Naturopathic FAQs
Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary health care that promotes health and healing using natural therapies. Naturopaths treat the whole person through individualized treatment while trying to identify the underlying cause of disease. Greenwood Wellness Clinic naturopaths will work with you to encourage healthy living and preventive medicine.
Treatments of Naturopathic Medicine include Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy, Physical Medicine, Asian Medicine and Acupuncture and Lifestyle Counseling.
Treatments of Naturopathic Medicine include Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy, Physical Medicine, Asian Medicine and Acupuncture and Lifestyle Counseling.
Homeopathy is one treatment modality used by naturopaths along with botanical medicine, nutrition, Asian medicine, lifestyle counseling and physical medicine. A Naturopath is trained and regulated to perform all of these treatments. Homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the principle that like cures like and is the sole treatment used by most homeopathic practitioners.
Nearly all chronic and most acute conditions can be treated by Naturopaths. Once health has been improved the focus of naturopaths is on health maintenance and prevention of disease. Practitioners are also willing to work with other health care providers to offer optimal care for patients. Some of the most common conditions treated include:
•Fatigue and insomnia
•Skin conditions
•Headaches
•Digestive complaints
•Arthritis
•Heart disease and diabetes
•Menopausal concerns
•Menstrual disorders and other women's conditions
•Weight Management
•Depression, anxiety and stress
•Men's health
•Cold's, flu's and infections
•Allergies
•ADD, ADHD
•Fatigue and insomnia
•Skin conditions
•Headaches
•Digestive complaints
•Arthritis
•Heart disease and diabetes
•Menopausal concerns
•Menstrual disorders and other women's conditions
•Weight Management
•Depression, anxiety and stress
•Men's health
•Cold's, flu's and infections
•Allergies
•ADD, ADHD
What type of education/training do Naturopathic Doctors receive?
Naturopathic Doctors require a minimum 3 years of undergraduate university sciences before being accepted into one of five accredited naturopathic colleges in North America. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is currently Canada’s only accredited naturopathic college. The final year of the program is a clinical internship where students treat patients under the supervision of a registered Naturopathic Doctor. After the second and fourth year of the program students write Naturopathic Physician Licensing Exams (NPLEX), the first step in the regulation of naturopathic medicine.
Are Naturopathic Doctors regulated or licensed?
The practice of naturopathic medicine in Ontario is regulated under the Drugless Practitioners Act by The Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy (BDDT-N). The BDDT-N functions to ensure that naturopathic doctors are properly qualified to practice naturopathic medicine and that they follow the appropriate standards of practice. Successful candidates must attend an accredited school of naturopathic medicine and successfully pass all NPLEX examinations and Ontario provincial board exams before becoming a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. In addition, Naturopathic Doctors are required to meet continuing education requirements to maintain their license. Professional associations only grant membership to registered naturopathic doctors and may also be contacted to verify if a naturopath is licensed. Both naturopaths practicing at the Greenwood wellness clinic belong to both theOntario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
What can I expect during a visit?
The first visit with a naturopathic doctor at Greenwood Wellness Clinic is typically around 1 hour, but depends on the specific concerns and type of analysis performed. A detailed health history is collected and a complaint oriented physical exam is performed in addition to any required laboratory testing before a personalized treatment plan is developed. Subsequent visits are typically between 1.5 to 2 hours in length.
Is naturopathic medicine covered by OHIP? Insurance?
Naturopathic Services are not currently covered by OHIP. However, many extended healthcare plans cover naturopathic consultations (not typically supplements). Check with your workplace insurance company to see if you are covered. When you come for a visit, simply pay for the visit, and then submit the receipt to your insurance company for re-imbursement.
What forms of Payment do you accept?
Greenwood Wellness Clinic accepts cash, cheque, Visa or Mastercard payments.
How often do i need to visit?
The number of visits can vary significantly from patient to patient. Factors such as severity and duration of complaint play a role in the frequency and total number of visits needed.
Can I see my Naturopath as well as my family doctor?
Yes. Naturopathic Doctors often interact with medical doctors to ensure optimal care for a patient. After consent is given by a patient an ND and MD may exchange information on tests, diagnoses and treatments. This interaction can help to avoid repeated testing and interactions between treatments.
How much does a visit cost?
New patient (90 min) - $125
Follow up appointment (45 min) - $75
Follow up appointment (30 min) - $50
Follow up appointment (45 min) - $75
Follow up appointment (30 min) - $50
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