FAQ
Q. What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
A. Naturopathic Doctors (ND’s) serve as a bridge between conventional western medicine and traditional therapies. ND’s offer individualized treatment plans centred around prevention and treatment of disease through healthier body, mind, and spirit.
Q. What education, training and regulation do naturopathic doctors have?
A. ND’s must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with pre-medical sciences, then go on to one of six accredited naturopathic colleges in North America. These naturopathic colleges are regulated to ensure standardized education. During the 4-year program, students complete over 3,000 hours of classroom training and 1,200 hours of clinical experience. ND’s must also complete the following requirements in order to call themselves a Naturopathic Doctor:
Have graduated from a recognized naturopathic medicine education program
Have successfully completed the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX I + II)
Have successfully completed both written and oral provincial board examinations
Be accepted by the College of Naturopaths of Ontatio (CONO)
Q. Why see a Naturopathic Doctor?
A. Individuals seek the guidance of an ND for a number of reasons, including:
They want to feel better, to have the energy to thrive in their daily life, to get a good night’s sleep, to live without pain, etc
They want to participate in the co-creation of a healthcare plan to optimize their health
They would like support exploring their complex health terroir
They experience a chronic health issues for which the current medical model does not have the time to address in totality
They have been to a number of other healthcare practitioners and have not found long-term relief
They have experienced, or are currently experiencing a significant health crisis, and want guidance
Q. Is Naturopathic Medicine covered on extended benefits insurance?
A. Yes, naturopathic medicine is covered under many extended benefits plans. If you have extended benefits, check with your provider to understand how much you are covered for annually. Unfortunately at this time, naturopathic medicine is not covered on provincial healthcare plans like OHIP.


