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What is Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine addresses the root cause of your disease. Time is taken to look at all factors contributing to your problem including your health history, lifestyle, genetics, environment and mental, emotional and spiritual factors.

  • Views the body as a whole and complete system, not individual organs acting independently.

  • Strives to create a partnership with patients and engage in a relationship based on care and compassion.

  • Utilizes a comprehensive tool kit of treatments to help the body regain health and wellness. Modalities combine the best of traditional and western medicine and often have little to no side effects.

Naturopathic doctors attend a rigorous 4 year doctoral-level program at an accredited naturopathic school. To become licensed, they must sit for board exams and complete regular CE credits. To read more about naturopathic medicine:

Books and Readings: 

"The Nature of Medicine, and the Medicine of Nature”:

 www.huffingtonpost.com/david-katz-md/the-nature-of-medicine-an_b_5965160.html

Kitchen Table Wisdom
by Rachel Naomi Remen

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re new to the world of naturopathic medicine, you might have some questions. Below, you’ll find some of the most frequently asked ones. Curious if this is the right fit for you and have more questions? Book a discovery call here.

  • Yes. A naturopathic doctor is not the same as a medical doctor, but both hold degrees that grant the title “doctor.”

  • In order to practice naturopathic medicine in California, you must hold a four year graduate level degree from a licensed naturopathic medical school.

    This includes much of the same training medical doctors receive – anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, and pathology. It also includes clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and physical medicine.

    To apply for naturopathic school, you must hold at least an undergraduate pre med degree.

    Once you achieve all that, you need to be licensed by your local governing body. Here in California, naturopathic doctors are governed by the California Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

  • No. Naturopaths and homeopaths are not required to receive the same training as naturopathic doctors. They also cannot use the title “naturopathic doctor”, and must disclose to you that they’re providing unlicensed services. If you’re not sure, the state government maintains a registry of all licensed naturopathic doctors.

  • Yes, absolutely. Wild Lemon Health offers naturopathic medicine, which is different from primary care. Your primary care provider can help in case of medical emergencies, and to provide the pharmaceutical options you may wish to pursue.

  • Wild Lemon Health is a direct care practice and doesn’t bill insurance directly. However, you may be able to reimbursed by your insurance for treatments. Consult with your individual insurance plan for details.