- The Healing Power of Nature
Each individual has an inherent healing mechanism within the body that responds to heal itself, restore health and ward off disease as nature itself has. - First Do No Harm
Naturopathic medicine utilizes non-invasive and natural treatments to minimize the risk of harmful side-effects, yet recognizes the need for higher-level intervention when necessary. - Identify and Treat The Cause
Naturopathic physicians work to find and treat the root cause of illness, not just the symptoms of disease. - Treat The Whole Person
Illness is the result of a complex interaction of physical, mental, emotional, genetic and environmental and other causes. Naturopathic physicians focus on all aspects of an individual to find the cause of illness and develop an appropriate treatment. - Prevention is The Best Cure
Through dietary recommendations, exercise prescription, and lifestyle management, Naturopathic physicians seek to prevent disease. - Physician as Teacher
The original meaning of the word "doctor" was "teacher". Naturopathic physicians educate, empower, and motivate individuals to learn and take responsibility for their own health.
What is a Naturopathic Physician?
Naturopathic physicians are licensed health care providers who have undergone rigorous port-graduate training at an accredited school of naturopathic medicine. In the state of Washington, naturopathic physicians are licensed as primary care providers. You can also see a naturopathic physician as an adjunct to the care you are receiving from a medical doctor or other specialist.
Naturopathic physicians focus on all aspects of a patient to identify the cause of illness and treat the entire person. A naturopathic physician will seek the underlying causes of your illness, rather than just an elimination of symptoms. NDs treat patients of all ages, including children and senior citizens.