FAQs ABOUT NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Why should you visit a naturopath?

Health promotion and illness prevention.  These are words to live by. Naturopaths are trained in numerous modalities and treatments, and they work to provide the best individual treatment.  They’ll help you with alternative treatments and work to manage side effects of conventional medicine  The main focus of a Naturopath is to educate patients and work with them to collectively improve their quality of life and achieve their health goals.

Back At It is a Massage & Acupuncture Clinic. Where do Naturopaths fit in?

Massage and Acupuncture focus on the physical side of health and naturopathic medicine compliments them both by adding an alternative view, a look at physiological health and overall well-being.

What can I expect an appointment to be like with a Naturopathic Doctor?

A Naturopath will provide an initial assessment of roughly 90 minutes.  Here, they’ll dive into your history covering a physical assessment, a timeline of symptoms and a  check on mental and emotional health. They’ll make treatment and follow-up care plans that aim to get the patient back to a healthy, functional and homeostatic state within the first 3 months.

Here are two scenarios and how they might be addressed by a Naturopath:

• Patient #1 is a student who studies with poor posture, poor hydration, and carries stress in their trap muscles. Treatment would likely include postural changes, nutritional adjustments, stress management strategies and some physical medicine (acupuncture or massage) to improve their symptoms.
• Patient #2 has a poor diet and resulting digestive issues. They report headaches, and it’s likely related to inflammation in their gut that flares with certain foods. Treatment would likely include nutritional support and herbal medicine & supplements to address the gut inflammation.