✨ BOOKING UPDATE ✨

New Patients Welcome! ✨We encourage new clients to book with Marla Samuel, DNM, MSc, BA, RNT, DipHom, CFMP. With over 20 years of experience as a Doctor of Natural Medicine and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Marla is a valued part of the Essential Health team. Marla offers virtual appointments via video or phone.

She shares the same root-cause approach as Dr. Cobi, so when you work with her, you benefit from the expertise of both of us — with the added advantage of being seen sooner.

🌿 Get started today by scheduling a FREE 15-Minute Discovery Call with Marla or booking a Virtual Initial New Patient Appointment.

Natural Medicine Consultation

🌿 Natural Medicine Consultation Our consultations are designed to get to the root of your health concerns and create a personalized plan just for you. Together, we’ll explore your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. Using advanced functional testing, targeted nutrition, and natural therapies, we’ll guide you toward lasting balance and wellness. Whether you’re looking for... Read More

🌿 Natural Medicine Consultation
Our consultations are designed to get to the root of your health concerns and create a personalized plan just for you. Together, we’ll explore your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. Using advanced functional testing, targeted nutrition, and natural therapies, we’ll guide you toward lasting balance and wellness.

Whether you’re looking for support with hormones, digestion, energy, or overall vitality, this is the first step to uncovering what your body truly needs.


PEMF Therapy

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) is a non-invasive, painless treatment for various injuries, bone related conditions and pains. The treatment works by emitting a pulsating, varying intensity and frequency electromagnetic field, coming from a solenoid placed around the patient. The application of pulsed magnetic fields has, through research findings, been shown to help the body to res... Read More

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) is a non-invasive, painless treatment for various injuries, bone related conditions and pains. The treatment works by emitting a pulsating, varying intensity and frequency electromagnetic field, coming from a solenoid placed around the patient. The application of pulsed magnetic fields has, through research findings, been shown to help the body to restore normal potentials at an accelerated rate, thus aiding the healing of most wounds, regenerating tissue and reducing swelling faster.


Low Intensity Laser Therapy

Our Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) can be used in the treatment of all pain and inflammatory conditions as well as skin conditions. LILT is a highly sophisticated, non-toxic and non-invasive therapy that uses light energy. Light from a low intensity laser or an array of super luminous diodes is placed in contact with the skin to allow the light to safely penetrate tissue. At the intracellul... Read More

Our Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) can be used in the treatment of all pain and inflammatory conditions as well as skin conditions. LILT is a highly sophisticated, non-toxic and non-invasive therapy that uses light energy. Light from a low intensity laser or an array of super luminous diodes is placed in contact with the skin to allow the light to safely penetrate tissue. At the intracellular level, the light is transformed into biochemical energy the body can utilize. Cells use this light energy to repair and regenerate themselves, enhancing the body’s natural healing process.


Red Light Therapy


Ionic Detox Foot Bath


Wellness Packages

60 minute PEMF session and 30 minute Ionic Detox Foot Bath with Red Light Therapy

Kristie Eckhart is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist as well as a Certified Laser Therapist, PEMF Therapist and Metabolic Balance Coach. Kristie is also the Clinic Manager of Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic.

Kristie Eckhart is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist as well as a Certified Laser Therapist, PEM... Read More

VIRTUAL APPTS ONLYMarla Samuel, DNM (Doctor of Natural Medicine), MSc, BA, RNT (Registered Nutritional Therapist), DipHom (Diploma in Homeopathy), CFMP (Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner)

Marla Samuel is a highly experienced clinician with over 20 years of expertise in holistic nutrition and functional medicine. As a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM), Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), Registered Nutritional Therapist (RNT), and Homeopathically trained clinician (DipHom), Marla combines a comprehensive, integrative skill set with a deep commitment to patient care.

She specializes in digestive and hormonal health, providing advanced support for conditions such as IBS, SIBO, histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome, and women’s hormone imbalances. Her approach blends functional lab testing, personalized nutrition, and targeted herbal therapeutics, ensuring that every patient receives a plan that addresses the root cause of their health concerns.

Patients appreciate Marla’s ability to simplify complex health issues, her compassionate care, and her dedication to helping them achieve long-term wellness. With a proven track record of guiding thousands of clients to better health, Marla offers both expertise and encouragement, making her an ideal partner on the journey toward renewed vitality and balance.

VIRTUAL APPTS ONLYMarla Samuel, DNM (Doctor of Natural Medicine), MSc, BA, RNT (Registered Nutrit... Read More

Dr Cobi Slater is a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Registered Herbal Therapist, Registered Nutritionist and she also holds a PhD in Natural Health Sciences. Dr. Cobi is the founder of Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.

Dr Cobi has helped thousands of patients heal naturally through her unique “root cause” approach to health. She is a regular guest on many international social media outlets as well as TV health shows and is the International Best-Selling Author of 5 health books.

Dr Cobi Slater is a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner,... Read More

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