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the healing power of nature
WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct form of health care that prioritizes individualized care and whole-person wellness, as evidenced by our foundational principles:
WHAT IS A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR?
Naturopathic Doctors complete intensive four-year, graduate-level naturopathic medical school programs and take rigorous professional board exams to become licensed as primary care physicians in their respective states. A Naturopathic Doctor (ND) is educated in the same basic sciences as a Medical Doctor (MD), but studies natural and holistic approaches to treatment, including botanical and physical medicine modalities, in addition to pharmaceutical management.
For more information on the training, education, and practice of Naturopathic Physicians, please refer to the website of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
First Do No Harm
Identify and Treat the Cause
The Healing Power of Nature
Treat the Whole Person
Prevention
Doctor as Teacher