Dr. Krista Hennigar, ND

09/21/2023

Natural, beautiful results💋Aesthetic medicine is about accentuating your features. As always, I offer free consults to determine if you are a good cantidate for treatments and to help set realistic goals.

✨As a reminder to we are into the three month window until Christmas holidays so be sure to get your appointments booked soon to avoid disappointment as things fill up.✨

06/14/2023

WOW KELOWNA, THANK YOU!!

Today our clinic was named GOLD for Best Medical Aesthetics for the fourth year in a row!

I was also named BRONZE for Best Naturopathic Physician, a true honour in a city with so many incredible colleagues!

I am so grateful to be able to do something daily that I love. I am honoured to be given the responsibility of helping each and every patient achieve their aesthetic and health goals.

Thank you again to everyone who has trusted me and with your care. And to everyone who took the time to vote, it means the world to us🤍

04/20/2023

UPDATE ON MY HOURS

I am excited to announce that I am finally adding a few more hours back to my days PLUS opening Tuesdays starting in May! Our childcare has shifted meaning I am able to do this and “Dr. E” can take a break from her clinic duties for awhile. Thank you so much to everyone of you who has been patient during this time, it really has meant a lot. 🤍

02/08/2023

As always my goal is to enhance what you have, balance out as much as possible, and keep it natural💋💋

01/24/2023

My goal in medical aesthetics is always simply to enhance the assets you already have.

Building lips can be a process, which is why one sitting is often not enough to reach the goals set out by the patient and the injector. When we build lips over multiple sittings as well we are less likely to run into problems like over filling and migration. Here is a recent set after our first 1/2 syringe!

12/09/2022

My best piece of advice this time of year? DON’T STOP MOVING YOUR BODY!

Trust me, I get it. This is a very busy and stressful time of year for pretty well everyone. But neglecting your exercise is not going to help!

I have so many “whys” that I try to remind myself on for days like today when the reasons not to sneak in:

✔️Research continually shows it to be superior anti depressant to many medications in many cases
✔️Improve insulin sensitivity and in turn improves hormones
✔️Pain reduction in chronic pain cases
✔️Improves immune system ability to fight off bugs
✔️Increases your sleep pressure…comment below if you want more info on this concept
✔️Makes you harder to kill…a concept I love from

What’s your favorite WHY for making sure you get your daily movement in👇🏽👇🏽?

11/09/2022

It’s true. Winter has arrived which means it’s also time to shift up your skincare routine. Here’s a few tips I find make a profound difference for skin this time of year:

✔️Focus on HYDRATION. Pick a cleanser that is more hydrating. Be sure to add in a heavier moisturizer than what you use in the summer. What goes in your body matters as much as what goes on it so be sure to get your 3-4L clean water every.single.day.

✔️Ditch the Dead Skin. If you stopped retinol for summer now is the time to add it back in! For a deep exfoliation as well it’s the time of year to book a series of chemical peels.

✔️SPF 365. Even though we hardly see the sun for months on end in the Okanagan it doesn’t mean it’s time to toss the sunscreen…keep protecting your skin every day.

✨Check out recent reel for how you can win FREE products to help take care your winter skin✨

09/16/2022

Before and (immediately) after lip enhancement. This includes increased volume, defining borders, and evening out the sides 💋💋 Plus the extra hydration never hurts!

Note that the swelling will go down after a few days. Results will vary depending on how much product is used and whether or not filler has been done in the past or not.

09/06/2022

Are you team fall and excited about the changes of weather 🍁🍂on the horizon or are you team summer, ☀️💦mourning the end of the season??

I actually love summer and fall the most out of all four seasons. Plus the first week of September feels like a second new year and a great time to get back on track chasing your goals.

08/31/2022

💋💋I love to give lips a little extra plump and more defined borders while still keeping it natural 💋💋

02/02/2022

I am a month late to the new year…but let’s face it, January could use a redo for most of us.

I wanted to reintroduce myself and my practice philosophy here today as well as find out where you are following from. So first things first drop your flag emoji below where you are from 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

I believe that my role in your medical journey is to simply assist your body in doing what it already knows how to do. To restore your hormones back to optimal levels. To assist your body in getting the rest it needs. To support your stress pathways when life starts to feel out of control.

But also to help you look your best.

My aesthetic practice is formed on restoring volume that aging has caused you to lose. To reduce appearance of lines, dark spots, and texture issues that time has caused. And to simply help you love the way you look.

I am so happy to have you follow along and am honoured to be apart of your health and aesthetic journey. Here’s to 2022!!

12/24/2021

Running into the Christmas holidays like E!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! I am so grateful for each and every one of you and am hopeful the new year will bring much more joy and peace to us all.

Soak in time with your loved ones, take time to rest and recharge, don’t stress about every little calorie, and don’t forget to laugh!

12/20/2021

🧦🧦STOCKING GIVEAWAY 🧦🧦

I am here to help you fill someone’s stocking with a free intense eye cream and sleep mask PLUS $50 gift card to my favourite coffee shop

Follow us both and toss a Christmas emoji below to enter!
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Announcing on the 23rd so you can pick up before the clinic holiday break!

