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  Philosophy:
At the core of naturopathic philosophy is the belief that human beings have an innate ability to heal, provided that the obstacles to cure are identified and removed. Dr. Meyer’s objective is to assist those that she works with in identifying their own unique obstacles to good health and help them to restore balance and wellness.

There are six principles that serve as the foundation of naturopathic care:
• First Do No Harm - primum non-nocere
• The Healing Power of Nature - vis medicatrix naturae
• Discover and Treat the Cause of Disease - tolle causam
• Treat the Whole Person - tolle totum
• Doctor as Teacher - docere
• Prevention is the best “cure”

Naturopathic Treatment Modalities:
• Clinical Nutrition
• Botanical Medicine
• Homeopathy
• Physical Medicine
• Eastern Medicine
• Orthomolecular Medicine
• Lifestyle Counseling
• Mind-Body Medicine
• Environmental Medicine

Education:
Naturopathic doctors attend nationally-accredited four-year medical programs and receive intensive didactic and clinical training, incorporating a basic biomedical science foundation with extensive training in natural therapeutics. There are four accredited educational institutions for Naturopathic Medicine in the United States:

• University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (Bridgeport, CT)
www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3240.asp
• Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Tempe, AZ)
www.scnm.edu
• National College of Naturopathic Medicine (Portland, OR)
www.ncnm.edu
• Bastyr University (Seattle, WA)
www.bastyr.edu

For more information on naturopathic education and training, please visit the following site: www.aanmc.org

Licensure:
The scope of practice for naturopathic doctors varies with the jurisdiction. There are currently 13 states which license naturopathic physicians. In licensed states ND’s serve as primary care providers and/or as natural medicine specialists, and are able to diagnose and treat both acute and chronic illness to the full scope of their educational training. In states which do not currently license or regulate naturopathic doctors, such as in Texas, ND’s may serve as natural/integrative medicine consultants.