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

Posture is an important part of my Initial intake with patients.Many of us sit for long periods of time, on the computer...
03/06/2026

Posture is an important part of my Initial intake with patients.
Many of us sit for long periods of time, on the computer, relaxing on the couch, looking at her cell phone or sitting with a wallet in your back pocket. All of these things can effect our posture and lead to pain in an area of our body.

I like to assess people's posture and make settle adjustments or changes to help alleviate stress, pain and muscle tension.

Sometimes the subtle adjustments are done with acupuncture, others with soft tissue mobilization of the muscle, and other times with physical adjustments like a chiropractic adjustment.

Not only does physical posture play a role in this, but stress, sleep, nutrition, hormones and our choice in footwear or backpacks/purses

Find out more next week as I go into these issues in more detail!!

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repost from Chronic nerve pain and neurogenic inflammation (technically two different things) can be the root cause of ...
03/05/2026

repost from Chronic nerve pain and neurogenic inflammation (technically two different things) can be the root cause of pain, or just a symptom of a deeper underlying cause. This is crucially important because we should always be looking to treat the deeper root causes of pain and not just treating the symptoms. Changes in fascial movement, mobility, tension, and density can change tension, stress, and strain on peripheral nerves, which can create the perception of pain through various mechanisms, one of which is neurogenic inflammation. Regular exercise, mobility work, and proper hydration are just some of the basic things that can have huge impacts on your fascial mechanics and health, but when this isn't enough, it's important that you seek out a healthcare provider who is able to properly assess both your nerves and your fascial tissue, and then if these are part of the problem they have targeted treatment for these areas.



Are you struggling with your digestion?Need support on how to fix your symptoms?Book an appointment with Dr. Heather tod...
03/05/2026

Are you struggling with your digestion?
Need support on how to fix your symptoms?

Book an appointment with Dr. Heather today and Let's get a Jump Start on your Health!



Do your knees sound like a goat chewing on an aluminum can stuffed with celery during squats? 🐐🥬🥤First of all… you’re no...
03/05/2026

Do your knees sound like a goat chewing on an aluminum can stuffed with celery during squats? 🐐🥬🥤

First of all… you’re not alone. That crunchy, crackly, rice-krispies-in-your-joints soundtrack is incredibly common when joints aren’t getting the support they need.

While sometimes it’s just harmless joint cavitation, it can also be a sign that the tissues around the joint — cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and synovial fluid — could use some extra love.

This is where naturopathic injection therapies come in. ✨

Therapies like Prolotherapy, PRP, and regenerative injections help stimulate your body’s own repair mechanisms. Instead of simply masking pain, they support the healing of connective tissue, improve joint stability, and often reduce that crunchy soundtrack over time.
Think of it as helping your joints go from: 🐐🥬 “celery-in-a-can”
to 🧈 “well-oiled hinge.”

Movement should feel strong and smooth — not like you’re auditioning for a barnyard percussion section.

If your joints are talking back every time you squat, lunge, or climb stairs, it might be worth looking at regenerative options.
Your future knees (and your gym neighbors) will thank you. 😉

SportsMedicine MoveBetter



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03/04/2026

repost from If this resonates with you… welcome 💛

I help women uncover the root causes behind symptoms that get dismissed as “normal”

Hormones, gut health, skin, energy, nervous system regulation… all of it.

If that’s the conversation you’ve been looking for, you’re in the right place

Let's get a jump start on helping you feel like your best self ❤️book an appointment with Dr. Heather van der Geest ND today



I've been nominated for Best Naturopathic Doctor in Chilliwack Voting is on til March 10A-List | Chilliwack Progress
03/04/2026

I've been nominated for Best Naturopathic Doctor in Chilliwack
Voting is on til March 10

A-List | Chilliwack Progress

I've been nominated for Best Naturopathic Doctor in Chilliwack. Voting ends March 10A-List | Chilliwack Progress
03/04/2026

I've been nominated for Best Naturopathic Doctor in Chilliwack. Voting ends March 10

A-List | Chilliwack Progress

STRESS:It causes more health issues than most people realize (especially when the stress is ongoing or constant)There ar...
03/03/2026

STRESS:
It causes more health issues than most people realize (especially when the stress is ongoing or constant)

There are many stressors in all of our lives these days due to work, home, money or financial trouble, sickness or health concerns and even just day to day life struggles.

It is really important to make sure that we can find ways to de-stress in a healthy way such as deep breathing, meditation, time to ourselves, reading a book or having a bubble bath.

If you are struggling with stress on an ongoing basis, it would be a good idea to take steps towards finding ways to de-stress in a positive and constructive way.

Book an appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor Today!!



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Ch...
03/03/2026

repost from We talk so much about inflammation.
But most people still think it only means swelling or pain.

The truth?

Chronic, low-grade inflammation is often invisible.

It can show up as
:
• Constant fatigue

• Brain fog

• Stubborn weight

• Hormone imbalances

• Bloating

• Skin flare-ups

• Feeling “off” even when labs look normal

Inflammation is not the enemy, It’s your body’s protection system.
But when stress, poor sleep, blood sugar spikes, ultra-processed foods, and environmental toxins keep it activated… it turns from short-term protector into long-term disruptor.
And the damage happens slowly. Daily.

The empowering part?

Inflammation responds incredibly well to consistent lifestyle shifts.
What you eat, how you sleep, how you manage stress and how you support your gut and hormones.
Small daily choices cool the internal fire.

Book an appointment with Dr. Heather van der Geest, ND today!




Did you know a scar can impact movement and be part of the pain generation pattern?If you have pain that can't be diagno...
03/02/2026

Did you know a scar can impact movement and be part of the pain generation pattern?

If you have pain that can't be diagnosed, this is a time to see if a scar is contributing to that.

Neural Therapy is an excellent way to help release the fascia and excess scar tissue beneath a scar, helping the tissues move better, and release trapped nerves.

Book an appointment with me, and let's get to the root cause of your pain and get a Jump Start on your Health! www.doctorheathernd.com

Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician



Chronic pain is something that people are told "you just have to live with" or "there is nothing else we can do besides ...
03/02/2026

Chronic pain is something that people are told "you just have to live with" or "there is nothing else we can do besides medication or surgery"

There are OTHER options, including Regenerative Injection Therapies.

This is my favorite aspect of Naturopathic Medicine and I'd be happy to consult with you on your options for dealing with acute or chronic pain

Book an appointment today, and let's get you back to the activities you love

The Apollo Clinic Chilliwack and Abbotsford

Dr. Heather van der Geest, Naturopathic Physician

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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.