What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathy is an effective system of medicine that promotes health. The naturopath uses both traditional and modern diagnostic procedures for the identification of health problems. By working with the individual's inherent healing ability, the naturopathic physician treats the whole person and encourages personal responsibility for one's own health. The training of a naturopath is similar to that of a student in conventional medical school. After completion of a pre-medical undergraduate curriculum, the naturopathic student completes a two-year course of basic sciences including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, public health and dissection. The final two years include clinical training and subjects such as physical diagnosis, pediatrics, counseling, and gynecology, as well as nutrition, botanical and homeopathic medicine and other naturopathic courses.

The main difference from conventional medicine is in its philosophical approach, as naturopathic medicine involves an in-depth search to find underlying causes of conditions and incorporates restorative treatment with fewer side effects. Naturopathic physicians refer to other healthcare providers such as MDs, chiropractors and physical therapists where appropriate.

 

What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese technique of healing that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. Although it is an ancient study, it has many modern applications. Some of these are addiction control, emotional release, and pain control. Many common problems that are helped by acupuncture are allergies, fatigue, menstrual problems, arthritis, and stress, to name a few. Acupuncture affects the vital energy (Qi) of the body. Energy deficiencies are replenished and energy excesses are calmed. The excess is channeled into the deficient area, thereby balancing the body's energy. Often Chinese herbal therapy is added to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.

 

What is Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)?
Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is an effective therapeutic tool for emotional growth and learning. It is a team approach utilizing an individual licensed to practice counseling and a horse professional. The focus is not riding. In fact, over 90% of EAP activities are done on the ground. Individual or group participants learn assertiveness and problem solving skills in their interaction with the horses in targeted activities. The horses have the ability to mirror human body language and provide a powerful opportunity for learning. Following a session, participants discuss issues, emotions and behaviors revealed by the equine-assisted psychotherapy activities in a supportive environment that acknowledges creativity and the power of choice.

 

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