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Orillia Health Services

Student Health and Wellness works with a suite of healthcare professionals to make sure that students' healthcare needs are met.

Nurse Practitioner

Appointments with a Nurse Practitioner from the Huronia Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic are available at the Lakehead Wellness Centre on Thursdays. Services available include:

- Physical/medical exams

- Sexual Health, education, STI testing

- Mental Health concerns

- Birth control, PAPs, pregnancy testing

- Gender affirming primary care for trans and non-binary students

- Immunizations

- Chronic health concerns (asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc)

- Cold, sore throat, and flu

- Musculoskeletal injuries

- Skin conditions, warts, and moles treatments

- Third-party medical exams including those for school, insurance, driving, and employment

To book an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner on campus, please submit the Orillia Health and Wellness Request form through MySuccess.

Chiropactor

Chiropractors can help with headaches, neck and back pain, sports injuries, foot pain, exercise, physical
rehabilitation, and more.

On-campus chiropractor appointments with Dr. Allison McFarlane from Back to Function are available on Fridays from 12:30 - 2:30pm in the Wellness Centre (OR 1012). Appointments are also available at the Back to Function
Clinic:
26 Colborne St E, Orillia ON
Clinic hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 7pm
Phone: 705-326-9977

Book an appointment by completing this form, and the Back to Function clinic will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your appointment. 

Fees: The student rate is $55/appointment. Costs are covered by most health benefit plans.

 Naturopathic Doctor

Please note: Naturopathic Doctor appointments are temporarily unavailble at the Lakehead Orillia Wellness Centre. They are expected to resume later in the Fall 2024 semester. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please submit an appointment request through MySuccess.

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What is Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is a primary healthcare system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Its philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease

Naturopathic Doctors can provide:

  • An individualized approach to health care, as every patient is unique

  • Time with patients, in order to better understand the issues at hand

  • A physical exam much like a medical doctor

  • Requests for, and review of lab tests

  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health concerns

Therapies that may be used as part of your treatment plan include:

  • Diet and Nutrition counselling

  • Nutritional Supplements

  • Botanical (herbal) Medicine

  • Acupuncture

Meet Dr. Michelle

Dr. Michelle McKee ND is a Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about helping others lead healthier lives. In the era of information overload, she makes an effort to simplify health topics and provide basic, evidence-based strategies. No fad diets here! She has special interest in treating: low energy, mental health, digestive disorders and hormone conditions. She truly believes that when you feel your best, you get the most enjoyment out of life. She lives in Bracebridge with her husband, golden retriever and two-year-old son and loves spending time outdoors doing all the activities Muskoka offers. 

How to Request an appointment:

Login in to MySuccess https://mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca/home.htm 

  • Login in to MySuccess
  • Click Submit form - Orillia Student Wellness Requests
  • Fill out the request
  • Click Submit

Your request is private and confidential and only someone from Student Health and Wellness will be accessing these requests. All requests are checked and followed up by a phone call Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm. 

 

 In Case of Emergency or If Student Health and Wellness is Closed

Please go to the nearest hospital emergency department if the matter is urgent. Please go to the nearest hospital emergency department if the matter is urgent. For other issues, use Health Connect Ontario to speak to a registered nurse, or visit your nearest walk-in clinic.

Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital: https://www.osmh.on.ca/
Barrie Royal Victoria Hospital: https://www.rvh.on.ca/