What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct form of primary health care that uses a patient-centred approach achieving optimal health using therapeutic methods and substances that support the body’s natural healing ability.
Naturopathic Doctors treat the root causes of disease and address preventable risk factors, using a wide range of science-and evidence-based, natural and conventional therapies in management and treatment.
Health promotion and disease prevention are a particular foundation of naturopathic medicine.
The focus of naturopathic care is the individual, their current health (physical, emotional and spiritual), family history as well as lifestyle choices and environmental influences, all of which inform the naturopathic assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan offered by a Naturopathic Doctor.
Naturopathic treatments may include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, physical treatments, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, lifestyle counselling, hormone prescribing and injection therapies.
Naturopathic Doctors have the knowledge to advise you of any potential interactions between conventional drugs and naturopathic therapies, thus, providing patients with an integrative approach to health care.
Naturopathic Doctors work with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide you with comprehensive health care.
Most extended health care plans cover all or a portion of Naturopathic fees. Inquire about your coverage for Naturopathic consults, therapies, and acupuncture.