Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician

Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician I am a Naturopathic Physician in Chilliwack and Abbotsford
I have a focus in Pain and Injury Management and Regenerative Injection Therapies 🩺
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JUMP START YOUR HEALTH
Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND has a focus in pain management and orthopedic injuries. She uses a hands-on approach to assist the body in its healing process and provide tools to help the body heal itself. Her main treatment modalities include: Physical medicine and adjustments, regenerative injection therapies (prolotherapy, PRP, neuro-prolo, neural therapy), acupuncture and trigger point injections. She also supports the body through nutrition, detoxification and drainage, IV therapy and lifestyle modifications

Happy New Year 🎉 Book your appointment today!I am back in the office at The Apollo Clinic Mondays and Thursdays in Abbot...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year 🎉 Book your appointment today!
I am back in the office at The Apollo Clinic
Mondays and Thursdays in Abbotsford 604-855-1886
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Chilliwack 604-792-9981



Food For Thought for the NEW YEARNext time you are at the grocery store, read the labels of the foods you are buying. Do...
01/02/2026

Food For Thought for the NEW YEAR
Next time you are at the grocery store, read the labels of the foods you are buying. Don't be fooled by the special terms or advertising on the packaging. "FAT FREE", or "LOW FAT" etc..

Think of WHAT IS ADDED to take the place of whatever is removed



Happy New Year!!I am really looking forward to the year ahead and helping all my patients with their health journey and ...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!
I am really looking forward to the year ahead and helping all my patients with their health journey and reaching their health goals
Happy 2026 🎉



Getting ready for a New Chapter.... 2026!
12/31/2025

Getting ready for a New Chapter.... 2026!

Elimination of anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame and worry are just as important as eating healthy foods and remov...
12/30/2025

Elimination of anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame and worry are just as important as eating healthy foods and removing toxins from your diet. Eliminate the negatives and make room for the positives- in every aspect of your life ❤️

Accepting New Patients for 2026!I offer a wide range of naturopathic treatments at The Apollo Clinic in Chilliwack and A...
12/29/2025

Accepting New Patients for 2026!
I offer a wide range of naturopathic treatments at The Apollo Clinic in Chilliwack and Abbotsford
My main focus is in Pain and Injury Management using hands-on Physical Medicine and Regenerative Injection Therapies.

Alongside these treatments I work alot with digestive health, stress and sleep management, hormone health and overall health optimization.

If you'd like to get a jump start on your health for 2026,
Book an appointment with Dr Heather van der Geest, ND
Or check out my website www.doctorheathernd.com for more information




Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician

Are you iron deficient, anemic or just need extra iron in your diet? Have you heard of the "Lucky Iron Fish"? (No affili...
12/28/2025

Are you iron deficient, anemic or just need extra iron in your diet?
Have you heard of the "Lucky Iron Fish"? (No affiliation)
An excellent way to get extra iron in your diet

- Natural way to boost dietary iron
- No additives or hidden ingredients
- No side effects
- Simple to use
- Safe for the entire family (including children)

Groups prone to iron deficiency include:
- Pregnant Women
- Menstruating Women
- Vegans and Vegetarians
- Athletes
- Those with digestive issues

Iron deficiency symptoms:
- Feeling weak
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness or fainting
- Constantly tired
- Headaches
- Heart palpitations
- Pale complexion
- Frequent nausea

If you have these symptoms, and want to a comprehensive overview and treatment plan, book an appointment with Dr. Heather van der Geest ND at The Apollo Clinic in Chilliwack and Abbotsford

Let's get a jumpstart on your health!


www.doctorheathernd.com


A hug is more important than you might think :) Goal of today: Give someone a sincere hug.... They most likely need it :...
12/27/2025

A hug is more important than you might think :) Goal of today: Give someone a sincere hug.... They most likely need it :)

The average length of a hug between two people is 3 seconds. But researchers have discovered something fantastic. When a hug lasts 20 seconds, there is a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. The reason is that a sincere hug produces a hormone called "oxytocin", also known as the love hormone. This substance has many benefits in our physical and mental health, helps us, among other things, to relax, to feel safe and calm our fears and anxiety. This wonderful calming is offered free of charge every time we have a person in our arms, who cradled a child, we cherish a dog or cat, we're dancing with our partner, the closer we get to someone or just hold the shoulders of a friend.

repost from Magnesium deficiency is incredibly common and often overlooked.When you’re low in magnesium it can contribu...
12/26/2025

repost from Magnesium deficiency is incredibly common and often overlooked.

When you’re low in magnesium it can contribute to a wide range of health concerns, including migraines, anxiety, sleep issues, muscle cramps, heart conditions, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and more (see slides).

Checking magnesium status is one of the things I look at as a root cause of symptoms and also because addressing a sub optimal level before it becomes a deficiency is ideal! 👏

But the type of test matters. Most doctors only test serum magnesium, which reflects just 1% of your body’s total magnesium stores.

This means deficiency is routinely missed. You can look “normal” on a standard test while being severely deficient at the cellular level.

Instead, I’ll order an RBC (red blood cell) magnesium.

This measures what’s actually happening inside your cells, where magnesium does its most important work.

It’s far more accurate and catches deficiencies that conventional testing misses.

See slides above 👆 for early warning signs of deficiency, root causes and risk factors you may not have considered.

Even if you’re eating a diet with foods rich in magnesium, modern factors like soil depletion mean our food contains far less magnesium than it did decades ago. Add in stress, poor gut absorption, or toxin exposure, and your body’s magnesium demands are greater.😬

Many people benefit from targeted magnesium supplementation, and there are several forms to consider (see slides for a breakdown).

If you’re not sure where to start, magnesium glycinate is the most gentle and effective place to begin. It’s a highly absorbable form that supports restful sleep, eases muscle tension, calms anxiety, and optimizes cellular function.

With the right testing, targeted supplementation, and addressing root causes (more testing), restoring optimal magnesium levels can make a remarkable difference in how you feel.

Dr. Ann

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A Friendly Reminder ♥️
12/26/2025

A Friendly Reminder ♥️

After Christmas is when I reset my focus on my goals of what I want to accomplish and keep building on in the next yearI...
12/26/2025

After Christmas is when I reset my focus on my goals of what I want to accomplish and keep building on in the next year
It is my time to set myself up for the success and this quote always resonates with me


www.doctorheathernd.com

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄

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Jump Start Your Health

Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND has a focus in pain management and orthopedic injuries. She uses a hands-on approach to assist the body in its healing process and provide tools to help the body heal itself.

Her main treatment modalities include: Physical medicine and adjustments, regenerative injection therapies (prolotherapy, PRP, neural prolo, neural therapy), acupuncture and trigger point injections, along with supporting the body through nutrition, detoxification and drainage, IV therapy, longevity medicine, lifestyle modification and hormone balancing.