How do they match: Naturopathic Physicians

  • Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.

  • Administer treatments or therapies, such as homeopathy, hydrotherapy, Oriental or Ayurvedic medicine, electrotherapy, and diathermy, using physical agents including air, heat, cold, water, sound, or ultraviolet light to catalyze the body to heal itself.
  • Maintain professional development through activities such as postgraduate education, continuing education, preceptorships, and residency programs.
  • Perform mobilizations and high-velocity adjustments to joints or soft tissues, using principles of massage, stretching, or resistance.

  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
  • Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.