Dr. Laura Nicholas, ND

Dr. Laura Nicholas, ND Dr. Laura Nicholas is a Naturopathic Physician who has a practice focused in women’s health, fertility, and gynecology.

She works at Evoke Integrative Medicine downtown Vancouver, BC.

✨ Reducing acne via a Mediterranean / Paleolithic diet To help reduce acne, try the following tips within your diet:Eat ...
12/19/2025

✨ Reducing acne via a Mediterranean / Paleolithic diet

To help reduce acne, try the following tips within your diet:

Eat ✅

〰️ Nuts and seeds
〰️ Dark leafy greens
〰️ Cruciferous vegetables
〰️ Dark berries
〰️ Orange vegetables (squash, sweet potato, carrot)
〰️ Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa)
〰️ Lentils
〰️ Healthy oils and fats (avocado, coconut, walnut, almond, extra virgin olive oil)

Avoid ❌

〰️ Processed foods or sauces, dyes, preservatives, deep fried foods
〰️ Sugar
〰️ Fried foods or trans-fat containing foods
〰️ Processed vegetable oils like corn oil, canola oil, or soy oil
〰️ Pre-processed meats (frozen burger patties, deli meats, hot dogs)
〰️ Commercial fruit juice (too high in fructose)
〰️ Dried fruit
〰️ Sweeteners - sugar, maple syrup, honey, rice syrup, agave, HFCS), candies (avoid all for 2 weeks, then reintroduce maple syrup and honey slowly in small amounts)
〰️ Alcohol, dairy, and chocolate are also known triggers for acne. Reduce, minimize or avoid.

🤔 Wondering how acupuncture ACTUALLY “balances hormones”, improves blood flow, and improves the health of eggs and s***m...
12/18/2025

🤔 Wondering how acupuncture ACTUALLY “balances hormones”, improves blood flow, and improves the health of eggs and s***m?

I bet you are!

1️⃣ I use acupuncture for fertility primarily for
Increasing local blood flow to the pelvis. This improves oxygen delivery, nutrient delivery, and the removal of waste material from the cells. You take the antioxidant supplements, now let’s be sure to DELIVER those nutrients to the pelvis!

2️⃣ Regulating hormone levels and timing of release. When it comes to fertility, the TYPES of hormones released, the AMOUNT of hormones released, and the TIMING at which they are released are all important for ovulation, conception, implantation and early fetal development.

3️⃣ Improving egg quality. ATP is the form of energy that cells utilize. Acupuncture increases ATP production which is used to power metabolic processes in the cells like synthesizing DNA, RNA, proteins, and enzymes that are used to repair or regenerate cellular components (fighting oxidative stress caused by toxins, age, and nutrient deficiencies). Cellular energy is essential for cell healthy proliferation and development required to make the best eggs and s***m.

✨ For natural conception, I recommend 2 acupuncture sessions per month. I have found the best timing to be during the follicular phase before ovulation, and in the early luteal phase after ovulation around implantation. Based on the research, I recommend a minimum of 5 acupuncture treatments before assisted reproduction technology procedures like IUI and IVF.

Did you know a Gua Sha facial is a great way to use up your extended benefits?! 🥰🎁💫Gua Sha calms the nervous system, dra...
12/18/2025

Did you know a Gua Sha facial is a great way to use up your extended benefits?! 🥰🎁

💫Gua Sha calms the nervous system, drains lymph, leaves your skin feeling toned, sculpted, lifted, and glowing.

Gua Sha addresses all your common skin concerns:

🌸Fine lines and wrinkles
🌸Acne and blemishes
🌸Bumps and texture problems
🌸Hyperpigmentation and scarring
🌸Puffiness
🌸Lack of definition and tone

Best of all, it is safe in pregnancy, unlike most facials and cosmetic procedures.

Book yours today at Luna Health Clinic: https://lunahealthclinic.janeapp.com

Trying to conceive and coping with infertility over the holidays can be particularly challenging. Here are some strategi...
12/16/2025

Trying to conceive and coping with infertility over the holidays can be particularly challenging. Here are some strategies to help you get by a little better this year.💛

1️⃣ Prepare
Plan ahead for the celebrations you will attend. Choose the ones that will build you up, warm your heart, or keep you distracted.

Be prepared for pregnancy announcements. Yes, unfortunately other friends or family members might announce their pregnancy this holiday. Even if you are happy for your friend or family member, it can still hurt. Plan ahead in case this happens so that you aren’t caught off guard.

✨Pro tip - consider hiding in the bathroom for a few minutes in order to gather your emotions.

2️⃣ Set boundaries
Despite it being highly inappropriate to ask someone “when are you going to have kids?” people still do it. Don’t engage. Dismiss their insensitive question, and change the topic.

