How are Naturopaths trained?
Naturopathic physicians attend an accredited four-year
medical school where they are trained in both basic and clinical sciences including: anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, clinical and physical diagnosis,
laboratory and x-ray diagnosis and pharmacology. In addition, they are trained in botanical medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, counseling and other types
of treatment modalities not typically offered by allopathic doctors.
How are naturopaths different from a medical doctor?
Both naturopathic and allopathic doctors are licensed in the state they live in as primary care physicians. The main difference is naturopathic physicians
treat the body as a whole with natural remedies that are safe and generally free of side effects,
referring to other health care practitioners
when additional diagnostics or therapeutics are needed. We are happy to be part of your health care team.
