Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary care provided by a licensed naturopathic doctor. It consists of diagnostics, treatments, and prevention of diseases and disorders with natural methods and materials. Naturopathic doctors use healing modalities such as, but not limited to, clinical nutrition, physical medicine, botanical or herbal medicines, homeopathy, biofeedback, and life structure counseling and modifications.

Naturopathic Doctors must complete:

• Bachelor’s degree and pre-med requirements

• 4-year doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from an accredited university.

• Board regulated examinations, including:

  • NPLEX I - Basic Sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, nutrition, genetics, medical diagnostics, etc.)

  • NPLEX II - Clinical Medicine (diagnosis, pharmacology, nutrition, emergency medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, etc.)

  • Minor Surgery

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

  • IV Therapy

• 1200 clinical hours under the supervision of a licensed naturopathic docto

Do insurance companies also acknowledge Naturopathic Doctors- Yes! Washington State is one of the leading states in covering Naturopathic Doctors. Many insurances will even allow a Naturopathic Doctor to be your primary physician and cover office visit’s the same way they do a traditional medical office visit. However, at this time no insurance company will cover supplementations that may be prescribed to you by your Naturopathic Doctor, although at some point in the future this could change.