Butterfly Naturopathic
1721 Lonsdale Ave. V7M 2J6 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Last weekend we ran our workshop, The Conscious Clinician. My heart is full of gratitude for these brave participants. When do a group of doctors get together to express their feelings and take emotional responsibility for what they might project onto their patients. This is truly inspiring work. In this workshop we navigated through the struggles we have as clinicians and really got down to vulnerability and authenticity. It was very touching to lead these clinicians to...wards being the best versions of themselves in practice and their lives. I love this work Dr. Aaron Wong, ND. . . . . . . #inspiration #empathy #valueyourself #selfworth #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #wellnessjourney #believeinyourself #selfworth #mentalhealth #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion #personalwork #doctorhealthyself #physicianhealthyself #consciousness #healthcare #doctorhealthyself #healthcareprofessional #healthcareprovider #leadershiptraining #holistic #holistichealth See more

You are loved just for being who you are, just for existing. You don’t have to do anything to earn it. Your shortcomings, your lack of self-esteem, physical perfection, or social and economic success none of that matters. No one can take this love away from you, and it will always be here. Ram Dass In a world of doing constantly and value on socioeconomic status. It’s important to know that love is unconditional and given freely and it’s ok to ask for help if you are st...ruggling and need help finding your way back to love. If you need some extra help, a holistic approach could be a valuable addition to your support system. . . . . . . #ramdass #inspiration #loveyourself #selfworth #value yourself #mentalhealth #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion #personalwork #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #wellnessjourney #believeinyourself #consciousness #believeinyourself #mindbodysoul #inspirationalquotes #empathy #valueyourself #selfworthquotes #raiseyourvibrations #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing See more

Last weekend we ran our workshop, The Conscious Clinician. My heart is full of gratitude for these brave participants. When do a group of doctors get together to express their feelings and take emotional responsibility for what they might project onto their patients. This is truly inspiring work. In this workshop we navigated through the struggles we have as clinicians and really got down to vulnerability and authenticity. It was very touching to lead these clinicians to...wards being the best versions of themselves in practice and their lives. I love this work Dr. Aaron Wong, ND. . . . . . . #inspiration #empathy #valueyourself #selfworth #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #wellnessjourney #believeinyourself #selfworth #mentalhealth #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion #personalwork #doctorhealthyself #physicianhealthyself #consciousness #healthcare #doctorhealthyself #healthcareprofessional #healthcareprovider #leadershiptraining #holistic #holistichealth See more

This is one of the more difficult life challenges. When we apply this life lesson and integrate it into our lives, we become more empowered because we take back the negative energy that would otherwise be projected out into the world. . . . .... . . #byronkatie #byronkatiequotes #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #empathy #valueyourself #selfworth #selfworthquotes #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #wellnessjourney #believeinyourself #selfworth #mentalhealth #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion #personalwork #doctorhealthyself #physicianhealthyself #consciousness See more

This is one of the more difficult life challenges. When we apply this life lesson and integrate it into our lives, we become more empowered because we take back the negative energy that would otherwise be projected out into the world. . . . .... . . #byronkatie #byronkatiequotes #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #empathy #valueyourself #selfworth #selfworthquotes #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #wellnessjourney #believeinyourself #selfworth #mentalhealth #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion #personalwork #doctorhealthyself #physicianhealthyself #consciousness See more

The Conscious Clinician: Deepening the therapeutic relationship; seeing your patient through clear lenses. - This is an Introductory Workshop for healthcare professionals. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce awareness around personal bias/history influencing the clinician-patient relationship resulting in: - Increased confidence in practice... - Better clinical decision making - Deepening trust with patients, which often equals better patient compliance - Patients feeling heard with more connection and rapport - Better ability to have empathy for self & patients - Clarity with boundaries Course Content: - Experiential learning - an interactive/collaborative hands-on learning process deepening the understanding of the material - Introduction to the theory around unconscious beliefs and how they may influence your life, your relationships, and your practice. - The importance of personal growth & self care for healing professions. See link in bio for registration. . . . . . . #personalwork #healthcare #doctorhealthyself #physicianhealthyself #consciousness #healthcareprofessional #healthcareprovider #leadershiptraining #dothework #holistihealthcare #selfworth #mentalhealth #woundedhealerl #empathy #valueyourself #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #mindfulness #wellnessjourney #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion See more

Subconscious beliefs can run our everyday thoughts and influence our decisions. Many of these beliefs are around our self perceived value and worth. Working through these beliefs allow us to increase our conscious awareness of these thoughts and with help, we can start to make conscious choices and decisions from an authentic value centered place with empathy and compassion. . . . .... . . #brucelipton #biologyofbelief #believeinyourself #selfworth #mentalhealth #mindbodysoul #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #empathy #valueyourself #selfworthquotes #northvancouver #northvan #raiseyourvibrations #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #holisticliving #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #wellnessjourney #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion See more

