Naturopathic Doctor in Richmond, BC
Individualized consultations with Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, ND, for patients from Richmond and Greater Vancouver. An ND is a naturopathic physician, not a medical physician (MD).
A naturopathic doctor (ND) is a regulated health professional trained in naturopathic medicine, which is different from a medical physician (MD). At our Richmond, BC clinic, Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, ND offers consultations based on your health history, lifestyle and goals. It complements, and does not replace, your family doctor. Extended health plans often cover ND visits; check your plan.
- ND
- Registered naturopathic physician in BC
- Often covered
- By extended health; check your plan
- 1:1
- Individual consultations
- ND
- Registered naturopathic physician in BC
- Often covered
- By extended health; check your plan
- 1:1
- Individual consultations
What Does a Naturopathic Doctor in Richmond Help With?
Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, ND focuses on healthy aging, skin and hair health, and lifestyle-based wellness. She does not diagnose or treat disease in place of your physician.
Every visit starts with a consultation: what you would like to change, your health history, current medications and lifestyle. From there, Dr. Krantsevich Riehl explains which options may fit, what is involved, and what realistic progress looks like. Read her full profile on our Team page.
A Full Picture First
History, goals and any bloodwork you already have are reviewed before options are discussed.
Plans That Fit Real Life
Recommendations are practical for busy schedules and adjusted as you go.
Extended Health Receipts
You receive a receipt you can submit to your extended health plan. Many plans cover naturopathic visits, but coverage varies, so please check your plan.*
What Does Dr. Krantsevich Riehl Offer?
Naturopathic visits at RAAC cover a focused set of services. Your consultation determines which, if any, are appropriate for you.
Health and Lifestyle Consultation
A structured conversation about energy, sleep, nutrition and lifestyle habits that affect how you feel and age.
Skin and Hair Health
Discussion of factors that may contribute to skin and hair concerns, and when to see your physician for them.
PRP
Platelet-rich plasma made from your own blood is offered for hair thinning and skin quality where appropriate. Results vary, and evidence is still developing for some uses.
Coordination With Your Physician
Where appropriate, your plan is shared with your family physician.
Who May Benefit from a Naturopathic Visit?
Suitability depends on your goals, medical history and current care. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl will tell you if something is outside her scope and when to see your family physician.
People Who May Be a Good Fit
- +Adults looking for an individualized conversation about energy, sleep or healthy aging
- +People with thinning hair who want to discuss PRP as part of a plan
- +People interested in options for skin quality
- +People who want more time and detail in a health consultation
- +People who want a complement to, not a replacement for, their family doctor's care
Please See Your Physician or Emergency Care First If You Have
- –A medical emergency or rapidly worsening symptoms
- –New, unexplained symptoms that have not yet been assessed by a physician
- –A bleeding disorder or anticoagulant use (relevant to PRP)
- –Active infection or skin conditions at a planned treatment site
- –Pregnancy or breastfeeding, for certain treatments (discuss at your consultation)
Why See a Naturopathic Doctor at RAAC in Richmond?
Naturopathic visits at RAAC take place in a physician-led clinic in Richmond, BC, with care coordinated within the clinic where appropriate.
Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine), registered as a naturopathic physician in BC. She is an ND, not a medical physician (MD).
Personalized Plans
Each plan considers your goals, health history, lifestyle and unique needs.
Extended Health Receipts
Many extended health plans cover naturopathic visits; please check your plan.
Mandarin and Cantonese Support
Our front desk team can help with booking and questions in Mandarin and Cantonese; consultations are in English.
What Can a Visit Cover?
Common reasons people book a naturopathic consultation. Individual results vary, and a visit is not a substitute for medical care.
Healthy Aging
A structured look at energy, sleep, nutrition and lifestyle factors that affect how you age.
Skin Health
Discussion of lifestyle factors for skin, and in-clinic options where appropriate.
Hair Thinning
Discussion of contributing factors, and PRP as part of a plan where appropriate.
Lifestyle and Wellness
Habits such as sleep, stress and nutrition, coordinated with your other care.
Review of Existing Bloodwork
Walking through results you already have and what to ask your physician.
Facial Rejuvenation
PRP-based approaches aimed at subtle, natural-looking change in skin quality.
What Happens at a Naturopathic Visit?
Care starts with a consultation. The first visit is usually longer than follow-ups because it covers your full history, goals and any bloodwork you bring. Treatments, if any, are planned from there, and progress is reviewed at follow-up visits. Lifestyle-based changes generally take weeks to months to show, and responses differ from person to person.
Step 1: Consultation
Discussion of your goals and concerns
Health history, current medications and supplements
Review of any recent bloodwork you already have
Whether naturopathic care is appropriate, or a referral back to your physician is better
An outline of options and realistic expectations
Step 2: Your Plan
Individual Plan
Dr. Krantsevich Riehl proposes a plan based on your assessment, including what each step involves.
