What happens during a visit with a naturopathic doctor?
The first visit is usually 60 minutes in length, with subsequent visits ranging from 30 -60 minutes, dependent on the nature of your concern, treatment options that have been chosen to address your health goals, and the predetermined goals of the particular visit. During the visit , you will meet and sit with the ND in a private room with their goal being to ascertain a snapshot of your current health.
In addition, the ND will obtain a comprehensive medical history of your current and past health concerns, conduct a physical examination, and collect information about other areas of your life that impact your health (e.g. diet, exercise, stress, etc.) Lab tests may be ordered or requisitioned from your current health care providers as necessary.
All of this information will be reviewed in order to assess the disturbances to your health. At the end of the visit, your ND will discuss treatment options and develop an individualized course of therapy that is focused on addressing your health concerns.
In addition, the ND will obtain a comprehensive medical history of your current and past health concerns, conduct a physical examination, and collect information about other areas of your life that impact your health (e.g. diet, exercise, stress, etc.) Lab tests may be ordered or requisitioned from your current health care providers as necessary.
All of this information will be reviewed in order to assess the disturbances to your health. At the end of the visit, your ND will discuss treatment options and develop an individualized course of therapy that is focused on addressing your health concerns.
