The Policy
THE POLICY of the Jaconello Health Centre for Nutritional and Preventive Medicine
Revised 26 Octorber, 2011
Welcome and thank you for choosing our clinic in your quest for optimum health. We are committed to delivering excellent health care service. We will do all we can to meet your health needs. This letter tells you about our staff and policies of the Centre.
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING ANY SCENTED PRODUCTS WHEN VISITING THE CLINIC: PERFUMES, SHAMPOOS, AFTER SHAVES, DEODORANTS AND SOAPS. Please do not bring any pets into the clinic. Many of our patients suffer from severe environmental allergies and this is for their protection.
APPOINTMENTS
You should know that the Centre is very busy and the wait time at the office could be between one-two hours.
Reminders and Missed Appointments
Two business days before your visit, the receptionist will phone with a reminder for booked appointment. Please reply to her message. However any cancellations require two business days notice otherwise a charge of $70.00 is applied as for a missed appointment (no show).
Questions and Concerns
Questions and concerns that cannot wait for the next appointment should be sent by fax or e-mail only. We will respond to your concerns usually within 24-48 hours. Over the phone consultations are discouraged.
Dr. Jaconello and Dr. Mildon review all laboratory tests results on a regular basis. You will be contacted only if your lab test results are of an urgent nature.
Wheelchair access
Please let us know if a wheelchair access is necessary, so we arrange any help needed to enter the building.
HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL
Medical Doctors
Dr. Paul Jaconello, MD and Founder of the Jaconello Health Centre sees patients with a variety of illnesses.
Dr. C. Anne Mildon, MD specializes in chronic fatigue syndrome. However, she takes on patients with a variety of problems.
Naturopathic Doctor
Adrian Nasager, ND sees new patients of Dr. Jaconello to evaluate test results and to fine-tune the implementation of their programs (the charge is included in your initial fee). He provides detoxification, weight loss and diet programs as well. He sees his own patients as well who are in needs of a naturopathic care. His visits may be covered under your insurance.
Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Patricia Meyer-Watt, CNP reviews the “Nutrition Questionnaire” form that is completed for Dr. Jaconello’s first visit and provides diet recommendations. The cost of this visit is covered by the first appointment payment. She can be seen for nutritional advice.
Doctor of Homeopathy
Usha Passi, BDS, HD provides Homeopathy counseling, carries out various tests such as food and environmental sensitivities, as well as, their treatments.
Environmental Counselor
Maya Fabiszak, Master of Science, provides Dr. Jaconello’s patients with information on environmental and life style adjustments that are necessary in order to obtain a better state of health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner, Acupuncturist
Dr. Hui Rong (Helen) Zhang has over 35 years of clinical experience in both China and Canada. She specialized in acupuncture, acupressure and Tai Na (therapeutic massage).
Board Certified Clinical Thermographer
Edyta Wojdalowicz delivers Thermography service, a screening procedure that captures images of the breast to aid in the earlier detection of the breast irregularities.
Paramedical Esthetics
Mona Rezai provides natural rejuvenating treatments.
Laboratory Personnel
Carries out and takes samples for various tests. They administer treatments as prescribed by the doctors and also obtain lab results for the doctor to review.
Schedule appointments, direct patients to the appropriate area for service or other practitioners, collects payments, submits claims to OHIP, looks after referrals and takes messages.