If you choose to share with your family the fertility challenges you have been facing, set clear boundaries about how they should respond to you. “I want you all to know that we have been struggling with infertility, but I really do not want to talk about it now. We have a team of doctors working with us, and we are not accepting other advice.”

The laundry list of “have you tried…x” is not helpful, so shut is down before it even begins.

3️⃣ Rest and self-care
When emotions are running high, that’s when you need self-care and rest the most.
Plan to do self care activities before a gathering that will nourish your soul and help you prepare:

✅ Schedule a massage
✅ Practice yoga and meditation
✅ Journal and practice gratitude
✅ Draw a hot bubble bath
After events that you anticipate being stressful, block some time for yourself to recover:
✅ Have your best friend on speed dial so that you can share your experience and feel heard
✅ Do a high intensity workout to sweat out your frustrations
✅ Deep clean your house, scrubbing is always therapeutic
✅ Schedule an extra therapy session with your counsellor

🎄 Holiday Hours Update 🎄❄️ Please note I will be out of office from December 17 to January 4, returning to regular hours...
12/15/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Update 🎄

❄️ Please note I will be out of office from December 17 to January 4, returning to regular hours on January 5. 🗓️

If you’re hoping to get an appointment in before the break, please make sure to book online in advance. If you can’t find a spot, add yourself to the waitlist and email us at info@lunahealthclinic.com in order to try to get into the schedule before end of day on December 16.

⏰ Important Reminder for Prescription + Supplement Refills

If you’re:
• running out of prescription medication before the New Year
• or running low on supplements that require practitioner approval

Please reach out as soon as possible and book a refill appointment before end of day on December 16 to ensure you have what you need. 💕

Thank you for planning ahead. 🙏🌙

Some pregnancies need extra support, and that doesn’t mean your experience needs to feel overwhelming. 🤰 I provide consu...
12/12/2025

Some pregnancies need extra support, and that doesn’t mean your experience needs to feel overwhelming. 🤰

I provide consultation and co-management for people navigating complex pregnancies, including:
• Subchorionic hematoma & first-trimester bleeding
• Type 1 diabetes
• Gestational diabetes

-Twin pregnancies
• Hypertension
• Recurrent UTIs
• Vaginitis in pregnancy
• Significant leg swelling

…and other higher-risk scenarios.

Working alongside your midwife, OB, family doctor, and specialists, I help you feel:
✨ heard
✨ informed
✨ empowered
✨ less anxious

I can support comfort measures, help minimize medication side effects, and ensure communication stays streamlined between your entire care team, including Maternal Fetal Medicine and other adjunctive practitioners.

Your pregnancy may be complex, but your care doesn’t have to feel chaotic. With a collaborative, well-rounded team, your experience can be more supported, grounded, and centered on you.

The first trimester can feel like a lonely place to navigate. Many BC residents don’t have a family doctor, and even tho...
12/11/2025

The first trimester can feel like a lonely place to navigate. Many BC residents don’t have a family doctor, and even those who do often report limited pregnancy-focused care in early gestation.

Midwives typically begin care around 10–12 weeks, and OBs usually start around 20 weeks. 📅

That leaves a large care gap during the exact time you're:
• exhausted
• nauseous
• anxious
• full of questions
• wanting reassurance and a provider you trust

At Luna Health Clinic, we offer continuity of care from the moment you get a positive test (or even during preconception).

Here’s how we support you in those crucial early weeks:
✨ Lab work to confirm pregnancy + ensure your hormones are rising as expected
✨ Early fetal monitoring ultrasounds to track growth
✨ Supplement review & adjustments
✨ Prescription anti-nausea medications when needed
✨ A knowledgeable, compassionate provider who understands early pregnancy inside and out

You don’t have to wait weeks to feel supported. Care can start now, and we’re here to walk with you from day one.

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Early pregnancy can feel like the longest waiting game, especially now. 💕 With BC’s updated guidelines, most people no l...
12/10/2025

Early pregnancy can feel like the longest waiting game, especially now. 💕

With BC’s updated guidelines, most people no longer receive a Dating Ultrasound until 11–13 weeks gestation. That means you could be nearly three months pregnant before your pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound.

For anyone who has experienced miscarriage, pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy, or simply had earlier scans with previous pregnancies, this wait can feel unsettling, and that is absolutely understandable.

At Luna Health Clinic, we’ve expanded our early pregnancy services to bridge this gap.

✨ We now offer Early Fetal Monitoring Ultrasounds (6–8 weeks):
• Confirm that your pregnancy is developing appropriately
• Detect a fetal heartbeat
• Track early growth
• Screen for concerns like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy
• Provide timely referrals when needed

If you’ve recently found out you're pregnant and want reassurance before the holidays, I'd love to support you with compassionate early monitoring and evidence-informed care.

