Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care profession that focuses on prevention and uses natural methods to promote healing. Naturopathic Doctors are registered, provincially regulated, general practitioners of natural health care who employ a wide range of therapies to provide an individualized, whole person approach to treat both acute and chronic health issues. Therapies include: acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, botanical (herbal) medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathic medicine, clinical nutrition counselling, and lifestyle assessment & counselling.