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Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is a blend of traditional natural healing practices and modern medical science. For example, Dr. SaltPaw combines western medicine with Native American traditional healing practices and Chinese medicine to create a unique style of healing which holds true to the core naturopathic practices. So when you see Dr. SaltPaw he will:
- First use methods intended to minimize the risk to the patient while causing the least harm.
- Identify and remove anything blocking your innate ability to heal yourself
- Identify and make recommendations that will address the underlying cause of the illness.
- Realize that often times healing doesn’t happen overnight and you may stumble, he will be a source of information, guidance, and encouragement along your journey.
- Customize your healing plan based on your specific mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social challenges.
- Assess risk to your disease and make the appropriate adjustments to prevent these risks.
Here are some of the naturopathic modalities that Dr. SaltPaw uses to help you:
- Botanical Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Clinical Nutrition
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Exercise Therapy
- Constitutional Hydrotherapy
- Detoxification
Naturopathic Doctors:
- Attend a 4-year medical school similar to that of allopathic medical doctors and are trained to utilize diagnostic methods like physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies.
- Study pharmacology.
- Are well versed in herb, nutrient, and drug interactions.
- Are trained in many modalities including botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical manipulation, nutrition, craniosacral therapy and hydrotherapy.
- Must complete a minimum of 1200 hours in a supervised clinic setting.
- Must pass board exams to be licensed.