Naturopathic Principles

1. First, Do No Harm (Primum non nocere). Naturopathic physicians choose the least-invasive and least toxic treatments necessary for each patient.

2. The Healing Power of Nature (Vis medicatrix naturae). Naturopathic doctors recognize the body’s inherent ability to heal itself.

3. Identify and Treat the Causes (Tolle causam). Naturopathic doctors identify, address and remove the underlying causes of disease.

4. Doctor as Teacher (Docere). Educating and supporting patients on personal health management.

5. Treat the Whole Person (Tolle totum). Naturopathic doctors treat the patient, not the disease. A naturopathic assessment addresses the nutritional status, lifestyle, family history, physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors in a person’s life.

6. Prevention (Praevenic). Naturopathic doctors promote a focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.