Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine – Treating the Whole Person

Naturopathic medicine is system of primary healthcare that focuses on prevention of disease.  Naturopathic doctors use a combination of current diagnostic evaluation and evidence based natural therapies to diagnose and treat many aspects of family health, in all patients from children to the elderly.  With a focus on the whole person, and totality of symptoms, Naturopathic Medicine aims to find and treat the cause of disease and optimize health instead of focusing on individual symptoms.  Naturopathic Doctors are Primary Care Providers in Ontario, and are capable of monitoring the health of patients, until such a time that referral becomes necessary.

A presumption exists where Naturopathic Doctors practice in contrast to medications and treatments provided by Medical Doctors.  This is not the case.  The medical interventions provided by your Medical Doctor are necessary until such a time that your health parameters change to the point where a specific medication or treatment is no longer medically warranted.

The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine are the foundation for naturopathic practice.  Further, naturopathic doctors are compelled to act morally, ethically, and professionally in accordance with the Naturopathic Physicians Oath:

• Naturopathic Principles

  • Primum No Nocere - First do no harm
  • Vis Mediatrix Naturae - The healing power of nature
  • Tolle Causam - Identify and treat the cause of disease
  • Tolle Totum - Treat the whole person
  • Docere - The physician as teacher
  • Prohibitio - Prevention is the best cure

• Naturopathic Oath

  I dedicate myself to the service of humanity as a practitioner
  of the art and science of Naturopathic Medicine.

  By precept, education and example,
  I will assist and encourage others to strengthen their health,
  reduce risks for disease,
  and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves
  and future generations.

  I will continually endeavor to improve my abilities.
  I will conduct my life and practice of Naturopathic Medicine
  with integrity and freedom from prejudice.
  I will keep confident what should not be divulged.

  I will honor the principles of Naturopathic Medicine:
  First, to do no harm
  To cooperate with the healing powers of nature
  To address the fundamental causes of disease
  To heal the whole person through individualized treatment
  To teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine

  With my whole heart, before these witnesses,
  as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine,
  I pledge to remain true to this oath.