Naturopathic medicine is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention using natural therapies combined with modern medicine. It is based on the healing power of nature, it supports and stimulates the body’s ability to heal itself.
The naturopathic doctors in Canada are trained in the following natural therapies:
Clinical Nutrition
Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets, food elimination, variations in dietary habits or the use of nutritional supplements may be recommended.
Botanical Medicine
The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginning of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology. The use of herbs in many forms: teas, tinctures or capsules are used for their healing effects and nutritional value may be recommended for healing effect.
Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathic remedies are minute dilutions of plant, animal and mineral substances designed to stimulate the body’s “vital force” and strengthen its innate ability to heal.
Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture/San Fu Moxibustion
Based on balancing the flow of chi (energy) through meridian pathways under the skin, Oriental medicine includes the use of Oriental herbs and acupuncture to regulate and release chi in order to bring the body into balance.
Physical Medicine
Physical medicine includes soft tissue work (including therapeutic massage); naturopathic manipulation of muscle, bone or the spine; hydrotherapy techniques; gentle electrical impulses, ultrasound, diathermy; and exercise therapy.
Prevention and Lifestyle Counseling
Naturopathic doctors address all aspects of a person’s life, identifying and addressing the impact that stress and life events have on a patient’s health and assisting patients to make effective lifestyle choices.
Will it Work for Your Condition?
How does Naturopathic medicine work?
The principal goal of Naturopathic Medicine is to address the health problems of the whole person (including body, mind, and spirit), rather than just treating the symptoms. It also intends to heal the root causes of illness.
What should I expect in my session with the Naturopathic doctor?
Our naturopath spends an hour examining you in your initial visit. They will take a comprehensive history of your illness, ask questions about your health, lifestyle habits, and stress levels. Based on the assessment, a customized treatment plan is developed and carried out.
What are some common conditions treated by naturopathic medicine?
Naturopathic medicine treats health concerns of all age groups; acute to chronic stages; physical to psychological. The common ones include :
Headaches
Allergies
Digestive problems
Fertility issues
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Obesity
Chronic pain
Hormonal imbalances
Improve quality of life for those with serious and life-threatening illnesses
Minimize side effects of drugs, surgery or conventional treatments
I’m not sick, will Naturopathy still help?
Naturopathy doesn't require you to be sick. It can prevent illness and boost your overall health. However, it is not an alternative to treating emergency conditions that require a visit to the hospital.
Can you directly bill the Extended Health Insurance?
We can directly bill most of the extended health insurances such as: SunLife, Manulife, Canada life, Blue cross, Desjardins, Chambers of commerce, etc.
The principal goal of naturopathic medicine is to address the health problems of the whole person (including body, mind, and spirit), rather than just treating the symptoms.