Naturopathic Assessment

Naturopathy is a kind of functional medicine model of care, which offers a patient-centered approach to chronic disease management. It seeks to answer the question, “Why are you ill?” so you can receive personalized, effective care for your needs.

A well-trained Naturopathic Doctor spends time listening to you and gathering your medical history. She uses this information to identify the root cause(s) of the illness, including triggers such as poor nutrition, stress, toxins, allergens, genetics, and your microbiome (the bacteria living in and on your body).

After taking a detailed health history, the naturopath may use other techniques, such as:

• Functional testing

• Blood Analysis

• Stool/ Urine analysis

• Kinesiology

• Hair analysis

• Iridology

Once she identifies the triggers, she can customize a healthy living plan for you. Your plan will address many aspects of your life, from physical needs, including nutrition, exercise and sleep, to mental and emotional stressors related to social, work and community life.

Ultimately, after the assessment, she will use the naturopathic modalities for treatment.