Sarah Tanner, ND

Sarah Tanner, ND (she/her)

Naturopathic Doctor

Sarah Tanner, ND is a licensed and registered naturopathic doctor who owns and operates Natural Choices Health Care, located in Halifax. She graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario, and is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta, and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Sarah Tanner, ND uses many different methods of treatment depending on the client and the concern. She tries to get to the bottom of the concern and works with her clients to achieve that goal. The more detail the better! She has a diverse practice with clients of all ages and has a focus on skin concerns, digestion, autoimmune conditions, pediatrics, hormonal health, peri-menopause, and menopause. She works extensively with food intolerances and blood work in order to help patients achieve optimal health. For those who have not been able to find a physical answer to their concerns she practices Bowen, a form of physical therapy from Australia.

Sarah has developed a love of speaking through her teaching of research at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. She is available to speak at events, corporate wellness days and community talks.

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Reception Hours

Practitioners often see patients outside of these hours. Please call for details. 

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm

Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm

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Freezer Fudge

1 cup nut butter (I use crunchy peanut butter) 1 cup cocoa 3/4 cup maple syrup 2 TBSP water Melt all ingredients in a saucepan Transfer into small square pan and place in fridge or freezer.

No Bake Cookies

½ cup cocoa ½ cup almond butter ½ cup maple syrup 1 TBSP vanilla Oats Melt the first 4 ingredients together and remove them from heat Stir in oats to stiffen and roll into balls Store in fridge

Fish Tacos

1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp coconut aminos 1 lb. white fish 8-12 corn tortillas Grated cheese Salsa Sauce: ¼ cup mayo 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp chopped cilantro clove garlic 1/8 tsp cumin 1 tbsp water Vegetables: ½ cup shredded cabbage 4 leaves romaine,...

Veggie Chili

2 Tbsp. olive or coconut oil 3 cups Chopped onion 1 Red pepper, chopped 1-14oz. Canned kidney beans, drained 1-14oz. Canned pinto beans, drained 1-14oz. Canned black beans or chickpeas 1-14oz. Canned stewed tomatoes 1-14oz. Canned tomato sauce 2-3 Tbsp maple syrup 2...

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

1 lb meat (1 egg per lb meat): Mix and form into balls Sauce: 1 can tomato sauce 1 small can tomato paste ½ can water 1 tbsp coconut aminos 1/3 cup vinegar ¼ cup coconut sugar ½ tsp dry mustard 1 tin crushed pineapple with juice ½ cup onions Pour sauce over meatballs....

Turnip Fries

3 cups turnip, sliced into French fries 1 Tbsp olive or grapeseed oil 1-2 tsp Spice of choice (our favorites are basil or curry powder) Sea salt and pepper Toss fries with oil and spices. Place on a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake in over for 35-45 min at 375. The...

A Favorite Quinoa Salad

2 cups dry quinoa 4 cups water 2 carrots 1 cup frozen corn ¼ cup diced onion ½ cup chopped (small pieces) purple cabbage ½ cup diced red pepper large handful of fresh parsley or cilantro – washed well and chopped ½ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp Dijon...

Sarah’s Granola

6 cups rolled oats 1 cup sunflower seeds (unroasted) 1 cup pumpkin seeds (unroasted) ½ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup poppy seeds 2 cups almonds, chopped ½ cup each honey, oil, and water Combine the wet and dry ingredients separately in bowls. Add the wet ingredients to the...

Testing, Testing, 123

Testing, Testing, 123

Have you ever wondered what types of testing are available to you? In general, I try not to overuse testing but in some cases, it makes sense to dig a little bit deeper into why you feel the way you do. If you have made progress but it has stalled or you want to...

Pandemic Fatigue

Pandemic Fatigue

Well, 2021 is here and COVID is still at the top of our minds. We are so very lucky in Nova Scotia and I am grateful for that. However, many of us are starting to experience pandemic fatigue – which is more challenging to manage during the dark months of winter. What...