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Degree Overview
Doctor of Naturopathy: Degree Overview
A Doctorate of Naturopathy believes in holism, and treating the root cause of an illness. A Doctor of Naturopathy program prepares students to use symptoms as a way to discover an underlying problem that may be fixed through a more comprehensive treatment. Students who complete this program may be able to work in several different fields of natural medicine, including acupuncture, herbology, or homeopathy. Read the following article to find out more.

When a doctor encounters a patient with a stomachache, the conventional course of medicine would be to prescribe a pain reliever or an antacid, or maybe look into the possibility of an ulcer. However, a naturopathic doctor might look at the reasons behind the stomachache, and prescribe a nutritional plan, sleep schedule, or exercise program that will help the stomachaches go away for good. Naturopathic medicine favors the healing power of nature over the healing power of conventional medicine. If you are a student who is interested in the naturopathic methods of healing, you may consider a Doctor of Naturopathy degree.

Naturopathic medicine is practiced and regulated like other forms of medicine. There are currently two states that prohibit Naturopathic practice, as not all naturopathic techniques have scientific support. While enrolled in a Doctor of Naturopathy program, students will use physiological, psychological and mechanical methods to cure patients; a dissertation paper might provide an intense focus on the use of hydrotherapy, food and herb therapy, psychotherapy, electrotherapy, minor surgery, or other naturopathic corrections.

If you are interested in a Doctor of Naturopathy program, there are four schools in the United States that offer accredited programs in the subject. Most of these programs take between eight and nine years to complete. It is important to keep in mind that naturopathic medicine doesn't ignore traditional medicine; in fact, the two work together.

Curriculum Overview
As a student in a Doctor of Naturopathy program, you may study:

Bodyworks
Botanical Medicine
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Exercise Therapeutics
Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Geriatrics
Homeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Jurisprudence and Medical Ethics
Medical Histology
Meridians and Points
Microbiology and Public Health
Minor Surgery
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy
Nutrition
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pathophysiology
Pediatrics
Pharmacology
Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine
Physical Diagnosis
Physiotherapy Modalities
Psychological Assessment
Regional Anatomy
Career Related Information
Once you are certified as a Doctor of Naturopathy, there are many careers open to you, including some that pay extremely well. According to iSeek.org, www.iseek.org, you may choose to branch into positions such as: alternative health care practitioner, chiropractor, family and general practitioner, massage therapist, or an internist.

For those interested in becoming a doctor within the natural health field, the employment outlook is good, as more and more people turn to natural health remedies to heal sickness. Opportunities are projected to grow faster than average through. However, job prospects should be good in any medical field, as the number of ill people grows with the population.

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Dr. Celeste Ruland's personal bio

Dr. Celeste Ruland’s path to becoming who she is now had a pivotal point at the young age of 18 months. At this pure age, she was blessed by a spiritual leader in So.Fallsburg, NY. The direction of her life was now pointed towards a holistic approach to wellness. Balance must begin within initially, before the attempt to heal others. Dr. Ruland was unaware at such a young age, but so fortunate to start the spiritual healing process at this time. Her entire lifetime has revolved around holistic healing methods, so it is no wonder she is an expert in her field(s).

She received her medical training in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from Boston University. She holds a license in massage therapy along with many other certifications in health and bodywork.

She is a NASM certified personal trainer, and has been training fitness clients since 2001. Specialty certifications include:

*Fitness Nutrition

*Functional Medicine

*Holistic Laboratory Analysis

*VBarre instruction

*YogaFit instruction

*Kettlebell training

*ZeroBalancing bodywork

*Reflexology

*Homeopathic Medicine

*Pre/Post-natal fitness training

*Wellness counseling

With extensive knowledge of the human body-in disease and in health-her approach to healthcare is as individualized as it is well-rounded.

Dr. Ruland is passionate about promoting health and balance via support, guidance, modeling and education, while embodying the underlying principles of naturopathic medicine, especially "doctor as teacher". She works with each person, meeting them where they are, teaching and leading them to where they can be, in health, fitness, and in life.

THE NATUROPATHIC PRINCIPLES

The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)

The healing power of nature is the inherent self-organizing and healing process of living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health. Naturopathic medicine recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to support, facilitate and augment this process by identifying and removing obstacles to health and recovery, and by supporting the creationof a healthy internal and external environment.

Identify and Treat the Causes (Tolle Causam)

Illness does not occur without cause. Causes may originate in many areas. Underlying causes of illness and disease must be identified and removed before complete recovery can occur. Symptoms can be expressions of the body’s attempt to defend itself, to adapt and recover, to heal itself, or may be results of the causes of disease. The naturopathic physician seeks to treat the causes of disease, rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.

First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere)

Naturopathic physicians follow three precepts to avoid harming the patient:
• Naturopathic physicians utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful effects, and apply the lease possible force or intervention necessary to diagnose illness and restore health.
• Whenever possible the suppression of symptoms is avoided as suppression generally interferes with the healing process.
• Naturopathic physicians respect and work with the vis medicatrix naturae in diagnosis, treatment and counseling, for if this self-healing process is not respected the patient may be harmed.

Doctor As Teacher (Docere)

The original meaning of the word “doctor” is teacher. A principal objective of naturopathic medicine is to educate the patient and emphasize self-responsibility for health. Naturopathic physicians also recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor-patient relationship.

Treat the Whole Person

Health and disease result from a complex of physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social and other factors. Since total health also includes spiritual health, naturopathic physicians encourage individuals to pursue their personal spiritual development. Naturopathic medicine recognizes the harmonious functioning of all aspects of the individual as being essential to health. The multifactorial nature of health and disease requires a personalized and comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic physicians treat the whole person taking all of these factors into account.

Prevention

Naturopathic medical colleges emphasize the study of health as well as disease. The prevention of disease and the attainment of optimal health in patients are primary objectives of naturopathic medicine. In practice, these objectives are accomplished through education and the promotion of healthy ways of living.

Naturopathic physicians assess risk factors, heredity and susceptibility to disease, and make appropriate interventions in partnership with their patients to prevent illness. Naturopathic medicine asserts that one cannot be health in an unhealthy environment and is committed to the creation of a world in which humanity may thrive.

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