Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care system that combines western medicine with natural and more traditional forms of medicine. The goal of naturopathic medicine is to determine and treat the root cause of disease. Naturopathic doctors do this by spending lots of time with their patients, gathering as much information about their health and health care goals as possible, and developing treatment plans that are integrative, realistic, and sustainable.

I was drawn to naturopathic medicine by the special focus that this health care system has on individualized care. Everyone is different and treatments should reflect that! Naturopathic doctors use a lot of diet and lifestyle modifications, supplements, botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and hydrotherapy, among many other modalities. Naturopathic medicine is also very collaborative, and you’ll find that many naturopathic doctors are open to working closely with other health care practitioners to develop optimal treatment plans for patients. Interested in giving it a try? Click the link below to get started!

The 6 Principles of

Naturopathic Medicine

  • 1. To do no harm.

  • 2. To co-operate with the healing power of nature.

  • 3. To identify and treat the root causes of disease.

  • 4. To treat the whole person.

  • 5. Doctor as teacher.

  • 6. Prevention.

Naturopathic Doctor’s Oath

I dedicate myself to the service of humanity as a practitioner of the art and science of naturopathic medicine.

By precept, education and example, I will assist and encourage others to strengthen their health, reduce risks for disease, and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves and future generations. I will continuously endeavour to improve my abilities. I will conduct my life and practice of naturopathic medicine with integrity and freedom from prejudice. I will keep confident what should not be divulged.

I will honour the principles of naturopathic medicine:

First, to do no harm.

To co-operate with the healing powers of nature.

To address the fundamental causes of disease.

To heal the whole person through individualized treatment.

To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine.

With my whole heart, before these witnesses, as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine,

I pledge to remain true to this oath.