Naturopathic Functional Medicine

Naturopathic Doctors (ND) use methods that aid the body's innate ability to resolve and recover from illness. The training is unique in that NDs are well-versed in multiple treatment modalities including herbal medicine, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition, diet modification, supplementation, homeopathy, detoxification/drainage and lifestyle counselling. The art of practice comes with experience in knowing how and when to combine these therapies to maximize benefits and treatment outcomes for our patients.

Naturopathic Doctors who have functional medicine training use a functional medicine approach in patient care delivery. Functional medicine is a careful and specific approach to assess your health from the inside out paying close attention to your physiology and optimal functioning. It is an evidence-based approach that addresses the underlying or root causes of illness that are unique for every individual.  The emphasis is on treating the whole person and less on individual symptoms. 

Functional medicine uses various testing and assessment criteria to understand how your mind and body are functioning. Your testing results and functional medicine assessment provide the template to build a natural and individualized treatment plan aimed at restoring total health.

Naturopathic Doctors who practice functional medicine take the time to listen to their patients, review their entire health history and discuss the many factors that impact their overall health and wellness. These include environmental, psychosocial, biochemical, physical, mental, emotional and lifestyle factors. This information provides the foundation for creating a personalized care plan for patients that optimizes overall wellness.