A Deeper Kind of Healing.
Experience Deeper Wellness Dr. Haile Michaelson, Naturopathic Doctorelonwa, BC, Naturopath Kelowna
How is your health? What do you think your body and your symptoms may be telling you about deeper rooted imbalances?
How is your mental wellness and are you struggling with depression, anxiety, low mood or apathy?
Can you hear your body? Your gut feelings? Would you like to hear them louder?
Can you remember a time when you felt amazingly well, healthy, vibrant?
I have been practicing naturopathic medicine, teaching meditation and leading healing retreats for 14 years. I have spent 20 years studying healing and wellness, via psychology, nutrition and naturopathic medical degrees, and I have taken countless extra trainings in functional medicine, integrative medicine for mental health, fertility, bodywork, advanced acupuncture, vitamin infusions, bio-identical hormones, digestive healing - brain-gut connection.
My practice is focused on mental health, trauma recovery, women's health & hormone balance, concussion recovery and brain & nervous system support.
Healing is sometimes a big journey. Often patients describe feeling like they have tried everything to 'feel better', but can't figure it out. They have maybe tried medications, diets, protocols from friends. They have googled and read all kinds of confusing articles that say different things, and they have often lost their direction or become afraid they'll never feel better or resolve their symptoms.
I understand this and can tell you that there is a way forward. A much deeper approach, that encompasses all levels of healing, including spiritual connection, mental wellness and physical wisdom.
What to Expect
We will begin with an initial consultation where you can tell me your symptoms, the path you have been on and how you would like to create change. I will ask you questions about your body, your life, your history and your future goals.
I may recommend that we do testing so I can have some specific insight into your body. This may include brain chemistry testing, hormone testing, nutrient testing, blood analysis, food sensitivity testing etc.
We will then begin a treatment plan, and I will teach you about the layers of healing required and provide options for each step. Depending on your nervous system, stress levels, digestive and nutrient status, I may recommend bodywork-acupuncture sessions and IV vitamin infusions.
Also, I will often recommend dietary changes, plant medicine remedies, key nutrients,
mindset work, habit release and lifestyle aspects to help you move forward.
I will also help you become a master listener to your own body and wisdom within. In my experience, the patients who learn to listen to their bodies, know their own answers, and learn mindfulness, find quicker resolution of symptoms and travel way deeper and further in their healing journeys. Resolving symptoms is often a first focus, but there is so much more health, vitality, energy and LIFE waiting. This medicine is about healing, optimizing and also preventing future illness.
Begin Here
About Me
My own journey to understand healing is a unique story. It actually all began with learning intuitive work at a young age, and a calling to the healing arts, then followed by a period of struggle with mental health and physical health. This experience, although hugely challenging, also lit a fire within me.
I then embarked on a 20 year quest to understand all the levels healing.
I began intensive studies in psychology, nutrition, and medicine. I then dove into meditation, 30 day intensive retreats, mindset coaching & subconscious levels of healing. I felt I needed to study consciousness based healing, transpersonal & spiritual healing, and understand more about consciousness based healing.
I began intensive studies in psychology, nutrition, and medicine. I then dove into meditation, 30 day intensive retreats, mindset coaching & subconscious levels of healing. I felt I needed to study consciousness based healing, transpersonal & spiritual healing, and understand more about consciousness based healing.
I have studied and/or taught the following:
• Founder of The SoulStrong Institute for Intuition (certifications in IFT Intuitive coaching, and Hypnotherapy)
• Founder & Owner of Aurora Integrative Medical & Blue Stone Health (Integrative Clinics)
• Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist IPLA
• Naturopathic Doctorate, ND - 2010 Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.
• Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Certification - Level 1
• Acupuncture - ND Board Certification.
• Applied Kinesiology, Total Body Modification 2009-2010
• BC Prescribing Authority Cert. 2011
• Injection Therapies and Neural Therapy Level 1 and 2
• Intra-Venous Vitamin Infusions and Toxic Metal Chelation Training
• Mind Body Medicine & Coaching - Centre of MBS Medicine
• Yoga Teacher Training 200hr - Sacred Paths Yoga
• BodyTalk 1&2 - 2023 - International BodyTalk Association
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training - McGill University
• NeuroModulation Technique, brain balancing, emotional freedom techniques, Levels 1,2,3 2011-2013
• Lactation Consulting - 'Breastfeeding Specialist Certificate'
• BA Psychology & Human Nutrition - McGill University 2006
• Neuropsychoendocrinology Research Team- McGill University 2005-2006
• Sexual Assault Group Facilitation SACOMMS - McGill University 2004
• Eating Disorder Group Facilitation SACOMMS - McGill University 2004
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I am also a mom of two little ones, an athlete and business owner. I fully understand how life is busy and taking time for your own wellness is crucial. It is so important to take care of your body, your mind and your ability to connect to yourself. Healing requires addressing all levels of our body, mind and energy systems.
A Safe space for people of all identities, orientations and abilities
I am a member of the LGBTQ community, and take pride in contributing to a heart-centred and accepting new way forward for all humans. My practice is a safe space for people of all identities, orientations and abilities.
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I also am a third-generation settler of mixed Swedish-Nordic ancestry and respectfully acknowledge the traditional territory of the Syilx peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. I am grateful for this land and acknowledge the privilege and opportunity to live, work, play, and grow here. I honour the inherent human rights of these nations of Indigenous peoples to their self-determination, governance and title over their unceded traditional territories as reflected in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.