Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
• What kind of training does a Naturopathic Doctor have?
• Are Naturopathic Doctors Registered/Licensed?
• Is Naturopathic Medicine covered by insurance?
• Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?
• What conditions/diseases can benefit from Naturopathic Medicine?
• What types of conditions do ND's treat?
• What is Osteopathy?
• What is Reiki?
• What can I expect during a Reiki session?

Is Naturopathic Medicine covered by insurance?

Naturopathic Medicine is covered by most extended health care plans. Check with your insurance company to see if our services are covered by your plan. If you have extended health insurance through your employer for services such as massage therapy, then you are probably covered for Naturopathic Medicine.

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Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?

Yes. The first principle of Naturopathic Medicine is 'first do no harm'. This is why it is important to choose a licensed Naturopathic Doctor when you are seeking a natural healthcare provider.

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What conditions/diseases can benefit from Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine can work for anyone. Naturopathic Doctors treat the whole person: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. With this approach in mind, we begin with a comprehensive assessment of every patient. This information helps us to determine and naturally treat the root cause (instead of just the symptoms) of the imbalances in each patient. Ideally, healthy people seek Naturopathic Medicine before they develop a condition/disease. One of the core principles of Naturopathic Medicine is prevention.

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What types of conditions do ND's treat?

Naturopathic Doctors are trained as primary care givers. Therefore, any medical condition is something that an ND could treat. Common conditions are:
• Acute conditions like colds and flues.
• Chronic conditions like diabetes, fibromyalgia, depression, cholesterol, blood pressure problems, etc.
• Women's health concerns like menopause, PMS, pregnancy etc.
• Men's health issues like impotence, prostate disease etc.

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What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a treatment philosophy which identifies areas of the body that are restricted or constricted, then eases these restrictions so that normal function can resume.

DEFINITION:
Osteopathy applies the knowledge of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the body, to all diseases, disorders and dysfunctions. The tools osteopaths use are their hands. Osteopathic manual practitioners use a gentle “hands-on” or “manual” approach, applied through osteopathic philosophy, to identify the causative factor of the problem and restore order to all of the systems. Osteopathic manual practitioners use their palpatory skill to seek out areas of the body that are restricted (not moving normally) or constricted (strangled or squeezed). These areas can be in any of these systems:
• musculoskeletal
• respiratory
• cardiovascular
• digestive
• reproductive
• nervous

Osteopathic manual practitioners seek to identify and then gently ease the restrictions or constrictions so the body can function normally again.

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What is Reiki?

Reiki originates from Japan, and is an energy-based healing technique involving light touch. Working as a support mechanism to the body, Reiki re-establishes a normal energy flow of ki (life force energy) throughout the body, which in turn can enhance and accelerate the body's innate healing ability. Reiki is a terrific stress reducer, both physically and emotionally. It can also be extremely beneficial with chronic stress & anxiety, fatigue, chronic pain including headaches & arthritis, emotional issues, sleep disturbances, fibromyalgia, energy imbalances and more. Reiki never contradicts another therapy, and only supports the body in self-healing and improving overall wellbeing.

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What can I expect during a Reiki session?

During a reiki session, the client lies on the massage table in a quiet, restful atmosphere. The reiki practitioner (Diana) then places her hands on various “energy” junctures throughout the body. If the sense of touch is not comfortable, the practitioner can hold her hands just above the body with the same results. The experience is usually deeply relaxing and clients often feel warmth or tingling radiating through their body. At the end of the session clients often describe a sense of “balance” and “calmness” resulting from the improved balance flow. Aches and pains diminish, feelings of stress are significantly reduced, sleep is greatly improved – various results occur depending on what the client’s body is experiencing at the time.

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