What techniques do Naturopathic Doctors use?
Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) may use one or more of the following therapies based on patient needs and comfort level:
     Nutrition
     Dietary supplements
     Acupuncture
     Herbs
     Homeopathic Medicine
     Lifestyle Counselling
     Physical Therapies
     Hydrotherapy
Please see the Therapies page for more information.

Is Naturopathic Medicine legally recognized?
Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are legally regulated in Manitoba and are licensed under the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Manitoba Naturopathic Association (MNA). They must complete at least 3 years of undergraduate study before entering the 4-year naturopathic program, and successfully pass the North American standardized Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exams (NPLEX) and the MB provincial licensing exam.

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Who should see a naturopathic doctor?

Patients looking for disease prevention and health promotion

Patients with symptoms they have not been able to find a diagnosis for

Patients with diagnosed illness(es) looking for complementary OR alternative treatment.

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Will I have to stop my medications or seeing my MD?
Naturopathic medicine works in complement with other forms of medical care, and can even correct deficiencies or reverse side effects induced by medications. You will not be required to discontinue treatment by your MD or change your drug regimen.

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What types of conditions do Naturopathic doctors treat?
Naturopathic doctors specialize in the prevention and treatment of long-term/chronic illnesses that include but are not limited to the following:

Stress and Anxiety
Frequent colds/flus
Hormonal imbalances
Menstrual disorders
Diabetes and Heart Disease
Stomach/Intestinal problems
(Irritable bowel, Crohn’s, etc)
Autoimmune diseases
Muscle/joint pain
Weight loss
Low energy
Addictions
and more ...

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How long are appointments with a naturopathic doctor?
Your first appointment will be 1.5 hours and include a full case history as well as some physical examination. Follow-up appointments range from 15 minutes to 1 hour, generally becoming shorter as treatment progresses, and may include in-office treatments such as acupuncture.

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How is treatment billed?
Payments are taken following each appointment and may be made by credit card, debit, or cash. For a complete list of fees, please visit the Fees page.

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Will my insurance plan cover naturopathic treatment?
Many private healthcare plans have coverage for naturopathic treatment. There is unfortunately no subsidy under Manitoba Health at this time, even with a referral from a medical doctor.

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What techniques do Naturopathic Doctors use?
Is Naturopathic Medicine legally recognized?
Who should see a Naturopathic doctor?
Will I have to stop my medications or seeing my MD?
What types of conditions do Naturopathic doctors treat?
How long are appointments with a naturopathic doctor?