About Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary health care that promotes wellness and prevention of illness or disease.
As a distinct system of primary healthcare, naturopathic medicine addresses the root causes of illness. Naturopathic medicine supports the body's own healthy ability using treatments and prevention techniques that include acupuncture/Asian medicine, botanical medicine, physical medicine (such as massage and hydrotherapy), clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, and lifestyle counselling.*
Who is it for?
Naturopathic medicine can be an effective tool to treat and prevent disease for patients of any age or medical condition. Naturopathic doctors are primary health providers and are qualified to see and treat everyone.
As a distinct system of primary healthcare, naturopathic medicine addresses the root causes of illness. Naturopathic medicine supports the body's own healthy ability using treatments and prevention techniques that include acupuncture/Asian medicine, botanical medicine, physical medicine (such as massage and hydrotherapy), clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, and lifestyle counselling.*
Who is it for?
Naturopathic medicine can be an effective tool to treat and prevent disease for patients of any age or medical condition. Naturopathic doctors are primary health providers and are qualified to see and treat everyone.
What conditions are commonly treated by naturopathy?
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How are Naturopathic Doctors trained?
Naturopathic doctors receive a minimum of four years of pre-medical studies at university, followed by four years of full time studies at a recognized College of Naturopathic Medicine. Students receive 4,500 hours of classroom training in both traditional medical sciences and naturopathic philosophy and treatments, which includes supervised clinical experience. Graduating students receive of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND).
*Source: Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine