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No. In British Columbia, the term Naturopathic Doctor is a regulated title. In order for someone to state that they are a Naturopathic Doctor or Naturopathic Physician in BC they must:

• Have a minimum of 3 years of pre-medical schooling with appropriate prerequisites
• Complete a 4-year doctorate degree, including a 1-year clinical residency, and attain a Doctor of Naturopathy
• Successfully complete two national board examinations (NPLEX), as well as provincial board examinations
• Stay up to date with medical standards through Continued Education requirements

Unfortunately, no. We keep looking, but so far have not found any Federal or Provincial programs we can access that provide private physiotherapy services to First Nations people. It is possible that your individual band might provide you with coverage. For us to check we would need policy information from you. This would be your insurance company (such as Blue Cross) and your policy number and identification number. Please check with your band office for this information if you don’t have it.

Often Indigenous peoples do qualify for a small discount partially funded by MSP. To check on this benefit, the reception staff requires your birthdate and your Personal Health Number (PHN) which is found on your BC Services Card (aka CareCard).

Even though this is a common question, there isn’t a single answer. All insurance plans are different:

• some extended health plans offer 100% coverage and unlimited sessions
• other health plans give a set dollar amount to “spend” on physiotherapy each year
• in general, it’s common for plans to cover $300 – $500 annually
• we offer direct billing to 3rd-party insurers, so feel free to call the clinic at 250.591.3730 if you have further questions

Remember, each plan varies. Some may require a Doctor’s referral or have other specific requirements, so it’s important that you get the details from your provider.

Pinpoint Physiotherapy accepts the following types of payment:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Debit
• Cash
• Cheque (returned cheques subject to NSF charge)
• Direct billing of many Law Offices
• Direct billing of most extended medical plans (including Manulife, Greenshield, Sun Life, Medavie Blue Cross, etc.)

Our convenient downtown Nanaimo location (161 Selby Street) allows us to service clients from all across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and the surrounding Gulf Islands. Many of our clients reside in Nanaimo (or surrounding regions such as Cedar, Lantzville, and Nanoose Bay), though we often see clients travel from Duncan, Parksville, Courtenay, Campbell River, and even Gabriola Island and Protection Island for our services.

With our Telehealth Virtual Physiotherapy service, we can also remotely work with clients across British Columbia.