Addictions/Project Starlight

Project StarLight: “…starbright, the first star I see tonight;”

When I was a child I learned this nursery rhyme – and on those nights when I would look up to the sky, I would say this after I would spot the first star.

And then I would make a wish…

Project StarLight is about finding individuals who are lost, or struggling to overcome their addictive and compulsive habits. Each one of us has difficulties at various times, but for others it is a constant battle. Are you a functional addict? Do you go to work day to day, and can’t wait to get home after work and open a beer? Perhaps you find yourself struggling with a prescription opiate addiction? Or it could be that 20-year smoking habit? There are many people out there who just need someone to help guide and support him or her on this journey.

Project StarLight is about finding your inner StarDom – what are the obstacles keeping you from shining your brightest? What do you wish for? 

If you are someone that wants to make a change, if you have been struggling with one specific issue – whether that be alcohol, prescription addiction, substance abuse or behavioral; Project StarLight could be your answer.

Project StarLight is about finding individuals who are lost, or struggling to overcome their addictive and compulsive habits.

Dr. Aaron Van Gaver ND

Project StarLight Workshops & Public Speaking:

Calling on all healthcare professionals! Are you asking your patients the important questions? Are you uncomfortable when it comes to talking about substance use with patients? Do their stories shock you? You are not alone, in fact most healthcare providers (unless you work with addiction) find that they just don’t know enough about how to recognize and question patients about their relationship with substance use or compulsive behaviors. Project StarLight is reaching out to those healthcare professionals (naturopathic doctors, medical doctors, chiropractors, TCM/acupuncturists, massage therapist and others). If you are interested in having a workshop created or have me speak at a function, please contact me.

Through Project StarLight, I hope to educate colleagues, remove stigma and empower more doctors/practitioners to reach out and be compassionate advocates for their patients/clients. Most likely you know someone with an addiction, perhaps someone struggling and needing help – if they were your family, what would you say? 

“…I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight.”

 

Packages:

Addiction Neuro Support Program

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This program is for those individuals who have already gone through detox, and have struggled with keeping clean from their substance or addictive habit. 

 

  • Initial 1 hour consultation + 2nd 1 hour consultation (self or family) + Advocacy research planning (30 min)
  • Basic laboratory testing included.
  • Supplemental regime and 30 days supplements included
  • All the e-mails (questions) you need answered included
  • Naturopathic Addiction Recovery Coaching (Option B) 4 x 45min sessions. 

    *Please note that all packages are created to give patients an idea of what the total cost over time they can expect to pay; you are not billed up front for services, rather after each visit.  You are in NO WAY bound to this package and can chose to discontinue at any time.

     

 

Brain Support Program

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This is for individuals that are looking for a way to support their mental regime. If you are struggling with your mood, if you are on prescription anti-depressants and looking for additional options – this could be the program for you.

 

  • Initial 1 hour consultation
  • Basic laboratory testing included
  • 5 x 15 minute check ins 
  • Supplements regime and 30 days supplements included.
  • All questions/e-mails you have included
  • Naturopathic Addiction Recovery Coaching (Option B) 4 x 30min sessions (scheduled within 2 months

    *Please note that all packages are created to give patients an idea of what the total cost over time they can expect to pay; you are not billed up front for services, rather after each visit.  You are in NO WAY bound to this package and can chose to discontinue at any time.

     

 

Addiction Recovery Coaching

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This is for individuals who have already gone through a recovery program and are looking for a coach to keep them on track. These meetings can be face to face or over the phone/skype. The goal with a recovery coach is someone who can keep you in the present moment, motivate you to keep on your recovery, and provide assistance when possible.

  • Option A: 12 x 30 min. coaching sessions (1 x weekly) for 3 mo.*
  • Option B: 4 x 30 min. coaching sessions (1 x weekly) for 1 mo.*
    *timelines can vary according to need

    *Please note that all packages are created to give patients an idea of what the total cost over time they can expect to pay; you are not billed up front for services, rather after each visit.  You are in NO WAY bound to this package and can chose to discontinue at any time.