FAQ

Q. What is a Naturopathic Doctor?

A. Naturopathic Doctors (ND’s) serve as a bridge between conventional western medicine and traditional therapies. ND’s offer individualized treatment plans centred around prevention and treatment of disease through healthier body, mind, and spirit.

Q. Do Naturopathic Doctors go to medical school?

A. To work as an ND, you must first complete an undergraduate degree before you can enter into a four-year accredited naturopathic medical program. Naturopathic training includes 3,000 hours of classroom learning and 1,200 hours of clinical experience, including a one-year clinical internship. Before getting licensed, you must pass two national licensing exams, NPLEX I and NPLEX II, as well as practical exams on Acupuncture, Naturopathic Manipulation, Physical Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Diagnostics and, if you want to prescribe medications, Prescriptive Authority. Graduates are then given the title "N.D." or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.

Q. Why see a Naturopathic Doctor?

A. A Naturopathic Doctor treats the whole person. ND’s develop and co-create personalized treatments to address the root cause of the disease, not just your symptoms.

Q. Is Naturopathic Medicine covered on my insurance?

A. Yes, naturopathic medicine is covered under many extended benefits plans. If you have extended benefits, check with your provider to understand how much you are covered for annually. Unfortunately at this time, naturopathic medicine is not covered on provincial healthcare plans like OHIP.