Dr. Tonia Winchester, Naturopathic Doctor

05/05/2026

Balance, hey? You feel me?

I've been away from social media for awhile, attempting to recoup some semblance of balance in my life and in my health.

I've been resting. Arting. Naturing.

It's working.
I'm feeling calmer.
I'm noticing more energy.
I'm thinking more clearly.

And… yet… as a person who's on a mission to help people experience those same things I have to connect to the people who could use my particular flavour of expertise.

And maybe that's you.

If so I'm happy to help. Look me up: It's NanaimoIVTherapy.com

04/21/2026

I love the little moments that patients share with me about how their lives get better when they become adequately .
In this case, with iron!

If something feels off in your body iron could be at the root of it.

Why?

Because we need iron to carry oxygen in our body.

And...

Every
Single
Cell
Needs
Oxygen

To function normally and allow you to heal.

Get your ferritin checked. Anything below 100 is worth supporting with Iron IV Infusions.

Look me up - NanaimoIVtherapy.com. I'm happy to help.

12/04/2025

Stuck in the insomnia cycle? I was there too, lying awake at 3 am, counting sheep while my husband slept deeply (and loudly) beside me.
I share my story and how I broke through that cycle in this podcast interview with Kira from the Heal Yourself Podcast.
What stood out to you as you listened? Let me know in the comments below.

Podcast Episode · Heal Yourself Podcast · 12/04/2025 · 29m

11/18/2025

Ultra processed foods contributing to colon cancer? Noooo.... that couldn't possibly be true.

It's funny to me that we have to study these things because it seems like common sense that the further we stray from nature, the more our bodies will have a hard time healing and repairing, and the more active disease processes will take root.

If you think your packaged foods are okay, this study will open your eyes.

And the culprit is probably in your pantry right now.

11/04/2025

Your health benefits are not long for this year.
They’re dying.

You only have 60 days left in 2025.

Let’s get you in so we can get you so you can end the year with Wellness and begin the next one with even more.

10/20/2025

This is a rare chance to heal your heart, mind, and spirit with this Free live masterclass October 21–22 with Adrien Blackwell - Celebrity Psychic Healer

I'm presenting on the 22nd at 11:30 PST on Breaking Through The Insomnia Cycle.

If you're stuck in restless nights, with a racing mind, and zombie-ing through your days, this is for you.

I'll share a surprising underlying reason why you're lying awake at night, and a simple neuro-science backed technique to get you back to sleep in no time.

Click the link in the first comment to reserve your spot today.

10/10/2025

💡This provocative thought landed today during my morning meditation.

Holy 💩

Regardless of whether we're healthy and well

or

sick and miserable...

Both will be the end of us.

🫠😵‍💫🥴🫥🙃

Soo... the way I figure it... might as well live in the best body that you possible can.

Of course that's going to be different and mean something unique for everybody.

But why not do your best to stack the deck in your favour?

(That's my 🍁ian showing again).



😜And if you've actually read these slides and this caption... then I guess it's really opposite day because... being healthy and well is actually 'sick' and 'ill'. You with me? Word.

09/30/2025

Today is September 30th - National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

When I was a 4th year intern at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, circa 2006/2007, I did a satellite placement at the Anishnawbe community health clinic.

One of the first patients I met there was a young woman struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and PTSD.

With in the first 5 minutes of our initial consultation, she told me that all of her problems were my fault.

I will never forget that interaction.

While she wasn't literally accurate, she was far from wrong.

Frankly, and sadly, it was my first exposure to colonialism, residential schools and it's devastating intergenerational impacts.

I'm sure you can imagine that this large and tragic part of history wasn't bragged about when I was going through school. No, it was brushed under the rug under the guise of exploring new land and becoming Canadian.

Her comment anchored into my heart the day to day pain and struggle indigenous families continue to endure
at the hand of our past. Your past. My past.

Even though it hurts, today I reflect on the gut-wrenching, heart-breaking truth of this land's colonial history. I reflect on my part of it. I reflect on the part my ancestors played. I reflect in the hopes that reconciliation with the indigenous peoples continues.

I am a multi-generation settler of mixed English ancestry. I acknowledge that the lands on which I have the privilege of living, working, playing, and creating are the traditional and unceded territories of the Stz'uminus, Snuneymuxw, Quw'utsun, Semiahmoo peoples, whose historical relationship with the land continues today.

09/26/2025

I know that you know that your extended health benefits are running out in three months time.

Or do you know that?

Well, if you didn’t know that, now you do.

Now we both know.

Great time to book in before the holidays really take hold of you.

I know you know I’m right. 😉

09/22/2025

The Menu at Nanaimo IV Therapy

NUTRIFICATION (nutrients to cells)

1. Myers Nutrient IV
A intravenous infusion, includes full complement of Vitamins, Minerals and a couple of Amino Acids, for stress resilience, immune balance, and better gut function.

2. B Complex
All the B Vitamins, especially B12, B5, B6, injected into the glut (butt) muscle for a quick and thorough energy, mood, and metabolism boost.

3. B 12
B12 injected into the deltoid (shoulder muscle) for a helpful mood and energy lift.

4. Iron Infusions.
Iron Sucrose (Venofer) administered intravenously for iron deficiency anemia, hemolytic anemia, low ferritin, prenatal, post partum, vegans, vegetarians.

PAIN RECOVERY (structural repair)

1. Musculoskeletal Repair (aka biopuncture, aka neural therapy)
All natural remedies plus a short acting anesthetic.
Administered as micro injections into the top layer of the skin to improve blood flow, lymph drainage, decrease pain, heal tissues for acute or chronic injuries, strains, sprains, over use.

2. Mistletoe for osteoarthritis
A concentrated extract of the herb Mistletoe is administered via micro injections into the top layer of the skin over affected joints to decrease pain, improve mobility and even remodel joints.

If you're needing support in any of these areas, I can help!

I'm a naturopathic doctor and IV therapist in Nanaimo, BC.


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08/27/2025

Patient: Hey Dr. Tonia, I have a question for you.

T: Cool. What's up?

P: Why can't I just get iron from food or supplements?

Dr. Tonia steps up on soap box.
T: Of course you can. I mean… you can try.
Lots of have foods have iron in them.
Loads. Plants. Animals.
Eat them copiously.
And… have your ferritin tested every three months.
Notice any change?
Hmmm….
No?
So of course you can get iron from food and supplements… but will you get enough?
And long will it take?
Because what if you're like 65% of people who don't absorb iron effectively?
What then?

P: Uhhh…

T: Iron infusions is what then.
Get iron delivered directly to your cells via your blood stream and what your levels finally increase.
And not just your iron stores… but your mood, energy, brain function, thyroid health, immune balance…

Dr. Tonia clears throat, brushes self off and steps down from soap box.

Find out if you're a candidate for iron infusions in the first comment.






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