Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a holistic paradigm of the healing arts that emphasizes root causes of disease, prevention, and patient education. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) attend accredited four-year medical programs and must pass North American board examinations to obtain a license to practice medicine. Naturopathic medical education spans from biomedical sciences and conventional diagnostics to modalities like nutrition, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, and homeopathy – its disciples are uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between conventional and natural medicine.
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In addition to the modalities which compose it, naturopathic medicine is rooted in the principle of Vis medicatrix naturae, or the healing power of nature. Our bodies contain the innate wisdom to heal themselves — this guiding principle can be seen in an open wound that scabs, a broken bone that reconnects, an irritable digestive tract that moves smoothly, an abnormal menstrual cycle that returns to rhythmic flow. Patient and practitioner are facilitators for this healing process. We can work to identify and remove obstacles to health, address root cause of disease and dysfunction, and shift toward healing.
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The scope of naturopathic practices varies by state. Dr. Chan offers holistic health consults based in Pennsylvania, where licensure for naturopathic medicine is currently under consideration
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Learn more about naturopathic medicine here.
Who I Work With
My practice is open to adults experiencing a myriad of health issues. Some of these are listed below, but you may schedule a complimentary introductory call to learn more.
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Gastrointestinal Issues (IBS, gas/bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBD, SIBO, reflux)
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Women’s Health (PCOS, infertility, chronic infections, menstrual irregularities, fibroids, endometriosis, perimenopause)
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Thyroid + other autoimmune issues
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Skin (Acne, Eczema)
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Headaches, Migraines, Allergies
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Sleep Issues, Fatigue
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Chronic anxiety + depression
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Wellness + Preventative Medicine!
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What to Expect
Your first appointment will be an hour and a half long. During this time, we will go into a detailed review of your health history and daily life to get to know you and understand your health as completely as possible. I will provide a full wellness plan following your visit that will likely include dietary and lifestyle recommendations, custom herbal tinctures, and/or nutritional supplements.
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The cadence of appointments varies, though I often suggest that we schedule follow-up appointments every 4-6 weeks until you reach more of a maintenance phase of your health, at which point we will space appointments out with an interval that best suits your needs.
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All follow-up appointments are 45 minutes long, and include a review of your health since your last visit, and adjustments to your plan as needed. For acute needs in between follow-up appointments, I offer 15-minute phone consults. I am available to all of my patients via e-mail for questions regarding their wellness plans.
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