Naturopathic medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. Using natural substances and treatments, naturopathic doctors (NDs) support and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself.
The primary goal of naturopathic treatment is to address the cause of illness, rather than simply treat or suppress symptoms. The patient is seen as a whole person and the ND takes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions into account when diagnosing and developing a treatment plan.
The primary therapies used by naturopathic doctors are: clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture and oriental medicine, physical therapies and counseling.
While the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not cover Naturopathic Doctors, visits to a Naturopath are paid for by most health insurance plans provided by employers.
Find out more about Naturopathic Medicine by reading answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.
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"The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.
Therefore the physician must come from nature, with an open mind."
- Paraselsus (1493-1541)