6 Results forNaturopaths near Columbia, MD
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Learn more about Naturopaths
A naturopath specializes in naturopathy or naturopathic medicine. Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine based on the principle of vis medicatrix naturae, or the healing power of nature and the human body. Depending on state regulations, a naturopath may be a naturopathic doctor, medical or osteopathic doctor (MD or DO), another licensed healthcare provider, or an unlicensed layperson.
A naturopath typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s health and illness holistically (as a whole)
- Conducts in-depth patient interviews to learn about a person’s lifestyle, diet, stress levels, exercise habits, environment, family history, and his or her mental, emotional and spiritual state
- Performs a physical exam
- Educates patients about health and wellness
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests and imaging exams if licensed to do so by the state
- Prescribes medications if licensed to do so by the state
- Supports the body’s natural ability to heal and restore itself to health
- Prevents illness by identifying risk factors for disease and intervening to reduce risk
- Treats the patient holistically (as a whole) to individualize therapy
- Diagnoses and treats the cause of disease rather than focusing on the symptoms of a disease
A naturopath may also be known by the following names: naturopathic doctor (ND), traditional naturopath, or naturopathic practitioner.
There are 6 specialists practicing Naturopathy in Columbia, MD with an overall average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Dr. Nikita Patel, ND
Specialty: Naturopathy5500 Knoll North Dr Ste 245Columbia, MD 210451.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Cathy Forbes, ND
Specialty: Naturopathy8821 Columbia 100 Pkwy Ste 5Columbia, MD 210453.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Naturopathy10630 Little Patuxent PkwyColumbia, MD 210440.4 miles awayDr. Elise Benczkowski, ND
Specialty: Naturopathy4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 206Ellicott City, MD 210422.8 miles awayDr. Bryan Walsh, ND
Specialty: Naturopathy9055 Chevrolet DrEllicott City, MD 210425.1 miles awayDr. Lauren Hawkins, ND
Specialty: Naturopathy8344 Main StEllicott City, MD 210435.5 miles away