The word doctor actually translates to teacher in Latin.  Physicians are first and foremost teachers who educate, empower, and motivate the patient to assume more personal responsibility for their health by adopting a healthy attitude, lifestyle and diet.   Dr. Rank practices Western Medicine using the following principals:

Treat the Cause Rather than the Effect 

We seek the underlying cause of a disease rather than simply suppressing the symptoms.  Symptoms are viewed as expressions of the body's natural attempt to heal, while the causes can spring from the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

First, Do No Harm 

By employing the safe and effective natural therapies when possible, we are committed to the principle of causing no harm to the patient.

Treat the Whole Person 

The individual is viewed as a whole, composed of a complex interaction of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and other factors. This multi-faceted approach results in a therapeutic approach in which no disease is automatically seen as incurable.

The Healing Power of Your Body Is Powerful

The body has considerable power to heal itself, and we facilitate this natural process with the aid of natural, non-toxic therapy and natural medicines if possible.

Dr. Rank practices Western Medicine from the perspective that the first defence against disease is determining the root cause and she works with the patient to correct the problem, whether is be with diet and exercise, herbal medicine, hormonal balancing, prescription medication, or referral to specialists.  There have been wonderful advances in science and Western Medicine boasts cutting edge diagnostic tests that are crucial in treating many patients.   When necessary, Dr. Rank will prescribe effective pharmaceutical medications, order labs, and refer to other specialist to ensure you receive the highest quality of care.  Dr. Rank takes the time to understand your total health picture to effectively treat you as whole person, not simply cover up symptoms.