How to Find a Naturopathic Physician

Naturopathic medicine uses traditional modes of treatment combined with modern medicine to treat the body and mind of the patient. Naturopathic medicine treats the mental and emotional health of the individual in addition to the physical problem. Naturopathic physicians are licensed and can be found throughout the United States.

Instructions

Locating a Naturopathic Doctor

1. Ask your family physician or nurse in your health care office to recommend a naturopathic doctor. Naturopathic doctors are licensed but should be chosen with care.

2. Contact Complementary and Alternative Medicine professional organizations. These organizations have the names of most practitioners certified in your area. This will guarantee that the naturopathic doctor you choose has the proper training in the field.

3. Obtain the names of naturopathic doctors from the United States Naturopathic Physician Directory, also available online.

4. Call the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine at [phone], and get a list of licensed practitioners.

5. Try the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians at www.naturopathic.org to locate naturopathic physicians in your state and for any other information needed by patients.

Resources

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians