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Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND

Dr. Stephanie Peltz works as a family practitioner with a special interest in promoting women’s and children’s health.

Naturopathic Doctor treating women's and childhood health using a combination of clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, lifestyle counselling, and acupuncture in treatment protocol. This includes the treatment of gynecological issues such as: fertility concerns (including PCOS, POF, and endometriosis), preconception care, pregnancy, postpartum care, PMS, hormonal imbalances, and menopause. In children she addresses issues relating to skin, growth, nutrition and food sensitivities, and acute infections, emotional wellness, and more. In her ideal world she gets a chance to meet and treat the whole family. In her naturopathic practice Dr. Peltz utilizes the core naturopathic treatment modalities. She combines clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, lifestyle counseling, and acupuncture in her treatment protocols. She also maintains additional certification in intravenous nutrient therapies and craniosacral therapy. Dr. Stephanie Peltz completed her naturopathic studies at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC. Prior to this, she received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at McGill University in Montreal. Other areas of expertise include optimizing digestive health, correcting endocrine abnormalities, addressing stress-based illness, and managing mental health. In addition to her work as a naturopathic physician, Dr. Peltz is a certified yoga instructor and birth doula working throughout the lower mainland. These additional qualifications inform her naturopathic practice and help her to provide unique and holistic care to her patients. Outside of the clinic Dr. Peltz enjoys engaging with her 3 yr old son, testing out new recipes, going for long walks with her dog Cypress, and practicing yoga. Dr. Stephanie Peltz is licensed by the CNPBC, and is a member of the BCNA, and the CAND. Dr. Peltz is presently accepting new patients.

12/15/2025

Breast density isn’t good or bad—but it is important to understand. Each woman’s breast composition is unique. 
Every breast contains some combination of fat, glandular, and fibrous tissue—and the proportions can’t be seen without a mammogram.
That’s where breast density comes in.

🧬 It’s mostly genetically predetermined—but things like age, weight changes, medications, and hormone levels can also influence density over time.

Breast density is categorized on a scale from A to D (your BIRADS score): A = mostly fatty D = extremely dense

Here’s why that matters: ➡️ Higher density = increased breast cancer risk (independent of family history) ➡️ Mammograms are less sensitive in dense tissue, which means cancer can be harder to detect—this is known as the “masking effect”
But—let’s be clear: Dense breasts ≠ unhealthy breasts. It’s not a diagnosis, it’s a descriptor.

✨ Most provinces in Canada now include your BIRADS score on your screening mammogram report—but many people don’t know what it means or what to do with that info.

📌 Save this for your next screening. Understanding your density is just one piece of proactive breast health.

12/11/2025

Looking to support digestion, hormones, blood sugar, or heart health?

Start with fiber.

Most people—regardless of diet style—aren’t getting enough. In fact, the average adult only consumes about half of the recommended daily amount.

✨ But here’s the good news: You don’t need to overhaul your meals. A few small additions can make a big difference.

Try: 🥄 A scoop of chia in your smoothie or make a chia pudding
🌾 Use oats as the base of your base for baking  🍠 Roasted sweet potatoes as a side  🍓 A handful of berries with breakfast
🥣 Lentils in soups, stews, or salads

Aim for about 25–30g of fiber per day, and try to get it from a variety of foods (soluble + insoluble). Your gut, blood sugar, and hormones will thank you.

📌 Save this for your next grocery run or meal prep moment.

12/05/2025

Let’s normalize the part of the year where things feel... trickier.

These truths aren’t meant to shame—they’re here to validate. Because by early-December, I see it in nearly every patient:
 👉 Energy is crashing 👉 Routines are fraying 👉 The nervous system is holding on tight

✨ These reminders are inconvenient, yes—but also invitations to shift.
You don’t need to be perfect. You might just need more support, more fuel, or more rest than you planned for.

📌 Save this for when you need permission to slow down—without the guilt.
 

11/28/2025

As we move into December I’m talking more about this with my patients and checking in with family, friends, and myself too…

Alcohol, cannabis, even prescription meds—how we use them matters. This post isn’t about judgment. It’s about awareness.

When anxiety is part of the picture, substance use can fall into several different categories:
 🍷 Recreational – for pleasure or social connection 🌿 Self-medication – using substances to cope without clinical guidance 💊 Disordered – continued use despite harm, cravings, or failed attempts to cut back.

If you’re unsure where your use falls—or you’re noticing a shift—you’re not alone. This is something I talk about often with patients.

✨ You don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s talk.

📌 Save this post as a check-in. Or send it to someone it might help. I’m here.

11/21/2025

Feeling worn down? You’re not alone—and acupuncture might be exactly what your nervous system needs right now.

This time of year tends to pile it on: 🌀 Stress 🌘 Fatigue 🌬 Hormonal shifts 🛌 Not enough sleep—but too wired to rest
✨ Acupuncture offers quiet, cumulative support—with no to-do list, no intake form homework, no need to explain yourself.
Just show up as you are. Let the session do the work.

Backed by research, acupuncture can: ✔️ Reduce pain + inflammation ✔️ Prevent headaches ✔️ Support mood + reduce depression scores ✔️ Improve sleep and energy ✔️ Help with fertility + hormone-related concerns (like PCOS or menopause)
And here’s the best part: it often comes with fewer side effects than many medication-based options.

📅 Sessions are by appointment—drop me a message to book. 
📌 Save this post if your body’s asking for care, but your brain’s too tired to plan it.

