By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    What Are the Benefits of CBD?
    November 27, 2021
    How to Measure Adult Diapers- The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right Size
    March 8, 2022
    medicine cabinet
    The Effect Of Finished Dosage Form Manufacturing In New Drugs
    July 5, 2022
    Latest News
    Beyond Nutrition: Everyday Foods That Support Whole-Body Health
    June 15, 2025
    The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
    June 11, 2025
    The Best Home Remedies for Migraines
    June 5, 2025
    The Hidden Impact Of Stress On Your Body’s Alignment And Balance
    May 22, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Medical Negligence
    The Impact of Medical Negligence: How Claims Can Help You Move Forward
    January 6, 2025
    Advancing Your Healthcare Career through Education and Specialization
    April 16, 2025
    PPACA: “It’s in there!”
    September 9, 2017
    Latest News
    Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
    July 6, 2025
    Top HIPAA-Compliant Messaging Apps for Healthcare Teams
    June 25, 2025
    When Healthcare Ends, the Legal Process Begins: What Families Should Know About Probate and Medical Estates
    June 20, 2025
    Preventing Contamination In Healthcare Facilities Starts With Hygiene
    June 15, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Is a Career in Naturopathic Medicine Right for You?
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Policy & Law > Medical Education > Is a Career in Naturopathic Medicine Right for You?
Medical EducationMedical InnovationsNews

Is a Career in Naturopathic Medicine Right for You?

viabrain
viabrain
Share
6 Min Read
SHARE

Here’s a fact: naturopathic physicians benefit the lives of their patients, and encourage a healthy lifestyle that’s built on the principal belief that wellness is about more than the body; it’s about the mind and soul too. If you believe in conventional medicine, as well as the healing benefits of alternative medicine, you’re the perfect person to explore this growing field.

What Does Naturopathic Doctor Do?

Here’s a fact: naturopathic physicians benefit the lives of their patients, and encourage a healthy lifestyle that’s built on the principal belief that wellness is about more than the body; it’s about the mind and soul too. If you believe in conventional medicine, as well as the healing benefits of alternative medicine, you’re the perfect person to explore this growing field.

What Does Naturopathic Doctor Do?

More Read

Periodontal Disease Treatment Marielaina Perrone DDS
Periodontal Disease Linked To Other Diseases?
Technology advances in spine surgery
Doctors Without Borders VS Johnson and Johnson Who Will Not Donate Licenses for HIV/AIDS Drugs as Others Have
How to Prepare for a Second Opinion Doctor Appointment
Arthritis In Your Hands? Hand Orthopaedics Can Offer Solutions

Above all else, naturopathic doctors believe in addressing the needs of the whole body; not just the physical body, but the mind and spiritualism of the body as well. Like medical doctors, naturopathic doctors are licensed professionals. They attend school to learn how to blend conventional medicine with homeopathic medicine.

According to InnerBody.com, naturopathic doctors are “informed by the philosophy of treating the whole person and not just the symptoms.”

Where Does a Naturopathic Doctor Get a Degree?

Like medical doctors, naturopathic doctors must receiving medical training. Huffington Post contributor and renowned naturopathic doctor, Michael Stanclift, N.D., laments that there are many misconceptions in regards to naturopathic doctors, including misconceptions about education.

Naturopathic doctors are not undereducated; in fact, they must attend an accredited naturopathic medical college and receive, at least a bachelor’s degree. Stanclift reminds readers they must also receive “a competitive GPA in scientific prerequisites, just like applicants to ‘conventional’ medical schools.”

When Does a Naturopathic Doctor Work?

After you’ve graduated, you’ll be ready to join the workforce, but don’t fret about the hours. You’ll be delighted to learn that most naturopathic doctors keep traditional hours (9am – 5pm). There may be some travel involved should you choose to visit your patients in their homes. If you choose to work from your home or a private clinic, the only travel will be to and from these locations.  

Why Would Someone Choose Naturopathic Medicine over Conventional Medicine?

There are five basic tenets of alternative medicine. If you find yourself agreeing with these tenets, than you already understand the power of alternative medicine and therefore would make a great naturopathic doctor.

1. Harmony of the mind, body, and spirit promotes health and wellness, and has the power to prevent illness.

2. Treating only the symptoms of a disease will not cure the disease. A doctor must address the root of an illness, in order to effectively treat it.

3. The cause of illness is an imbalance in the body.

4. People have varying strengths and weaknesses; therefore, all people deserve individualized healthcare.

5. Doctors are educators, and have the power to teach their patients to take better care of themselves; including, helping their patients remove obstacles in their life in order to achieve wellness.

How to Become a Naturopathic Doctor

Obviously an education is your first step in committing to this position. It takes about four years to earn the degree you need to practice as a naturopathic doctor. In school, you’ll learn everything you need to properly assess patients, and engage with them on a deeper level in order to help treat the root of their ailments.  

Once your degree is earned, you’ll need to determine if you prefer to work independently or within a practice of like-minded individuals. You can work in a clinic, hospital, out of your home, or even travel to the homes of your patients.

Keep in mind you’re responsible for your business’s organization. It’s up to you to manage patient care, improve billing, and measure performance. You’ll need computer equipment and software capable of managing your workflow, as well as your clinical accuracy and outcomes. This can be done using software, which includes most of what you’ll need to be an effective naturopathic doctor.

Naturopathic medicine is growing. Currently, there are 16 states and two US territories which accept naturopathic doctors. Other states have not yet allowed licensing for this profession, but as favor for whole body medicine grows, so will the areas that allow you to practice.

TAGGED:alternative medicineMedical schoolnaturopathic medicine
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

car accident lawsuit
Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
Policy & Law
July 6, 2025
women dental care
What Is a Smile Makeover and How Much Does It Cost?
Dental health
June 30, 2025
HIPAA-Compliant Messaging Apps
Top HIPAA-Compliant Messaging Apps for Healthcare Teams
Global Healthcare Policy & Law Technology
June 25, 2025
recovering from injury
Rebuilding After Injury: Path to Physical and Emotional Recovery
News
June 22, 2025

You Might also Like

NewsPolicy & LawWellness

New York City Soda Ban is a Hard Swallow

February 11, 2013
Modern Health Practices
Medical Innovations

What Does Science Say About Modern Health Practices?

November 12, 2023

Affordable Care Act Hits Two-Year Mark

March 30, 2012
BusinessMedical Education

5 Helpful Networking Tips For Healthcare Professionals

April 17, 2019
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?