Balancing Health Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine integrates global healing
traditions with cutting-edge research. A Naturopathic
Physician is trained to find the CAUSE of a
person’s
symptoms rather than simply suppressing them.
Naturopathic physicians are trained in
basic medical sciences, accurate diagnostic skills and the
ability to apply the natural and minimally invasive
methods. The scope of practice of naturopaths
includes all aspects of family and primary care and all
natural medicine modalities.
In order to do this, a Naturopathic
Physician will typically spend about an hour with you on
your first office visit in order to get a comprehensive
picture of the patient, the symptoms, and the physical,
emotional and/or spiritual contributing factors.
Lab work you have from a previous
doctor’s office is always welcome and helpful in determining
what may been explored. In
addition this will give the Naturopathic
Physician an idea of what other things may need to be looked
at.
Once all information is obtained, an
individualized treatment plan, which may include lifestyle,
nutritional and/or botanical recommendations, is designed
for the patient in order to help them achieve their health
goals.
Although many Naturopathic Physicians
are preferred providers for insurance plans, coverage for
alternative care varies from plan to plan. To check your
coverage and benefits, please contact your insurance plan
and ask about naturopathic coverage.
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