Dr Katarine has been a practicing Naturopathic Physician for over 12 years, first in Victoria and now in Nanaimo BC. Dr Katarine now devotes her time and attention to her Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture practice and patients. She focuses on preventative medicine, creating and maintaining positive lifestyle changes and finding the underlying causes of illness. She approaches medicine using a more holistic approach to health care and by employing the basic Naturopathic principles, treating the whole person rather than separate symptoms or ailments, and creating highly individual treatment plans. Dr Katarine sees patients of all ages and for conditions ranging from acne and digestive health, to mental health and allergies, to chronic pain and weight management. She has a special interest in working with Skin health (acne, eczema & psoriasis, skin aging, dermatitis, etc) Gastrointestinal disorders (SIBO, dysbiosis, inflammatory bowel, food sensitivities, etc) Hormone Health and Prescribing (ie: Peri & Menopause, PMS, Fertility, Thyroid Health, Adrenal health) Autoimmune disorders Weight management (weight loss support, weight-muscle balance) Additionally, Dr Katarine licensed to prescribe pharmaceutical medications and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Outside of the clinic, Dr Katarine ND RAc enjoys spending time with friends and family, training and riding her horses, hiking, biking, and walking her dog, exercising her green thumb in her garden and beekeeping. She is a regular shopper at the local farmers markets and healthy cafes and restaurants, a fervent baker and is also a Professional Chocolatier! How Dr. Holewa can Help You! Dr. Holewa brings her extensive training, dedication to natural medicine and her clinic expertise to each of her patient’s care. She is licensed as a primary care provider with prescription rights and access to diagnostic labs. Dr Katarine enjoys educating her patients and helping them reach their own unique health and wellness goals. In addition to utilizing Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Botanical Remedies/Herbs and Homeopathic remedies, Dr Holewa has additional certifications in IV (Intravenous) Therapy, Mistletoe Therapy and Neural Therapy. Educational Background Prior to completing her 3-year training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and her 4-year Naturopathic Medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, BC, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Calgary, receiving her Bachelors Degree in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Sciences and her Bachelor of Registered Nursing. She then practiced as a full time Registered Nurse in Post-Partum, Special Care Nursery and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and then continued to practice part-time throughout her Naturopathic education. Dr Katarine has undertaken further training in Naturopathic Aesthetics, focusing on Rosacea, Acne, Ageing and Hyperpigmentation. She is certified in the use of Neuromodular Injections (Botox and Nuceiva) for the management of fine lines, wrinkles, frown lines etc to help clients achieve a younger, smoother visage. She also utilizes treatments such as Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Facial Gua Sha & Massage and carries a line of exclusive Aesthetic products which are specifically targeted to treat these various concerns.
Dr. Holewa Facial Rejuvenation AcupunctureNew patient
Facial Rejuvenation Facial Rejuvenation/Cosmetic Acupuncture Follow Up.
This therapy for patients who have already had an initial treatment.
2 options
$110–$115· 45 minFrom $110 to $115 for 45 min — the cheapest and the dearest acupuncture appointments this clinic charges for.
Dr. Holewa AcupunctureNew patient
This is appointment for patients who have already seen Dr. Holewa for an Initial Acupuncture consultation. If you have not seen Dr. Holewa please call 250-585-2150 to book an Initial Acupuncture…
2 options
$11545 min
Dr. Holewa Pediatric (8) VisitNew patient
This appointment is for patients who have seen Dr. Holewa with in the last 4 years. This appointment is for children 8 years & younger. If you have not seen Dr. Holewa please book an initial consult.
3 options
$125–$195· 30–45 minFrom $125 to $195 for 30–45 min — the cheapest and the dearest naturopathic medicine appointments this clinic charges for.
Dr. Holewa VisitNew patient
This is appointment for existing patients who have seen Dr. Holewa in the past 4 years. If you have not seen Dr. Holewa in the past 4 years, please book an initial consult
7 options
$80–$240· 10–45 minFrom $80 to $240 for 10–45 min — the cheapest and the dearest naturopathic medicine appointments this clinic charges for.
Dr. Holewa Adult VisitNew patient
$24045 min
Dr. Holewa Pediatric Visit -8 years & youngerNew patient
This is a pediatric visit for children 8 years and younger
$19540 min
Dr. Holewa Prescription RefillFollow-up
Please note this is for an existing prescription refill only and does not include time for current treatment questions. If you have questions about your current program please change your appointment…
2 options
$8015 min
ND Aesthetics
Non-surgical neuromodulator injections that help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dr Katarine is certified in Botox therapy and highly experienced in injection therapies. She…
25 min
Red light Therapy
Red Light Therapy Now Available
We’re pleased to introduce red light therapy as a stand-alone treatment. After consistently positive clinical feedback and patient response, we have expanded…
