One-to-one · 6 months · Ottawa or virtual across Ontario
Steady: At Home in Your Body
Steady is a six-month program with Dr. Jada MacLeod, ND, for women dealing with stress or burnout alongside low energy, cravings and blood sugar swings.
It brings naturopathic care for your metabolism together with Somatic Experiencing for your nervous system, in one plan.
75-minute initial visit, $295 · 60-minute follow-ups about every 3 weeks, $225 each
Does this sound familiar?
You've tried to fix it piece by piece
- You feel wired but tired, anxious, or close to burnout
- Your energy crashes, cravings pull at you, and your blood sugar feels like a rollercoaster
- Your sleep is light, and your body feels on edge more often than not
- Midlife and perimenopause have made everything harder to manage
- You've changed how you eat, taken the supplements, maybe had labs done, and still don't feel like yourself
- Stress lands in your body: your gut, your cravings, your sleep, your shoulders
- Past experiences or long seasons of stress still seem to affect your health
When the nervous system has been on high alert for a long time, the body tends to stay in protection mode, and metabolism, sleep and energy often follow. Steady works on both sides at once.
Two systems, one plan
What we work on
Most care focuses on one or the other. In Steady, we work with both.
Metabolic health
- A thorough naturopathic assessment
- Lab testing and review, where appropriate
- A personalized nutrition plan
- Supplement recommendations chosen for you
Nervous system regulation
- Somatic Experiencing (SE) to help your body release stored stress
- Building your capacity to feel calm, grounded and present
- In person: acupuncture and energy work
- Simple practices to use between visits
How the six months unfold
How it works
1
Foundations
A 75-minute initial visit to understand your history, symptoms and goals. Then we set up your foundations: lab testing and review, nutrition and supplements.
2
Regulate and restore
Once your foundations are in place, visits focus on nervous system work with Somatic Experiencing. In person, sessions can also include acupuncture and energy work.
3
Integrate
We review how things are going, fine-tune your plan, and build the skills and rhythms that help you keep going after the program ends.
What's included
Support during visits and in between
- A 75-minute initial visit with a full naturopathic assessment
- 60-minute follow-ups about every 3 weeks, roughly eight visits over six months
- Lab testing and review, where appropriate
- A personalized nutrition and supplement plan
- Somatic Experiencing, plus acupuncture and energy work in person
- Messaging between visits through your secure client portal
- Recorded practices to help your body settle at home
- Recipes, meal ideas and worksheets
In person or virtual
Choose what works for you
In person in Ottawa
- Naturopathic care and Somatic Experiencing
- Acupuncture
- Energy work
- A quiet, private space at Healing House
Virtual
- Naturopathic care and Somatic Experiencing
- Join from home
- Available anywhere in Ontario
You can mix virtual and in-person visits.
A good fit if you
- Are a woman whose stress, mental health or past experiences are affecting your physical health
- Want to work on metabolic health and your nervous system together
- Are ready for six months of steady, consistent care
- Value a gentle, body-based approach
You might start elsewhere if you
- Would rather learn in a group (see Metabolic Reset)
- Are looking for a single visit or a quick fix
- Are in crisis or need urgent mental health support. Contact your doctor, go to your nearest emergency department, or call or text 9-8-8
Your guide
Dr. Jada MacLeod, ND
“For 17 years I’ve worked with women whose health concerns didn’t make sense until we looked at the nervous system underneath them. Nutrition and supplements matter. So does the body’s sense of safety. I created Steady to bring together what I’ve learned as a naturopathic doctor, a Somatic Experiencing practitioner and an energy worker.”
Naturopathic Doctor, licensed in Ontario · Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SE International) · Founder of Healing House, Ottawa, since 2012
Fees
How fees work
Initial visit
75 minutes · $295
Follow-up visits
60 minutes · $225 each
Each visit is billed on its own, after the visit. Lab testing and supplements, if recommended, are billed separately. Extended health plans often cover naturopathic visits, so check your plan.
Questions people ask us
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a gentle, body-based approach that helps the nervous system release stress and return to a more settled state. Sessions involve noticing sensations in the body, at a pace that feels manageable.
Do I need to talk about difficult past experiences?
No. SE works with how your body is responding now. You’re always in charge of what you share, and we go at your pace. This is not therapy, and Dr. Jada will refer you to a therapist for co-treatment if needed.
How often are visits?
After your 75-minute initial visit, follow-ups are 60 minutes, about every 3 weeks. That’s roughly eight visits over six months, adjusted to your needs.
Do I need to live in Ottawa?
No. Virtual visits are available anywhere in Ontario. Acupuncture and energy work are available at in-person visits at Healing House in Ottawa.
Is Steady a good fit during perimenopause?
Many women come to Steady in midlife, when stress, sleep, energy and blood sugar changes often show up together. Your plan takes your stage of life and hormonal changes into account.
Why six months?
Change in both metabolism and the nervous system takes time. Six months gives room to set up your foundations, do the deeper nervous system work, and fold it into daily life.
Is this covered by insurance?
Many extended health plans cover naturopathic visits. Check with your provider to confirm your coverage.
Ready to feel more at home in your body?
Start with a 75-minute initial visit, in person or virtual.
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Individual results vary. This program provides individualized naturopathic care and doesn’t replace care from your medical doctor or emergency services.