Naturopathic medicine involves treatment
of the whole person using natural substances and/or methods
to enable the body to initiate a healing response. A thorough
history taking and physical exam aid in determination of
the underlying cause of illness.
Naturopathic physicians have a minimum
of 7 years post secondary education. Their education includes
a minimum of 3 years pre-medical training at a university
followed by 4 years at an accredited naturopathic college
or university. To practice in British Columbia naturopathic
physicians must first pass North American examinations (NPLEX)
and then pass oral and written examinations conducted by
the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia
(CNPBC), the licensing body.
