About Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through methods that encourage the individual’s inherent self-healing process.
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is distinguished by a set of core principles that underlie and determine every aspect of its practice.
First Do No Harm
Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
Identify and Treat the Causes
Look beyond symptoms to the underlying cause.
The Healing Power of Nature
Trust in the body’s inherent ability to heal itself.
Doctor as Teacher
Educate patients in the steps to achieve and maintain health.
Treat the Whole Person
View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions.
Prevention
Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.