Definition

Naturopathy is a system of health care based on the healing power of nature. Naturopathy is a holistic system, meaning that naturopathic doctors (N.D.s) strive to find the cause of disease by understanding the client as a totality of body, mind, and spirit. Most N.D.s use a wide variety of therapies and techniques (such as nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and applied kinesiology).   The following are some key beliefs of Naturopathy.

Heal the Whole Person

• Body
• Emotions
• Mind
• Soul

Care For Each Person as an Individual

• Everyone experiences illness in a different way

Cause of the Illness

• Fear
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Emotions

Doctor as a Teacher

• Teaching principles of healthy living on all levels

                    Diet

                    Exercise

                    Mind/Emotions

• Helping find the root of the problem
• Guiding client toward better nutrition & to understand themselves better

Doctor not Responsible for the Healing of Clients

• Provide the client the opportunity to heal themselves mind and body
• To work with the healing power of nature

Do No Harm

• Assist the client in healing their own body
• The body can heal itself through the assistance of nature

We get Sick for a Reason

• We are not living in harmony with ourselves
• Sickness and symptoms let us know there is something out of balance