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Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine combines scientific knowledge with natural medicine to treat illness and improve health. Naturopathic doctors focus on addressing the root cause of an illness while promoting the body’s innate ability to heal. Treatment is chosen based on each individual case using various naturopathic tools including; clinical nutrition, diet and lifestyle modifications, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine, and acupuncture.

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What is Naturopathic medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine is a regulated system of primary health care that blends modern scientific knowledge with evidence based traditional and natural forms of medicine. Regulated in Ontario through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) complete four years of post-graduate education to diagnose, treat, and prevent both acute and chronic conditions.

NDs aim to promote optimal health, address the underlying root causes of disease, and support the body’s innate healing power.

 

Naturopathic therapies can be used on their own or safely alongside conventional medical treatments.

Comprehensive & Individualized Care

Naturopathic medicine prioritizes personalized care. Appointments are structured to allow ample time to thoroughly explore your health history, current symptoms, nutrition, lifestyle, medications, supplements, relevant laboratory results, and personal goals.

 

Based on a detailed assessment, your ND creates a customized treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs. Modalities and services may include:

 

  • Diagnostic & Functional Lab Testing: Comprehensive assessments to guide targeted treatment.

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  • Dietary & Lifestyle Counseling: Nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management support.

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  • Botanical Medicine: Natural remedies to support healing and systemic balance.

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  • Nutraceutical Supplementation and Injection Therapy: Targeted vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and botanical extracts.

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  • Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Cupping: Address pain and musculoskeletal health, manage stress, sleep, digestive and hormonal health.

Core Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic practice is guided by six foundational principles:

 

  • First, Do No Harm

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  • The Healing Power of Nature

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  • Identify and Treat the Causes

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  • Doctor as Teacher

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  • Treat the Whole Person

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  • Prevention

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