What is Naturopathy

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What is Naturopathy?

This word "Naturopathy" is derived from "Natural Therapy"
It is a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and massage. Naturopathy is a holistic approach to wellness based on the principle that the body has the inherent ability to heal itself. Using the healing power of nature and gentle therapeutic techniques, the body, mind and emotions are supported during the healing process.
Naturopathic principles are based on treating each person as an individual and treating the whole person, not just the affected area.

Naturopathy encompasses a variety of treatment methods including:

  • Herbal Medicine to help prevent and treat various illnesses
  • Dietary and Nutritional advice for restoration of balance, detoxification and prevention of disease
  • Lifestyle advice to promote well-being and to reduce stress
  • Hydrotherapy using the healing power of water to stimulate the immune system and the body's natural defenses
  • The use of compresses and packs to stimulate organ function and to reduce pain
Some Naturopaths are also trained in the following:
  • Flower essences to enhance the emotional aspect of healing
  • Soft tissue manipulation to rebalance the body's systems, to reduce pain and to enable detoxification
  • Homoeopathy


  • First do no harm (primum no nocere)
       By using safe and effective natural therapies.
  • Nature has healing powers (vis medicatrix naturae)
       Assist the body’s ability to heal itself with natural non-toxic remedies
  • Identify and treat the cause (tolle causam)
       This is beyond simply suppressing the symptoms.
  • Treat the whole person
       Each one of us is an interconnected being, influenced by physical, mental-emotional and spiritual influences as well social and environmental factors.
  • The physician is a teacher
       To educate, empower and motivate patients to take personal responsibility for their health and wellbeing by adopting a healthy lifestyle and attitude.
  • Prevention is the best cure
       By educating and encouraging life habits that support optimum health
  • Establish health and wellness