Naturopathic medicine is a unique form of healthcare that identifies and treats the origin of disease with an emphasis on supporting the body’s innate ability to self-heal and self-regulate. With proper education, the Naturopathic physician empowers the patient to make personal, life-style choices to obtain a greater sense of health with prevention at its core.

A licensed Naturopathic Physician (ND or NMD) graduates from an accredited 4-year medical school after obtaining a bachelor’s degree. The individual must pass both basic science and clinical boards, and depending on the individual state, an addition of acupuncture and minor surgery boards may be required. Similar to conventional medical schools, NMDs are trained in a system-based approach to diagnose and treat the patient according to conventional methods but differ in the unique whole-body approach with extensive clinical training encompassing the naturopathic modalities: nutritional medicine, acupuncture, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, physical medicine, holistic counseling, minor surgery, IV therapy and injection therapy.

The cause(s) of a disease or a degenerative process typically can be traced to poor diet & lifestyle choices, overuse of suppressive medicines, misuse of “preventative” therapies in conventional medicine, constant exposure to harmful environmental chemicals, unresolved trauma, and more. We succeed by listening to our patients, investigating the possible causes, removing the obstacle to heal, then supporting the body's ability to heal and regenerate.

1. First Do No Harm | A core principle to all medicine is to First Do No Harm to the individual.

2. The Healing Power of Nature | At Synergy, we recognize the body as God’s creation with the inherent wisdom to heal itself. With this foundation, we approach healing by supporting the known science and physiology of our bodies, restoring homeostasis and honoring laws of nature.

3. Identify and Treat the Cause | While conventional medicine uses suppression to mask symptoms of disease, Synergy strives to support the body and educate the person to bring about proper healing overtime.

4. Doctor as Teacher | The physicians at Synergy spend time educating the person on disease processes, possible causes, the differences in treatment approach. By educating the person, they are empowered to make the needed lifestyle changes and decisions for themselves and their families.

5. Treat the Whole Person | Naturopathic physicians are trained on the interconnectedness of our body, impact of environment, diet and lifestyle on health.

6. Prevention | It is best to prevent a disease process through diet, lifestyle and proper healthcare. Remember that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” - Benjamin Franklin