What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine is a fast-growing health modality around the world. It is a system of healing that takes a completely holistic approach. Meaning, we look at a person’s current health state from many aspects such as diet, genetics, lifestyle and environment.

Naturopathic medicine seeks to heal someone from a multi-factorial perspective rather than just by using medication; as in modifying the diet, using natural/ herbal supplements and tonics, lifestyle changes, exercise plans, to name a few.

Central to naturopathy are 6 key principles

The Healing Power of Nature

Using natural remedies to help and boost the system rather than chemical based products.

First, Do No Harm

Alleviate doing any harm to the client, using safe sustainable products and treatments.

Identify and Treat the Cause

What is the root of the problem? What underlying issues are present?

Treat the Whole Person

The bodily systems are interconnected and therefore need to be treated as such.

Education

We aim to educate people about their health so that they can continue on their healing journey with self-responsibility.

Prevention

Naturopathic medicine affirms that it is better to prevent illness and suffering whenever possible.

With all this said, what kind of treatments can you expect from a naturopathic consult?

Herbal tonics (liquids can be made to suit individual needs)
Herbal supplements
Nutritional supplements
Homeopathy
Flower essence remedies
Diet modification / Food as medicine
Lifestyle tips
Environmental advice
Referrals to suitable practitioners in other modalities

To sum it up, naturopathy strives to get to the bottom of the issue and help people for good, as well as prevent future problems. We work in a safe and non-invasive way to minimize risk and further damage.