General Wellness

Here at Richmond Natural Medicine, one of our passions is to help you live an even healthier life. General wellness is all-encompassing because it requires looking at all of the unique factors that make you special. It is also important as a foundation because it paves the way for additional vitality and prevention. Some individuals don’t have a specific health concern, but rather their goal is to maximize their current health. This is what makes natural medicine different- we assess potential future vulnerabilities and also identify your strengths. General wellness through Naturopathic Medicine is one of the best ways to practice preventative medicine for a bright and healthy future.

At Richmond Natural Medicine, all of our Naturopathic Doctors have extensive experience with patients seeking General Wellness.

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is an approach to healing that focuses on lifestyle, diet, homeopathy, botanical remedies and alternative therapies aimed at the individual and their specific concerns, needs, and underlying conditions. Unlike many modern remedies in which one medication or one treatment is expected to fill a general need, Naturopathic medicine understands that we are all individuals and must be considered as such in order to heal.

Herbal Medicine & Nutrition

Nutrition and herbal medicine offers a tailored approach to your individual health needs. At Richmond Natural Medicine, you will be in the care of a practitioner who understands appropriate dosing of herbs, interactions with pharmaceuticals, anf the energetic qualities of matching herbs and foods with people. You will be provided with a custom compounded herbal formula for your specific needs along with a holistically tailored care plan. By looking at the body as a whole, by identifying areas that can use support, our Naturopathic Doctors support you – all of you – in your journey back to better health.

Is Naturopathic Medicine for You?

Naturopathic medicine is for everyone. Naturopathic doctors work with patients to get to the root of their health concerns and work with them to find a solution. Unlike modern medicine’s quick-fix pills and medicines that often only provide temporary relief –or that don’t work at all-natural medicine focuses on helping patients understand the work that is required to make lasting changes, restore the body’s proper balance, and heal.

Even if you don’t feel actively ill or are not struggling with a major health condition, perhaps just feel you lack the energy to do what you used to do or feel like you are not quite yourself, there may be an underlying issue that a Naturopathic Doctor can work with you to resolve so you feel like yourself again.

What to Expect From a Naturopathic Visit

Naturopathic Doctors typically spend more time with their patients in order to develop a strong doctor-patient relationship. Our initial consultations are 2-hours and follow-up appointments are 1-hou long.  Follow up appointments are made based on the progression of your health concerns, to check-in, and to adjust the care plan as needed. Generally, follow-ups can be from 4-6 weeks to 8-12 weeks apart. Your ND will recommend the appropriate length of time between visits based on your health concerns and factors.

During your first visit, your Naturopathic Doctor will gather information about your past and present medical history. They will ask for details about current concerns and symptoms, as well as ask in-depth questions to gain an overall picture of you, your lifestyle, your habits, family history and outside influences, which may be impacting your overall health. They will inquire about your current diet, medications, stress levels,and long-term health goals.  During this process, your ND works to create a trusting, healing environment in which patients feel at ease and are able to fully share their concerns from a physical, mental, and emotional perspective.