Subconscious beliefs can run our everyday thoughts and influence our decisions. Many of these beliefs are around our self perceived value and worth. Working through these beliefs allow us to increase our conscious awareness of these thoughts and with help, we can start to make conscious choices and decisions from an authentic value centered place with empathy and compassion. . . . .... . . #brucelipton #biologyofbelief #believeinyourself #selfworth #mentalhealth #mindbodysoul #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #empathy #valueyourself #selfworthquotes #northvancouver #northvan #raiseyourvibrations #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #holisticliving #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #wellnessjourney #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #selfcompassion See more

Nourishing the mind, body and spirit with your local harvest. Join Naturopathic Doctors Fiona Smulders and Aaron Wong on a walk through Loutet farm to discover the medicinal value of locally grown produce. During this educational series, you will learn: How to get the most health benefits from foods you grow in your garden. How to use local vegetables, fruits, herbs, and weeds as medicine to energize, help support stress relief, boost immune function, enhance mental clarity,... and balance hormone levels. The importance of growing your own food and eating locally grown produce. Drs. Aaron Wong and Fiona Smulders practice at Butterfly Naturopathic Medical Clinic in Central Lonsdale. They are passionate educators on healthy eating, positive lifestyle changes, exploring mental-emotional belief systems, and strengthening one’s connection to nature. At Butterfly Naturopathic Medical Clinic, they combine the healing practices of traditional natural therapies with western medicine practices to provide holistic health care for their patients. Date & Time: Tuesday August 20, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Only $8! Tickets here: http://www.butterflynaturopathic.com/community-events.html . . . . . . #growyourfood #foodasmedicine #loutetfarm #naturopath #workshop #northvancouver #northvanevents #plantmedicine #gardenwalk #community #communitygarden #northvancouverevents #freshproduce #farmfresh #backyardfarmer #localproduce #organicfood #holistichealth #nutrition #plantbaseddiet #leafygreens #herbalmedicine #northvanlife #northvanfood #foodtour #foodguide

We have a mind, body, spirit relationship with our food. So much of how we eat relates to our mental state, our beliefs, and our emotions. There are often deeper emotional and mental layers that need to be worked on for sustainable change to occur. Mind over matter does not necessarily work in this case. Getting help around food and what to eat is more than just getting nutritional advice, it’s about the deeper relationship with yourself and food. . . . .... . . #naturopath #michaelpollan #healthyfood #foodasmedicine #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwarrior #diet #healthyeating #foodlover #connection #mindandbody #empathy #valueyourself #selfworth #mindfulness #holisticliving #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #wellnessjourney #empowerment See more

Nourishing the mind, body and spirit with your local harvest. Join Naturopathic Doctors Fiona Smulders and Aaron Wong on a walk through Loutet farm to discover the medicinal value of locally grown produce. During this educational series, you will learn: How to get the most health benefits from foods you grow in your garden. How to use local vegetables, fruits, herbs, and weeds as medicine to energize, help support stress relief, boost immune function, enhance mental clarity,... and balance hormone levels. The importance of growing your own food and eating locally grown produce. Drs. Aaron Wong and Fiona Smulders practice at Butterfly Naturopathic Medical Clinic in Central Lonsdale. They are passionate educators on healthy eating, positive lifestyle changes, exploring mental-emotional belief systems, and strengthening one’s connection to nature. At Butterfly Naturopathic Medical Clinic, they combine the healing practices of traditional natural therapies with western medicine practices to provide holistic health care for their patients. Date & Time: Tuesday August 20, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Only $8! Tickets here: http://www.butterflynaturopathic.com/community-events.html . . . . . . #growyourfood #foodasmedicine #loutetfarm #naturopath #workshop #northvancouver #northvanevents #plantmedicine #gardenwalk #community #communitygarden #northvancouverevents #freshproduce #farmfresh #backyardfarmer #localproduce #organicfood #holistichealth #nutrition #plantbaseddiet #leafygreens #herbalmedicine #northvanlife #northvanfood #foodtour #foodguide

We have a mind, body, spirit relationship with our food. So much of how we eat relates to our mental state, our beliefs, and our emotions. There are often deeper emotional and mental layers that need to be worked on for sustainable change to occur. Mind over matter does not necessarily work in this case. Getting help around food and what to eat is more than just getting nutritional advice, it’s about the deeper relationship with yourself and food. . . . .... . . #naturopath #michaelpollan #healthyfood #foodasmedicine #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthwarrior #diet #healthyeating #foodlover #connection #mindandbody #empathy #valueyourself #selfworth #mindfulness #holisticliving #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #wellnessjourney #empowerment See more

