What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to primary healthcare that focuses on treating the whole person, emphasizes identifying and treating the root causes of both acute and long-term conditions, and aims to lower overall healthcare costs. It promotes wellness through prevention and minimally invasive treatments that encourage the body's innate self-healing capabilities. Care is tailored to each individual, actively involving patients in making sustainable lifestyle and behavioral changes that support long-term optimal health.
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
- The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
- Identify and Treat the Causes (Tolle Causam)
- First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere)
- Doctor as Teacher (Docere)
- Treat the Whole Person (Tolle Totum)
- Prevention (Praevenire)
What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
Naturopathic doctors are licensed healthcare professionals who graduate from accredited, four-year naturopathic medical schools and complete national board examinations. They are trained in both conventional medical sciences and natural therapies, allowing them to diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic conditions. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management, naturopathic doctors aim to identify and address the root causes of illness while supporting the body’s natural healing processes. Their approach is guided by the Therapeutic Order™, which prioritizes treatments that offer the greatest benefit with the least risk, resulting in a comprehensive and patient-centered model of care.