1. Naturopathic medicine is primary care medicine. Receiving the same amount of training in the biomedical sciences as medical doctors, a licensed naturopathic doctor is qualified to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
2. Naturopathic medicine is holistic medicine. Using natural therapies to improve health and address the root causes of disease, naturopathic doctors look at the whole person, not just the parts.
3. Naturopathic medicine is evidence-based and innovative. Naturopathic doctors draw from many spheres of knowledge, including clinical research and empirical evidence, as well as time-honored traditional healing practices.
First Do No Harm:
Primum non nocere - The essential principle of medicine is to avoid harm, by taking into consideration both the short and long-term consequences of diagnostic methods and treatments, and by recognizing when harm could occur from lack of action.The Healing Power of Nature:
Vis medicatrix naturae - Naturopathic medicine recognizes that the body is its own healer and has an ordered and intelligent self-healing process. Our role is to facilitate and invigorate that process by removing obstacles to healing and recovery and to promote self-healing by stimulating one’s innate vital force.Discover and Treat the Cause:
Tolle causum - The symptom is not the disease, but rather the harbinger of a system struggling to compensate from imbalances. Our goal is to uncover the deeper factors that are contributing to symptoms and to treat these underlying causes so that lasting improvements can occur.Treat the Whole Person:
Tolle totum - The patient is viewed as a whole, a physical being existing in mental, emotional, spiritual, social and ecological environments. Treating the whole also means being sensitive to the environment, recognizing that personal and planetary health are deeply intertwined.The Physician is a Teacher:
Docere - The original meaning for the word ‘doctor’ is teacher. Ultimately it is our goal to educate our patients with knowledge and tools for self-care, health maintenance, and disease prevention.Prevention is the best “cure”:
Praevenire - Preventative medicine is more than just screening exams and prophylactic medications. It is about understanding the many factors that are determining one’s health and thus contributing to either harmony or imbalance. Our goal is uncover and resolve imbalances before they become disease states, helping patients maintain and optimize their health in the process.If you or someone you know may benefit from establishing a telemedicine based healthcare, please contact us to schedule a complimentary 15 minute consultation.
If you decide to schedule an initial appointment, it will include:
Information Gathering:
We’ll have an in-depth discussion of your goals, health concerns and symptom history.Assessment:
I’ll perform any relevant physical exam. We’ll discuss options for any diagnostic or functional medicine testing that may help in assessing your health.Generating A Plan:
We’ll create a written list of initial treatment recommendations.Checking In:
We’ll check in about how you are incorporating the treatment recommendations (ideally within 4 weeks of your initial visit.)Reviewing:
We’ll review any lab results in depth so you know what they mean.Refining:
We’ll adjust the plan based on any new information and add additional layers of treatment support.Assessing Progress:
We’ll make sure the treatment recommendations are working for you and that you’re on the path to improving your health. visits can be weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly.Deepening & Fine-tuning:
We’ll explore more facets of your health and adjust treatments as your healing progresses. If you encounter stumbling blocks, we’ll problem-solve it.At SeaCoast Naturopathic, we believe in empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being. As a dedicated Health Improvement Center, we are committed to providing practical, natural solutions that support a healthier, more vibrant life.