The BestPace Method

Naturopathic care for chronic fatigue that takes you from crashed out to paced up.

  • Do you find yourself crashing unexpectedly?

  • Want to stop feeling like your life has been taken away from you and start feeling in control of your energy?

  • Are you ready to learn how to manage your energy and recover from crashes?

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Isn’t it about time…

You got real answers about what’s causing your fatigue?

You finally were able to do more without crashing?

You got healthcare from someone who actually understands your condition?

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Does this sound like you?

You’ve been doing everything you can to understand why you suddenly starting feeling so horrendous - and you or your doctors suspect you have CFS/ME, long COVID, post-viral syndrome, fibromyalgia, or something similar.

You’re desperate for guidance on what to actually do about it, but nobody seems to understand how your condition works.

You’re trying to manage things, but you keep crashing without warning, constantly setting you back.

The answer is NOT to:

  • Push through!

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    Just go to therapy!

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    Mask the pain and fatigue with meds so you can do more.

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    “Just” exercise (or lose weight 😱)

What does the BestPace Method do differently?

Instead of focusing on exercise like most physio programs, or treating you like it’s all in your head like CBT, the BestPace method systematically supports each body system that’s been lagging since your symptoms started - building up your resilience until we can methodically increase your body’s capacity to do more.

The BestPace method is delivered as one-on-one naturopathic care.

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You’ll start in the insight phase

where we go through a full assessment so you can feel confident in your diagnosis.

This phase is comprised of a detailed assessment form, two long appointments (done virtually), and often includes lab testing if needed.

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Next, we work on key body systems

supporting each of the functions that haven’t been working so well since you got sick.

We’ll focus on managing your symptoms, building resilience, and addressing the underlying processes that are getting in the way of your recovery.

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When your body is ready for it, we focus on cellular energy production

helping you methodically increase your physical capacity, at the best pace for you.

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By the end, you should be able to do more, with fewer crashes, and faster recovery.

  • This is for you if...

    ✔️ You’re ready and motivated to make lifestyle changes that will support your recovery.

    ✔️You want to be an active participant in your healthcare.

    ✔️You’re an Ontario resident and able to do virtual appointments.

  • This is NOT for you if...

    ❌ You are not willing or able to take supplements or make nutrition changes.

    ❌ You want someone to give you a magic pill to recover.

    ❌ You live outside of Ontario - sorry, naturopathic medicine is regulated healthcare and I’m licensed in Ontario only.

Yes That's Me! Let's book a discovery call!

Hi, I’m Dr. Arlie

I’m a naturopathic doctor on a mission to help people who feel not-fully-supported in health and wellness spaces create your own version of a happy healthy life.

When I started pursuing training and mentorship in CFS/ME and fibromyalgia in 2018, I had no idea that a global pandemic would precipitate a huge surge in the need for my expertise in just a few short years.

And now, thousands of people in Ontario are struggling to get support for this debilitating condition.

So I created The BestPace Method.

Want to work with me?

FAQs

  • The BestPace Method is fully individualized for every patient, and how long it takes will depend on the best pace for you. Most people work through the Method in 7-10 months, and continue checking in with me less often after that.

  • The BestPace Method is delivered through individual appointments, with each one billed separately. You can read more about my rates here.

    Naturopathic medicine is covered by most extended health benefits plans.

  • Definitely not. The sooner we can start working together, the sooner you’ll feel better, regardless of whether your assessment is totally complete. I love working alongside physicians, and supporting you in getting the assessment you need.

  • Nope, this isn’t a long-COVID-exclusive method - you can work with me regardless of when your symptoms started.

    I’m also happy to work with people struggling with fatigue, digestive complaints, and metabolic concerns, regardless of whether you have CFS/ME or not.

Think this might be what you need?

I recommend booking a free, 15 minute discovery appointment with me before getting started.