Naturopathic Doctorin Richmond, BC
Individualized consultations with Dr. Ekaterina Riehl, ND, 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 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
- Naturopathic physician
- Often covered
- By extended health; check your plan
- 1:1
- Individual consultations
- ND
- Naturopathic physician
- Often covered
- By extended health; check your plan
- 1:1
- Individual consultations
Individualized Naturopathic Care
Dr. Ekaterina 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. 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. 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. 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)
A Naturopathic Physician in a Medical Clinic
Naturopathic visits at RAAC take place in a physician-led clinic in Richmond, BC, with care coordinated within the clinic where appropriate.
Dr. Ekaterina 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, Not Protocol-Driven
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. Treatments, if any, are planned from there.
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. 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. Riehl a medical doctor?+
A naturopathic doctor (ND) is a regulated health professional trained in naturopathic medicine. Dr. Riehl is an ND, not a medical physician (MD). Please keep seeing your family physician for diagnosis and medical treatment.
Is a naturopathic visit covered by insurance?+
Naturopathic visits are not covered by BC MSP, but many extended health plans cover them, so they are often covered. You receive a receipt you can submit to your plan. Coverage and limits depend on your policy, so please check with your insurer.
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. Riehl then explains whether naturopathic care is appropriate and which options may fit.
Does naturopathic care replace my family doctor?+
No. Naturopathic care is complementary. Please keep seeing your family physician, and let both know about all treatments and supplements you use.
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 (building parking is via Ackroyd Road). Call the clinic or book online and ask for a naturopathic consultation with Dr. Riehl. Open 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.
Which services does Dr. Riehl provide?+
Consultations on healthy aging, lifestyle, and skin and hair health, and PRP where appropriate. Your consultation determines which, if any, are suitable for you.
What is the difference between an ND and an MD?+
MDs complete medical school and residency and are regulated by the provincial college for physicians. NDs complete naturopathic medical training and are regulated by their own college. Their training and scope differ.
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.
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. Riehl are in English.
What should I bring to my first naturopathic visit?+
Bring a list of your medications and supplements, any recent bloodwork or reports, and your questions and goals.
Start with a Naturopathic Consultation
Book a consultation with Dr. Ekaterina Riehl, ND in Richmond, BC to discuss your goals and whether naturopathic care is a good fit. *Extended health coverage depends on your plan.
Also offered at our Burnaby location
SkinArt MD offers the same treatment. If Burnaby is more convenient, our sister clinic can help.
#101 - 4378 Beresford St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0H6 · +1 (604) 639-2581
