Using a variety of therapies allows ND’s the flexibility to design the best treatment plan possible for each individual patient. The type of therapies used by ND’s may include:

• Clinical Nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Individual diets and nutritional supplements may be recommended to address deficiencies, treat disease processes and promote health. Benefits may include increased energy, improved gastrointestinal function, improved immunity and general well being.



• Botanical: Plant substances in the form of herbal teas, tinctures, or capsules are used for their nutritional value, healing benefits, immune boosting and prevention of disease.



• Homeopathic Medicine is an energetic medicine that stimulates healing within the body on all levels.



• Physical Therapy uses a variety of hands-on techniques such as soft tissue work, physical manipulation and stimulation techniques to provide support for healing, especially for the nervous system and muscles.



• Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on balancing the flow of Chi (energy) within the body and includes the use of acupuncture, Asian herbs and dietary changes.



• Lifestyle Counseling addresses the link between health concerns, lifestyle, events, thoughts and emotions and provides recommendations such as breathing and relaxation techniques and other coping strategies.