HANS Wellness Directory
Children\'s Health

The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is a national, non-profit educational organization founded in 1982 by parents whose children were injured or died following vaccine reactions. Located in Vienna, Virginia, this charitable organization is dedicated to preventing vaccine injuries and deaths through public education and defending the human right to informed consent to vaccination. NVIC receives no corporate, federal or state grants and survives entirely on memberships and donations made by individuals for information that is researched, produced and made available to the public.

NVIC provides assistance to parents whose children have suffered vaccine reactions; promotes research to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness as well as to identify factors which place individuals at high risk for suffering vaccine reactions; and serves as a consumer "watchdog" by monitoring vaccine research, development, policymaking and legislation. NVIC supports the right of citizens to make educated, independent vaccination decisions for themselves and their children.

Vision Statement:
Engage, Educate, Empower and Unite to find a cure for Autism
Mission Statement: To help individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder by:
Supporting research that addresses the causes and cures
Providing caregivers with objective information on effective treatments, therapy options and educational rights and opportunities
Promote public, government and professional awareness of early diagnoses and effective treatment options
Establish an infrastructure to promote the use of biomedical, physiological, nutritional and educational treatments for Autism
Positively lobby political and professional institutions to effectively support and fund autism research and treatments.

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. For more than 40 years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism. We provide research-based information to parents and professionals around the world.

The primary goal of Naturopathic Medicine is to address the root cause of illness. Dr. Sjovold aims to help children achieve an optimal level of health by addressing their immediate health care needs, as well as, focusing on their long term preventive medical care. Dr. Sjovold brings her 11 years of experience working with children of all ages in the field of aquatics to her practice. She has a natural love and joy for working with infants and children. Dr. Sjovold strives to make visits fun, encouraging and child-centered in order to foster a healthy attitude towards healing. Services include:

• Natural therapies for common childhood ailments such as: allergies, asthma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), eczema and other skin conditions, recurrent ear infections, constipation and other digestive problems.
• Infant and child nutrition with emphasis on preventing the development of food sensitivities
• Well baby and child physical exams from 6 weeks to 4 years of age
• Vaccination support & alternatives

Classical Homeopath for 11 years, specializing in young families. Homeopathy's gentle and individual approach is especially effective during pregnancy and labor, preventing many complications for you and your baby. Supportive for your child's development and everything from colic to teething, sleep disturbances, difficulties breast feeding, earaches, behavioral and learning challenges. Homeopathic treatment focuses on the emotional along with the physical for deep and effective healing. Canteris is a Registered Classical Homeopath with the BC Society of Homeopaths.

Classical Homeopath for 11 years, specializing in young families. Homeopathy's gentle and individual approach is especially effective during pregnancy and labor, preventing many complications for you and your baby. Supportive for your child's development and everything from colic to teething, sleep disturbances, difficulties breast feeding, earaches, behavioral and learning challenges. Homeopathic treatment focuses on the emotional along with the physical for deep and effective healing. Canteris is a Registered Classical Homeopath with the BC Society of Homeopaths.

VRAN - Vaccination Risk Awareness Network is a non-profit educational society formed in response to growing concerns about the safety of mass vaccination programs in Canada. Initiated by parents whose children have suffered vaccine reactions and injuries, including death, VRAN's mission is to enable parents to protect their children from vaccine risks and to empower families to make educated, voluntary, and informed decisions about vaccination. VRAN maintains a website, E-News service, and publishes an internationally acclaimed newsletter.