Naturopathic Medicine

A Naturopathic Medical Doctor first completes a 4-year bachelor’s degree with pre-medical sciences, followed by a 4-year, graduate-level naturopathic medical program at an accredited institution, totaling over 4,000 hours of classroom and clinical training in biomedical sciences, clinical diagnosis, and natural therapeutics. Training includes supervised patient care through clinical rotations in pharmaceuticals, minor surgery, physical medicine, IV therapy, phlebotomy, nutrition, and botanical medicine, with optional post-graduate residency training for advanced specialization. NDs are trained in conventional medical assessment alongside integrative and functional approaches, and are licensed and regulated in approved states.

Programs are accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, and the profession is represented nationally by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Six Naturopathic Principles

First Do No Harm

The basis of naturopathic medicine is to use the least invasive, most beneficial and safest treatment patients.
The Healing Power of Nature

The roots of our medicine utilize elements from nature to stimulate the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.
Identify and Treat the Causes

We avoid simply placing band-aids over symptoms. We find out why the symptoms are presenting and treat the root of the problem in order to prevent reoccurrence and/or new symptoms.
Doctor as Teacher

The most important principle (in my opinion). Educating the patient on their health and treatment options in a way they can understand.
Treat the Whole Person

We not only look at the presenting symptoms, but assess all aspects of a person’s life. This includes, but not limited to, environment, diet, relationships, spirituality and mental health.
Prevention

Preventing disease is just as important as preventing disease. We want patients to take control of their health and maintain it.