Q. Are Naturopathic Doctors primary care physicians?

A. Yes. Naturopathic Doctors are considered primary care providers, and can diagnose and treat most health concerns.

Q. Is anyone who claims to be a "Natural Doctor" a Naturopathic Doctor?

A. NO! It is important that the Naturopathic Doctor you are seeing is licensed and Board certified by the appropriate provincial institution.

Q. Are Naturopathic Medicine and Homeopathic Medicine the same thing?

A. No. Although Homeopathic Medicine may be one treatment option, it is only one of the many modalities a Naturopath will use.

Q. Do Naturopathic Doctors take all aspects of a patient's life and symptoms into account before completing a treatment plan?

A. Yes. Naturopathic Doctors take the time to listen to their patients and get to the root cause of their health concerns through physical exams, diagnostic testing, and laboratory analysis.

Q. Do Naturopathic Doctors provide individualized treatment plans?

A. Yes. The treatment plan you receive will be created specifically to meet your health concerns.

Q. Do most Naturopaths work independently of Medical Doctors (MDs)?

A. No. There has been a recent shift towards unified health care to best meet the patient's needs.

Q. Are Naturopathic Treatments covered by extended health plans?

A. Yes. Many insurance companies now include Naturopathic Treatment under their coverage. Check into your plan today.