Frequently Asked Questions
1 Are Naturopathic Doctors covered by OHIP?
OHIP does not cover the costs of visiting a Naturopathic Doctor. However, most extended health care plans do cover the cost of these visits. We recommend that you check with your health care plan as they are all different.
2 What qualifications does a Naturopathic Doctor have?
All Naturopathic Doctors must first complete a 3 or 4 year Bachelor's degree. They then must attend an accredited Naturopathic College. This is a 4 year, full time program including more than 3,ooo hours of classroom training and 1,200 hours of clinical experience. The program includes biomedical sciences (anatomy, physiology, immunology, etc.), clinical sciences (diagnosis, botanical medicine, nutrition, etc.) and the art and practice of Naturopathic Medicine. After graduating, a person must then pass the Natruopathic Physicians Licensing Exams, in order to be able to practise Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario.
3 How do I know if a Naturopathic Doctor is fully licenced?
Naturopathic Doctors must be registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario in order to practise Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario. To find a complete list, go to College of Naturopaths of Ontario .
4 What conditions do Naturopathic Doctors treat?
Naturopathic Medicine can benefit people of all ages with acute and chronic health issues.
Most common chronic conditions people seek Naturopathic care for:
Common acute conditions seen by Naturopathic Doctors:
5 Where do I buy the supplements that may be recommended?
Most of the supplements and remedies that we recommend are available for sale at the Durant Naturopathic Clinic. You do not have to buy them at the clinic; they are here for your convenience. However, we would recommend that you purchase the same brand and dosage as the remedy that is prescribed. We only sell specific brands of supplements with which we have done the research on in order to ensure they are pure and actually contain what is listed on the label. Please ask if you have any concerns.
OHIP does not cover the costs of visiting a Naturopathic Doctor. However, most extended health care plans do cover the cost of these visits. We recommend that you check with your health care plan as they are all different.
2 What qualifications does a Naturopathic Doctor have?
All Naturopathic Doctors must first complete a 3 or 4 year Bachelor's degree. They then must attend an accredited Naturopathic College. This is a 4 year, full time program including more than 3,ooo hours of classroom training and 1,200 hours of clinical experience. The program includes biomedical sciences (anatomy, physiology, immunology, etc.), clinical sciences (diagnosis, botanical medicine, nutrition, etc.) and the art and practice of Naturopathic Medicine. After graduating, a person must then pass the Natruopathic Physicians Licensing Exams, in order to be able to practise Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario.
3 How do I know if a Naturopathic Doctor is fully licenced?
Naturopathic Doctors must be registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario in order to practise Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario. To find a complete list, go to College of Naturopaths of Ontario .
4 What conditions do Naturopathic Doctors treat?
Naturopathic Medicine can benefit people of all ages with acute and chronic health issues.
Most common chronic conditions people seek Naturopathic care for:
- digestive disorders -constipation, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), gas and bloating
- food allergies & environmental allergies
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- headaches
- arthritis
- menopause, PMS, menstrual disorders
- infertility
- endometriosis
- cancer
- anxiety, depression
- coping with stress
Common acute conditions seen by Naturopathic Doctors:
- colds and flu
- ear infections
- sinus infections
5 Where do I buy the supplements that may be recommended?
Most of the supplements and remedies that we recommend are available for sale at the Durant Naturopathic Clinic. You do not have to buy them at the clinic; they are here for your convenience. However, we would recommend that you purchase the same brand and dosage as the remedy that is prescribed. We only sell specific brands of supplements with which we have done the research on in order to ensure they are pure and actually contain what is listed on the label. Please ask if you have any concerns.
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