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Richmond Natural Medicine has been offering naturopathic care in Richmond VA and beyond for over 10 years. Our mission is to improve lives within the Richmond community using a holistic, evidenced-based model that provides comprehensive, individualized care through education, collaboration, transparency, integrity, and prevention. This approach is unique to naturopathic doctors, where their approach to health and daily wellness stems from a personalized interest in your whole person – your physical health, mental health, family health, environmental health, and preventative health. 

 

Unlike most Western medicine, which is disease or symptoms specific within a maze of referrals and specialists, naturopathic medicine looks to take a root cause approach, often working backward to determine how and why imbalance or disease came in the first place. 

Naturopathic Doctors 

A naturopathic doctor (ND) is an expert in natural medicine. NDs blend natural, non-toxic therapies with current advancements in the study of health and human systems, covering all aspects of family health from prenatal to geriatric care. They are committed to using cutting-edge medical knowledge and tools to resolve their clients’ health issues, all while maintaining the agility necessary to tailor health solutions unique to each individual client. 

 

Each state has its own licensing requirements for naturopathic doctors, and currently, Virginia is an “unlicensed state”. This means that naturopathic doctors can provide holistic care for you, however, they are not allowed to diagnose disease, prescribe medication, or provide physical exams. In licensed states, naturopathic doctors with an active license and an accredited degree in naturopathic medicine may perform these services. 

 

Learn more about Naturopathic Medicine at RNM

 

Your Naturopathic doctor can support you and your health without physical procedures, medications, or diagnosing by offering guidance and education on several factors:

  • Custom botanical medicine including tinctures, provide appropriate and highest-quality supplementation if needed, and suggest homeopathic remedies in alignment with your current health needs. 
  • Provide recommendations for supplementation
  • Collaborate with all branches of medicine, referring patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
  • Comprehensively reviewing your previous and current health history and lab work.
  • Help you connect the dots of your symptoms, and answer questions about how or why things may be presenting. 
  • Taking 1-2 hours to listen to your health concerns, provide feedback and education, and create a personalized care plan for short and long-term health goals. 
  • Offer suggestions and guidance on proper nutrition, lifestyle, stress reduction, exercise, and mental health that can best support your overall health. 

 

Naturopathic Wellness & Prevention Services 

One of the things that make naturopathic medicine so special is you don’t need to be actively ill or diagnosed with a health condition to see a naturopathic doctor. They also specialize in general wellness and preventative care to support you in making optimal health decisions every day thus minimizing future health conditions. 

 

At Richmond Natural Medicine, one of our passions is to help you live a happy and healthy life that is sustainable and works for you. 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

 

Read More: Perks of a Naturopathic Wellness Visit

 

Phone 804-977-2634

Fax - 804-980-7876

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM

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