Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct form of primary health care with a long, rich history in North America. In accordance with the principles of Naturopathic Medicine, Naturopathic Doctors:
Focus on the whole person and recognize that disease has physical, mental, and emotional causes and symptoms
Unite scientific evidenced-based naturopathic medicine with traditional natural medicine
Diagnose disease through naturopathic assessment, physical exam, and lab testing
Understand the manifesting symptoms as signals of disease and imbalance within the individual
Identify and treat the underlying root cause of disease
Recommend treatments that promote the natural ability of the body to heal itself
Utilize natural therapies which include clinical nutrition, acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine, physical medicine, lifestyle counselling and herbal medicine
Individualize treatment plans tailored to the needs of the patient
Emphasize assessing risk factors and prevention of disease
Collaborate with other regulated health care professionals when indicated to optimize the patient’s healing
Empower the patient through education to proceed on their healing journey
