Naturopathic Medicine This is a distinct profession of primary health care, emphasizing prevention of disease, natural non-toxic treatment, the promotion of optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances which encourage the self-healing process and education of patients in health promoting life-styles. Naturopathic Physicians Principles The Healing Power of Nature First Do No Harm Identify & Find the Cause Treat the Whole Person Prevention is the Best Cure Wellness Physician as Teacher My Naturopathic Care will include any of the following: Therapeutic Nutrition Botanical Medicine Homeopathy Craniosacral Therapy Lymphatic Therapy Acupuncture Physical Exams & Lab Tests Referral to a Specialist for Evaluation or Treatment Conditions Relieved & Treated by Naturopathic Medicine Include: Allergies Arthritis Anxiety/Depression Cardiovascular disorders Digestive dysfunction Immunological dysfunction Menstrual & gynecological problems Musculoskeletal problems Fatigue Respiratory disorders Skin disorders Headaches Infections – viral and bacterial Urogenital disorders Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture Oriental Medicine is a comprehensive system of health care over thousands of years. It includes acupuncture and herbal medicine as well as massage, nutrition, meditation and exercise. Oriental Medicine is based on an energetic model rather than the biochemical model of Western medicine. Acupuncture is successful in treating many problems because it is the only way to directly stimulate the nervous system to release the body’s natural healing factors: anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine, white blood cells, endorphins, hormones, enzymes and mood altering brain chemicals. What Can Acupuncture Treat? Gastrointestinal Disorders Gynecological Disorders Urogenital Disorders Respiratory Disorders Musculoskeletal & Nervous System Disorders Circulatory Disorders Emotional & Psychological Stress Disorders Addictions Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Chronic & Painful Debilitating Disorders What is Craniosacral System? Cranio refers to the cranium, the bones of the skull, face and mouth and sacral refers to the sacrum or tailbone. The Craniosacral system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, the cerebrospinal fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord, the membranes that enclose the brain, spinal cord, and cerebrospinal fluid and the bones of the spine and skull that house these membranes. How is Craniosacral Therapy Performed? The Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive light-touch manipulative technique. When abnormal motion is detected in the Craniosacral system, the point of restricted movement is located and released by gentle traction and elongation of the membrane. Conditions Relieved & Treated by Craniosacral Therapy Chronic pain Headache TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome) Mood disorder Dyslexia Autism Emotional disorder Cerebral palsy Tinnitus (ringing in ear) Edema Recurrent infections Some types of muscular conditions [Home] [Lymphatic Therapy] [Other Services] The Medical Dental Building 509 Olive Way Suite 1162 Seattle, WA 98101-1720 (206) 621-9929 [email protected]