Point Grey Naturopathic Clinic
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine. Our philosopy is based on a holistic philosophy where safe and effective natural therapies are combined with current advances in modern medicine.Founded upon a holistic philosophy, Naturopathic Medicine is appropriate for the management of a broad range of health conditions affecting people of all ages. Naturopathic Physicians are the highest trained practitioners in the broadest scope of naturopathic modalities and treatments. In addition to the basic medical sciences and conventional diagnostics Naturopathic Medicine includes:
Everest Marathon Fund
The Everest Marathon is a 26.2 mile high altitude mountain marathon held every 2 years in Nepal, which requires endurance and stamina. Participants raise money for the Everest Marathon and can designate the money raised for a particular cause. Thank you to everyone who helped raise money for the education of Nepal's young girls.
- Therapeutic Nutrition
- Botanical Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Minor surgery
- Hydrotherapy
- Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy
- Natural childbirth
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine:
The Naturopathic Doctor will practice the art, science and spirit of the profession to the best of his/ her ability and judgment following these principles of Naturopathic Medicine.
The Naturopathic Doctor:
- Shall endeavor to first, do no harm; to provide the most effective health care available with the least risk to his/her patients at all times. (Primum Non Nocere)
- Shall recognize, respect and promote the self-healing power of nature inherent in each individual human being. (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
- Shall strive to identify and remove the causes of illness, rather than to eliminate or suppress symptoms. (Tolle Causum)
- Shall educate his/her patients, inspire rational hope and encourage self-responsibility for health. (Doctor as Teacher)
- Shall treat each person by considering all individual health factors and influences. (Treat Whole Person)
- Shall emphasize the condition of health to promote well-being and to prevent diseases for individual, each community and our world. (Health Promotion, the Best Prevention).
Source: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
