WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN AN APPOINTMENT?
The first appointment is 60 minutes long. The appointment includes an extensive medical history interview, a Chinese tongue and pulse diagnosis, a physical examination and possibly other diagnostic procedures may be required. The primary aim is for the clinician to gain a thorough understanding of your condition in order to facilitate the development of a personalized treatment plan.
Follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes long and involve monitoring and adjusting the treatment plan.
After your initial health concerns are addressed, it is typical to visit your Naturopathic Doctor every four to six months.
WHO SHOULD SEE A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR?
Naturopathic Doctors are primary health care practitioners. They are trained to naturally treat people of all ages in acute and chronic conditions with physical to psychological issues. At the Adelaide Health Clinic we work with the following groups of people:
• patients with a range of health concerns and no clear diagnosis
• patients with acute, chronic and severe illness
• patients interested in a natural holistic approach to health care
• patients that are looking for disease prevention and health promotion
IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE COVERED UNDER OHIP?
Naturopathic medicine is not covered by OHIP. However, most extended health benefit packages cover visits. Please consult your benefit package for details.
WHAT TRAINING DO NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS HAVE?
Naturopathic Doctors have at least seven years of post-secondary education, graduate from one of the six accredited educational institutions in North American, receive their professional licensing from the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy (BDDT-N), as well as complete and pass two sets of international licensing exams (NPLEX).
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?
Call the Adelaide Health Clinic and book a FREE 15 minute consultation with a naturopathic doctor. |
