Natural Health Care for Children
Homeopathy and CEASE Therapy can be very helpful for children with ADD/ADHD. In addition, the identification and elimination of allergies as well as certain nutritional supplements can provide relief. Please join us for this free event.
Dr. Anke Zimmermann, BSc, ND, FCAH, is a naturopathic physician specializing in naturopathic pediatrics with an emphasis on homeopathy. She grew up in Germany, where entire children's hospitals routinely integrate homeopathy as an important aspect of children's health care.
She has always enjoyed working with children and is experienced in treating the full range of childhood conditions from infancy to the teen years, although she has a special interest in children with developmental and behavioural challenges. Her office is family friendly and comfortable for children.
Conditions treated include the following. Click on links for related articles or cases.
Dr. Zimmermann also treats children with genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome. Although the condition can't be cured, the child's health can be improved and brain function optimized. The same applies for children with cerebral palsy. Homeopathy and nutrition as well as craniosacral therapy can be very helpful to these children.
Other common childhood conditions treated include:
- Colic, teething and sleep problems in infants
- Colds and flus
- Ear infections, both acute and chronic
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Migraines
- Digestive problems, including irritable bowel syndrome
- Allergies
- Failure to thrive
- Bed wetting
Dr. Zimmermann sees herself as an educator and is happy to share her many years of knowledge and experience with families.
She is a parent herself of a spunky 13-year-old daughter.
Education
Dr. Zimmermann holds a yoga teacher's diploma from Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto, a Naturopathic Doctor's degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (formerly the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine) and an advanced specialization in classical homeopathy from the Canadian Academy of Classical Homeopathy, led by the internationally renowned Dr. Andre Saine. Upon graduation from naturopathic college Dr. Zimmermann was honoured with awards for excellence in botanical medicine and homeopathy.
She is trained in clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology testing, various energy healing techniques, IV-therapies, lifestyle counselling, guided imagery and stress management, bodywork and hydrotherapy.
She has taken additional training with some of the world's best homeopathic teachers, including George Vithoulkas, Louis Klein, Rajan Sankaran, Sadhna Thakkar, Alfons Geukens and many others.
Professional accomplishments
Dr. Zimmermann founded and operated the Equinox Centre for Natural Health in Newmarket, Ontario from 1994 to 2005. It grew into the major complementary health centre in York Region, offering the services of ten practitioners, including five naturopathic doctors, an acupuncturist, massage therapist, nutritionist and counsellor.
She sold the centre in 2005 and moved to Victoria for the wonderful island lifestyle.
Dr. Zimmermann was honored with a 'Naturopathic Medicine Achievement Award' at the 2004 "Celebration of Women" in York Region for outstanding contributions to the community.
She taught classical homeopathy at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine for three years and has guest-lectured at the Ontario College of Naturopathic medicine.
She was recently invited to speak about homeopathy at the Annual British Columbia Naturopathic Physician's Conference in September of 2010. In February of 2011 she taught a course entitled 'Homeopathy at Home' through the continuing education department of the University of Victoria.
She has given countless presentations on all aspects of natural health care to businesses, service organizations and schools and is available for speaking engagements.
Philosophy
Dr. Zimmermann understands health as a freedom from limitations on all levels, including the ability of the person to be fully present in the moment and to enjoy his or her creative faculties to the maximum. Health is so much more than the absence of disease. The development of the whole person in body, mind and spirit is an ongoing process which can be supported by a number of approaches, naturopathic medicine being one of them.
Hobbies
In her spare time Dr. Zimmermann enjoys the great outdoors, writing, yoga, comedy and painting. You might also find her teaching German to preschoolers on Saturdays or admiring the seagulls while taking a walk on the beach with her daughter Ariana and Kylie, her Scottish terrier mix.
