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Naturopathic medicine blends traditional natural therapies with advances in the science of health and human systems, covering all aspects of family health from prenatal to geriatric care.

Naturopathic physicians focus on whole-patient wellness, which centers around the patient and emphasizes prevention and self-care. Our goal as naturopathic physicians is to find the underlying cause of the patient's condition rather than focusing on symptomatic treatment.

The benefits of seeing a physician trained in naturopathic medicine at an accredited college (an N.D.) include longer comprehensive visits, a holistic approach, the use of natural substances when possible, or when necessary the use of pharmaceuticals in the most responsible and integrated way. We follow our naturopathic principles in all clinical decisions.

The principles of naturopathic medicine are as follows:

• First do no harm: Primum No Nocere
• The healing power of nature: Vis Medicatrix Naturae
• Identify and treat the cause: Tolle Causam
• Heal the whole person: Tolle Totum
• The physician as teacher: Docere
• Prevention: Prevention is the best cure

Driven by these principles, I am here to serve you and help you navigate your health care choices.