Naturopathy

In Washington state a Naturopathic Physician (N.D.) is a licensed primary care physician. Our education includes standard pre-med undergraduate studies, followed by 4-5 years of academic and clinical study at an accredited school, which offers a degree in Naturopathic Medicine. Currently there are three such schools in the United States. Bastyr University, where I earned my degrees, is recognized worldwide as a leader in science-based natural medicine education and research. N.D.’s are licensed and trained to diagnose, through history taking, physical examination and ordering lab and other diagnostic tests such as X-rays. We can prescribe certain drugs, but tend to treat using natural therapies. These include nutrition, lifestyle counseling, exercise, detoxification, homeopathy, herbal medicines, and therapeutic supplementation with nutrients.