What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are health practitioners trained in family practice with a specialty in natural medicine. Naturopathy is effective in assisting the body to overcome acute and chronic illnesses. Prevention is a guiding principle, and naturopathic methods can help prevent the development of common health problems or alter the progression of chronic illness.
Naturopathic medicine bridges the gap between natural and conventional medicine. It is a distinct and comprehensive form of medicine that blends centuries-old, natural, non-toxic therapies with current advances in the study of health and human systems. Naturopathic medicine covers all aspects of family health from prenatal to geriatric care, with a special focus on whole-patient wellness. Naturopathic physicians are specifically trained to integrate natural and conventional medicine. As such, Naturopathic physicians complement and enrich other medical models and treatment modalities.
The Michigan Association of Naturopathic Physicians (MANP) is a physician-led organization pursuing naturopathic licensure within the state of Michigan. Our intention is to move forward on legislation that would ensure that Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) services be provided by professionally trained practitioners. We will create legislation that allows full scope of practice for naturopathic physicians (N.D. and N.M.D.) within our level of training.
