Is naturopathic medicine covered by insurance?
Although naturopathic medical care is not covered by OHIP, many insurance companies do offer coverage for naturopathic care. If you have health insurance through a private insurance company, check with it to find out the specific type of extended health insurance you are covered under. If I am currently on medication, can I still benefit from naturoapthic care Certainly! Naturopathic doctors in Ontario cannot prescribe pharmaceutical medications, nor could they legally advise patients to discontinue any pharmaceutical medications. However, they are educated in pharmacology as medical doctors are; as well as the possible interactions drugs can have with certain herbal medications. Before any herbal medication is given, NDs will take into account any current medications that you may be on in order to prevent undesirable side effects. Other modalities such as nutritional supplementation and acupuncture also benefit regardless of whether or not you are already taking medication. In fact, naturopathic medicine can help cope and/or decrease certain side effects that pharmaceutical medication pose. What should I expect on my initial consultation with the naturopathic doctor? Since NDs take the whole person into consideration before designing treatment plans for patients, they need to take a thorough intake to get all the necessary information. The initial consultation with Dr. Gu is approximately 1 hour. During this hour, she will ask questions ranging from your diet to your medical history as well as a physical exam. How do naturopathic doctors diagnose health problems? NDs use a wide range of tools to diagnose their patients. They use lab tests (as those used by medical doctors) including blood tests, urine tests, salivary tests, hormonal tests etc. In addition, naturopathic doctors also base the symptoms reported by the patients, finding on physical exams including tongue and pulse diagnosis to assist them find the root cause of your health concerns. Are acupuncture needles safe? Rest assured that Dr. Gu only uses disposable, one-time-use, sterile acupuncture needles. | Hours of operation: Well Adjusted Chiropractic Centre Mon: 2:30pm - 7:00pm Wed: 11:00am - 7:00pm Thr: By appointment Journey To Cure Naturopathic Clinic Fri: 1:00pm- 6:00pm Sat: 10:00am- 4:00pm Email to make your appointment today! gulei.nd@gmail.com |