Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQs attempt to answer your questions about our practice and naturopathic medicine. Feel free to contact us if you have questions that are not adequately answered on our site. We welcome inquiries and do our best to respond in a timely manner.
Q. What kind of education do naturopathic doctors have?
A. Naturopathic doctors are experts in natural medicine and natural health care. A licensed naturopathic doctor attends a four year graduate level naturopathic medical school, studying essential sciences such as biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, immunology, as well as an expanded curriculum in botanical medicine, nutrition, counseling, and other natural approaches to therapy. In addition to training in the classroom, two to three years of clinical training is a critical component to naturopathic doctors' professional training. Naturopathic doctors also take two sets of professional board exams to demonstrate competency. Beyond receiving a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine, and completing clinical training, some naturopathic doctors pursue specialized training in residency programs at hospitals, or specialty clinics. Dr. Mutti completed a two year residency in cancer care at the University of Indiana, Goshen Center for Cancer Care.
Q. How common is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
A. Studies show that 80% of adults have used at least one kind of alternative or complementary therapy in hospitals and integrative clinics treating ailments from menopause to cancer. The use of CAM is on the rise. (Source: Harvard Medical School survey, Annals of Integrative Medicine, August, 2001).
Q. What’s the difference between homeopathy and naturopathy?
A. Naturopathic doctors are educated in conventional medical sciences, but are also trained in a wide variety of medical systems including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, physical medicine and lifestyle counseling. They are required (in states that license NDs) to attain a doctoral degree at an accredited naturopathic medical school. Homeopathy can be integrated onto a naturopathic approach to healing, but is a distinct practice based on specific remedies intended to strengthen the body’s defenses and allow healing to occur naturally. While formal courses are available for homeopaths, training is not required by any governing body as a prerequisite for the title.
Q. What kind of education do naturopathic doctors have?
A. Naturopathic doctors are experts in natural medicine and natural health care. A licensed naturopathic doctor attends a four year graduate level naturopathic medical school, studying essential sciences such as biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, immunology, as well as an expanded curriculum in botanical medicine, nutrition, counseling, and other natural approaches to therapy. In addition to training in the classroom, two to three years of clinical training is a critical component to naturopathic doctors' professional training. Naturopathic doctors also take two sets of professional board exams to demonstrate competency. Beyond receiving a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine, and completing clinical training, some naturopathic doctors pursue specialized training in residency programs at hospitals, or specialty clinics. Dr. Mutti completed a two year residency in cancer care at the University of Indiana, Goshen Center for Cancer Care.
Q. How common is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
A. Studies show that 80% of adults have used at least one kind of alternative or complementary therapy in hospitals and integrative clinics treating ailments from menopause to cancer. The use of CAM is on the rise. (Source: Harvard Medical School survey, Annals of Integrative Medicine, August, 2001).
Q. What’s the difference between homeopathy and naturopathy?
A. Naturopathic doctors are educated in conventional medical sciences, but are also trained in a wide variety of medical systems including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, physical medicine and lifestyle counseling. They are required (in states that license NDs) to attain a doctoral degree at an accredited naturopathic medical school. Homeopathy can be integrated onto a naturopathic approach to healing, but is a distinct practice based on specific remedies intended to strengthen the body’s defenses and allow healing to occur naturally. While formal courses are available for homeopaths, training is not required by any governing body as a prerequisite for the title.
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