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What is Naturopathic Medicine ?
What training do naturopathic doctors have?
Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?
Are naturopathic doctors regulated in Ontario ?
Yes, the naturopathic profession has been regulated in Ontario under the Drugless Practitioners Act (DPA) since 1925.
Is naturopathic medicine covered by OHIP or insurance?
At this time naturopathic medicine is not covered by OHIP, however most insurance providers do cover naturopathic medicine. Insured patients can contact their employer or insurance agents to see if they are covered.If not, such coverage can often be included at nominal rates.
What are the kinds of treatments that naturopathic doctors use?
What kinds of health problems can naturopathic doctors help with?
How long is an appointment with a naturopathic doctor?
The first appointment with a naturopathic doctor is about 1 ½ hours and subsequent appointments will be about ½ hour. During the initial visit, Naturopathic doctors invest much of their time listening and educating patients about medical terminology, test results from their family medical doctor, questions they might have about previously diagnosed or new conditions, and developing individual treatment plans.