Dr. Jessica Petrusma, Naturopathic Doctor
4030 Montrose Road L2J 1A3 Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Surprise! I have been seeing many of my patients through virtual telemedicine calls over the last 10 months...which makes for some interesting responses as I develop plans for them for while I’m off on my short maternity leave . I will be doing one more week of in-person and virtual visits (dec. 7-11) followed by a week of exclusively telemedicine (dec. 14-18). After 6 weeks of newborn cuddles (and sleep deprivation) I plan to return to telemedicine (February) and in clinic ...visits (March). Existing patients can send me an email at any time and I will reply in 24-48 hours ($30 direct billed to insurance plans) or see Dr. Kenneth Groves, ND who will have access to my charts and me if needed in the meantime. If you are a new patient looking to book in, you can still do so over the next two weeks. This is a great way to use up your benefits before they expire, set your health intentions/plan for the new year and follow-up with me in February to keep you accountable and take advantage of a new batch of benefits for the year. http://www.inspirehealthniagara.com/ I am so excited to welcome a new bundle of joy and also looking forward to jumping back into a role that I truly love as a Naturopathic Doctor at InspireHealth Niagara. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Merry Christmas

InspireHealth Niagara has been back open for a couple of months and we can’t wait to meet with you. Whatever your comfort level, we can accommodate with either in person or video telemedicine calls; supplement pick up, local drop off or shipping also available. This has already allowed us to see new patients from all over Ontario! Enjoy our new promo video and feel free to reach out. Wherever you are, we can help you get your health to where you want it to be! https://youtu.be/ki45gCWUZgU

So appreciative and honoured to be recognized for doing something I love. Practice is certainly getting busier and I am so grateful for all of my patients trust and success!!

In a similar study to the one referenced below, done a month ago, researchers found that people with vitamin D deficiency at last testing that did not increase doses were 77 per cent more likely to be infected with the Covid 19 virus than those with sufficient levels. This is why we talk about vitamin D in nearly every initial intake as part of a plan for healthy immune system, decreased cancer risk and balanced hormones and mood. From fertility to illness Vitamin D is cruci...al and we just don’t get enough of it in Canada for the vast majority of the year. It costs $35 (whether run by ND or MD) and I recommend running it at least every other year in EARLY FALL until you develop a reliable pattern for dosing. Book today to discuss this and SO much more in a 60-90 minute intake. Chances are you have benefits that will cover the visit and we DIRECT BILL for you. http://www.inspirehealthniagara.com https://www.google.ca//national/co/2020/9/3/1_5090996.html

I have been blessed to support many pregnant women over the past 8 months as they journeyed through some difficult and anxiety ridden times. As a handful get ready to deliver in September, I thought it fitting to share this as a reminder to their partners, their support team and to themselves that they should voice what they need through labour as well. I hope this becomes the standard in any setting as women continue to educate and advocate for themselves with regards to their pregnancies and deliveries

Lunch for my 4 and 1 year old. 5 colour minimum Appropriately cut for stages and little hands Good variety with some things I know they like... Water to drink Less than 15 minutes to prep from start to finish What are some of your favourites? We also love hard boiled eggs in these plates!

Wrist pain? I often have patients who come in thinking they have carpal tunnel. However, after some testing we realize it’s not that or deQuervain’s tenosynovitis but something even more common - lateral epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow ! I too have this problem from years of serving at restaurants. Every so often it flares up (like after I’ve spent some time patting or burping my son). This is my simple go to routine!... 1. Apply castor oil (our clinic or shoppers have some) to tendon insertion point on elbow, along some of my forearm (see sad face emoji in photo) and front and back of the wrist. 2. Rub back and forth briskly until I feel warmth. Continue this for a minute. 3. Do 30 seconds of cross friction over the tendon. 4. Ice for 2-3 minutes. 5. Repeat 2-3 times a day for 2-3 days. There is immediate relief but overuse can bring on the pain again. I get more long term pain improvement with doing this longer and more often along with acupuncture (also at our clinic and covered by most benefit plans).