Seeing a naturopathic medical doctor is often a new experience, so allow me to share with you what makes this field of medicine unique.
Naturopathic Medical Doctors work with the healing power of nature and act as a health coach to improve quality of life. Our focus is to build health and wellness, not simply to treat symptoms or disease. We strengthen the body’s vital force and stimulate true healing of the body, by determining and treating the cause of your symptoms.
Naturpathic Medical Doctors are trained as primary care physicians and receive a doctorate degree at a 4-year accredited Naturopathic Medical College, very much equivalent to other medical schools. However in addition to basic sciences, naturopathic training also include nutrition, homeopathy, botanical and herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, physical medicine, acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, as well as mind-body medicine.
Naturopathic Medical Doctors are therefore unique in that they use natural medicine first by choice to improve your health, as well as being trained in the principles of using pharmacology and allopathic medicine. In other words, we have more treatment options to offer our patients, and we focus on all aspects of their life that may contribute to their health issues. As your doctor, I am dedicated and committed to you and your success in achieving a better life through healthy living.
Again, WELCOME and I am looking forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Dr. Oddveig Myhre, NMD, MS
