Dr. Olena M Gill, R.Ac, ND

09/04/2026

Can you believe it? There's a chill in the air, and you know what that means - summer is slowly coming to a close.

And that means, we are coming back to the office, after a brief respite. We are ready to take on New Patients and Followups for Naturoapthic Medicine, Acupuncture, Cold Laser Therapy, and more.

Parksville: Our calendar is now open starting Friday September 4, and we look forward to now booking you in for Thursdays, Fridays, and a few Saturdays as well!

Nanaimo: We are returning on Tuesday, September 8, and are in Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.

As always, we do both in-person visits as well as virtual visit. So if you prefer an appointment without leaving your couch, we can support you through Telehealth.

Start the change of season with:
- updating your labwork if you haven't had a checkup for at least 6 months
- starting a bi-annual detoxification
- learning how you can get ahead of fall seasonal allergies
- strategies for combatting Seasonal Affective Disorder
- improving healthy eating with busy schedules increasing
- preventing respiratory illness as cold and flu season begins
- and more ...

And remember, we do courtesy billing to most health insurers.

Book online:
http://indigomediine.janeapp.com (Parksville)
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com (Nanaimo)

OR Call the office directly:
778 - 762 - 3099 (Parksville)
250 - 729 - 7411 (Nanaimo)

08/01/2026

Some gentle words of wisdom as we head into August. And a good time to remind everyone that Dr Gill will be off for a bit of a respite after August 14 (Parksville/Gabriola) and after August 19 (Nanaimo). Because ya know Doctors are people too … So do book in before these dates to ensure you get your follow-ups in. Cheers//

August is a fresh reminder that your greatest investments are your time, your health, and your peace of mind. You don't need everyone's approval to live a meaningful life. Happiness is created from within, success is built through consistent effort, and change is a natural part of growth. Walk into this month with gratitude, patience, and purpose—one mindful step at a time.

07/06/2026

What a great testament! The takeaway? Your health--mental health, physical health, emotional health, and even spiritual health--is an investment. Just like we regularly invest money to compound / grow for the future, so too should you continually invest your energy and time into improving your health, for the future. Because better health is never a one-off 'fix what's seems broken' approach. And a Naturopathic Doctor can be a partner within your wellness team, and can support you in your investment.

So ... what steps are you going to take to invest in your health?

If you are ready, give us a call:

Ph: 778 - 762 - 3099 (parksville/gabriola)
250 - 729 - 7411 (nanaimo)
Online: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com (pk/gb)
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com (nan)

I am a strong athletic woman who is in excellent physical health. Sometimes I get colds, sometimes I get the flu, once every few winters, I even get pneumonia. None of these illnesses make me feel like I am in poor health, like I am physically an unwell person, I just know I need to battle for a while and I will end up feeling good again. It is helpful for me to think about my mental health in the same terms. When I am in a crisis, when menopause has affected my moods and pulled me into lethargy, I know I will get through this and be my own mentally healthy self again. I internally identify myself as mentally healthy, even though I know I have struggled with anxiety and depression.

How is this helpful for me? It is helpful because holding an internal image of what good mental health looks like, recognizing in my body how good mental health feels like has helped me when my health has not been as good. I find the idea of mental health and the pursuit of it empowering – just as I find the pursuit of good physical health a challenge and a responsibility.

I work towards my physical health in countless ways from seeing a doctor, investing in naturopathic medicine, exercising daily, and eating cleanly. I also invest in my mental health, no longer taking it for granted since it grounded my life to a halt in my forties. I do yoga, practice meditation, I write, I find motivation and fulfilment in my work, I spend time with friends, family and my beloved dogs. How do you invest in your health?

05/20/2026

In a clinical trial with women undergoing IVF, those who added gentle acupuncture became pregnant about 34% of the time compared to about 18% in the control group—a meaningful boost in odds (Li et al., 2021). And combining cold laser therapy treatments alongside acupuncture, increased these probabilities.

How can acupuncture help? Acupuncture can support calmer stress hormones, better blood flow, and a more receptive uterine lining—the kind of support your body can actually use during IVF.

At Indigo Integrative Health, we work alongside your fertility plan to help you feel steadier and more supported through the process.

Questions or just curious?

Reach us at 778-762-3099 (parksville/gabriola)
or 250-729-7411 (nanaimo)

or visit https://www.indigomedicine.com (parksville/gabriola) or https://www.thewellhouse.ca (nanaimo)

You can also book online at: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com (parksville/gabriola) or
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com (nanaimo)

Source: Li et al., 2021. Trials.

05/08/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 5.

The beauty of Naturopathic Medicine is that every ND has their own unique style of practice. And every Naturopathic Doctor has something different to bring to the table. Medicine in general should never be cookie-cutter. And having different viewpoints is a benefit, not a hindrance. Setting up a free Meet/Greet with a Naturopathic Doctor is a great way to determine whether it would be a good fit, and determine whether their style can work for you.

