We believe in a healthy lifestyle for optimal health.
Good nutrition, stress management, exercise, and nutritional supplements are important pillars for good health and longevity.
Patients best suited to our practice are interested in protecting their health and believe in natural ways to be healthy.
Acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, nutrition coaching and stress management are services we embrace to enhance and support the health of our patients.
BETTER MEDICINE
Live Better with BETTER health
Virtual Medical Clinic
Calgary is experiencing a shortage of family physicians.
Our virtual clinic is here to help by serving those people who want the following (thereby leaving doctors in full time practice to help more complex patients with higher needs)
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The convenience of online booking
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The convenience of not attending in-clinic appointments/saving travel time.
* please read all the information below before applying to be a new patient or booking your appointment.
We are a virtual clinic for the convenience of busy people with low medical needs.
ATTENTION NEW PATIENTS: Do not use the online calendar Please use the new patient form to be a new patient. We will send you a response by email. Your appointment will be canceled and you will lose your place in the waiting list if you do not follow this step.
Please DO NOT use the existing patient booking link if you are a new patient.
Once you receive your intake form, please fill it in fully and accurately. Mention all your health concerns on the form.
Specific processes are in place to streamline the operations of our virtual clinic. We do not deviate from this.
Existing patients: please book using the online calendar option provided. Your appointment reason MUST be noted when you book.
Please ensure you read ALL the information provided on this website and book if we are a good fit for you. We do not accept patients under 18, and we cannot serve patients with multiple medications/ complex health needs/ those who are pregnant in a virtual practice. This is a service only for people who have a low need for medical care and cannot find a family doctor.
Follow-ups are about specific health concerns or results.
*If you are a new patient, do not click here. Please read the above information for new patients.
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As a virtual clinic, we do not have a phone answering service. Please use the booking link to book an appointment to answer your medical questions or concerns.
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Emails are responded to in the order they are received and on in-person clinic days only.
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In-person appointments are booked by staff.
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You will receive an email with the date/ time options available.
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Please note that for call-back appointments, you will receive an email informing you that you have an upcoming appointment with the date and estimated time of the phone call or asked to use the booking link to book at your convenience.
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!!! We do not reply to emails asking for an appointment. Please use the booking link.
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!!! We do not answer medical questions: please book an appointment.
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!!! We do not send you lab requisitions if you have lost yours. It is in your inbox. Can’t find it? Please book another appointment.
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(Remember to fill in the 3 highlighted areas before going to the lab: Your name, as it appears on your health care card+ Date of Birth + Alberta Health Care number)
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Health is not having no sickness. True health is enjoying vitality. Avoiding disease. Feeling your best.
'Health is your greatest Wealth'
We do not believe that medication is the only solution. It is prescribed when you need it.
We do not believe that you need a pill for every ill.
We believe that you are in charge of your own health. Living a healthy lifestyle is key. For each person, this looks different.
These are the basics for good health:
* Being active daily.
* Eating well for your health.
* Taking good quality supplements
* Sleep and meditation.
* Stress management
Our focus is on your total health.While your traditional medical needs are met through this clinic and service, restoring and improving health takes more than a traditional approach.
We are aligned with a team of experts who understand the complexity of what it takes to be truly healthy.
CONTACT US
To book bio-identical hormones/ functional medicine, or cosmetic medicine visits.
Please contact clientcare@better4life.ca