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“We have a college (College of Naturopaths “I think the best part of being in business
of Ontario) that we have to answer to and for yourself is the degree of flexibility that
are tightly regulated,” says Henna, who is you can have,” she says. “You know you’re
an active member of the both the Ontario able to pivot really easily if you have to.”
Association of Naturopathic Doctors and As well, Henna welcomes the degree
the Canadian Association of Naturopathic of work/life balance being a business
Doctors. “We have to constantly upgrade operator has brought, allowing her and her
our education.” husband, Jaspreet, a software engineer, the
She says there are clear differences opportunity to enjoy life. When she isn’t
between alternative and traditional helping others, Henna tries to spend her
medicine, noting as an example free time hiking, gardening, and exploring
treating an infection with antibiotics new recipes.
isn’t in her scope of practice so “There’s obviously still some give and take
this would warrant a referral to a and sacrifice, but you have that option if
conventional medical doctor. you need it,” she says, noting that setting
“But there’s other things that we can work clear boundaries around work and home is
key for all business leaders. “When I first
on in terms of prevention of cardiovascular started out, I used to work at home all the
illness or just managing symptoms time and even go to bed thinking about
around women’s health issues, those are my practice, research I have to do, and my
all the type of things that are fair game,” patients' treatment plans. It just wasn’t
says Henna, who was one of the keynote good for me, so I think it’s healthy to set
presenters at the Chamber’s Women’s those boundaries around your time and
Well-Being Summit held this past year at just make sure you’re at your best when
Tapestry Hall. you’re at work. But then at home, there
She offers a variety of services geared should be separation around that.”
towards women including specialized Henna says it can be easy for a business
hormone testing, as well as hormone owner to give too much of themselves to
replacement therapy and acupuncture for their work.
various conditions.
“I would say most people that come into my “You have to make sure you’re not
office are women, but they usually end up selling yourself short and know
bringing in the males in their family also,” your own self-worth,” she says.
laughs Henna. “While it’s mostly women’s When it comes to other business leaders,
health concerns, I also have many clients Henna says she admires trailblazers who
who come to me because they want to take different approaches when it comes
know their nutrient deficiencies and want to leadership.
to make sure they are in good health and
working towards healthy aging.” “I like seeing that and seeing change. I feel
like women inspire a lot of that change,”
She is grateful to have the collaborative she says, adding seeing people thrive and
support of three fellow naturopathic bounce back from hardships provides
doctors who also operate offices with her her with inspiration. “Whether they’re in
under the banner of the Health In Balance business or just living a healthy life, I think
Complementary Health Centre located at that’s pretty inspirational.”
336 Eagle St. N., in a historic building that
once house the Canadian Buffalo Sled Co. Visit www.drplahend.ca to learn more.
“I look at them as part of a team, where
we can pop into each other’s offices and
consult with each other,” says Henna,
who set up her own practice during the
pandemic at the end of 2019 after working
at another clinic.
While it was a scary prospect at the time,
considering she could only consult with
patients online, Henna quickly embraced
being a business owner.

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