Join Dr. Fiona Smulders on July 2nd for an evening of self-exploration using guided meditation and medicinal tea blends of Lavender, Wild Rose and Hawthorn. The intention of this workshop is to provide a safe space to: . - learn about the traditional uses of plant medicine by making medicinal tea blends. . - experience the energetics of heart-nourishing plants.... . - deepen your meditation practice with a guided group meditation. . - form a supportive community to share life’s insights and challenges. . Click the link in my bio to register, limited seats available! . . . . . . #workshop #herbalworkshop#makeyourownmedicine #medicinemaking#herbaltea #northvancouver #northvanevents#lynnvalley #lynnvalleylife #meditation#womenscircle #womenscircles #plantmedicine#medicinewoman #newmoon #newmoonritual#intentions #awakening #manifestation#spiritualawakening #spirituality #heartcentered#highvibes #heartchakra #heartchakrahealing#selflove #herbalmedicine #tea #mindfulness See more

Practicing vulnerability can be a challenge because we’re not used to the discomfort that comes with it. Our default is to believe we need to hide parts of ourselves that we don’t want other people to see. Vulnerability takes strength and courage for us to stay true to our authentic self and step into the light despite our greatest inner critic telling us that we shouldn’t. . . . .... . . #brenebrownquotes #brenebrown #connection #soulconnection #mindbodyconnection #bodyandmind #mindandbody #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #empathy #valueyourself #selfworth #selfworthquotes #oneness #northvancouver #northvan #raiseyourvibrations #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #holisticliving #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #motivation #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #wellnessjourney #vulnerability #courage #empowerment #truth See more

We are excited to announce that our good friend and cherished colleague, Dr. Fiona Smulders, has returned to Butterfly Naturopathic and is currently accepting patients on Fridays from 10am to 8pm. Dr. Smulders uses a mind, body, and spirit approach and has a special interest in Women’s Health, Plant Medicine, and Stress Reduction. For Appointments: http://www.butterflynaturopathic.com/book-online.html . . .... . . . #northvancouver #northvan #northvanlife #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #mindbodyandsoul #mindbodyspirit #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #liveinspired #healthyhappylife #wellnessjourney #healthy #reunion #connection #souldconnection #colleagues #friendship #kindredspirits #plantmedicines #stressrelief #womenshealth See more

Just a little reminder that you are strong worthy and lovable regardless of how you feel or what you are physically and mentally capable of. . . . .... . #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicpainwarrior #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness #mindbodysoul #mindbodyandsoul #mindfulness #justbreathe #strong #spoonie #endometriosis See more

March is known as the Endometriosis (Endo) Awareness Month, and while to some this may not seem that remarkable, this initiative marks a significant milestone in women’s sexual and reproductive health research. While this chronic and debilitating disease affects 7-10% of women worldwide, report findings of endometriosis in some men highlights that this complex disease is not just a women’s health phenomenon. In addition to living with chronic pain and being dismissed by the... health care system, many patients endure having their pain and disability be disregarded or ridiculed by their own families and support network, which can create a tremendous mental emotional insults to these individuals. Not to mention that having endo can significantly impair fertility in those interested in parenthood, and this has its own detrimental toll on these individuals. As a result, it is prudent that management and treatment of endometriosis follows a Mind-Body-Spirit approach to address all aspects of patient’s wellbeing. Abby Norman, Endo warrior and the author of Ask Me About My Uterus, and Dr. Redwine, gynaecologist and world-renowned expert and advocate for endo, had this advice to share with all physicians who may encounter women or anyone with uterus regardless of their gender identity presenting with chronic pelvic pain: You (physicians) must take the chronic pain patients and their symptoms seriously and to consider . ( link to full article: http://www.butterflynaturopathic.com/articles ) . . . . . #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosissucks #womenshealth #northvancouver #northvan #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathic #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicpainwarrior #holistichealth #holistichealing #wellness See more

This is a fitting quote to go with our upcoming Food As Medicine talk at Whole Foods! We really truly are what we eat, so it's especially important to find delicious and healthy options that are actually obtainable for YOUR specific health needs and lifestyle. . . .... . . #foodismedicine #wholefoods #wholefoodsmarket #wholefoodsbc #northvancouver #northshoreevents #foodasmedicine #centrallonsdale #northshore #northshorevancouver #nutrition #naturopathicmedicine #healthyfood #naturopathicdoctor #naturopath #lonsdale #veggiesjustwannahavefun #northvanlife See more

This is a fitting quote to go with our upcoming Food As Medicine talk at Whole Foods! We really truly are what we eat, so it's especially important to find delicious and healthy options that are actually obtainable for YOUR specific health needs and lifestyle. . . .... . . #foodismedicine #wholefoods #wholefoodsmarket #wholefoodsbc #northvancouver #northshoreevents #foodasmedicine #centrallonsdale #northshore #northshorevancouver #nutrition #naturopathicmedicine #healthyfood #naturopathicdoctor #naturopath #lonsdale #veggiesjustwannahavefun #northvanlife See more