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Naturopathic doctors are health care practitioners whose primary purpose is disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention through individualized treatment programs and patient education. What is Naturopathic Medicine? Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that addresses the root causes of illness, and promotes health and healing using natural therapies. Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine are highly educated primary care providers who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies. Using the following five principles as their guidelines, Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine assess cases and provide recommendations. 1. First do no harm
2. To co-operate with the healing powers of nature
3. To address the fundamental cause of disease
4. To heal the whole person through individualized treatment
5. To teach the principles of healthy living and preventable medicine
Natural modalities include Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutritional counseling, lifestyle counseling, hydrotherapy and gentle physical therapies including Bowen Therapy and Cranio-sacral Therapy.
Weight Loss Program: Are you ready to take the first step toward better health? Now that the holiday season is quickly approaching, it’s a great time to start setting new goals for 2010! The New Year is a time for growth and rejuvenation and Dr. Francinelli would like to share with you some new and exciting opportunities. Dr. Francinelli will be facilitating a 10-week Weight Loss Program at the Functional Performance Centre starting January 4, 2010. The Weight Loss Program consists of individual and group sessions. Her unique approach will help you achieve your weight loss goals - and you'll learn to make healthy lifestyle changes so you can keep the weight off. The program is customized to meet your specific needs, and you're given the information and tools necessary to help you lose weight and keep it off. Weekly group sessions will help you stay motivated and will help you learn how to create more balance in your busy lifestyle. If you are tired of feeling low in energy, sluggish and want to improve your mental clarity and body composition then you need to join the Weight Loss Program today! With this 10 week program, you can lose up to 20 lbs. The Program includes:
Contact us to reserve your spot now, this program is limited to 10 people! |