Naturopathic Medicine combines the art and science of disease treatment and prevention through the use of natural therapies and gentle hands-on-techniques. Naturopathic Doctors (ND) provide services that are complementary to conventional medicine and work with other members of your health care team. ND's are specialists in Natural Medicine and Preventative health care, integrating scientific knowledge with traditional healing wisdom.

A Naturopathic Doctor considers the mind, body and spirit of the patient when making a treatment assessment to support and promote the body's natural healing process, leading to a person's highest state of wellness. Conditions treated by Naturopathic Medicine include both acute and chronic illnesses.

An ND may combine 2 or 3 types of treatment which will be the most effective for your treatment program.

• The Healing Power of Nature - The body has the inherent ability to heal itself
• Doctor as Teacher - The doctor should educate and motivate the patient in all aspects of their healing
• Treat the Cause - By finding the original cause and treating it, all symptoms will be removed
• Treat the Whole Person - The whole body is affected by a disease. Treating single parts of the patient may only lead to more complications
• Do No Harm - Therapies used on the patient should stimulate healing without harmful side effects
• Prevention - Prevention is the best cure. By educating and treating before diseases set in, Naturopathic Doctors seek to maintain a high level of health for all patients

• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Allergies
• Weight Management
• Diabetes
• Arthritis, osteoarthritis
• Hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart conditions
• Digestion, constipation, diarrhea
• Women's conditions (menopause, HRT, PMS...)

• Infertility
• Back and muscle pain
• Anxiety and depression
• Colds and flus
• Ear and throat infections
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
• ADHD/ADD

Asian Medicine and Acupuncture
Based on balancing the flow of Chi (energy) through the meridian pathways, Oriental medicine includes the use of acupuncture and herbs.

Nutritional Counseling
Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended, and treatments may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutraceuticals.

Botanical Medicine
The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginning of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology. Plant substances from around the world are used for their healing effects and nutritional value.

Homeopathy
Based on the principle of "like cures like", homeopathic medicine was developed in the 1700's. Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body's self-healing ability.

Lifestyle Counseling
Physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors affect health. ND's help patients to make effective lifestyle choices.

Physical Medicine
A variety of hands-on techniques for the spine, joints and soft tissue are used. Physical treatments also include hydrotherapy, and the therapeutic use of heat and cold, light, massage and ultrasound.