The principles of naturopathic medicine unite the profession. The following principles are the foundation that naturopathic medical practice is built on.

Nature acts powerfully through healing mechanisms in the body and mind to maintain and restore health. Naturopathic physicians work to restore and support thesee inherent healing systems when they have broken down, by using methods, medicines and techniques that are in harmony with natural processes.

First Do No Harm. Primum non nocere

Naturopathic physicians prefer non-invasive treatments which minimize the risks of harmful side-effects. They are trained to know which patients can treated safely with natural therapies, and which need more conventional therapies or referral to other health care practitioners.

Find the Cause. Tolle Causam

Every illness has an underlying cause, often in aspects of the lifestyle, diet or habits of the individual. A naturopathic physician is trained to find and remove the underlying cause of a disease.

Treat the Whole Person

Health and disease come from a complex interaction of physical, emotional, dietary, genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and other factors. Naturopathic physicians treat the whole person, taking these factors into account.

Doctor as Teacher. Docere

It is the role of the naturopathic physician to educate, empower and inspire patients to take positive action to improve the quality of their health and lives.

Preventive Medicine.

The naturopathic approach to health care can prevent minor illnesses from developing into more serious or chronic degenerative diseases. Patients are taught the principles with which to live a healthy life; by following these principles they can prevent major illnesses.

Adapted from: the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians