What is Naturopathic Medicine?

A Natural Approach to
Whole-Body Healing

At the core of naturopathic medicine is the belief in your body’s innate ability to heal itself. As a naturopathic doctor, my goal is to support this natural healing process using gentle, effective therapies that are tailored to your unique needs.

Naturopathic medicine blends the best of modern science with natural therapies that have been used for centuries. It’s about treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—while addressing both symptoms and underlying health concerns. We aim to find the least invasive yet effective therapies to support your body without unnecessary side effects.

How Can Naturopathic
Medicine Help You?

Many midlife women come to me dealing with changes in their body, energy levels, and overall health. Together, we can explore natural solutions to help you feel more balanced, energetic, and in control of your well-being. Naturopathic medicine can help with:

  • Hormonal changes, including menopause, perimenopause, and conditions like PCOS, that can cause hot flashes, mood swings, and changes in energy levels.

  • Stress and burnout, common during midlife when balancing career, family, and personal life can feel overwhelming.

  • Digestive health issues, such as bloating, constipation, or food sensitivities, which often arise or worsen in midlife.

  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or trouble staying asleep, which can affect your energy and mood throughout the day.

  • Weight changes and metabolic shifts, as midlife can bring about challenges in maintaining a healthy weight or metabolism.

  • Anxiety and mood swings, often linked to hormonal fluctuations, stress, or life transitions during this stage.

Blending Modern and
Traditional Approaches

As a naturopathic doctor, I use a range of therapies to support your health, including:

  • Diet and lifestyle counseling to create sustainable changes in your everyday life.

  • Medicinal herbs and supplements tailored to your individual needs.

  • Homeopathic remedies for gentle, effective support.

  • Hydrotherapy and bodywork to promote relaxation and healing.

  • Prescription medication, when necessary, to provide comprehensive care.

We’ll work together to create a treatment plan that’s manageable and fits your life, with the goal of helping you feel more balanced and empowered in your health.

Collaborative Care

True healthcare is collaborative. I often work alongside other healthcare providers, including MDs and DOs, to ensure you receive the best care possible. Whether we’re addressing chronic conditions, optimizing your health, or supporting you through a specific health challenge, naturopathic care can complement conventional treatments for a more well-rounded approach to your well-being.

Naturopathic doctors graduate from four-year, doctoral-level medical programs. All AANMC member schools are both regionally and programmatically accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education, and faculty are leaders in their respective fields of study. Naturopathic medical education (NME) is the perfect balance of both standard foundational medical and biological sciences, and naturopathic diagnostic and therapeutic coursework. While core naturopathic coursework at all accredited programs prepares students to pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX), we recommend that students explore the curriculum and learning environment at each program to find the one that they fall in love with.

During the first two years of study, the naturopathic medical school curriculum focuses on the foundational biomedical and clinical sciences:

  • Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Histology, Gross Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Immunology, Human Pathology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, And more…

For at least the final two years of the naturopathic medical program, students intern in clinical settings under the close supervision of licensed medical professionals.

Clinical Coursework includes:

  • Clinical Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Lifestyle Counseling, Mind-Body Medicine, Laboratory and Diagnostic Medicine, Minor Surgery and Office Procedures, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pharmacology, Physical Medicine, Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy, Traditional World Medicine

Today’s naturopathic physicians artfully blend modern, cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with ancient and traditional methods. They offer the world of healing founded on a rational balance of tradition, science, and respect for nature

Education and Training for ND's

Naturopathic doctors are currently licensed in 26 jurisdictions (23 states plus Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands) in the US. In licensed states, Naturopathic Doctors are required to graduate from an accredited 4-year naturopathic institution, pass the postdoctoral NPLEX examination and maintain licensure with continued education each year.