Get the peace of mind you deserve. 🌙

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📣 Holiday Hours Update❄️ Please note I will be out of office from December 17 to January 4, returning to regular hours o...
12/09/2025

📣 Holiday Hours Update

❄️ Please note I will be out of office from December 17 to January 4, returning to regular hours on January 5. 🗓️

If you’re hoping to get an appointment in before the break, please make sure to book online in advance. If you can’t find a spot, add yourself to the waitlist and email us at info@lunahealthclinic.com in order to try to get into the schedule before end of day on December 16.

⏰ Important Reminder for Prescription + Supplement Refills

If you’re:
• running out of prescription medication before the New Year
• or running low on supplements that require practitioner approval

Please reach out as soon as possible and book a refill appointment before end of day on December 16 to ensure you have what you need. 💕

Thank you for planning ahead. 🙏🌙

Thinking about growing your family in 2026? Preconception planning begins well before the positive test. Your fertility ...
12/08/2025

Thinking about growing your family in 2026? Preconception planning begins well before the positive test. Your fertility foundation is built months in advance—especially if you have conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, hypothyroidism, autoimmunity, or a previous history of infertility.

✨ Here’s how to start preparing now:
📅 Book your Initial Fertility Consultation for early 2026
We’ll begin baseline bloodwork, cycle tracking, and fertility-focused medical assessment.

🧬 Plan at least 3 months before TTC
It takes ~90 days for an egg to mature, and this is the window where nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements have the most impact.

⏳ Consider a 6-month runway if you have:
• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Thyroid conditions
• Autoimmune disease
• Past infertility (even with a different partner)

🍎 What we cover in your fertility visits:
• Complete health + reproductive history
• Baseline testing (hormones, thyroid, nutrient status, metabolic markers, ovarian reserve where indicated)
• Lifestyle foundations
• Nutrition and supplementation planning
• Personalized, targeted treatment based on lab results (Visit #2 - Activation & Lab Review Visit)

Take the guesswork out of fertility prep. Your future self will thank you.

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How to Support Loved Ones Facing Infertility or Pregnancy Loss During the Holidays 💕 The holidays can bring joy - but al...
12/05/2025

How to Support Loved Ones Facing Infertility or Pregnancy Loss During the Holidays 💕

The holidays can bring joy - but also deep grief - for those facing infertility or pregnancy loss. If someone you love is on this journey, your words can make a world of difference. ❤️

Here’s a helpful guide on what to avoid saying vs. what to say instead:

❌ “Just relax—your time will come.”
✔️ “I know this season might be hard. I’m here for you in whatever way you need.”

❌ “At least you can enjoy sleeping in / traveling / being child-free!”
✔️ “I’m sorry this is so painful. Your feelings are valid.”

❌ “Have you tried ___?”
✔️ “If you ever want to talk about what you’re going through, I’ll listen without giving advice.”
✔️ “I’m not a doctor, so I won’t give you advice. I know of a Naturopathic Fertility Doctor who might be a good fit. If you are interested reach out to Dr. Laura Nicholas at Luna Health Clinic ”

❌ “Everything happens for a reason.”
✔️ “You don’t deserve this. I’m holding space for you.”

❌ Avoid asking about family-planning timelines.
✔️ Offer inclusivity: “We’d love to see you—only join if it feels supportive for you.”

🎁 Compassion is the best gift.
If you’re navigating this yourself, know that you are not alone.

🎄✨ Holiday season + fertility goals can coexist. Whether you're TTC naturally or preparing for an IVF cycle, small daily...
12/04/2025

🎄✨ Holiday season + fertility goals can coexist. Whether you're TTC naturally or preparing for an IVF cycle, small daily habits still make a big difference. Here are gentle reminders to help you stay on track during a busy season:

🌿 Choose mocktails over alcohol
Alcohol can impact hormone balance, egg quality, and sleep. Try festive mocktails—you’ll stay aligned with your goals and still enjoy the celebration.

🌿 Protect your energy
Holiday stress can elevate cortisol and impact ovulation. Set boundaries around social commitments and give yourself permission to rest when you need to.

🌿 Move your body
Even short walks support insulin sensitivity, stress reduction, and circulation to reproductive organs.

🌿 Prioritize whole foods
Aim for balanced meals alongside your favourite holiday treats—your hormones and blood sugar will thank you.

🌿 Stick with your supplements
Even if routines shift, stay consistent with your core prenatal, vitamin D, omega-3, and any personalized fertility supplements.

🌿 Sleep more than you think you need
Rest is powerful. Good sleep supports hormone regulation, stress resilience, and overall fertility.

✨ You’re allowed to enjoy the holidays and stay intentional with your fertility goals.

Address

#1420-1030 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E2Y3

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16046851181

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