Naturopathic Primary Care
At Rutland Naturopathic Clinic, we provide all the essential services you expect from a primary care provider, though our approach is unique. Like other doctors, we conduct thorough physical exams, arrange preventative screenings, administer vaccines, facilitate diagnostic evaluations, coordinate referrals to specialists, diagnose illnesses, devise treatment plans, and prescribe medications. Our distinctive approach to treatment may include medication prescriptions if needed, but often also include natural treatments such as herbs, personalized dietary and lifestyle adjustments, nutritional supplements, and hydrotherapy. This integrative strategy underscores our commitment to nurturing your well-being through a blend of conventional and holistic medical practices.
Embracing the principles of naturopathic medicine, we aim to “First Do No Harm.” Our providers strive to identify and treat the underlying causes of disease, as well as treating the whole person.
To give just a few examples, naturopathic primary care physicians acknowledge that:
Our patients cover the spectrum between those seeking wholly natural treatments (those who don’t want prescription medications unless absolutely necessary) and conventional (those who are suspicious of anything outside of the standard medical protocol). The ability to accommodate a wide range of patients with different philosophies while integrating both worlds makes naturopathic primary care a valuable resource.
Embracing the principles of naturopathic medicine, we aim to “First Do No Harm.” Our providers strive to identify and treat the underlying causes of disease, as well as treating the whole person.
To give just a few examples, naturopathic primary care physicians acknowledge that:
- Many medications are overprescribed. The need for prescriptions and possible alternatives should be considered in each situation.
- A mild-to-moderate infection may often be treated successfully with herbs or other low-force interventions.
- Skin disorders may often be caused, at least in part, by dietary factors and digestive problems.
- Digestive problems can be caused by: stress, poor sleep habits, lack of exercise, imbalance of intestinal bacteria, specific food intolerances, digestive enzyme insufficiency, stomach acid deficiency, hiatal hernia, as well as the more serious diseases that also need to be ruled out.
- Fatigue, chronic fatigue, and chronic pain could be related to diet, lifestyle, toxic exposures, or a myriad of other factors.
- Every patient is different, with different values, motivations, tolerances, and responses to treatment.
- It is critical to be able to recognize when standard medical care is needed and either provide that care or refer appropriately.
Our patients cover the spectrum between those seeking wholly natural treatments (those who don’t want prescription medications unless absolutely necessary) and conventional (those who are suspicious of anything outside of the standard medical protocol). The ability to accommodate a wide range of patients with different philosophies while integrating both worlds makes naturopathic primary care a valuable resource.