Vis Medicatrix Naturae: Use the healing power of nature to help the body heal itself
Tolle Causem: Identify and treat the underlying causes of disease
Tolle Totem: Treat the whole person
Docere: Doctor as teacher; communicate the information that people need to help heal themselves

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE is a primary health care system that uses the wisdom of the ages - a natural medicine for a natural cure. It is a system of medicine that uses a holistic approach to individualize a treatment plan for the patient to find a cure, not just relief of their symptoms. The focus of naturopathic medicine is on prevention of disease, treating the cause of the disease and maintenance of optimal health. NDs often use a combination of therapies on an individual basis for maximum benefit

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (ND's) recognize that health is influenced by many factors: psychological, environmental, nutritional and physical. The primary goal of naturopathic medicine is therefore to address the cause rather than simply treating or suppressing symptoms.

Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine have a minimum of 7 years of training: 3 to 4 years of premedical studies at a university followed by the 4 year intensive full time program at an accredited college of Naturopathic Medicine. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto is the only one in Canada (there are 4 colleges in North America),

After graduating from one of these colleges, the Ontario ND must pass rigorous North American-wide standardized licensing exams, as well as provincial board exams, to obtain a licence. ND's in Ontario are licensed and regulated by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy.

What to expect during an initial naturopathic consultation
During the initial 1 hour consultation, the ND will take a thorough history so that the underlying issues surrounding your condition or concern can be addressed. A physical examination with cloths on (not internal) will also aid the physician in determining what areas need attention to best address the health issues that most concern you. The ND will then determine which lifestyle, nutritional, herbal or other type of therapy may best suit your case at which point a joint decision with you will be made as to how best to proceed. You are still the master of your life and our goal is to teach you as much as possible to help you reach your health goal.

The follow up visits are usually ½ hour in length and the 2nd visit will usually be within 2 to 3 weeks of the initial consultation during which time the ND may ask you to get blood tests or other information gathering as well as start the initial treatment protocol. During the second visit a final plan is usually completed and you will not generally need to return for at least another month.