver (known as the “first pass effect”). Another factor that influences the ability of oral nutrients to make it into the blood is digestive capacity. If a patient has inflammation in their intestines, nutrients won’t be efficiently absorbed through the intestinal wall. If patients are not responding to oral supplements as expected, a possible trial of IV treatment with the same nutrients to see if benefit is noticed could be considered.

Does IV therapy hurt and is it safe?
IV therapy should not be a painful process. With training in parenteral therapy we learn the safe dosages of nutrients that can be administered and how to dilute them properly to prevent vein irritation. The only part of the process that may be expected to be uncomfortable is the initial insertion of the needle – fortunately, the needle gauge that is used is significantly smaller than that used for laboratory blood draws, and oftentimes any discomfort is mild and short-lived.
IV therapy is safe if it is administered in a careful, cautious manner. Adverse reactions to injected substances are rare, with most unwanted side effects coming from administering high doses too soon or too quickly. Allergic reactions to IV therapeutics are very rare but possible, thus a detailed history of patient allergies is crucial.

What nutrients can be administered?

  • Alpha lipoic acid
  • Amino acids (taurine, glycine)
  • B complex
  • B5
  • B6
  • B12
  • Glutathione
  • Magnesium
  • NAD
  • NADH
  • Ozone
  • Selenium
  • Vitamin C


Not sure if IV Therapy will benefit you? Book your complimentary consultation to find out.

Areas Of Focus

My mission is to make healthy living realistic and sustainable. I provide you with the most current evidenced based research and medical information and a treatment plans individualized to your needs that will improve your quality of life today and prevent chronic disease tomorrow.

Mental health:
Anxiety and depression can show up in many ways. If you’ve noticed a change in your motivation or energy levels, focus and concentration, sleep quality or digestion; it may be worth getting screened for mental health concerns. At times there are other health conditions such as hormonal imbalances or nutritional deficiencies that could be exacerbating your symptoms, which I can assess for.

Digestion:
Taking care of your digestion is key to your overall health. Our gut health is strongly connected to our mental health and immune system, influencing each other all the time. Examples include anxiety causing indigestion and heartburn, or a food sensitivity causing joint pain. Testing for food sensitivities, hidden gut infections or disturbances in gut bacteria can guide us to the best treatment.

Hormonal health:
Hormonal imbalances can lead to many different symptoms including heavy, painful periods, irregular cycles, mood changes, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, constipation, hair loss, acne, infertility and more. Whether it’s your thyroid hormones, your stress or sex hormones causing your symptoms, I’ll provide you with a plan to make sure they’re optimized and to improve your quality of life.

Pain management:
Chronic pain can be disruptive to your quality of life by impacting your energy levels, mood, sleep quality and motivation. Managing your pain by taking painkillers may not be a sustainable solution in the long-term. I can provide you with alternative methods to manage your pain.

Fatigue:
Very commonly seen in my practice, fatigue can show up in different ways. Whether you’re experiencing low energy, brain fog, cognitive dysfunction or lack of motivation we can work together to determine the underlying cause(s) and address them in order to restore your energy levels. Common causes include nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, mood disorders, disturbed sleep, etc.

Heart health and Metabolic Syndrome:
Given our current modern lifestyle increasing our risk of heart disease, the smart move is to be proactive and start prevention today. Working together we determine your risk factors and I provide you with tools you need to optimize your heart health in the long run.

Book your complimentary consultation to ensure we’re a good fit.

About

Dr. Abrar Negahban is a Naturopathic Doctor and Women’s health advocate. She is passionate about empowering and educating her patients about their bodies and their health. She helps them achieve their health goals by finding the root cause of their illness and creating individualized treatment protocols for each patient taking into account their mental, spiritual and physical health. She addresses all health concerns using an integrative approach and evidence-based medicine and has a special interest in Women’s health, stress management and preventative medicine.
She uses a combination of the following therapeutic modalities in her treatment plans:

  • Dietary and Lifestyle Counselling
  • Botanical Medicine
  • Clinical Nutritional Supplementation
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
  • Injection therapies (i.e. Perineural therapy, Vitamin B12 injections)
  • Diagnostic testing

Common concerns managed by Dr. Abrar include and are not limited to Premenstrual Syndrome, Perimenopause and Menopause, Prenatal and Perinatal care, Postpartum support, Fertility support, IBS, IBD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Fatigue, Chronic pain, etc. Learn More

She has strong communication skills and is fluent in both English and Farsi (Persian) and knows basic comprehension in Arabic. She strives to educate herself on cultural diversity and welcomes all backgrounds in her practice.

Fun Fact: In 2012, Dr. Abrar volunteered as part of a medical brigade to Guatemala, where she provided naturopathic care to underprivileged communities with challenging cases, with the majority including digestive and mental health concerns.

Dr. Abrar completed her bachelor degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, graduating with a double major in Microbiology and Immunology, and Religious Studies in 2010. She then moved to Toronto, Ontario and attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, obtaining a four-year Doctor of Naturopathy degree in 2014.
She is a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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Contact

East Coast Naturopathic Clinic:
30 Damascus Road, Suite 101
Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 0C1
Phone: (902) 252-3080
Fax: 902-252-3081
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