VITAL MIND

Cognitive Care Program

About the Program

The Vital Mind Program at Hydrate Wellness Centre is innovative and uniquely collaborative. It is an integrative medicine initiative designed to optimize cognitive wellbeing. This program brings together a general internist, (an MD who is both a a geriatric medicine specialist and a functional medicine-certified physician), a team of experienced Naturopathic Physicians, as well as other interdisciplinary team members to deliver a professional scienced-backed approach to the prevention and treatment of cognitive decline. It is tailored to an individual’s mental, emotional, hormonal, physical and metabolic needs.

VITAL MIND

Cognitive Care Program

 step 1: Have your MD or NP fill in the referral form
REQUEST A REFERRAL FORM 
Step 2:  Book an Initial consultation to begin your Mind health journey
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Vital mind team

  • Dr. Kim McKenzie, MD (Internist, Functional medicine)

    Dr. Kim has been a leader in Integrative Medicine for over 40 years. His practice focus has been supporting patients with chronic disease specifically in cognitive decline and metabolic disorders.

    Book with Dr. McKenzie

  • Dr. Kristen Bovee, ND

    Dr. Kristen has been practicing as a naturopathic physician for 25 years. She collaborates with Dr. McKenzie with patients who have complex health conditions and has developed this program in combination with Dr. Kim.

    Book with Dr. Bovee

  • Allied Health Providers

    In addition to our 2 program leaders, the vital mind program incorporates other naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, personal trainers and lifestyle coaches.

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Eligibility for Referral

Individuals with subjective concerns regarding their cognitive abilities will need to be referred to the program by their general practitioner or nurse practitioner. Objective documentation of cognitive decline is not required prior to referral. The program focuses on supporting those who are experiencing potential or perceived changes in their cognitive function, regardless of whether these changes have been formally identified or measured.

What Makes Vital Mind Different:

✔ Physician-led medical oversight

✔ Naturopathic continuity of care

✔ Objective cognitive & metabolic testing

✔ IV and supplement support to improve adherence

✔ Nutrition and movement tailored to brain health

✔ Ongoing guidance, not one-off advice

What to expect from the program:

  • Supportive environment with a team of professionals

  • Address underlying and contributing issues to cognitive decline

  • Comprehensive treatment plan with measurable markers on outcomes

  • Utilizing conventional, naturopathic and lifestyle approaches to treatment

Ready to begin?

  • Please use the link below to request a referral form to be sent for your Primary Care provider to complete

  • Once completed your may book your initial visit with Dr. Kim or Dr. Kristen

REQUEST A REFERRAL FORM 
Who can benefit from the program:

  • Individuals in this category experience subjective concerns about declining concentration, impaired short-term memory, or any perceived changes in cognition. These concerns may exist with or without accompanying emotional or physical issues.

  • This group includes individuals dealing with other concurrent conditions, such as post-COVID concerns, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, or complex PTSD. Brain fog is one aspect of their symptoms and is typically accompanied by signs of general inflammation and other health issues.

  • Individuals who are worried about developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, fall under this group. They may or may not have a family history of dementia. These individuals have subjective concerns about their cognitive health and may have confirmed mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but do not exhibit significant functional decline.

General program outline:

  • Month 1: Initial visits are typically 60-75 minutes and includes a comprehensive cognitive/medical intake , review of systems, (memory, focus, mood , sleep, fatigues), medical history + medication review, ordering of conventional blood work and prescription decisions (if clinically indicated).

    Month 3: Mid-point review, 45-60 minutes. Review of progress, retesting if required, prescription refills, schedule 6 month review and health goals.

    Month 6: Final exam, assessment on improvements and long-term plan with recommended check ins and medication reviews.

  • Length: First ND visit , 60 minutes + 3 follow-up visits, 45 minutes each.

    What is included in each visit: functional cognitive symptom tracking *review of labs+functional testing * supplement strategy adjustments * custom IV therapy recommendations * lifestyle, sleep, stress, gut-brain support * cognitive performance progress review

  • Nutritionist (2 sessions , 60 and 30 minutes per visit): Includes dietary intake review, Cognitive-supportive nutrition strategy, blood sugar stability, anti-inflammatory focus, brain-fuel timing, written recommendations.

    Exercise therapy (2 sessions, 60 minutes per session) Focuses on: Gentle cognitive-supportive movement, balance/ coordination strategies, stress reduction, metabolic health, daily movement prescription

additional program components:

  • 45–60 minutes per IV (including prep)

    (Exact formulation depends on customized formula determined by ND)

    Common components:

    • Hydration base (saline)

    • B-complex

    • Vitamin C

    • Magnesium

    • Amino acids

    IV therapy is used to support hydration, nutrient repletion, mitochondrial energy, and nervous system resilience.

  • What’s included:

    • Initial month of supplements

    • Individualized protocol based on testing & symptoms

    • Adjusted every 6 weeks by ND in follow up visit

  • These are functional tests that will assess blood, urine and/or saliva markers of:

    • Cognitive domains (proteins and peptides found in cognitive decline)

    • Metabolic health markers (gut and mitochondrial)

    • Inflammation & oxidative stress indicators

    • Nutrient and hormone status

    • Stress response patterns

  • Length:

    • 60–90 minutes each

    Topics may include:

    • Stress & the brain

    • Hormones & cognition

    • Neuro-inflammation

    • Environmental toxins

    • Metabolic health & cognition

    • Nutrition for brain longevity

    Offers monthly guest speakers and hands-on workshops to help you learn and make Hydrate Wellness your supportive community. Our team is dedicated to creating an encouraging place to help you become your best self.

  • Overall investment is estimated over 6 months is approximately $9000- or $1500 per month.

    What Makes Vital Mind Different

    ✔ Physician-led medical oversight

    ✔ Naturopathic continuity of care

    ✔ Objective cognitive & metabolic testing

    ✔ IV and supplement support to improve adherence

    ✔ Nutrition and movement tailored to brain health

    ✔ Ongoing guidance, not one-off advice

  • Vital Mind Wellness Journal: Included is a printed bound journal each patient receives to monitor their progress and tracking of symptoms.

    What it includes:

    • Cognitive symptom tracker

    • Nutrition foundations

    • Weekly meal framework

    • Brain-supportive recipes

    • Supplement & IV tracking

    • Gratitude journal

    • Lifestyle habits (sleep, stress, movement)