Informed Consent
Any in-clinic treatment is explained, with its risks and alternatives, before you decide.
Treatment Sessions
In-clinic treatments such as PRP are scheduled as separate appointments.
Review
Follow-up visits check progress and adjust the plan.
Step 3: Follow-Up
Follow-up visits to review progress
Plan adjustments based on how you respond
Aftercare instructions for any in-clinic treatment
A receipt you can submit to your extended health plan
Coordination with your family physician where appropriate
*Individual results vary. Naturopathic care does not diagnose, treat or cure disease in place of your physician. *Coverage depends on your extended health plan; please check your policy for naturopathic benefits and limits.
Naturopathic Doctor Questions
What is a naturopathic doctor (ND), and is Dr. Krantsevich Riehl a medical doctor?+
A naturopathic doctor (ND) is a regulated health professional trained in naturopathic medicine. NDs complete naturopathic medical training and, in BC, are regulated by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC. MDs complete medical school and residency and are regulated by the provincial college for physicians. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl is an ND, not an MD.
Is a naturopathic doctor covered by BC MSP or insurance?+
For most people, naturopathic visits are not covered by BC MSP; MSP's supplementary benefits pay a small part of some visits only for eligible lower-income residents. Many extended health plans in Canada cover ND visits, often up to a yearly limit. You receive a receipt you can submit to your plan. Coverage and limits depend on your policy, so check with your insurer or employer benefits before booking.
Who is the naturopathic doctor at RAAC?+
Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, BSc, ND. She holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and is registered as a naturopathic physician in BC. Her full profile is on our Team page.
What happens at the first visit?+
A consultation covering your goals, health history, medications and any recent bloodwork. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl then explains whether naturopathic care is appropriate and which options may fit. The first visit is usually longer than follow-ups. Bring a list of your medications and supplements and any recent test results.
Is there a difference between a naturopath and a naturopathic doctor?+
The words are often used interchangeably; what matters is training and registration. In BC, naturopathic physicians (NDs) complete a naturopathic medical program and are registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC, which keeps a public register. Elsewhere, 'naturopath' can describe someone without that regulated training. You can look up any BC naturopathic physician, including Dr. Krantsevich Riehl, on the college's public register.
How do I find a naturopathic doctor in Richmond, BC, and book?+
RAAC is at Unit 110, 5580 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, about a 3-minute walk from Lansdowne Station on the Canada Line, so it is reachable by SkyTrain from Vancouver and Burnaby (building parking is via Ackroyd Road). Call the clinic or book online and ask for a naturopathic consultation with Dr. Krantsevich Riehl. Visits are by appointment, daily 09:00-18:00.
Does a naturopathic doctor diagnose or treat diseases?+
Naturopathic visits here focus on health history, lifestyle and wellness goals. We do not claim to treat or cure any disease. If you have symptoms or a diagnosed condition, your family physician or specialist remains the right person to diagnose and treat it. Naturopathic care complements, and does not replace, that care: please keep seeing your family physician and tell both about every treatment and supplement you use.
How many naturopathic visits will I need?+
It depends on your goals and how complex they are. The first consultation is usually the longest; follow-up visits are then scheduled to review progress and adjust the plan. Some people need only a few visits, while others prefer regular check-ins. Lifestyle changes generally take weeks to months to show, and Dr. Krantsevich Riehl will suggest a review schedule rather than a fixed package.
Is naturopathic care evidence-based?+
It varies by approach. Some recommendations, such as nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress habits, have good general evidence. For many supplements and other therapies the evidence is limited or mixed, and PRP evidence is still developing for some uses. Dr. Krantsevich Riehl explains what is known, and what is not, before you decide, and coordinates with your physician where appropriate.
How much does a naturopathic visit cost in Richmond, BC?+
Prices are not listed online. Please ask the clinic when booking, and check your extended health plan for ND coverage. Fees are confirmed when you book, and you receive a receipt you can submit to your extended health plan.
Can I have a naturopathic visit in Mandarin or Cantonese?+
Our front desk team can help with booking and questions in Mandarin and Cantonese. Consultations with Dr. Krantsevich Riehl are in English. If you would like a family member to help with interpretation during the consultation, let us know when booking.
Can naturopathic doctors prescribe medication in BC?+
Some can, within limits. In BC, naturopathic physicians who complete an additional prescribing qualification set by their college may prescribe certain prescription drugs; others do not prescribe. Naturopathic visits at RAAC focus on lifestyle, skin and hair health and in-clinic options such as PRP. If a prescription medicine may be appropriate for you, it is discussed with your family physician or with a medical doctor.
Start with a Naturopathic Consultation
Book a consultation with Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, ND in Richmond, BC to discuss your goals and whether naturopathic care is a good fit. *Extended health coverage depends on your plan.
