Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary healthcare that addresses the root cause of illness or disease, promoting the body's natural ability to heal itself using natural therapies.
Treatments may include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, physical treatments, acupuncture and Asian medicine, and lifestyle counselling.

Naturopathic medicine is based on the following principles:

Utilization of therapies that are minimally invasive i.e., first do no harm
The Healing power of nature
Identification and treatment of the causes of disease
The primary role of the doctor as the teacher
Treatment of the whole person
Disease prevention and health promotion

During the Active Phase of Care you will be working more regularly with Dr. Andrea on the specific treatment plans outlined in your recommendations of care document. This phase of care involves the following treatments
- Naturopathic Interventions: Nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Herbal remedies, Nutraceuticals, Homeopathy and Bioenergetic therapies
- Follow-up lab testing and review
- Naturopathic Body work and/or Acupuncture

In your naturopathic body work sessions, Dr. Andrea combines various techniques she has learned over the years including craniosacral therapy, fascial release techniques, acupressure and/or acupuncture with her own intuitive guidance. In these sessions, Dr. Andrea will release fascial tension, easing pain and discomfort, optimize organ function through visceral manipulations and remind your body what it's optimal position should be.