Naturopathic Medicine

What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic physicians are primary care and specialty doctors who address the underlying cause of disease through effective, individualized natural therapies that integrate the healing powers of body, mind and spirit.

Preventing illness is the ultimate goal in naturopathic 
medicine. The first principle of the NMD is to utilize the most natural, non-toxic, and least invasive therapies first.

The Naturopathic Perspective
When a patient comes to see a Naturopathic Doctor, he/ she can expect to be treated according to the following 6 principles of naturopathic medicine:

1. First Do No Harm - Utilize the most natural, least toxic therapies first;
2. Identify and Treat the Cause - Look beyond the symptoms to effectively address the underlying
cause(s) of illness;
3. The Healing Power of Nature - Trust in the body's inherent wisdom to heal itself;
4. Treat the Whole Person - View the body as an integrated whole in physical and spiritual dimensions;
5. Doctor as Teacher - Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining optimal health;
6. Prevention - Focus on promoting health and wellness, and preventing disease.