Naturopathic Medicine is a system of medicine that is based on promoting and restoring health instead of only treating symptoms. Symptoms are information which helps health care providers to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic Medicine is based on the philosophy that the body has an ability to heal itself if obstacles to health are removed and treatments that support health are used to restore healthy immune function and vitality.
The principles of Naturopathic Medicine create the foundation for helping guide us to a greater level of health and wellness. The six principles are first do no harm, the healing power of nature, treat the cause, doctor as teacher, treat the whole person and prevention. Naturopathic Doctors use information gathered from taking a patient’s history, physical examination, and diagnostic laboratory tests to determine an individualized treatment plan for each patient. A treatment plan can include diet and lifestyle recommendations, nutritional support/supplements, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, and craniosacral therapy.
You can expect the first visit will include taking a full health history, focused physical examination, discussion of recommended lab testing and an individualized treatment plan including a homeopathic remedy, nutritional support/supplements, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, and lifestyle recommendations. Patients typically are asked to follow up in 2-4 weeks after the initial appointment and then every 2-6 weeks after the first follow up appointment based on their treatment progress.
Dr. Pleiman uses homeopathic medicines whenever possible with her patients because it is a safe and complete way to address the root cause of disease or imbalance in the body. The purpose of homeopathy is to cure diseases, not to manage or suppress symptoms. The homeopathic remedy choice is based on symptom patterns and individual to each person. Homeopathic treatment is a process and typically patients will notice improvements of chronic conditions within months and acute conditions within hours. The duration of treatment and extent of cure is individual. Homeopathic medications are made from plant, mineral and animal substances. They are regulated by the FDA and are considered non-toxic.
Children and teenagers can greatly benefit from a naturopathic approach to their medical care including using natural medicines to support a healthy immune system and prevent future illnesses. When we are young, we have a high level of vitality in our bodies and children who use natural therapies often have a faster and more complete resolution of many acute and chronic health concerns when compared to adults.
We know that parents may want to look at alternative options or consider natural treatments with less side effects when making healthcare decisions for their children. We are here to support and guide you, give you evidence-based treatment recommendations and answer your questions so you can make the best decisions for your child as they grow. We offer individualized treatment plans that are specific to your child and tailored to the goals and priorities each of you have for their health.