Doctors of naturopathic treatments (NDs) are trained as primary care providers and, as such, their scope of practice may include…

Nutrition
Botanical treatment
Physical treatment
Biochemic
Physical and clinical diagnosis
Laboratory diagnosis and diagnostic imaging
Emergency treatment
Psychology
Acupuncture and Oriental treatment

 

Naturopathic physicians learn to treat all aspects of family health and wellness, from pediatrics to geriatrics. They tailor their therapies to meet the individual needs of each patient, factoring in physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects before prescribing a course of treatment. Because they view natural remedies as complementary as well as primary, naturopathic physicians cooperate with other medical professionals, referring patients to allopathic medical doctors, surgeons and other specialists whenever appropriate.