Holistic Medicine approaches the health of
the individual by looking at all aspects of their life, physical,
emotional, environmental, social and spiritual. Emphasis is
placed on diagnosing, treating and preventing the cause of
disease and not merely the Symptoms. An integrated approach
is taken incorporating natural remedies, noninvasive therapies,
counseling, and education to facilitate the body’s inherent
healing abilities. Each individual patient is given a customized
treatment plan that is as unique and dynamic as each person
is. Complimentary therapies may be used alone or in combination
with traditional medical therapies depending on the circumstances
involved. The practitioner is seen as a teacher, mentor, guide
and friend.
The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
summarize a Holistic approach to medicine
Healing Power of Nature
Identify and Treat the Cause
First Do No Harm
Doctor As Teacher
Treat the Whole Person
Prevention
Natural Medicine is a journey and quest for wholeness founded
on the recognition that illness is a wake up call for self-discovery
requiring changes in our attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions.
We strive for the type of health that allows us to participate
fully in the rhythms of life, engaging our bodies and soul
in all we do. A healthy state will be a unique expression
of ourselves that is achieved through self-knowledge and understanding.
Suffering and sickness have the potential to teach us the
sources of imbalance in our life and to lead us to a new appreciation.
Illness is seen as an initiatory experience and opportunity
for a new beginning. Patients are given the responsibility
to be active participants in their health care. The responsibility
is what leads to true freedom.
Join us on the adventure.
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