Therapeutic Modalities of Naturopathic Medicine

The current scope of Naturopathic Medicine includes, but is not limited to:

Clinical Nutrition

That food is the best medicine is a cornerstone of naturopathic practice. Many medical conditions can be treated more effectively with foods and nutritional supplements than they can by other means, with fewer complications and side effects. Naturopathic physicians use dietetics and nutritional substances for the prevention and treatment of disease, the correction of dietary inadequacies, and the promotion of wellness.

Botanical Medicine

Many plant substances are powerful medicines. Where single chemically-derived drugs may only address a single problem, botanical medicines are able to address a variety of problems simultaneously. Their organic nature makes botanicals compatible with the body's own chemistry; hence, they can be gently effective with few toxic side effects.

Homeopathic Medicine

Homeopathy was originally developed during the 18th century by the German doctor Samuel Hahnemann, and is widely used throughout the world. Minute amounts of substances prepared and prescribed according to strict homeopathic principles are used to evoke a healing response. The practice of homeopathy includes a unique and detailed method of case taking and analysis, and an in-depth knowledge of homeopathic material medica.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complimentary healing philosophy to naturopathic medicine. Meridian theory offers an important understanding of the unity of the body and mind, and adds to the Western understanding of physiology. Acupuncture provides a method of treatment which can unify and harmonize the imbalances present in disease conditions, which, if untreated, can result in illness.

Psychological Medicine

Mental attitudes and emotional states may influence, or even cause, physical illness. Naturopathic Medical practice includes the integrated use of counseling techniques along with such methods as nutritional balancing, stress management, and guided visualizatio when indicated.

Physical Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine employs various techniques to address complaints and disease of the musculo-skeletal system, such as bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Such techniques include: ultrasound, diathermy, exercise, massage, water, heat and cold, air, and gentle electrical pulses.

Lifestyle Modification & Public Health

Environment and lifestyle have a significant impact on health. Ailments can be prevented and resolved through good physical and mental hygiene, such as a wholesome diet, and stress management. The naturopathic doctor will evaluate these factors in each individual and encourage progressive implementation of a lifestyle and social environment conducive to good health and longevity.