Education and Training
Dr. Cseszko completed his pre-med program at the University of New Brunswick, after which he furthered his studies in science as a chemistry major. In 2000, Dr. Cseszko went on to continue his medical studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. Since graduating from Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Cseszko has furthered his training in Acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Technique, Applied Kinesiology, Korean Hand Therapy, Homeopathy and Bowen Therapy. Dr. Cseszko has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine since 2004 and is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.
Specialties
Digestive Disorders: Dr. Cseszko was himself a Crohn’s disease patient (major inflammation of the intestines), and it was Naturopathic Medicine that ended up saving his intestines from surgical removal. Having seen both sides of the coin, as a doctor and patient, Dr. Cseszko has a unique understanding of digestive/bowel diseases. He treats Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS, Celiacs, “leaky-gut syndrome”, Candidiasis, peptic ulcer disease, food allergies and more.
Anxiety and Depression: Depression and anxiety are serious and growing concerns, and antidepressants have fast become one of the top prescribed medications in North America. Dr. Cseszko has dedicated a large portion of his practice to providing natural alternatives and complementary care to these growing problems. He sees numerous cases in his practice and stands by his findings that Naturopathic Medicine has a strong place in the treatment of these conditions.
Children’s Health: Dr. Cseszko’s appreciation for working with children began as a kindergarten teacher. He has dedicated a large portion of his practice to children’s health and wellness, and over a third of his current patients are children. Dr. Cseszko specializes in immune care, skin diseases, infections and bowel health. He takes a very gentle approach with children and believes that a few simple dietary changes and nutritional advice can go a long way.
Others: Dr. Cseszko treats all conditions, helping people remove obstacles to health while promoting a healthy lifestyle. He has seen a variety of health concerns ranging from minor fatigue to terminal cancer, including: weight loss, PMS/Menopause, lymes disease and other infections, skin issues (eczema, psoriasis and acne) immune care, musculoskeletal injury/rehab, sports medicine, and headaches/migraines.
Philosophy
Dr. Cseszko believes that Naturopathic Medicine is individualized treatment for the person, not only the disease. As a result, he treats the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Cseszko believes that health comes from three main places: adequate cellular nutrition (food choices), prevention of cellular toxicity (environment, lifestyle), and mental/emotional wellness. He focuses on all of these areas in his assessment, diagnosis and treatment of an individual patient’s case.
Dr. Cseszko does not believe in overloading the body with nutritional supplements. When he prescribes herbs, homeopathics, vitamins, or minerals, they are not meant for long term use and are kept to an absolute minimum.
Dr. Cseszko believes in working together with Medical Doctors to promote patient health and reduce patient costs. He believes that there is a place for all forms of medicine, and that patients see the greatest benefit when all factions of medicine work together.
Dr. Cseszko believes in taking time with patients. He takes the time each case needs to be thorough, while keeping the focus of his consultations on health promotion and disease prevention.
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