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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care system that combines modern scientific medical knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine to treat the underlying cause of illnesses. It is the art and science of supporting the body’s natural healing process by removing any obstacles to the process. It also emphasizes treating the whole patient – the physical, mental and emotional – instead of focusing on a symptom.
The principles of naturopathy treatment emphasize the promotion of health and the use of therapies that minimize any harmful side effects, the prevention of disease, patient education and individual responsibility.
Naturopathic services are beneficial to patients as a prevention-oriented medicine, a valid alternative to elective surgery and drug therapies which cause side effects, and as a therapy for chronic diseases that conventional medicine has no effective treatment for. Furthermore, naturopathy treatment used in conjunction with conventional medicine can lead to more long-term solutions.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to sit down and talk with our friendly naturopath for a Free 15 Minute Consultation.
Health Coverage for Naturopathic Services
Extended Health Plans
Most extended health care plans cover a naturopathic doctor, usually between $200-500 per year. Some plans also include lab or diagnostic testing coverage. You can clarify coverage with your benefits manager. For individuals with a Health Spending Account, visits to a naturopath are 100% covered.
Frequently Asked Questions about Naturopathic Services
What Can I Expect on My First Visit for Naturopathic Services?
Prior to your first visit, you will be emailed a confidential intake form. A naturopathic doctor assesses the entire individual, including physical, mental and emotional aspects, as well as lifestyle, social and environmental factors. It is recommended that you fill out the intake form beforehand as it is quite thorough. You can email the completed intake form to the clinic ahead of time, or bring it with you for your first naturopathy treatment.
An hour is put aside for your first visit and your naturopath will go over your health history with you at that time. Your naturopath may also do a focused physical exam on your first visit to assess specific conditions discussed.
During the second visit for naturopathic medicine, your naturopathic doctor will perform a physical exam. Once completed, your naturopathic physician will discuss any findings with you, as well as a naturopathy treatment plan, which can include diet and lifestyle changes, and natural therapies including botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation, acupuncture, and supplements. Once you consent to the treatment plan, your naturopathic physician will discuss with you the timeline for the next visit.
It is ALWAYS your right to decline a treatment or to ask your naturopathic doctor to modify it. This is YOUR journey, your naturopathic physician is there to support YOUR health. Inform your naturopath if you are uncomfortable with any aspect of your visit or your naturopathy treatment plan.