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ABOUT US / NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

What is naturopathic medicine?

Naturopathic medicine treats the underlying cause of disease and places emphasis on prevention. Using your body’s inherent healing potential and treating the whole person.

Licensing and training:
Naturopathic Doctor are licensed by BC government to be primary care physicians, trained as general practitioners of complementary medicine. Naturopaths are graduates of a 4 years doctorate in naturopathic medicine from an accredited Naturopathic medical school. The prerequisite to a degree in naturopathic medicine is a bachelor’s degree.

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science:

Modern naturopathic medicine is science- based yet holds true to the wisdom of natural therapies. Herbal remedies have been successfully used for hundreds of years. Naturopathic treatments are without side effects toxicity or dependency when used appropriately by a trained naturopathic doctor. See services

What to expect during a visit?

Appointments will include a verbal interview to gather a pertinent history and exam checkup appropriate to your symptoms or concerns. We would like you to actively participate in your own healthcare by asking questions and discussing your treatment plan. We will allow you time to discuss your concerns and we will take the time to listen and to get to know you as a whole person. Visits will include discussion of appropriate diagnostic workup including blood testing.

Make an appointment to start and we can discuss the best options for your care. Initial appointments last approximately 1 hour.

What is the difference between a naturopathic doctor and a homeopath?

There are three major differences. The first is training. The second is regulation. The third is treatment.

In regard to training, naturopathic doctors are generalists in alternative medicine. They receive at least 3-years pre-medical training at university, then 4-years at an accredited naturopathic college. They are primary care physicians using a variety of therapies and modalities according to each patient's need.

In BC and many other provinces and US states naturopathic medicine is regulated just as MDs, nurses, chiropractors and other health professionals are licensed and regulated. At present, homeopathy is not a licensed or regulated health profession in BC. In one sense, only NDs are licensed to practice homeopathy.

Another difference is treatment. A homeopath would only prescribe a homeopathic medicine. An ND may use botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, physical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, or any combination to treat a patient.