11/17/2025

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: underfuelling in midlife.

It’s more common than you think—especially among women navigating hormonal shifts, changing metabolism, and the pressure to “stay healthy” while doing all the things.

But here’s the truth: Consistently not eating enough—intentionally or unintentionally—can impact almost every body system.

⚠️ What can underfuelling lead to? → Low bone density & early-onset osteoporosis → Hormonal imbalance & irregular periods → Muscle loss & slow recovery → Fatigue, brain fog & mood changes → GI issues, low immune function & cardiovascular stress
This is what we’re talking about when we say energy availability matters. 
✨ If your cycles have changed, your workouts don’t feel good anymore, or you’re just not bouncing back like you used to—it might be time to check in on whether you’re giving your body enough.

📌 Save this for when you’re wondering why your body feels different lately. It might not be about willpower—it might be about nourishment.

11/03/2025

Anxiety that doesn’t respond to anxiety tools? It might not be just anxiety.

ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand—and when they do, the picture gets more complex.
 🔁 The symptoms can look almost identical: → Restlessness → Trouble focusing → Mental noise that just won’t quit
📊 Up to 50% of people with ADHD also live with anxiety. And when these two show up together, they can increase: ⚡ Functional impairment 📉 Mood vulnerability 🚨 Risk of substance use

But here’s the catch: 📝 A symptom checklist alone isn’t enough. What looks like anxiety might be unrecognized hyperactivity. What looks like distraction might be mental overload.
✨ That’s why good clinical assessment—and personalized care—matter so much.

If your anxiety tools aren’t working, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It might just mean you’re working with the wrong map.

💬 Drop a “yes” if this resonates—or if you’ve been wondering whether something’s missing from the picture. 

10/31/2025

🤔 There are a few reasons. One is personal—my own kiddo is now a teenager, which means I’m less in charge of his food choices… and honestly, I’m also a little less anxious about them.
But the bigger reason? After 17 years in naturopathic practice, I question whether our good food vs. bad food language is helping—or harming.
When we label foods as “clean,” “toxic,” “healthy,” or “junk,” we risk creating shame, confusion, and an all-or-nothing mindset around eating. It’s the binary I worry about most. And I worry about contributing to the rise of disordered eating patterns (which I see so often in practice).
Maybe shifting our language is preferred. Instead of “bad,” maybe it’s sweet foods. Instead of “junk,” maybe it’s convenient foods.

I don’t have all the answers. And gosh, am I ever still learning on this hot button topic. But I do think how we talk about food matters. Especially in front of kids.
🎃 I’d love to know—what’s your approach to Halloween and food talk? Let me hear from all of you!
(Oh! And Go Jays Go 🧢🧢🧢!!) 

10/20/2025

It’s normal to feel jittery before a big event. But persistent anxiety is something else entirely.

If you’ve been feeling: ➤ Constant worry ➤ Restless or on edge ➤ Unable to focus ➤ Wired but exhausted— …it might be time to look a little deeper.

Anxiety doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s that background hum you’ve been living with so long, it feels normal.
✨ You don’t need to power through it. You deserve support that gets to the root.
📌 Save this for your next “Is it just me?” moment.
 

10/17/2025

😵‍♀️ Overwhelmed? Start small.
When your brain is spinning and everything feels like too much, the answer isn’t always “try harder.”
Sometimes it’s:
👉 Name what’s real
👉 Do one small thing
👉 Breathe like you mean it
✨ Here’s the thing:
Your nervous system loves clarity and completion.
It doesn’t love chaos, unfinished tasks, or the 43 tabs open in your brain.
✅ Name what’s real—what you can see, smell, hear. Anchor to the moment.
✅ Do one thing—easy and doable. (Not the thing you’ve been avoiding for 3 months.)
✅ Put your hand on your chest. Breathe. Exhale slower than you inhale. Repeat.
This is nervous system care.
Not fancy. Not time-consuming.
Just effective.
📌 Save this post for the next time your brain feels like a browser with too many tabs open. You’re not alone. 💛

10/10/2025

Anxiety and depression often travel together—and not just casually.
In fact, research shows that over 50% of people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) will also experience Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) at some point in their lives.
This isn’t just a minor overlap.
It’s a clinically significant comorbidity that:
🌀 Increases severity
📆 Makes symptoms more chronic
⚖️ And often makes treatment more complex
The DSM now even includes an “anxious distress” specifier for depression—recognizing the shared symptoms like:
→ Sleep issues
→ Low energy
→ Poor focus
→ Irritability
⚠️ The takeaway?
If someone has depression, don’t overlook anxiety.
And if someone has anxiety, don’t assume they’re not also carrying low mood.
📌 Save this post to reference or share with someone navigating both.
Getting the full picture helps guide better care. 💛

09/18/2025

This is not a judgment—just an invitation to pause.

Because I see this often in practice:

Women navigating fatigue, hormonal shifts, anxiety, fertility struggles, perimenopausal transitions….and somewhere along the way, the pressure to “fix” their bodies sneaks in too.

Weight loss an be a personal choice.

It can be about health (although there is definitely debate on how often this is true).

It can be about autonomy.

But sometimes, it’s about pressure—masked as wellness.

If you’re working on your health and questioning your “why,” that’s not weakness. That’s awareness.

✨ Your body is not a problem to solve.
📌 Save this if you’re untangling the narratives around weight and worth.

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