Both Dr. Kathleen Mercer BScND and Dr. Tanya O'Brien BScND are available for online bookings to support our current patients and to welcome any new patients. We are here to support the community as needed and continue to share helpful and pertinent information about our Newfoundland community health and any resources available. All appointments are on line or over the phone and strictly confidential.
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Our Treatment Methods
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What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic doctors are guided by six fundamental healing principles:
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First, to do no harm, by using methods and medicines that minimize the risk of harmful side effects.
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To treat the causes of disease, by identifying and removing the underlying causes of illness, rather than suppressing symptoms.
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To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine, by sharing knowledge with patients and encouraging individual responsibility for health.
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To heal the whole person through individualized treatment, by understanding the unique physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors that contribute to illness, and customizing treatment protocols to the patient.
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To emphasize prevention, by partnering with the patient to assess risk factors and recommend appropriate naturopathic interventions to maintain health and prevent illness.
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To support the healing power of the body, by recognizing and removing obstacles to the body's inherent self-healing process.
