Stop "Pushing Through" Your Chronic Symptoms.

At Forward Health & Vitality, we help solve your digestive issues, menstrual conditions, and chronic pain that are stealing your life's best moments.

You've been dealing with this longer than you should have to.

Your labs are "normal." But you know something is wrong.

Bloated before breakfast. Wiped out by your period. Pain that makes every plan feel uncertain.

You're managing a broken body while trying to show up for your life, and wondering if this is just how it is.

At Forward Health And Vitality, we know it doesn't have to be this way.

Who We Are – Forward Health and Vitality

Who We Are

We are a Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture clinic focused on treating chronic menstrual, digestive, and pain conditions that have not improved with conventional care.

Many of our patients come to us after years of searching for answers. Through detailed consultation and traditional diagnostic methods, we identify the underlying patterns driving illness and create personalized treatment plans.

Our goal is to address the root cause of chronic conditions and help patients finally experience meaningful, lasting improvement.

Meet Dr. Josh Prefontaine

TCM Herbalist & Doctor of Acupuncture

Dr. Prefontaine holds a diploma from the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a registered member of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. He has advanced training in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Pulse Diagnosis, Balance Method Acupuncture, and has completed a residency in TCM Gynaecology.

Dr. Prefontaine operates his practice in Lethbridge, AB, focusing on chronic menstrual conditions, digestive disorders, and chronic pain; working with patients who have not found lasting relief through conventional care. His approach combines precise diagnosis with individualized herbal prescriptions and acupuncture to address the root causes of complex, long-standing conditions.

Start Your Journey

3 Simple Steps

Book Your Free Consultation

This consultation helps us understand the full picture of your health. This helps us determine if you are a candidate for Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, or a combination of both.

Follow Your Treatment Plan

Follow a clear guided treatment plan that includes weekly follow ups, one-on-one support, and ongoing symptom improvement tracking to ensure you stay on course.

Experience Results That Last

Experience better overall health, and real lasting change to your condition. Depending on the condition, many patients experience improvement in as little as one week.

Real Change Is Possible.

Wake up with more energy, less pain, and renewed faith in your body. Experience real change in as little as one week.

Stop cycling through supplements, treatments, and appointments, while symptoms quietly become your "new normal." Don't let the same pattern continue with no end in sight.

How to Find Us

Address

#506 740 - 4 Avenue South

Phone

1-403-688-2816

Email

forwardhealthandvitality @gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about care at Forward Health and Vitality.

Yes. Both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been practiced safely for thousands of years. At Forward Health and Vitality, all treatments are tailored to your individual health history and current medications to ensure safety. Acupuncture uses sterile, single-use needles and most patients find it relaxing rather than painful.

Unlike conventional medicine which often manages symptoms, Chinese herbal medicine works to address the root cause of chronic conditions. Herbs work gradually and synergistically with your body's systems - making them especially effective for long-standing issues like hormonal imbalance, digestive problems, fatigue, and pain that haven't responded well to other treatments.

Yes. All herbs used at Forward Health and Vitality are sourced from reputable suppliers and tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and contaminants. We only use pharmaceutical-grade herbal products that are approved by Health Canada.

This depends on your condition, how long you've had it, and how your body responds. Generally, chronic conditions that have developed over years take longer to treat than acute issues. That said, many patients begin to see real improvement in as little as one week. Most patients notice meaningful improvements within 4–8 weeks. Your practitioner will give you a realistic timeline during your free initial consultation.

At Forward Health & Vitality, we specialize in treating chronic conditions that haven't responded to conventional care. These include hormonal imbalances, PMS, irregular cycles, endometriosis, digestive issues, chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. If you're unsure whether we can help with your specific condition, book a free consultation and we'll let you know honestly.

No, we do not currently offer direct billing. We provide a receipt that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement on qualifying treatments.

Still have questions? We're happy to help.

Book your Free Consultation