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Orillia Health Services

Student Health and Wellness is an appointment-based clinic for all registered part-time and full-time students at Lakehead University. We are happy to house several health care providers to support students' health and well-being.

Nurse Practitioner

Appointments with a Nurse Practitioner from the Huronia Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic are available at the Lakehead Wellness Centre on Thursdays. Services available include:

- Physical/medical exams

- Sexual Health, education, STI testing

- Mental Health concerns

- Birth control, PAPs, pregnancy testing

- Gender affirming primary care for trans and non-binary students

- Immunizations

- Chronic health concerns (asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc)

- Cold, sore throat, and flu

- Musculoskeletal injuries

- Skin conditions, warts, and moles treatments

- Third-party medical exams including those for school, insurance, driving, and employment

Booking an Appointment

To book an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner on campus, please submit the Orillia Health and Wellness Request form through MySuccess.

Chiropactor

Chiropractor appointments are available at Student Health and Wellness for Lakehead students, staff, and faculty, provided by Dr. Tara Brown from Back to Function. These services are fee-based and are not included in Student Health and Wellness fees or covered by provincial or international student health plans. However, they may be reimbursable through extended health benefits or can be accessed out-of-pocket. 

Chiropractors can help with headaches, neck and back pain, sports injuries, foot pain, exercise, physical
rehabilitation, and more.

 

Booking an Appointment

Book an appointment by completing this form, and the Back to Function clinic will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your appointment. 

Fees: The student rate is $60/appointment. Costs are covered by most health benefit plans.

On-campus chiropractor appointments with Dr. Tara Brown from Back to Function are available on Wednesdays in the Wellness Centre (OR 1012). Appointments are also available at the Back to Function Clinic: 26 Colborne St E, Orillia.

 Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic services are available at Student Health and Wellness for Lakehead students, staff, and faculty, provided by Dr. Tina Tebokkel, ND. These services are fee-based and are not included in Student Health and Wellness fees or covered by provincial or international student health plans. However, they may be reimbursable through extended health benefits or can be accessed out-of-pocket. 

Click here to learn more about Dr. Tina Tebokkel, her services and fees.

 

About Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic doctors are regulated health professionals.

Naturopathic Doctors can provide:

  • An individualized approach to health care, as every patient is unique

  • Time with patients, in order to better understand the issues at hand

  • A physical exam much like a medical doctor

  • Requests for, and review of lab tests

  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health concerns

Therapies that may be used as part of your treatment plan include:

  • Diet and Nutrition counselling

  • Nutritional Supplements

  • Botanical (Herbal) Medicine

  • Acupuncture

 

Booking an Appointment

Request an appointment through MySuccess, and student Health and Wellness Staff will email you to book your appointment.

 

 In Case of Emergency or If Student Health and Wellness is Closed

Please go to the nearest hospital emergency department if the matter is urgent. Please go to the nearest hospital emergency department if the matter is urgent. For other issues, use Health Connect Ontario to speak to a registered nurse, or visit your nearest walk-in clinic.

Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital: https://www.osmh.on.ca/
Barrie Royal Victoria Hospital: https://www.rvh.on.ca/