If there’s one thing I’ve learned in practice, it’s that no single practitioner has all the answers. Not me. Not your family doctor. Not your physio, your therapist, your chiropractor, your nutritionist, or your dermatologist. And that’s actually the point.
The human body is complex. Health concerns rarely sit inside one neat box (Insert the reason I created the Hormone Corner Stone Method!). So why do we keep acting like they do?
Lately I’ve noticed a growing amount of content online, and even in conversations with my patients, that pit one profession against another. And honestly, this whole dynamic feels completely backwards. None of us win when we pretend someone else’s training, education, or clinical judgment doesn’t matter.
Every Professions Has Strengths and Limitations.
Every profession has strengths. Every profession has limitations. And the sooner we acknowledge both, the faster patients get better.
As a naturopathic doctor, I spend a lot of time talking with patients about how collaborative care actually works. When I refer to a pelvic floor physio, it’s because they will help in a way I can’t. When a family doctor orders imaging, runs a medication review, or manages something acute, that fills an essential gap I don’t fill. When I support someone with hormones, digestion, stress, or fatigue from a naturopathic lens, that covers ground many other providers don’t have time or scope to explore. The magic happens when all of these perspectives overlap instead of compete.
Patients actually trust us more when we acknowledge our limitations. It shows integrity. It shows we’re thinking about the person in front of us rather than defending our own toolbox.
What Real Collaboration Looks Like
Some of my favourite patient outcomes have happened when several practitioners shared the same goal and communicated openly. The result is faster improvement, fewer setbacks, and a patient who feels genuinely supported instead of confused by mixed messages.
So maybe the shift starts with this reminder: we are all on the same team. We may speak different clinical languages, but we’re trying to solve the same problems. When we stop defending our corner and start collaborating, everyone wins. Especially the people who come to us for help.
If you’d like to learn more about how collaborative, integrative care can support your symptoms, your hormones, or your energy, you can always book an Assessment with me. I’m happy to walk you through how your full care team can fit together in a way that makes sense for you!
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Disclaimer: Any information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used in place of professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care practitioner with any questions or health concerns you may have and before starting any new treatments (including supplements).
