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Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is a blend of traditional natural healing practices and modern medical science.  For example, Dr. SaltPaw combines western medicine with Native American traditional healing practices and Chinese medicine to create a unique style of healing which holds true to the core naturopathic practices. So when you see Dr. SaltPaw he will: 

  • First use methods intended to minimize the risk to the patient while causing the least harm.
  • Identify and remove anything blocking your innate ability to heal yourself 
  • Identify and make recommendations that will address the underlying cause of the illness.
  • Realize that often times healing doesn’t happen overnight and you may stumble, he will be a source of information, guidance, and encouragement along your journey.
  • Customize your healing plan based on your specific mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social challenges. 
  • Assess risk to your disease and make the appropriate adjustments to prevent these risks. 

Here are some of the naturopathic modalities that Dr. SaltPaw uses to help you: 

  • Botanical Medicine
  • Homeopathy
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Lifestyle Counseling
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Constitutional Hydrotherapy
  • Detoxification

Naturopathic Doctors:

  • Attend a 4-year medical school similar to that of allopathic medical doctors and are trained to utilize diagnostic methods like physical exam, and laboratory and imaging studies.  
  • Study pharmacology. 
  • Are well versed in herb, nutrient, and drug interactions.  
  • Are trained in many modalities including botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical manipulation, nutrition, craniosacral therapy and hydrotherapy. 
  • Must complete a minimum of 1200 hours in a supervised clinic setting. 
  • Must pass board exams to be licensed.