Discover Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a blend of modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and to treat the root cause of disease. For many patients, this difference in approach to health provides them with a new perspective and awareness. By addressing the root cause(s) of disease and through the appropriate use of natural therapies many patients with chronic illness have found tremendous benefits.

In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies including botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation and traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, may also be used during treatments. In my practice, I take an integrative approach by additionally incorporating intravenous (IV) nutrient therapy, bioidentical hormone therapy, and utilizing my prescription authority when indicated. By combining both the traditional and modern medical worlds, I provide patients with a truly integrative experience.

Naturopathic medicine treats all forms of health concerns — from pediatric to geriatric, from irritating symptoms to chronic illness and from the physical to the psychological. It is the approach, philosophy and training of naturopathic doctors that sets it apart from other forms of health care.

Individuals that recognize that health doesn’t just happen by chance, that it is a lifelong process that involves a clear understanding of the factors that affect health and how to deal with them on a daily basis.

With Naturopathic medicine’s broad understanding of health and the relationship between health, life and the environment, naturopathic doctors are often able to offer patients a new perspective and provide safe and effective ways to restore health.

Naturopathic medicine is very effective in improving quality of life for those with serious and life threatening illnesses. It is used extensively and effectively for those patients that are looking to combine conventional and naturopathic treatments with the aim of minimizing side effects to drugs, surgery or conventional treatments.

Naturopathic physicians take the Hippocratic Oath, to first do no harm, as it is of utmost importance in naturopathic treatment. This involves:

• Utilizing methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side effects;

• Acknowledge and respect the individual’s healing process, using the least force necessary to diagnose -and treat illness.

• Avoid, when possible, the harmful suppression of symptoms;

• Naturopathic doctors choose remedies and therapies that are safe and effective, to increase your health and decrease harmful side effects.
  

Naturopathic physicians strive to identify and remove obstacles for proficient and effective treatment. The primary goal of a naturopathic doctor is to determine and treat the underlying cause rather than simply managing or suppressing their symptoms. The underlying cause may be due to diet, lifestyle habits, life events, stress or trauma, medication adverse effects, posture or environmental factors.

Each person is unique and requires individualized care. In treating the cause of any condition a naturopathic doctor takes into account not only your physical symptoms, but also mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, spiritual and other factors. Disease affects the entire person, not just a specific organ or system. Your nutritional status, lifestyle, family history, emotions, environmental stresses, and physical health are all carefully evaluated and addressed.

Naturopathic doctors work to restore and support the powerful and inherent healing ability of the body, mind and spirit and to prevent further disease from occurring. Naturopathic doctors identify and remove obstacles to recovery, facilitating and augmenting this ordered and intelligent healing ability.

Naturopathic doctors will assist you in understanding health and illness. He/she will provide with an understanding of the factors that affect your health and help you balance and become more capable of maintaining your own health. Naturopathic doctors also acknowledge the therapeutic value inherent in the doctor-patient relationship.

Naturopathic doctors apply all of the above principles in a proactive form of disease prevention and health promotion. Naturopathic doctors emphasize healthy daily habits, they assess risk factors and hereditary susceptibility to disease and make appropriate interventions to prevent illness. Health is more than just the absence of disease. Health entails daily functioning on the highest possible levels, and is obtained by proper nutrition, exercise, a balanced lifestyle, positive emotions, thoughts and actions. The capacity for optimal wellness or an improved quality of life is inherent in every body.