Naturopathic Medicine
​Naturopathic medicine takes a whole-person approach, considering how your body, mind, and lifestyle are interconnected. It helps uncover root causes of health concerns while providing long-term solutions for wellness.
Naturopathic doctors complete a rigorous, four-year graduate-level program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). Their training covers the same foundational sciences as MDs, alongside extensive study in holistic therapies such as nutrition, botanical medicine, and homeopathy.
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Students complete thousands of hours of supervised clinical work, emphasizing disease prevention and optimized wellness. After graduation, they pass state-mandated licensing exams to earn their license to practice.
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These six principles guide the care we provide at Dragonfly Integrative Medicine.
The Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
First Do No Harm
Primum Non Nocere
Treat the Whole Person
Tolle Totum
The Healing Power of Nature
Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Prevention
Preavenic
Identify and Treat the Cause
Tolle Causum
Doctor as Teacher
Docere