Naturopathic Medical Treatments

Mind/Body Medicine – A patient centered medicine in which the patient becomes an active participant in his or her own health care by learning to elicit mental and physical relaxation, embrace optimism and awareness, learn to actively cope via emotional disclosure, and to seek supportive, healthy personal relationships.  All of these interventions may counteract the negative affects of chronic distress.

Clinical Nutrition – Naturopathic Doctors examine the relationship between diet and health.  Special diets may be recommended as well as nutritional supplements (e.g. vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc.)

Botanical (Herbal) Medicine – The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginning of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine – Based on balancing the flow of Chi (energy) through Meridian pathways, Asian medicine includes the use of acupuncture, acupressure and Asian herbs.

Homeopathic Medicine – Based on the principle of “like cures like” homeopathic medicine was developed in the 1700’s.  Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities.

Lifestyle Counseling – Integration of mental, emotional, physical and energetic well being is needed for an optimal healing environment.  Naturopathic Doctors are trained to effectively educate patients about the interdependence of lifestyle and health.