1)  First Do No Harm - Primum Non Nocere

Naturopathic doctors strive to minimize harmful side effects and treat patients with the minimum prescriptions required to positively impact health. 

2)  Identify and Treat the Cause of Disease - Tolle Causam

Naturopathic doctors look to treat the cause of disease rather than suppressing the symptoms to provide long lasting results

3)  The Healing Power of Nature - Vis Medicatrix Naturae

By identifying and removing obstacles to health, naturopathic doctors work to restore the body's inherent ability to heal itself.

4)  Treat the Whole Person

Naturopathic doctors treat the person rather than the disease.  Each person's health picture is evaluated with consideration given to their genetics, environmental exposures, stress, diet and other factors.

5)  Doctor as Teacher - Docere

Naturopathic doctors strive to educate thier patients about health and wellness so that they may better understand the disease process and how to maintain their health. 

6)  Disease Prevention and Health Education

The ultimate goal of naturopathic health care is to encourage patients to lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle that will positively impact your health and lead to the prevention of disease.