Dr. Olena M Gill, R.Ac, ND

05/08/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 5.

The beauty of Naturopathic Medicine is that every ND has their own unique style of practice. And every Naturopathic Doctor has something different to bring to the table. Medicine in general should never be cookie-cutter. And having different viewpoints is a benefit, not a hindrance. Setting up a free Meet/Greet with a Naturopathic Doctor is a great way to determine whether it would be a good fit, and determine whether their style can work for you.

While we are at it, don't forget to enter today's draw - at the link below.

There’s no single way to practice as an ND.

Different paths, different models of care, one profession.

Check out profiles and learn more:
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/06/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 4! And we even have our own day today too - who knew? May 6 will now be known as Naturopathic Doctors Day. So let's acknowledge all the great NDs across Canada, who provide good service to others and fill the necessary gaps in our healthcare system.

Don't forget to enter today's contest - you can win $200 going towards a visit to a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice. Click the links below to do that.

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

Today is Naturopathic Doctors Day in British Columbia, recognized during Naturopathic Medicine Week through an official provincial proclamation.

https://www.bcnd.ca/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Proclamation-2026-Naturopaths-Day.pdf

Learn more about and enter today’s contest: https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026-daily-contest/ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/05/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 3. Click the links below to enter your name in the daily draw - you could win $200, going towards seeing a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice.

Some of the things that I value about the profession that I chose to be in and the work that I do on a daily basis:
✅patient coming in with open-mindedness and being curious about different pathways to care and treatment
✅having open, honest and non-censored dialogue about patient health concerns
✅building long-term meaningful relationships and seeing steady progress towards their better health goals

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

For we asked NDs what they value most about their work:

“Building long-term relationships with patients and supporting their health over time.”

“Helping patients understand the bigger picture of their health.”

“I love the combination of curiosity, evidence-informed care, and meaningful patient relationships that this profession offers.”

Read more: https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/04/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 2. Please follow the links below to enter your name in the daily draw - you could win $200 which can go towards a visit with a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice, in BC.

"Naturopathic Medicine Week is a fantastic reminder of the breadth of training behind the care NDs provide each day to tens of thousands of British Columbians.

In BC, NDs have a broad scope of practice which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatments, immunizations, prescriptive authority, and more.
Learn more about NDs and enter today’s contest:"

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

Naturopathic Medicine Week is a fantastic reminder of the breadth of training behind the care NDs provide each day to tens of thousands of British Columbians.
In BC, NDs have a broad scope of practice which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatments, immunizations, prescriptive authority, and more.

Learn more about NDs and enter today’s contest:
https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026-daily-contest/ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/03/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 1. Enter today's contest at the link below, and you can win a free visit to a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice. Good luck!

Across BC, naturopathic doctors are providing primary care, supporting chronic and complex conditions, and delivering high-quality patient-centred care. NDs provide access to care and help patients navigate gaps across the healthcare system.

Follow along during Naturopathic Medicine Week and enter today’s contest:

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and

https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

Across BC, naturopathic doctors are providing primary care, supporting chronic and complex conditions, and delivering high-quality patient-centred care. NDs provide access to care and help patients navigate gaps across the healthcare system.

Follow along during Naturopathic Medicine Week and enter today’s contest: https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026-daily-contest/ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/03/2026

🩺NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK Starts today! Between May 3 - 9, you will see posts related to Naturopathic Medicine and even links to contests where you could win a free visit to a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice.

🪷Today's post is another introduction. If you are new here, let me introduce myself. I am Dr. Olena Gill, a Naturopathic Doctor and Reg. Acupuncturist in BC.

I have over 23 years of clinical experience combined between both professions, and I practice from an evidence-based perspective.

While I see a broad spectrum of health concerns in my office, my clinical focus rests in a number of areas:
🌿- Digestive issues: IBS, IBD, Crohns, Celiac etc.
🌿- Gynecological issues: Fertility, Hormone dysregulation, Perimenopause, Menopause etc.
🌿- Mental health: Anxiety, Depression, Burnout
🌿- Hormone issues: Thyroid, Adrenal, Endocrine, etc.
🌿- Chronic pain management
🌿- Autoimmune disorders: RA, CFS/FM/PEM, Psoriasis/Excema etc
🌿- Metabolic disorders: Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, NAFLD, etc
🌿- Cancer and other complex diseases + End of Life Care

While this is not a complete list, I welcome patients with any health concern into my office.

Naturopathic Doctors are private and primary care providers in BC. We focus on preventive medicine and collaborate with you, as the patient, to achieve your health goals - together.

🌺If you are looking for another perspective on your health concerns, get in touch with us. We are happy to help.

Ph: 778 - 762 - 3099 (parksville/gabriola)
250 - 729-7411 (nanaimo)

Online: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com (parksville/gabriola)
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com (nanaimo)

04/28/2026

YOUR NATUROPATHIC MONDAY MEDICAL MOMENT: Let's talk Migraines!

*As always, all information on here is for Educational purposes only. Please seek urgent medical care for sudden, severe, unusual, or worsening headaches, or migraines with neurological symptoms.

04/27/2026

Hi everyone, its sunny today - again. I hope you will out there in nature enjoying it all. And ... while you're out there, why not book in for 'me time' and put your health concerns at the top of the list.

We have a few appointment times still open for this week:

WEEK OF APRIL 27:
🌿
Nanaimo: Tuesday, April 28: 3 pm, 4 pm
Wednesday. April 29: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am

Parksville: Friday, May 1: 10:30 am
Saturday, May 2: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am
🌿
All appt slots are good for Initial visits, or follow-up for Acupuncture, or Naturopathic Medicine (in person or virtual)
🌿
As some of these are last minute appointments, please
call to book - online booking links are below:

📞778 - 762 - 3099 (parksville / gabriola)
📞250 - 729 - 7411 (nanaimo)

http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com (parksville, gabriola)
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com (nanaimo)

If you reach our office voicemails, please leave a message, and we will get back to you quickly.
🌿

04/24/2026

A HEADS UP:

🪷If you can't get in to see me during the week, no problem! We will now have a limited number of Saturdays open in Parksville at Oceanside Hyperbaric in Allsbrook Centre.

🩺Dates are now available on our online booking calendar - Saturdays from 9:30 - 1:30 pm.

💻Book online directly at:
http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com

OR

📞Call the office 778 - 762 - 3099, and we will help you find a time that works for you.

🌿Have a great weekend, everyone and get outdoors if you can - it's supposed to be great weather.

Cheers
Dr. O//

04/16/2026

Hi everyone, hope it's a sunny weekend coming up. But before that happens, we have a few appointment times still open for this week:

WEEK OF APRIL 13:
🌿
Parksville: Friday, April 17: 11 am, 2:45 pm
🌿
Both appt slots are good for Initial visits, or follow-up for Acupuncture, or Naturopathic Medicine (in person or virtual)
🌿

As these are last-minute appointments, please
call to book - online booking will not be available
📞778 - 762 - 3099

If you reach our office voicemail, please leave a message, and we will get back to you quickly.

🌿

04/15/2026

🦋Health is never a cookie-cutter approach. You will always get a different perspective from doctors or other practitioners, and often a variation in treatment approaches. And that's okay. Humans are complex, and as such we as Integrative health practitioners need to acknowledge the uniqueness of each individual.

🌺Think of therapeutic interventions not as one-time fixes, but as valuable resources in your wellness toolkit. In fact, many patients have a health-care team, especially if one's health concerns are multi-layered.

You would never hire a plumber to fix your car, right? In fact, please go to the people who are trained and knowledgeable in the area you're seeking assistance with. That's the power of Integrative Healthcare. Different practitioners bring different skills and perspectives to the table. Just as you might use different instruments for different tasks, healing modalities can be accessed as frequently as your body requires—whether that's weekly during acute phases, monthly for maintenance, or seasonally for preventive care. The key is listening to your body's signals and responding appropriately.

✅At Indigo Integrative Health, our only goal is to partner with you to determine underlying causes of your health issues, diagnoses, which includes testing, and a treatment plan that aligns with your health objectives, lifestyle, and individual needs.

🩺Your wellness journey is uniquely yours; we're here to support it every step of the way. That's the power of Naturopathic Medicine.

🪷If this resonates with you, or you've been sitting on the fence and are looking for people to round out your healthcare team, connect with us at

📞778-762-3099 or visit https://www.indigomedicine.com (parksville/gabriola)
📞250-729-7411 or visit https://www.thewellhouse.ca (nanaimo)

OR

💻Book online - at your convenience 24/7.

http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com (parksville/gabriola)
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com (nanaimo)