naturopathic medical school to Louisiana, applied and the rest is history.
What’s your approach to wellness/care?
“Naturopathic practice includes the
following diagnostic and
therapeutic modalities:
clinical and laboratory
diagnostic testing,
nutritional medicine,
botanical medicine,
naturopathic physical
medicine (including
naturopathic
manipulative
therapy), public
health
measures,
hygiene
counseling, minor surgery, homeopathy, acupuncture, prescription medication, intravenous and injection therapy, and naturopathic obstetrics (natural childbirth).”
Naturopathic physicians believe that the patient’s physical, mental/emotional, and physical health are equally important so we work to create the conditions for health to exist and to find balance. I stick to the basic principles of naturopathic medicine.
“The six fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine are principles adhered to by naturopathic doctors, similar to the Hippocratic Oath. They are:
I truly believe in this medicine and I truly believe that this is my purpose in life.
1.
The Healing Power of Nature:
Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.
2.
Identify and Treat the Causes:
Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause.
3.
First, Do No Harm:
Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
4.
Doctor as Teacher:
Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health.
5.
Treat the Whole Person:
View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions.
6.
Prevention:
Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention."
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