6 Foundational Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

First Do No Harm
Naturopathic medicine does not cause harm or injury.

Identify and Treat the Cause of Illness
The symptoms are important to be relieved, however you want to treat the root cause of the problem to successfully resolve the illness.

The Healing Power of Nature
Humans are self-healing organisms and within Nature there are many healing remedies and agencies.

Docere
The Doctor is a teacher; healing is always a learning experience, and with every visit to your Naturopath, you will learn many things!

Treat the Whole Person
All aspects of a person’s health need to be considered and addressed. Multiple factors contribute to a person’s health, such as mental processes, emotions, spirituality, professional/occupational health, socio-economic state, relationships, family, etc.

Prevention
is better than cure! Once you achieve whole health, you want to maintain your well-being & vitality, enhance your daily performance, and protect yourself from chronic illness.