Maple Leaf Wellness is a naturopathic clinic that focuses on whole person health and wellness. The doctors at Maple Leaf Wellness are primary care providers who can help with most any issue you might have. Individually our doctors specialize in physical medicine/sports medicine, women’s health, gastrointestinal health/food sensitivities, acupuncture and pediatrics. We work with you to remove the cause of your problems instead of just the symptoms. As naturopaths we see it as our job to give you the tools you need to resolve your health issues and live a healthier life. Our clinic has been in this area for over twenty years and we expect to be here for many more. Our doctors are currently accepting new patients, so come in to start feeling better today and on into tomorrow!

Naturopathic physicians draw on the healing power of nature, working with the body’s own systems and using natural remedies to encourage recovery and maintain wellness. Their approach focuses on understanding the root causes of health concerns, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, and guiding individuals toward balanced, sustainable well-being.

Acupuncture aids in balancing the flow of blood, fluids and the flow of Qi, or energy, through specific pathways of the body called meridians. It involves the stimulation of specific points on these meridians using disposable fine needles,
heat, pressure friction or other techniques.

The location where pain is felt is not always the true source of the problem. At Maple Leaf Wellness, our focus goes beyond simply easing discomfort. We work to identify and restore the underlying systems that contribute to pain, helping the body return to balance and supporting long-term healing.

In the state of Washington, naturopaths are currently licensed to prescribe and manage legend substances. They can also order all labs and imaging required of a primary care physician.

We are accepted by and bill many insurance plans. Visits, lab tests, and imaging studies are usually covered with a co-payment or co-insurance as required by the carrier, but supplements, herbs, vitamins, and tinctures are not usually covered. Please contact your insurance plan to verify specific coverage for naturopathic medicine.

Licensed naturopathic doctors attend a 4-year, graduate level, accredited medical school where they are trained as primary care physicians. The three major areas of study are biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, and naturopathic therapeutics.

The FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used and that they be labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only. Thin, solid, stainless steel needles are gently manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.

After your treatment, the needles are immediately disposed of in a “Sharps” medical waste disposal container.

During your consultation, Dr Lalani will collect a complete history and detailed evaluation of your condition. She will then take your pulse, examine your tongue, and sometimes palpate your abdomen or check for tender areas along the meridians. The initial visit usually lasts 1 hour. Subsequent visits are 45 minutes.

Treatments are done on a weekly basis, sometimes twice a week to get you started. Your treatment course will be determined after the first visit and reassessed after each session. Even though many people feel immediate results, we reevaluate after 4 treatments.

Be sure to eat a light meal before your appointment so that your body has energy to work with. Sometimes a person who has not eaten will feel lightheaded or weak when receiving an acupuncture treatment. It is important to be well hydrated before and after the treatment. Please wear shorts and a tank top or loose clothing so that the arms and legs below the elbows and knees, as well as the abdomen, are easily accessible.

Generally, it requires only 1 to 4 visits to maintain homeostasis.
In most cases, homeostasis can be achieved after the first visit.
In order for the body to achieve homeostasis, the client may require additional visits dependent upon:

• The stress level of the client

• The amount of bodily toxins

• The strength of the person’s immune system

• The client’s level of hydration

Once homeostasis is achieved, there is usually no need for subsequent or yearly visits for the same substance.

People will react differently to their stressor. For example, they will notice that they no longer get the digestive upset or allergy- like symptoms they used to get when exposed to the same substance. Sometimes, when the body begins to balance itself, minor symptoms like the odd headache, sore throat, sinus congestion, tired or lethargic feeling, aches and pains or possibly even nausea can occur and are all usually signs of the body cleansing. This is known as the “healing process ”. The body is merely re-experiencing the same symptoms, temporarily, as it now returns on the uphill road, throwing off and eliminating toxic wastes.