While we are at it, don't forget to enter today's draw - at the link below.

There’s no single way to practice as an ND.

Different paths, different models of care, one profession.

Check out profiles and learn more:
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/06/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 4! And we even have our own day today too - who knew? May 6 will now be known as Naturopathic Doctors Day. So let's acknowledge all the great NDs across Canada, who provide good service to others and fill the necessary gaps in our healthcare system.

Don't forget to enter today's contest - you can win $200 going towards a visit to a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice. Click the links below to do that.

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

Today is Naturopathic Doctors Day in British Columbia, recognized during Naturopathic Medicine Week through an official provincial proclamation.

https://www.bcnd.ca/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Proclamation-2026-Naturopaths-Day.pdf

Learn more about and enter today’s contest: https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026-daily-contest/ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/05/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 3. Click the links below to enter your name in the daily draw - you could win $200, going towards seeing a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice.

Some of the things that I value about the profession that I chose to be in and the work that I do on a daily basis:
✅patient coming in with open-mindedness and being curious about different pathways to care and treatment
✅having open, honest and non-censored dialogue about patient health concerns
✅building long-term meaningful relationships and seeing steady progress towards their better health goals

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

For we asked NDs what they value most about their work:

“Building long-term relationships with patients and supporting their health over time.”

“Helping patients understand the bigger picture of their health.”

“I love the combination of curiosity, evidence-informed care, and meaningful patient relationships that this profession offers.”

Read more: https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/04/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 2. Please follow the links below to enter your name in the daily draw - you could win $200 which can go towards a visit with a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice, in BC.

"Naturopathic Medicine Week is a fantastic reminder of the breadth of training behind the care NDs provide each day to tens of thousands of British Columbians.

In BC, NDs have a broad scope of practice which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatments, immunizations, prescriptive authority, and more.
Learn more about NDs and enter today’s contest:"

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

Naturopathic Medicine Week is a fantastic reminder of the breadth of training behind the care NDs provide each day to tens of thousands of British Columbians.
In BC, NDs have a broad scope of practice which includes assessment, diagnosis, treatments, immunizations, prescriptive authority, and more.

Learn more about NDs and enter today’s contest:
https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026-daily-contest/ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/03/2026

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK - DAY 1. Enter today's contest at the link below, and you can win a free visit to a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice. Good luck!

Across BC, naturopathic doctors are providing primary care, supporting chronic and complex conditions, and delivering high-quality patient-centred care. NDs provide access to care and help patients navigate gaps across the healthcare system.

Follow along during Naturopathic Medicine Week and enter today’s contest:

https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026.../ and

https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

Across BC, naturopathic doctors are providing primary care, supporting chronic and complex conditions, and delivering high-quality patient-centred care. NDs provide access to care and help patients navigate gaps across the healthcare system.

Follow along during Naturopathic Medicine Week and enter today’s contest: https://www.bcnd.ca/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026-daily-contest/ and
https://www.bcnd.ca/events/naturopathic-medicine-week-2026/

05/03/2026

🩺NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK Starts today! Between May 3 - 9, you will see posts related to Naturopathic Medicine and even links to contests where you could win a free visit to a Naturopathic Doctor of your choice.

🪷Today's post is another introduction. If you are new here, let me introduce myself. I am Dr. Olena Gill, a Naturopathic Doctor and Reg. Acupuncturist in BC.

I have over 23 years of clinical experience combined between both professions, and I practice from an evidence-based perspective.

While I see a broad spectrum of health concerns in my office, my clinical focus rests in a number of areas:
🌿- Digestive issues: IBS, IBD, Crohns, Celiac etc.
🌿- Gynecological issues: Fertility, Hormone dysregulation, Perimenopause, Menopause etc.
🌿- Mental health: Anxiety, Depression, Burnout
🌿- Hormone issues: Thyroid, Adrenal, Endocrine, etc.
🌿- Chronic pain management
🌿- Autoimmune disorders: RA, CFS/FM/PEM, Psoriasis/Excema etc
🌿- Metabolic disorders: Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, NAFLD, etc
🌿- Cancer and other complex diseases + End of Life Care

While this is not a complete list, I welcome patients with any health concern into my office.

Naturopathic Doctors are private and primary care providers in BC. We focus on preventive medicine and collaborate with you, as the patient, to achieve your health goals - together.

🌺If you are looking for another perspective on your health concerns, get in touch with us. We are happy to help.

Ph: 778 - 762 - 3099 (parksville/gabriola)
250 - 729-7411 (nanaimo)

Online: http://indigomedicine.janeapp.com (parksville/gabriola)
http://thewellhouse.janeapp.com (nanaimo)