12/01/2021

12/01/2021

12/31/2020

Are you ready for a change?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I believe one of the most important factors in changing our habits is ACCOUNTABILITY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It isn't about some theoretical power called "willpower." It is about a choice. And then about the support needed to sustain that choice. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is why I have created an online private Facebook group called 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕎𝔼𝕃𝕃ℕ𝔼𝕊𝕊 ℝ𝔼𝕊𝔼𝕋. Requests to join are now open with the group officially opening on January 1. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have a 60 day challenge that will launch on Jan 11 and is free for ANYONE to join, from ANYWHERE.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This isn't about maxing out weight loss. This isn't about a fad (or even one specific) diet for all. This isn't about a quick fix. This isn't about winning the challenge. This is about the START in forming habits that will set you and your health up for success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Put your questions below, DM me, or simply search the group on FB and request to join. All that I ask is that you make a donation to any local charity of your choice in your area of the world, should you have the means to do so. And if you don't, just let me know and I will make a donation on your behalf.

12/24/2020

🎄🎄ℍ𝔸ℙℙ𝕐 ℍ𝕆𝕃𝕀𝔻𝔸𝕐𝕊🎄🎄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We are officially closed for the holidays! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wishing you and all of your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While I know this year will be a very different one for us all I hope you can still find joy in your situation.

10/16/2020

Has your weight loss stalled? Did you know there are many factors (outside of caloric deficits) that can alter your weight loss journey.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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❌Thyroid Problems⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Certain Medication Use⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Hormone Issues⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Certain Supplement Use⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Poorly Managed Stress⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Not Eating ENOUGH Calories⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Not Enough Fiber/Veggies ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Poor Exercise Habits (or worse yet no exercise at all!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Immune Response to Certain Foods⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How much are you looking to lose before Christmas? Comment with the amount of 🎃 below:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🎃 5lb⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🎃🎃10lb⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🎃🎃🎃>10lb

08/28/2020

𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚒𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚕.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒆.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Some of the most fascinating, and at times disheartening, experiences postpartum have been the ｉｎｓａｎｅ gender differences I have saw first hand.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These experiences have shaped some of my next moves that I am so excited to be bringing to you this fall.

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08/19/2020

Always happy to see treatments that NDs have used for years get recognition in mainstream medicine.

Unlike conventional antidepressants, which often don't work in mild depression, combining S-adenosylmethionine and a probiotic may be both efficacious and safe for these patients, research suggests.

07/29/2020

Fun article from Medscape today on different things that specialists hate

A recent lively discussion on Twitter encouraged clinicians in all specialties to note the one thing that most gets their hackles up. Some of them will surprise you.

06/25/2020

~BEST of Kelowna~
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As I think of what this past year has brought on I constantly have the word PIVOT come to my mind.
[PIVOT..PIVOT...PIVOT...insert all the Ross fans from that infamous Friends scene]
From an unexpected early maternity leave, to maternity leave itself. On to navigating coming back to work part time while figuring out this whole mom thing...not to mention the covid closures. There have been endless opportunities for pivoting.
So to find out I had not only been nominated, but advanced to the voting round for this years Best of Kelowna in the category of Best Naturopathic Doctor has me completely humbled.
And then to put the cherry on top was finding out that The Helix Clinic has also advanced to the voting round as Best Aesthetic Clinic!
The absolute best part of what I do is working with incredible patients. My goal always has been and always will be to get you feeling optimal, and loving your skin!
If you feel inclined to do so I would be over the moon honoured to have your votes in these categories. The link is in my bio.
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THANK YOU KELOWNA 🙌🏼 ⁣⁣⁣⁣
https://bestof.kelownanow.com/votes/

06/16/2020

06/07/2020

We have many different services that we offer at The Helix Clinic!

05/10/2020

ᗯᕼO ᑎEEᗪᔕ ᗩ ᔕᑌᑭEᖇᕼEᖇO ᗯᕼEᑎ YOᑌ ᕼᗩᐯE ᗩ ᗰOᗰ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If I can be even a fraction as amazing as she is I will have done well. My hero and one of my closest friends...I am so thankful to be able to lean on her even more since becoming a mom myself.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/07/2020

Today's press release left me feeling hopeful about our return to work. While we know it won't be "business as usual," we are SO looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
I have officially been back from maternity leave via telemedicine for the last 6 weeks and am excited to announce I will be continuing with telemedicine indefinitely for patients.
I am excited to announce that I will also be back TWO DAYS A WEEK as well once we have an official reopening date. If you aren't already, please message me if you want to be on the ever growing wait list that we have had going during isolation.
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Helix is Kelowna's Health and Aesthetic spot where we focus on botox, dermal fillers, IV therapy, naturopathic medicine, massage and more. It is a clinic that targets internal and external health with the most up to date technology and research.

04/25/2020

04/25/2020

Happy Saturday! Check out this recipe for Peanut Butter Crunch Balls that has only 7 ingredients.

Feel free to swap out the peanut butter for any other nut butter you may have on hand. The maple syrup can also be swapped out for honey or any other natural sweetener.

Tag me when you make them and let me know if you love them as much as we do!