Naturopathic Medicine. What is it?

Naturopathic Medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness while focusing on prevention.

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) use natural substances and treatments to support and stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself.

The primary goal of naturopathic treatment is to address the cause of illness, rather than simply treat or suppress symptoms. The patient is seen as a whole person therefore the ND takes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions into account when diagnosing and developing a treatment plan.

What are the qualifications of an ND?

Naturopathic doctors must have a university degree in pre-medical studies followed by 4 years of post graduate studies at one of 5 naturopathic colleges in North America. Studies include medical sciences, diagnosis, naturopathic therapeutics and an intensive 12 month clinical internship.

Graduating NDs must pass international licensing examinations before registration is granted to practice as a naturopathic doctor. Naturopathic medicine has been regulated in Ontario since 1925.

Naturopathic medicine is complementary. NDs are trained to work in cooperation with all other healthcare practitioners. They are highly qualified to recognize when referrals are required to other practitioners including medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and psychologist

Our Naturopathic Doctor:
Dr. Agnieszka Matacz, H.BSc., ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine