BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DRUGLESS THERAPY - NATUROPATHY

How do naturopathic doctors differ from other professionals?
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As primary care providers, naturopathic doctors work with their patients and educate them to take responsibility for their own health.



What conditions does a naturopathic doctor treat?

Naturopathic doctors are primary healthcare providers and, as such, treat patients with all health concerns.


What is the difference between naturopathic medicine and homeopathy?

As stated in the "Principles and Modalities" homeopathic medicine is just one of the modalities in which naturopathic doctors are trained. While naturopathic medicine is a regulated profession in the province of Ontario, anyone can call himself/herself a homeopath since there is no regulation for homeopathic practitioners. Naturopathic doctors are trained in the use of homeopathic medicines as part of their school curriculum and must pass both school exams and provincial board exams before they can be registered to practice in the province of Ontario.


What kind of treatments do naturopathic doctors prescribe?
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Do naturopathic doctors work in conjunction with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals?

As primary care providers, naturopathic doctors work with their patients and educate them to take responsibility for their own health. Naturopathic doctors frequently work closely with other health care professionals and are also trained to refer patients to other health-care providers when a condition warrants it, or when the treatment required is outside of the scope of naturopathic medicine.

Can herbs/supplements/homeopathic remedies have adverse reactions when used in combination with drugs?

Yes, any substance taken into the body can interact with another substance. Always advise your naturopathic doctor and your medical doctor of all medications you are taking.


Is naturopathic medicine covered by OHIP?

Naturopathic medicine is not covered by OHIP, but many private health insurance plans cover naturopathic medical services.


My insurance company declined my claim for naturopathic treatment, can you tell me why?

Check your policy to make sure it covers naturopathic medicine and find out the details of that coverage. Many insurance packages cover naturopathic medicine but not all. If yours does not, you may consider asking your carrier or your employer to extend coverage to include naturopathic medical care. If your package covers naturopathic medicine, make sure your naturopathic doctor is registered with the BDDT-N. Insurance companies will not cover naturopathic care if the health care practitioner is not registered with the BDDT-N.


Are naturopathic doctors regulated in Ontario?

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How do I become a naturopathic doctor?

To become a naturopathic doctor you must first meet the admission requirements of one of the approved naturopathic medical schools. After graduation, applicants must successfully complete the international Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) and specific Ontario Board examinations. Candidates may then apply for registration with the BDDT-N

What is the process to become a registered naturopathic doctor in Ontario?



I have a degree in naturopathic medicine from another country, and I have been practicing there for many years, can I open a practice in Ontario?

Candidates for registration to practice naturopathic medicine in Ontario must have graduated from an approved school and have written the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX).