FAQs

5. What makes naturopathic medicine different from the conventional model?

Adding naturopathic care to your current health model ensures that a licensed health professional trained in natural and preventative medicine can enhance the services you receive.  You will learn how different lifestyle choices can be affecting your health, and natural solutions that help the whole body.  Your ND will be happy to discuss

4. Why does she need so much time?

Young children may only need a few naturopathic visits before their issues are resolved, because they have less lifestyle influences and toxins involved.  In contrast, people with a chronic concern may need months of treatment in order to return to a past state of health.

3. How many visits can I expect?

Each body system is a part of the whole system.  That means, you can’t treat the foot by itself, when it’s actually part of the whole body.  Your naturopathic doctor will create a personalized plan to reach your immediate health goals, but it can take time for full system balance if there are

2. How does your naturopathic doctor treat my health concerns?

Your naturopathic doctor will take the time for a full health history, and suggest certain functional tests that can identify hormone imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, sources of inflammation, and microbial overgrowth. The results of these tests guide the ND to create a personalized protocol to address any underlying problems that can be affecting your

3. Does acupuncture hurt?

Acupuncture uses very thin needles, as thin as a hair. You may feel a quick prick, like an insect bite, but it should not be painful. Most people find it relaxing and calming.

2. How many sessions will I need?

A typical plan involves 6-10 weekly half-hour sessions, followed by treatments every 2-4 weeks. Some people continue with monthly maintenance sessions to sustain the benefits.

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