What is Naturopathic Medicine?
It employs the healing power of nature to heal the body.
It uses safe, natural remedies and sometimes prescription drugs to prevent and treat the causes of illness.
It treats the whole person - mind, body & spirit.
Naturopathic Physicians (ND's) are licensed primary care physicians having completed four year of medical school in addition to four years of undergraduate studies.
Naturopathic Physicians can:
Perform pap smears and breast exams.
Order lab tests and x-rays.
Perform annual exams and well-child check-ups.
Treat acute and chronic illnesses.
Provide referrals to specialists as needed.