Naturopathic Medicine is the art and science of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease using natural therapies with a focus on optimizing health and well-being through individualized patient care and public education.
Naturopathic Doctors (ND) operate on a wellness rather than an illness model. Our primary goal is to address the cause of an illness rather than simply treating or suppressing symptoms.
While naturopathic medical care helps to alleviate specific symptoms, the focus is more on the “why” of a disease than the “what”. We believe in the healing power of the body and the importance of removing the “obstacles to cure” while supporting the bodies own internal healing mechanisms in order to restore health and wellness.
Naturopathic medicine offers a customized approach to health care, where treatment plans are tailored to suit individual patients.
Identify and treat the cause - In addition to alleviating acute and chronic symptoms of disease, NDs seek to identify and remove the underlying cause(s) of illness. This approach moves your body toward an optimal state of health, something that might not be achieved by simply eliminating or suppressing symptoms.
Doctor as teacher - NDs work collaboratively with patients, sharing knowledge and information to ensure a successful treatment plan. You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own health.
Treat the whole person - In addition to addressing specific complaints or symptoms, NDs look at the ‘big picture’. Your physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors are thoroughly considered.
Prevention is the best medicine - NDs emphasize prevention of disease by assessing your risk factors, heredity and susceptibility to disease. Appropriate interventions can then be made in partnership with patients to prevent illness.
Support the healing power of the body - We recognize the ordered and intelligent self-healing process that is inherent to everyone. NDs work to identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery and facilitate the natural self-healing process.
Because Naturopathic Medicine treats the individual person and not the disease, we address all types of
conditions from acute (colds and fl us) to chronic (diabetes and cancer) in all ages and stages of life. Some of the most common conditions we see include:
Children’s Health
Asthma • Eczema • Allergies • Colds, flus and ear infections • Colic, constipation and related digestive concerns • Behavioral issues • Vaccination concerns and education
Digestive Health
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • Crohn’s/Colitis • Heartburn/indigestion/reflux
Hormonal Disorders & Stress Syndromes
Diabetes • Thyroid conditions • Adrenal (stress gland) health • Fatigue • Insomnia/ sleep disorders • Pain complexes • Auto-immune conditions
Men’s Health
Fertility counseling • Andropause • Prostate health
Musculoskeletal Health
Osteoporosis • Gout • Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Women’s Health
Painful periods • PMS • Endometriosis/Fibroids/ PCOS • Fertility counseling • Pregnancy and post-partum care • Menopause
We also specialize in cleansing and detoxification, helping restore your energy, health and vitality through individualized detoxification protocols.
Our Treatment Modalities
Training in a wide range of therapeutic modalities allows naturopathic doctors to be flexible when designing the treatment plan that best suits each individual patient.
These therapies include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended. Treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other nutraceuticals.
Botanical/Herbal Medicine uses plant substances from around the world for their healing effects and nutritional value. The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginnings of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology.
Lifestyle Counseling assists patients in making informed choices in order to reach and maintain their optimal health, in response to the physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors that affect well-being.
Traditional Asian Medicine is based on balancing the fl ow of Chi (energy) through the meridian pathways and includes the use of acupuncture and Oriental herbs.
Homeopathic Medicine is a very safe and effective modality that uses minute amounts of natural substances to stimulate the self-healing abilities of the body.
Bodytalk is a hands on, gentle, effective method that uses a variety of non-invasive techniques to provide insights into the areas of the body that might need attention and to bring about a healing response of your body to those areas.
Visit the International BodyTalk Association website for additional information on BodyTalk.
