Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct and integrated form of primary health care that allows the Naturopathic Doctor to work in conjunction with the patient to assess, diagnose, treat and prevent disease.  It is unique in that it treats the root cause of illness and addresses the whole person on an individual basis.

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NATUROPATHIC PRINCIPLES

There are six principles that guide the practice of Naturopathic Medicine:

FIRST DO NO HARM

Naturopathic Medicine is a gentle and natural approach to health care. Treatment methods and remedies are carefully chosen to minimize the risk of harmful side effects or interactions.

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THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE

Health is a natural state of being.  We will strive to support and strengthen your natural inherent ability to restore the health and balance of your body, mind and spirit to prevent further disease.

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IDENTIFY AND TREAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF DISEASE

We aim to discover and treat the underlying cause of illness instead of managing or suppressing the presenting symptoms. Underlying causes may include but are not limited to: diet, food allergies, biochemical processing, nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle habits, life events, posture, subconscious emotional conflicts and / or the environment.

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TREAT THE WHOLE PERSON AS AN INDIVIDUAL

Every human being is a unique individual. Accordingly, Naturopathic Medicine treats each patient differently. We will take into account your unique physical symptoms, but also consider mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, spiritual, nutritional, and other factors in her attempt to understand the root cause your illness.

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DOCTOR AS TEACHER

The word Doctor comes from a Latin word, Docere, which means to teach. We will provide information with regards to your assessment, diagnosis, and treatment prognosis so that you may understand your process of health and illness. We will advise you on lifestyle habits conducive to maintaining on overall state of health.

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TEACH DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

Naturopathic Medicine is a proactive approach to health care: it not only treats, but can prevent disease and promote wellness. Health is more than just the absence of disease. It is an ongoing process of eating, drinking, digesting, breathing, sleeping, thinking, and moving properly. We will assess and address your specific daily habits, disease risk factors, nutritional deficiencies and emotional concerns to reduce your disease susceptibility now and in the future. Everyone has the capacity for optimal wellness or an improved quality of life.