What is naturopathic medicine?
It is a system of medicine that believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself when given the correct conditions to do so. Finding the underlying cause of disease and treating it rather than covering up symptoms is a major tenant of Naturopathy that our physicians utilize to get you well again.
Each person is looked at as an individual, so there are no set protocols for any one condition. Our physicians look at the WHOLE PERSON and that individual’s health history to decide which therapeutics are most indicated for their condition.
The 6 Principles of Naturopathy
1) First Do No Harm
2) Use the Healing Power of Nature
3) Identify and treat the cause of disease
4) Treat the whole person (mentally, emotionally, & physically)
5) Docere- Doctor as Teacher
6) Prevention is the best cure
Therapies offered include:
- General Medical/Family Medicine
- Vitamin Injections
- Orthomolecular supplementation (using Vitamins, Minerals, and Amino Acids medicinally)
- Homeopathy
- Botanical Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Our physicians will choose treatments from both schools of medicine, both traditional and alternative to best suit your needs. They will also refer when necessary and co-manage treatment with other doctors so that our patients can get the most complete and best healthcare possible.
What to Expect from a Visit to a Naturopathic Doctor?
First Visit
Discussing your needs with a naturopathic doctor will help to focus your care. A typical first visit with our physicians includes taking a relevant health history, conducting an appropriate physical examination, ordering of relevant laboratory tests and/or imaging studies, and making recommendations for treatment. It may include gathering past information such as previous laboratory test results, medical records, a diet diary, and other information.
Follow-up Visits
Follow-up visits vary in length and frequency depending on the individual nature of the health issues being addressed, therapies being utilized, and other treatment goals. When working with our physicians, plan to be actively involved in your treatment. They may work with you to change your diet or exercise habits, teach you ways to reduce stress, as well as use supplements, vitamins, herbs, and other medicines and treatments to help you meet your goals.