Naturopathic medicine is a complete and co-ordinated approach to health care.
It is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention using natural therapies and gentle techniques. Naturopathic Doctors are the general practitioners of natural medicine. With at least seven years of post-secondary education, they are trained to identify the underlying cause of disease and to help the body heal itself using natural methods, not prescription drugs and surgery. Naturopathic doctors are highly qualified to recognize when referrals to other heath care practitioners are required. Upon completion of the program, graduates take international licensing examinations before registration is granted to practice as a naturopathic doctor.